8. TROUBLESHOOTING

8. TROUBLESHOOTING

・Please check the following points before calling for repairs or service.

・If the following remedies do not fix the problem, turn off the power switch and consult a qualified technician or the place of purchase.

CAUTION

Turn off the power switch and disconnect the power cord before carrying out troubleshooting.

The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.

8-1. Sewing

Items with a “*” in the “Page” column should only be checked by a qualified technician.

 

Problem

Possible cause

Page

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Upper thread is not tight.

・ Is the upper thread tension too weak, or is the lower thread tension

 

 

 

too strong?

 

 

 

Adjust the upper thread tension or lower thread tension.

 

 

 

・ Is the needle and feed timing correct?

 

 

 

Advance the needle timing.

31*

 

0573M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2

Lower thread is not tight.

・ Is the lower thread tension too weak, or is the upper thread tension

 

 

 

too strong?

 

 

 

Adjust the lower thread tension or upper thread tension.

 

 

0574M

 

 

 

 

 

 

3

Loops appear in seam.

・ Is the thread path not smooth enough?

 

 

 

Use a file with a fine grain or sandpaper to polish smooth the

 

 

 

thread path.

 

 

 

・ Is the bobbin not turning smoothly?

 

 

 

Pull out the lower thread to check that there is no slackness in

 

 

 

the thread tension, or replace the bobbin or bobbin case.

 

 

0977M

 

 

 

 

 

 

4

Skipped stitches occur

・ Is the needle tip bent? Is the needle tip blunt?

 

 

while sewing

If the needle tip is bent or broken, replace the needle.

 

 

 

・ Is the needle properly installed?

 

 

 

If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.

 

 

 

・ Is the machine properly threaded?

 

 

 

If it is incorrect, thread the thread correctly.

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・ Is the presser foot pressure too weak?

 

 

 

 

 

Adjust the presser foot pressure.

 

 

 

・ Is the needle too thin?

 

 

 

Replace the needle with a needle that is one rank thicker.

 

 

 

・ Is the presser foot too high?

29*

 

 

Adjust the height of the presser foot.

 

 

 

 

 

・ Is the thread take-up spring too weak?

*

 

 

Adjust the tension of the thread take-up spring.

 

 

・ Is the needle and rotary hook timing correct?

31*

 

 

Adjust the height of the needle bar.

 

 

Adjust the clearance between the needle and the tip of the

32*

 

0470M

rotary hook.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

S-7000DD

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