14. TROUBLESHOOTING

 

Problem

 

 

Possible cause

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12

Incorrect thread trimming

Is the fixed knife or movable knife damaged or worn?

Instruction

 

(8560A)

 

 

Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife.

manual

 

(Upper and lower threads

Is the thread trimming timing incorrect?

 

 

are both not being

 

 

Adjust the rotating direction of the thread trimming cam.

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trimmed)

 

 

 

 

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Incorrect thread trimming

Is the needle properly installed?

Instruction

 

(8560A)

 

 

If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.

manual

 

(Upper thread or lower

 

Is the fixed knife or movable knife blunt?

Instruction

 

thread is not being

 

 

Replace the fixed knife or the movable knife.

manual

 

trimmed)

 

Do skipped stitches occur during sewing?

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Refer to “Skipped stitches during sewing”.

 

 

 

 

 

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The thread wiper does not

Is the length of thread trailing from the needle hole too long after

 

 

wipe the thread. (8560A)

 

thread trimming?

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Adjust the upper thread feeding device.

 

 

 

 

 

15

Oil gauge (1) is not visible

Is the oil tank empty?

 

 

in oil gauge window.

 

 

Fill the oil tank with oil.

Instruction

 

 

 

 

 

manual

 

2195M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Machine does not operate

Is the sewing speed setting or backtack speed setting incorrect?

 

 

at high speed.

 

 

Use the sewing speed control keys to set the high speed.

Instruction

 

 

 

 

 

manual

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Machine stops during

 

Is the fixed stitch key turned on? (8560A)

 

 

sewing.

 

 

Press the fixed stitch key so that the indicator turns off.

Instruction

 

 

 

Is the power supply voltage too low?

manual

 

 

 

 

Check the power supply.

 

 

 

 

 

(If the power cord is too long or too many appliances are being

 

 

 

 

 

run from a single outlet, this may cause voltage drops which will

 

 

 

 

 

in turn cause the reset function to activate and stop the

 

 

 

 

 

machine, even if the power supply itself is normal.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Nothing appears on

the

Is the operation panel

 

 

operation panel display.

 

 

connector 8P inside the control

 

 

 

 

 

box disconnected?

 

 

 

 

 

Insert the connector securely.

Instruction

 

 

 

 

 

manual

 

 

 

 

3558M

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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“GrEASEUP” flashes

on

This display is to notify you that it is time to apply grease.

 

 

the operation panel when

 

Apply grease.

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the power is turned on.

 

 

 

 

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Z-8550A, 8560A