Kenmore 1230, 1240 Problem, Probable Cause, Correction, Breaking Upper, Breaking Bobbin, Moving

Models: 1240 1230 1250

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CORRECTION

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE "

CORRECTION

 

 

Certain; knits

and synthetics;

Skipping:

i: ,

Bent

or

blunt

needle ....

SIitches

 

Incorrect

:setting of

needle.

 

 

Tight

upper thread

tension:

 

 

Light

pressure

on presser foo_.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Use "Q N E_:Dt,_:,_.

Insert new needle,

Reset needle.

Loosen upper thread tension. increase pressure on presser foot.

Breaking Upper

Thread

: .... Starting to stitch too:fast.

improper: :threading.

Tight upperithread tension. incorrect size needle

Sharp eye in needle.

Nicks or burrs on shuttle;

Nir,,ks or burrs:at hole of needle plate.:

Start to stitch at a medium speed,

Rethread machine,

Loosen upper thread tension.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Insert new needle.

Replace shuttle, or polish off burrs completely.

Replace needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Breaking Bobbin:

Thread

Fabric not

Moving

Machine Jamming:

Knocking Noise

Improper bobbin case threading,

Tight bobbin thread tension, Lint in bobbin case or shuttle;

Feed dog down:

Light pressure on presser foot.

Thread knotted :_under :fabric.

Thread caught in shuttle.

Check bobbin case threading.

Loosen bobbin thread tension,

Clean bobbin case and shuttle.

Raise feed dog.

Increase pressure on presser foot.

Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning to stitch.

Disassemble and clean shuttle.

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Kenmore 1230, 1240, 1250 manual Problem, Probable Cause, Correction, Breaking Upper, Breaking Bobbin, Moving, Knocking Noise