WHAT TO DO

3BLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

Incorrect size needle

Improper threading

Loose upper thread tension

_gular

CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (page 5) Rethread machine (page 9}

Tighten upper thread tension (page 12)

tches

Pulling fabric

Light pressure on presser foot Loose presser foot.

Uneventy wound bobbin

Do not putt fabric; guide it gently

Increase pressure on presser foot (page 10} Reset presser foot (page 15)

Rewind bobbin (page 7}

 

Pulling

fabric

 

_aking

Incorrect

size

needle

_edte

Incorrect

setting of needle

 

Loose presser

foot

Upper and lower threads not

:hing ofdrawn back under presser foot

bread

Feed dog down

Incorrect thread tension (s}

Light pressure on presser foot

Using two different sizes or

keringkinds of thread Bent or blunt needle Loose presser foot

Fabric too sheer or too soft

Do not pull fabric; guide it gentry

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric (page 5) Reset needle (page 5).

Reset presser foot (page 15)

Draw both threads back under presser foot (page 10)

Raise feed dog (page 15)

Reset thread tension (s) (pages 12, !3) Increase pressure on presser foot (page 10)

Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind

Insert new needle (page 5)

Reset presser foot (page 15)

Use underlay of tissue paper or tarlatan when stitching

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Kenmore 15/I649 manual Pulling Fabric, Feed dog down