CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
Your Kenmore sewing machine is a precision instrument, designed to give you many years of troublefree sewing - with minimum mainte-
Stitches are irregular
1.Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page 16.
2.Machine is not threaded correctly. - See page 10.
3.Top thread tension is too loose. See page 12.
4.Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Guide it gently.
5.Presser foot pressure is too light. - See page 15.
6.Bobbin has not beent wound evenly. Rewind bobbin.
7.There are nicks or burrs at needleplate opening. - Replace needleplate or polish off burrs completely.
Needle breaks
1.Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Guide it gently.
2.Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page 16.
3.Needle is not all the 'way up into needle clamp. - See page 17.
4.Presser foot holder is not fastened securely. - See page 17.
Bunching of thread
1.Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. - Draw both threads back under presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitches are formed.
Fabric puckers
1.Top thread tension is too tight. - Decrease top thread tension.
2.Presser foot pressure is too light. - See page 15.,
3.Two different sizes or types of thread are used. - Use same size and type of thread on top and in the bobbin.
4.Needle is bent or blunt. - Replace needle.
5.Presser foot holder is not fastened securely. - See page 17.
6.Fabric is too sheer or too soft. - Use underlay of tissue paper.
nance. If you have any performance problem, check the list below and you'll be able to
solve the problem yourself.
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