What to Do When (Continued)

PROBLEM

 

PROBABLE

CAUSE

 

Incorrect size needle.

 

 

Improper threading.

 

 

Loose upper thread tension.

Irregular Stitches

Pulling fabric.

 

 

Loose pr_

 

 

 

Unevenly wound bobbin.

 

 

Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate.

 

Pulling fabric.

 

Breaking Needle

Incorrect

size needle.

 

Incorrect

setting of needle.

 

 

Loose presser foot.

 

 

Upper and lower threads not drawn back

Bunching of Thread

under presser foot before

starting seam.

 

Incorrect

thread tension(s).

 

Using two different sizes or kinds of thread.

Puckering

Bent or blunt needle.

,

Fabric very sheer or very soft.

SECTION 4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART

CORRECTION

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Rethread machine.

Tighten upper thread tension.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

RA_Rt pr_Ar fnnt

Rewind bobbin

needle plate, or polish off burrs completely.

Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.

Reset needle.

Reset presser foot,

When starting a seam be sure to draw both threads under and

back of presser foot about 4" and hold until a few stitchs are formed.

Reset thread tension(s).

Upper thread and bobbin thread should be same size and kind.

1 Insert new needle.

Use underlay of tissue paper.

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Kenmore 385. 17622 owner manual What to Do When, Nicks or burrs at hole of needle plate

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