HELPFUL HINTS

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

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Machine not properly threaded.

Re-thread machine.

32

Upper thread

Thread entwined around bobbin.

Remove entwined thread.

30

breaks

Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

16

 

Thread tension too tight.

Readjust thread tension.

40

 

Thread of incorrect size or poor quality.

Choose correct thread.

16

 

 

 

 

Lower thread

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.

Re-thread the bobbin.

30

breaks

Bobbin wound unevenly or too full.

Rewind the bobbin.

28

 

Dirt or lint on the bobbin holder.

Clean the holder.

100

 

 

 

 

 

Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

16

Machine skips

Bent or blunt needle.

Insert new needle.

16

stitches

Incorrect size of needle.

Choose correct size needle for

16

 

(on stretch fabric)

fabric.

 

 

(use stretch needle)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Machine not properly threaded.

Re-thread machine.

32

Fabric puckers

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.

Re-thread the bobbin.

30

 

Blunt needle.

Insert new needle.

16

 

Thread tension too tight.

Readjust thread tension.

40

 

 

 

 

Machine makes

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.

Re-thread the bobbin.

30

loose stitches or

Machine not properly threaded.

Re-thread machine.

32

loops

Tension not adjusted properly.

Readjust thread tension.

40

 

 

 

 

Stitch pattern is

Presser foot is not suited for the pattern.

Attach correct foot.

50-

distorted

Thread tension is not balanced.

Adjust the thread tension.

40

 

Stitch is not balanced.

Adjust the balance of the stitches.

98

 

 

 

 

Threader does

Needle is not raised.

Raise the needle.

20

not thread

Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

16

needle eye

Bent needle.

Insert new needle.

16

 

 

 

 

Machine does

Feed dogs are lowered.

Raise the feed dogs

22

not feed properly

Stitch length not suitable for fabric.

Regulate stitch length.

38

 

Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog.

Clean the feed dog area.

100

 

 

 

 

 

Fabric pulled while sewing.

Do not pull fabric.

44

 

Needle is hitting the presser foot.

Select correct foot and pattern.

50-

Needle breaks

Needle inserted incorrectly.

Re-insert needle.

16

 

Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric

Choose correct size needle and

16

 

being sewn.

thread.

 

 

 

 

 

Machine runs

Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and

Remove the needle plate and

100

with difficulty

feed dog.

bobbin holder and clean the

 

 

 

hook race and feed dog.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Cord not plugged into electrical outlet.

Insert plug fully into outlet.

18

 

Power switch is not turned on.

Turn on the switch.

18

Machine will not

Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right.

Push spindle to the left.

28

run

Presser foot is not lowered.

Lower the foot.

20

 

Buttonhole Sewing Mode;

 

 

 

* Buttonhole lever is not lowered completely.

Lower the buttonhole lever.

68

 

* Buttonhole foot is not attached.

Attach the buttonhole foot.

68

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