User guide

HELPFUL HINTS
PROBLEM
CAUSE
CORRECTION
PAGE
• Machine not properly threaded.
Re-thread machine.
13
Upper thread
• Thread entwined around bobbin.
Remove entwined thread.
12
breaks
• Needle inserted incorrectly.
Re-insert needle.
6
• Thread tension too tight.
• Thread of incorrect size or poor
Readjust thread tension.
17
quality.
Choose correct thread.
18
Lower thread
breaks
• Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
• Bobbin wound unevenly or too
Re-thread the bobbin.
12
full.
Rewind the bobbin.
11
• Dirt on the bobbin holder.
Clean the holder.
30
• Needle inserted incorrectly.
Re-insert needle.
6
Machine skips
• Bent or blunt needle.
Insert new needle.
6
stitches
• Incorrect size of needle.
Choose correct size needle
for fabric.
18
(on stretch fabric)
(use stretch needle)
• Machine not properly threaded.
Re-thread machine.
13
Fabric puckers
• Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Re-thread the bobbin.
12
• Blunt needle.
Insert new needle.
6
• Thread tension too tight.
Readjust thread tension.
17
Machine makes
• Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Re-thread the bobbin.
12
loose stitches
• Machine not properly threaded.
Re-thread machine.
13
or loops
• Tension not adjusted properly.
Readjust thread tension.
17
Threader does
• Needle is not raised.
Raise the needle.
8
not thread
• Needle inserted incorrectly.
Re-insert needle.
6
needle eye
• Bent needle.
Insert new needle.
6
Machine does
not feed
• Feed dogs are lowered.
Raise the feed dogs.
8
properly
• Lint and dust accumulated around
feed dogs.
Clean the feed dogs area.
30
• Fabric pulled while sewing.
Do not pull fabric.
15
• Needle is hitting the presser foot.
Select correct foot and pattern.
19
Needle breaks
• Needle inserted incorrectly.
Re-insert needle.
6
• Incorrect size needle or thread for
fabric being sewn.
Choose correct size needle
and thread.
18
Machine runs
• Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook
Remove the needle plate
30
with difficulty
race and feed dog.
and bobbin holder and clean
the hook race and feed dog.
• Cord not plugged into electrical
outlet.
Insert plug fully into outlet.
7
• Power switch is not turned on.
Turn on the switch.
7
Machine will not
run
• Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to
the right.
Push spindle to the left.
11
• Presser foot is not lowered.
• Buttonhole Sewing Mode;
Lower the foot.
15
Buttonhole lever is not lowered
completely.
Lowerthe buttonhole lever.
23
Buttonhole foot is not attached.
Attach the buttonhole foot.
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