Troubleshooting
Operating Instructions 581 - 01.0 - 05/2016172
Missing 
stitches
• The needle and looper 
threads are not threaded 
correctly
• Check threading path
• Needle is blunt or bent
• Needle is not inserted 
cor
rectly into the needle bar
• Replace the needle
• Insert the needle into the 
needle bar
• The needle thickness used is 
unsuit
able
• Use recommended 
needle thickness 
(
 p. 175)
• Reel stand is incorrectly fitted • Check reel stand
• Thread tensions are too tight • Check thread tensions
• Sewing material is not held 
correctly
• Check the clamping 
pr
essure ( Service 
Instr
uctions)
• Sewing material is not 
spread 
or is insufficiently 
spread
• Check the spread 
( Service Instructions)
• The loop stroke was not 
cor
rected when changing the 
zigzag stitch width
• Set the looping stroke 
( Service Instructions)
• Incorrect parts used for the 
de
sired sewing equipment
• Check the parts based on 
the equipment sheet
• The looper or spreader is 
misaligned
• Check individual settings
• Throat plate, looper or 
sp
reader have been 
damaged by the needle
• Have parts reworked by 
qualified specialists
Meaning Possible causes Remedial action