Empisal EES50 - Trouble Shooting Guide

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Trouble shooting guide
Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place
of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer.
Problem
Cause
Correction
Reference
Upper thread
breaks
1.The machine is not threaded correctly.
1.Rethread the machine.
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2.The thread tension is too tight.
2.Reduce the thread tension (lower
number).
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3.The thread is too thick for the needle.
3.Select a larger needle.
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4.The needle is not inserted correctly.
4.Remove and reinsert the needle (flat
side towards the back).
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5.The thread is wound around the spool
holder pin.
5.Remove the reel and wind thread onto
reel.
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6.The needle is damaged.
6.Replace the needle.
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Lower thread
breaks
1.The bobbin case is not inserted
correctly.
1.Remove and reinsert the bobbin case
and pull on the thread. The thread
should pull easily.
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2.The bobbin case is threaded wrong.
2.Check both bobbin and bobbin case.
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Skipped
stitches
1.The needle is not inserted correctly.
1.Remove and reinsert needle(flat side
towards the back).
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2.The needle is damaged.
2.Insert a new needle.
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3.The wrong size needle has been used.
3.Choose a needle to suit the thread.
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4.The foot is not attached correctly.
4.Check and attach correctly.
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5.The machine is not threaded correctly.
5.Rethread the machine.
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Needle breaks
1.The needle is damaged.
1.Insert a new needle.
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2.The needle is not correctly inserted.
2.Insert the needle correctly (flat side
towards the back).
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3.Wrong needle size for the fabric.
3.Choose a needle to suit the thread and
fabric.
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4.The wrong foot is attached.
4.Select the correct foot.
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5.The needle clamp screw is loose.
5.Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten
the screw.
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6.The presser foot that is used is not
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you wish to sew.
6.Attach the presser foot that is appro-
priate for the type of stitch that you
wish to sew.
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7.The upper thread tension is too tight.
7.Loosen the upper thread tension.
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Loose stitches
1.The machine is not correctly threaded.
1.Check the threading.
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2.The bobbin case is not correctly
threaded.
2.Thread the bobbin case as illustrated.
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3.Needle/fabric/thread combination is
wrong.
3.The needle size must suit the fabric
and thread.
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4.Thread tension is wrong.
4.Correct the thread tension.
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Seam
gather or
pucker
1.The needle is too thick for the fabric.
1.Select a finer needle.
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2.The stitch length is adjusted wrong.
2.Readjust the stitch length.
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3.The thread tension is too tight.
3.Loosen the thread tension.
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