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Trouble Shooting
Condition
The machine does not 
run smoothly and is 
noisy.
The needle thread 
breaks.
The bobbin thread 
breaks.
The needle breaks.
Skipped stitches.
Cause
1. Threads have been caught in hook mechanism.
2. The feed dog is packed with lint.
1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
2. The needle thread tension is too tight.
3. The needle is bent or blunt.
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
5. The fabric is not being drawn to the rear when 
    sewing is finished.
6. The thread is either too heavy or too fine for the 
    needle.
1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in 
    the bobbin holder.
2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.
3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn 
    smoothly.
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
2. The needle is bent or blunt.
3. The needle clamp screw is loose.
4. The tension of the needle thread is too tight.
5. The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing 
    is finished.
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn.
7. The pattern selector dial has been turned while 
    the needle was in the material.
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
2. The needle is bent or blunt.
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for 
    the work being sewn.
4.ABLUETIPPEDneedleisnotbeingusedfor
    sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and synthetics.
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
6. The presser foot pressure is not strong enough.
Reference
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