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SECTION
4. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS
CHART
PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Incorrect size needle, Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
SipnStthsBent
or blunt
needle.
Insert
new
needle.
SipnStthsIncorrect setting of needle.
Reset needle.
Tight upper thread tension, Loosen upper thread tension,
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Starting to stitch
too fast.
Start to stitch at a medium
speed,
Improper
threading. Rethread machine.
Brekin
UperThradTight
upper
thread
tension,.
Loosen
upper
thread
tension,
Brekig ppr hradIncorrect
size needle.
Choose correct size needle
for thread and fabric.
Sharp eve in needle. Insert
new needle.
Nicks or
burrs at hole of needle plate.
Replace needle
plate, mi polish off burrs completely.
Breaking
Bobbin
Thread
Improper
bobbin
threading.
Check
bobbin
threading.
Lint
in bobbin holder
or hook race.
.Clean
bobbin holder and
hook race,
Darning
plate
in
place.
Remove
darning
plate.
Fabrc nt Mvin Sttch
engh st a oAdjust Stitch
Length Control.
FarcntMvntithrLeaknotted uner a
abric Place both threads back under
presser foot before beginning
Push-pull
clutch
is
disengaged.
to
stitch,
Push in the clutch.
Machine
Jamming
Knocking
Noise
Thread
caught
in
hook
race.
Disassemble
and
clean
hook
race.
Lint
in bobbin holder or hook
race.
Clean bobbin holder and
hook race.
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