Sewing problems and solutions
This machine is easy to operate and there are
no
difficult adjustments to be made. Problems, similar
to the ones described below, occur because
of
simple adjustment errors. They can easily be corrected
by the
solutions offered.
Problem
Cause Solution
Material
is not fed
Sewing foot pressure too
Turn sewing foot pressure
scr~w
correctly
weak
clockwise to increase pressure.
Needle breakage Needle bent
Insert new needle.
or
point damaged.
Needle not correctly inserted.
Insert new needle correctly
(see page 23).
Material pulled
Do
not pull
or
push material
during sewing.
Thread breakage
Incorrectly threaded
Thread
correctly
(see pages 7-11).
Thread has caught
Check whether thread catches
at the
reel stand, etc.
Thread tension too tight
Regulate tension,
(page 15, 16).
Needle not correctly inserted
Insert needle correctly (page 23).
Incorrect needle used
Use
needle system DB x 1
(or 1738).
Skipped stitches
Needle bent or damaged Insert new needle.
Needle
not correctly inserted Insert needle correctly (page 23).
Incorrect needle used Use needle system DB x 1,
or 1738
Incorrectly threaded
Thread
correctly (pages 7- 11).
Sewing foot pressure too
Increase sewing foot pressure.
weak
Incorrect stitch Incorrect setting of thread
Set thread tensions correctly
formation
tensions
(pages 15, 16).
Puckered seams Thread tension too tight
Reduce thread tension (espe-
cially for light materials)
pages 15, 16.
Thread has caught due to
Thread
correctly (pages 7-
11
).
incorrect threading
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