Rimoldi 263 - Troubles Due to Incorrect Adjustment of the Machine

TROUBLES DUE TO INCORRECT ADJUSTMENT OF THE MACHINE
No. FAULT PROBABLE CAUSE
1
Uneven stitches
Tensions badly adjusted
Thread take-ups badly adjusted
Incorrect threading
Irregular threads
2 Feed and fabric
slipping sideways
Insufficient presser foot pressure
Feed dogs badly adjusted
Differential badly adjusted
3
Skipped stitches Bottom looper badly adjusted in relation to needle
Front needle guard too far from needle
Needle badly positioned
Bottom looper thread take-up cam badly adjusted
4 Thread breaking
Tension too taut
Thread wound irregularly on reel
Front needle guard too close to needle
5 Needle breaking
Needle bent
Needle badly mounted
Rear needle guard badly adjusted
6 Holes made in fabric
Blunt needle
Needle size unsuitable for plate
Needle point unsuitable
7
Oil leaking Screws between base and oil sump insufficiently
tightened
Oil drain plug not screwed down tightly
Oil sump gasket badly mounted
Side cover on machine arm not tight enough
Filter plug gasket inefficient
8 Lack of lubrication
Oil level too low
Oil tubes clogged
Lubrication pump fitter clogged
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