8:3
General Problems
Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original SINGER
®
bobbins
approved for this model.
Thread cutter does not cut the thread? Remove stitch plate and clean lint from bobbin area.
Enable Selective Thread cutter Auto in the SET Menu.
The needle breaks? Insert needle correctly as described on page 2:9.
The machine will not embroider? Check that all plugs are securely plugged into the machine and into the wall
socket.
The screen displays the startup screen? Touch the touch screen to activate.
Icons on the touch screen are not activated
when touched?
Calibrate the touch screen. Calibrate is found in the SET Menu (Touch Screen
Adjust).
The screen and/or function buttons do not
respond to touch?
The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be sensitive to static
electricity. If the screen does not respond to touch, turn the machine OFF and
then ON again. If the problem persists, contact your authorized SINGER
®
retailer.
Needle Thread Breaks
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly as described on page 2:9.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H or 130/705 H-S.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle to the proper size for the thread.
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded. Rethread the machine (see page 2:5).
Are you using poor thread with slubs or
thread which has become dry?
Change to a new high quality thread purchased from an authorized
SINGER
®
retailer.
Is the correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread spool (see page 2:4).
If you are using a vertical spool pin, you should not have a spool cap on top of
the spool.
Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal).
Bobbin Thread Breaks
Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread (see page 2:8).
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the stitch plate (see page 8:2).
Is the bobbin area full of lint? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original bobbins approved for this
model (see page 2:7).
Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin.
Are you using the correct bobbin? Use only the original bobbins for this model (SINGER
®
bobbins, group EF).
TROUBLESHOOTING
In this troubleshooting guide you will nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information
please contact your local authorized SINGER
®
retailer who will be happy to help you.
Have Your Machine Serviced Regularly by your Local Authorized Dealer!
If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, take your machine to your dealer. If there is a
specic problem, it is a great help to test embroider with your thread on a scrap of your fabric and bring it to your dealer. A sample
will often give much better information than words.
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