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Trouble Probable Cause Correction
Skipping
Stitches
Bent needle Discard and replace
Needle placed incorrectly in clamp See instruction page 7
Too fine a needle for thread being
used
See needle and thread chart, page 6
Irregular
Stitches
Upper thread tension too loose Tighten upper tension
Improper threading See threading instruction. page 7
Bobbin not wound evenly Rewind bobbin
Uneven
Stitches
Pulling or holding material Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.
Not enough tension on upper thread Increase tension
Poor quality thread Try different thread
Needle too fine for thread being used See needle and thread chart, page 6
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Trouble Probable Cause Correction
Upper thread
breaking
Improperly threaded Refer to threading instructions on page 7 and re-
thread the machine
Too much tension Loosen tension on upper thread by turning thread
tension dial to lower number.
Starting with take-up in
incorrect position
Always start sewing with take-up lever in higher
position
Improper setting of needle Refer to needle setting instruction page 7
Bent needle, eye of needle
too sharp
Try a new needle
Material
puckering
Bent or blunt needle Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace with
new
Tensions too tight See tension adjustment page 10
Dull needle Change needle
Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length-some fabrics cannot be
sewed with a long stitch
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