TROUBLESHOOTING
195
A
ppe
nd
ix
5
Upper thread breaks. Machine is not threaded correctly (used the
wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the
thread did not catch the needle bar threader,
etc.).
Rethread the machine correctly.
21
Knotted or tangled thread is being used.
Remove any knots or tangles.
—
The selected needle is not appropriate for the
thread being used.
Check the needle and fabric combination.
11, 49
Upper thread tension is too tight.
Adjust the thread tension.
92
Thread is twisted.
Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread
and remove it from the race, etc.
—
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
Replace the needle.
11
Needle is installed incorrectly.
Reinstall the needle correctly.
11
There are scratches around the opening of the
needle plate.
* There is a notch on the left side of the
opening in the needle plate. This is not a
scratch.
Replace the needle plate, or consult your
authorized Baby Lock retailer.
—
There are scratches around the opening in the
embroidery foot.
Replace the embroidery foot, or consult your
authorized Baby Lock retailer.
9
There are scratches on the bobbin case.
Replace the bobbin case, or consult your
authorized Baby Lock retailer.
—
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the needle and fabric combination.
11, 49
While embroidering, the thread became
knotted or tangled.
Rethread upper and lower thread.
19, 21
A bobbin designed specifically for this
machine is not used.
Use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
15
The thread is tangled
on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Upper threading is incorrect.
Check the steps for threading the machine and
rethread the machine. Be sure that the
embroidery foot is in the raised position when
threading the machine so that the upper
thread sets properly in the upper tension.
21
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the needle and fabric combination.
11, 49
The upper thread is
too tight.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.
Correctly install the bobbin thread.
19
Bobbin thread
breaks.
Bobbin is set incorrectly.
Reset the bobbin thread correctly.
19
Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.
Use a correctly wound bobbin.
15
There are scratches on the bobbin or it doesn’t
rotate properly.
Replace the bobbin.
19
Thread is twisted.
Use scissors, etc. to cut the twisted thread
and remove it from the race, etc.
—
A bobbin designed specifically for this
machine is not used.
Use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
15
Fabric puckers.
There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin
threading.
Check the steps for threading the machine and
rethread it correctly.
19, 21
Spool cap is set incorrectly.
Check the method for attaching the spool cap,
then reattach the spool cap.
21
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the needle and fabric combination.
11, 49
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
Replace the needle.
11
Thread tension is set incorrectly.
Adjust the thread tension.
92
Problem
Cause
Solution
Page
a
Notch
a
Summary of Contents for Solaris VISION BLSA3
Page 1: ......
Page 2: ......
Page 6: ...CONTENTS 4 ...
Page 7: ...Chapter 1 Embroidery Step by Step ...
Page 59: ...Chapter 2 Basic Editing ...
Page 87: ...Chapter 3 Advanced Editing ...
Page 150: ...USING THE CAMERA TO CONNECT PATTERNS 148 ...
Page 151: ...Chapter 4 IQ Designer ...
Page 192: ...IQ INTUITION POSITIONING APP 190 ...
Page 193: ...Chapter 5 Appendix ...
Page 204: ...English 882 W34 Version 0 ...