LK3-B430E Mark II
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Problem
Cause
Check
Solution
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U p p e r t h r e a d
unthreaded
Stitches skipped at
start of sewing
See "Skipped stitches
occur."
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Upper thread breaks.
Lower thread breaks.
Skipped stitches occur.
Unstable thread length
after thread trimming
Upper thread length
after thread trimming
Adjust the sub tension.
4
Thread take-up lever
stroke is too great.
Thread take-up lever
stroke
Adjust the thread take-
up lever stroke.
44
Turn the thread tension
nut in the bobbin case to
adjust the tension.
Turn the thread tension
nut in the bobbin case to
adjust the tension.
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89
Upper thread tension
is too great
Upper thread tension
Adjust the upper
thread tension.
4
Improper needle
orientation
Needle orientation
Reinstall the needle
with its long groove
facing the front.
Thread is too thick for
needle.
Upper thread and
needle
Use the correct thread
for the needle.
Improper tension and
height of the thread
take-up spring
Thread take-up spring
tension and height
Adjust the tension and
height of the thread
take-up spring.
4
Damaged or burred
rotary hook, needle
hole plate or needle
Scratches or burrs
File or replace the
affected part.
Thread melting
(synthetic thread)
Thread end
Use the thread cooling
device.
Lower thread tension
is too great.
Lower thread tension
Adjust the tension of
the lower thread.
4
Damaged corners of
needle hole plate or
bobbin case
Damage
File or replace the
affected part.
Excessive clearance
between needle and
rotary hook tip
Clearance between
needle and rotary hook
point
Adjust the needle clearance
between the needle and the
rotary hook point.
42
Improper timing
between needle and
rotary hook
Needle bar lift stroke
Adjust the needle bar
lift stroke.
41
Driver is contacting
needle more than is
necessary.
Clearance between
driver and needle
Adjust the driver
needle guard.
42
Needle bent
Needle curve
Replace the needle
with a new one.
Needle improperly
installed
Needle orientation
Reinstall the needle
with its long groove
facing the front.
9. TROUBLESHOOTING