Trouble Shooting
Machine Does Not Run
Possible Cause:
Machine not properly connected to power source.
Solution:
Check that machine has been properly connected to power source (page 9).
Possible Cause:
The safety device is activated.
Solution:
Close open covers and lower the presser foot.
Fabric Does Not Feed Well
Possible Cause:
Stitch length is set too short for the fabric being sewn.
Solution:
Increase the stitch length setting (page 20, page 53)
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Possible Cause:
Differential feed is not set in the correct position for the fabric being sewn.
Solution:
Adjust the differential feed (page 20, page 54).
Possible Cause:
Presser foot pressure not correctly set for fabric being sewn.
Solution:
Adjust presser foot pressure (page 52).
Needle Breaks
Possible Cause:
Needle may not be properly seated in the needle clamp.
Solution:
Insert needle so that it is all the way up in the needle clamp, then tighten the screw securely (page 14).
Possible Cause:
Manually pulling fabric from behind presser foot while sewing which causes needles to deflect.
Solution:
Refrain from pulling fabric manually; allow feed teeth to draw fabric under presser foot.
Possible Cause:
Needle may not be the correct size for the fabric being sewn.
Solution:
Use a needle size that is compatible for the fabric (page 23).
Thread Breaks
Possible Cause:
Machine may not be threaded correctly; threads threaded in the incorrect sequence.
Solution:
Check that machine is threaded in correct order (from left to right).
Possible Cause:
Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool.
Solution:
Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caught.
Place the thread spool and spool cap as shown on page 24.
Possible Cause:
Needle(s) may have a bent, dull or broken point.
Solution:
Replace needle(s) (page 14).
Possible Cause:
The needle is inserted incorrectly.
Solution:
Insert the needle correctly (page 14).
Possible Cause:
Using thread that is poor quality or has uneven filament.
Solution:
Use good quality thread with a smooth, even filament.
Possible Cause:
Thread tension is set too tight.
Solution:
Loosen thread tension (page 20, page 55).
Possible Cause:
Thread is caught in one of the thread guides.
Solution:
Check threading path to ensure all threads are feeding smoothly
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