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Loose stitches
(Balloon stitches or isolated
idling loop)
Loose stitches
(Needle thread rises.)
Clearance between the
inner hook guide and the
protruding section of
inner hook is too large.
Thread paths have been
poorly finished.
Bobbin fails to move
smoothly.
Thread is not well tightened
in the reverse feed.
Height of the feed dog is too
high.
Feed timing is excessively
advanced.
Hard-to-slip thread is
used.
Needle thread has not
been fully pulled up.
Check the clearance.
Check the finish of the
respective thread paths.
Check the change of
bobbin thread tension.
Walking foot is not of top-
divided type.
Compare the height with
the standard value.
Refer to “(6) Adjusting the inner
hook guide”.
Finish using a fine emery paper or
buff.
Replace the bobbin or the hook.
Use the optional walking foot and
presser foot.
Refer to “(4) Height of the feed dog”.
Lower the height by 0.2 mm than the
standard value.
Retard the feed timing.
Use silicon oil. (Refer to * below.)
Increase the needle thread tension.
Use the optional walking foot.
(Top-divided type)
Troubles
Causes
Checking
Corrective measures
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* Use separately available parts below : “21144308 Needle thread lubricator”
“B1114012000 Thread guide rod”
“B91351230B0 Silicon oiler”
