Method of adjustments
Condition
Reason
(reference pages)
When needle
• Needle not inserted
• Insert needle correctly or replace
breaks.
properly.
with correct needle. (page 11)
• Fabric being pulled too hard.
• Do not pull the fabric by hand
• Loose needle set screw.
Use hand onl to guide the fabric.
• Tighten Screw firmly.
When thread
• Incorrect threading.
• Thread machine correctly.
breaks.
• Bent needle or needle
(pages 6, 7, & 8)
point damage.
• Replace needle. (page 11)
• Thread tension too tight.
• Adjust tension. (page 4)
• Thread tangled.
• Thread correctly. (page 6, 7,& 8)
• Needle inserted incorrecty.
• Insert needle correctly. (page 11)
• Thread guide holder not
• Swing thread guide holder up.
in the right position.
to the end. (page 3)
When stitches
• Needle bent or neelde
• Replace needle. (page 11)
skip.
point damaged.
• Set needle firmly in position.
• Needle set loosely.
(page 11)
• Incorrect threading.
• Thread machine correctly.
• Wrong needle used.
(page 6, 7,& 8)
• Use Cat. 2020-014.
When stitches are
• Thread tension not
• Adjust tension. (page 4)
irregular.
balanced.
When Fabric
• Thread tension too tight.
• Adjust tension. (page 4)
puckers.
• Threading incorrect or
• Rethread machine.
tangled.
(page 6, 7,& 8)
When the machine
• Power line plug not
• Connect with power source.
does not operate.
connected.
(page 3)
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PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, make adjustments as noted below:
