Sewing Machine Instructions
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Thread
keeps
breaking
Needle shank not seated in
the upper end
Insert the needle correctly
Thread tension dial, thread
guide or thread pulling bar
rough
Polish with fine sand paper
Stitches too
loose or
uneven
Upper thread is too loose or
incorrectly threaded
Remove the spool of thread
from the spool pin, wind any
loose thread around it, and
rethread the machine
Upper thread is too tight or
lower thread too loose
Adjust thread tension dial
according to the instructions
listed in “Adjusting Tension”
Needle
breaks
Needle bent or deformed
Remove and insert a new
needle
Presser foot too loose
Insert a new needle and
tighten the screw of the
presser foot
Pulling fabric with force while
sewing
Remove and insert a new
needle, and guide fabric
along gently
Needle not lowered into fabric
when starting to sew
Remove and insert a new
needle turn hand wheel to
lower the needle into fabric,
and then start sewing
1 YEAR LIMITED WARRANTY
The SB1800 / SB1818 Compact Sewing Machine is warranted for 1 year from provable date of purchase against defects in
material and workmanship.
During this period such defects will be repaired, or the product will be replaced without charge.
This warranty does not cover damage caused by misuse, negligence or improper installation. Warranty is also invalid in any
case that the product is taken apart or serviced by an unauthorized service station.
Send your package postage prepaid with a copy of your proof of purchase. You will also need to enclose a letter explaining
the nature of your difficulty in detail. Please allow 2-4 weeks for return shipping.
Smartek USA Inc. • 49 Bartlett Street Brooklyn, NY 11206 • 1-877-678-6232
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