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Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting Instruction
Issue
Cause
Solution
Troubleshooting Mechanics
Critical distances check if not
working/stitching properly or
making noise
Hopping foot in lowest position .5mm away from
needle plate
Make sure Timing is correct
See timing instructions
Check there is a proper distance between hook
holder and hook assembly
See hook holder instructions
Machine stitching troubleshooting
Machine Power
Cable may be loose
Check all cables and ensure they are
securely plugged in
Skipped Stitches
Machine may be improperly threaded
Check threading and make sure the
thread passes through all tensioners and
thread guides
Hopping foot may be too close or too far from
the needle plate
Check and adjust the hopping foot gap
Machine may be improperly timed
Re-time the machine. See timing
instructions
The needle may be damaged
Check the needle and replace it if
necessary
Bobbin may be wound or threaded improperly
Check the bobbin to ensure that it is
properly wound and that it is properly
inserted into the bobbin case
Thread may have too much or too little tension
Check and readjust your tension
Thread Bunches Up Or Is
Getting Wrapped Around
Hook Holder
Hook holder pressing against hook assembly
Loosen the hook holder and slide it as far
away from the hook assembly as possible
Bobbin threaded incorrectly
Check the bobbin to ensure that it is
properly inserted into the bobbin case
Machine threaded incorrectly
Check threading and make sure the
thread passes through all tensioners and
thread guides
Bobbin case has a damaged or missing spring
Replace the bobbin case
Bobbin is wound incorrectly
Check the bobbin to ensure that it is
properly wound
Thread tension is not correct
Check and redajust your tension
Check timing is correct
Re-time the machine. See timing
instructions