MODEL 3128
1
CONDITION
CAUSE
HOW TO FIX
REFERENCE
1. Skipping
1. Needle is not inserted
Insert the needle properly.
properly.
stitches
2. Needle is bent or worn.
Change the needle.
3. Incorrectly threaded.
Rethread.
4. Needle or thread are
Use the recommended sewing
inappropriate for fabric
needle and thread.
being sewn.
5. Sewing on stretch fabric.
Use a #11 blue tip needle.
6. Inappropriate needle bar
See mechanical adjustment
P.15
height.
“Needle bar height.”
7. Inappropriate needle to
See mechanical adjustment
P.16
hook timing.
“Needle timing to shuttle.”
8. Inappropriate needle to
See mechanical adjustment
P.12,13
hook clearance.
“Clearance between needle
and hook.”
2. Fabric not
1. Incorrect feed dog height.
See mechanical adjustment
P.14
moving
“Feed dog height.”
2. Thread on bottom side of
Make sure to bring both needle
fabric is jammed up.
and bobbin threads under the
foot when starting sewing.
3. Feed dog teeth are worn.
Change the feed dog.
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