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332
Fabric does not feed
through the machine
Feed dogs are set in the down position.
Press , and then turn the handwheel to
raise the feed dogs.
105
Stitches are too close together. Lengthen the stitch length setting. 67
Wrong presser foot was used. Use the correct presser foot.
“STITCH SETTING
CHART”
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 56
Thread is entangled. Cut the entangled thread and remove it from
the race.
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Fabric puckers There is a mistake in the upper or bobbin
threading.
Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread it correctly.
43, 46
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combination” chart.
58
Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 67, 227
Stitches are too long when sewing thin fabrics. Shorten the stitch length. 67
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull. Replace the needle. 56
Spool cap is set incorrectly. Check the method for attaching the spool cap,
then reattach the spool cap.
46
Wrong presser foot. Use the correct presser foot. “STITCH SETTING
CHART”
High-pitched sound
while sewing
Dust or lint is caught in the feed dogs. Remove the dust or lint. 326
Pieces of thread are caught in the race. Clean the race. 326
Upper threading is incorrect. Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread the machine.
46
There are scratches on the race. Replace the race, or consult your authorized
dealer.
326
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine
is not used.
Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only
use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
43
Character pattern
does not turn out
Wrong presser foot was used. Attach the correct presser foot. “STITCH SETTING
CHART”
Pattern adjustment settings were set incorrectly. Revise the pattern adjustment settings. 153
Did not use a stabilizer material on thin fabrics
or stretch fabrics.
Attach a stabilizer material. 152
Thread tension is set incorrectly. Adjust the thread tension. 67, 227
Fabric was pulled, pushed or fed at an angle
while it was being sewn.
Sew while guiding the fabric with your hands
so that the fabric is fed in a straight line.
60
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