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The thread does
not pass through
the eye of the
needle.
The needle was not raised.
Press (needle position button)
once or twice to raise the needle.
page 21
The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle. page 31
The stitch is not
sewn correctly.
The appropriate presser foot for the
type of stitch that you wish to sew is
not used.
Attach the presser foot that is
appropriate for the type of stitch that
you wish to sew.
page 89
The thread tension is incorrectly set. Adjust the thread tension. page 49
The thread is tangled, for example, in
the bobbin case.
Remove the tangled thread. If the
thread is tangled in the bobbin case,
clean the race.
page 95
The fabric does
not feed.
The feed dogs are lowered.
Slide the feed dog position switch to
.
page 75
The stitch is too short. Lengthen the stitch length. page 42
The combination of fabric, thread and
needle is incorrect.
Select a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric
being sewn.
page 30
The thread is tangled, for example, in
the bobbin case.
Remove the tangled thread. If the
thread is tangled in the bobbin case,
clean the race.
page 95
Zigzag foot “J” is slanted on a thick
seam at the beginning of stitching.
Use the presser foot locking pin
(black button on the left side) on
zigzag foot “J” to keep the presser
foot level while sewing.
page 51
The sewing lamp
does not come
on.
The sewing lamp is damaged.
Contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized service center.
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While winding
the bobbin, the
bobbin thread
was wound
below the bobbin
winder seat.
You have not wound the bobbin thread
properly.
After removing the thread wound below
the bobbin winder seat, wind the
bobbin correctly.
page 104
Bobbin thread
does not wind
neatly on the
bobbin.
The thread is not passed through the
bobbin-winding thread guide correctly.
Correctly pass the thread through the
bobbin-winding thread guide.
page 15
Bobbin spins slowly.
Move the sewing speed controller to the
right (so that the speed will be fast).
page 17
The thread that was pulled out was not
wound onto the bobbin correctly.
Wind the thread that was pulled off
round the bobbin five or six times
clockwise.
page 17
Fabric being
sewn with the
machine cannot
be removed.
Thread is tangled below the needle
plate.
Lift up the fabric and cut the threads
below it, and clean the race.
page 101
The fabric feeds
in the opposite
direction.
The feed mechanism is damaged.
Contact your dealer or the nearest
authorized service center.
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The upper thread
has tightened up.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly
installed.
Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 18 , 97
The thread is
tangled on the
wrong side of the
fabric.
You have not threaded the upper thread
properly.
Correct the upper threading. page 20 , 98
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