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The upper
thread breaks.
The area around the hole in the nee-
dle plate is scratched.
Replace the needle plate.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
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The area around the hole in the
presser foot is scratched.
Replace the presser foot.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
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The bobbin case is scratched, or has
a burr on it.
Replace the bobbin case.
Contact your retailer or the nearest
authorized service center.
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You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
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The lower
thread is tangled
or breaks.
You have not wound the bobbin
thread properly.
Wind the bobbin properly. page 26
The bobbin is scratched or does not
turn smoothly.
Replace the bobbin.
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The thread is tangled.
Remove the tangled thread and
clean the bobbin case.
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You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
page 26
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 28-31
The thread ten-
sion is incorrect.
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly.
Correct the upper threading. page 32
You have not wound the bobbin
thread properly.
Wind the bobbin thread properly. page 26
You have not threaded the right
combination of thread and needle
for the fabric you are using.
Choose a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric.
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You have not attached the presser
foot holder properly.
Attach the presser foot holder prop-
erly.
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The thread tension is incorrect.
Adjust the tension of the upper thread.
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You have not used a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
Incorrect bobbins will not work
properly. Only use a bobbin that has
been designed for this machine.
page 26
Bobbin is set incorrectly. Reset the bobbin thread correctly. page 28-31
The fabric is
wrinkled.
You have not threaded the upper
thread properly or fitted the bobbin
properly.
Thread the upper thread and wind
the bobbin thread properly.
page 28-33
You have not fitted the spool prop-
erly.
Fit the spool properly. page 32, 37
You have not used the right
combination of fabric, thread and
needle.
Choose a thread and needle that are
appropriate for the type of fabric.
page 39
The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle. page 16
If you are sewing thin fabric, the
stitch is too thick.
Sew with stabiliser material under
the fabric.
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The thread tension is incorrect.
Adjust the tension of the upper
thread.
page 38
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