White 1240 Sewing Machine User Manual


 
3.
NEEDLE
COMES
UNTHREADED
A.
Take-up
lever
is
not
in
correct
position
as
you
start
sewing.
Always
start
and
end
with
your
take-up
lever
in
its
highest
position.
4.
NEEDLE
BREAKS
A.
Pulling
on
fabric
while
sewing
bends
the
needle,
this
may
cause
breakage
if
needle
hits
the
plate.
B.
Needle
is
inserted
incorrectly.
C.
Needle
is
too
fine
for
the
type
of
fabric.
D.
Needle
is
hitting
pins.
E.
Presser
foot
is
improperly
fastened.
F.
Machine
is
improperly
threaded.
5.
MATERIAL
PUCKERS
A.
Tensions
are
too
tight.
B.
Improper
threading.
C.
Thread
is
too
heavy
for
fabric.
D.
Stitch
is
too
long
for
fabric.
E.
Needle
is
dull
so
it
is
difficult
to
seam
fabric.
F.
The
presser
foot
being
used
is
not
holding
the
fabric
taut
enough.
G.
If
all
else
fails,
try
sewing
over
paper.
6.
THREADS
JAM
AT
START
OF
SEWING
A.
Hold
the
threads
tightly
for
the
first
few
stitches.
B.
Place
thread
ends
under
and
to
the
side
of
presser
foot
instead
of
to
the
back.
C.
Be
sure
the
presser
foot
is
down
on
thick
fabrics.
7.
MACHINE
IS
NOISY
A.
Clean
and
oil
it.
B.
If
it
is
a
punching
sound,
changing
the
needle.
C.
Stitch
length
dial
is
not
at
4
when
stretch
stitching
Set
is
at
4.
8.
BOBBIN
DOES
NOT
WIND
PROPERLY
A.
Machine
is
improperly
threaded.
B.
Rubber
wheel
on
bobbin
winder
is
worn
or
not
making
contact.
C.
Bobbin
winder
tension
disc
is
not
in
position.
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your
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