SINGER 2001 TouchTronic User Manual
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Bobbin displaced during winding.
Make sure . . .
• Bobbin is being wound at a moderate speed.
• Bobbin is properly seated and secured by
the latch in the bobbin case.
Thread breaks when sewing starts after
winding bobbin.
Make sure . . .
• Bobbin has not been wound beyond the
FULL ring. Turn hand wheel away from
operator to free over wound bobbin.
• Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose
threads. (See page 102)
(Turn to page 23 for bobbin information.)
LOW BOBBIN INDICATOR
Does not light up when there is little or no
thread in bobbin.
Make sure . . .
• Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose
threads. (See page 102)
• Needle is straight and sharp.
(Turn to page 11 for additional information.)
• Needle thread tension is not too tight. (See
page 37)
• Bobbin is correctly inserted in machine.
(See page 25)
• Bobbin rim is free of nicks.
• Needle plate hole and presser foot are un
damaged.
• Threads are correctly placed under presser
foot when starting to sew. (See page 24)
• Presser foot is securely fastened to presser
bar. (See page 7)
(Turn to page 18 for additional information.)
Bobbin thread breaks.
Make sure . . .
• Bobbin has been correctly wound.
• Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose
threads. (See page 102)
• Bobbin has been correctly inserted into
bobbin case.
• Bobbin has not been wound too full.
(Turn to page 24 for additional information.)
THREAD BREAKS WHILE SEWING
Needle thread breaks.
Make sure . . .
• Machine is properly threaded.
• Thread spool is inserted correctly on spool
holder.
• Thread is unwinding freely from spool.
• Thread spool is secured by correct holder.
• Thread is even and free from knots.
(Turn to page 18 for additional information.)
• Needle is correct size for thread.
STITCHING DIFFICULTIES
Skipped stitches.
Make sure . . .
• Needle is straight and sharp.
• Needle is correct style for machine and size
of thread. (See page 14)
• Machine is properly threaded. (See page 18
for instructions)
• Fabric is held down firmly (particularly when
doing free-motion darning and embroidery).
• Correct presser foot and needle plate are
being used.
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