Troubleshooting – Baby Lock Ovation (BLES8) Instruction and Reference Guide User Manual
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Before taking your machine in for service, check the following:
Machine fails to start:
1. Is the electrical plug and foot control jack properly connected?
2. Is the power switch on?
3. Check household circuit breaker or fuse.
4. Is the threading lever in the serging position?
5. Are the side, cutting blade and front covers closed securely?
Thread breaks:
1. Is the machine threaded correctly? Check each thread path carefully.
2. Is the correct needle inserted for the particular stitch? - C-1, C-2, C-3, O-1, or O-2?
3. Is the needle inserted correctly?
4. Is the needle bent or worn?
5. Are you using good quality thread?
6. Is the thread feeding off the cone/spool freely?
7. Is the needle size correct for the type of fabric being used?
8. Are the needles being used the correct Organ or Schmetz ELx705CF system?
Chain or Cover Stitching:
1. Are the tensions too tight on the chain/cover needles or the chain looper?
2. Is the stitch length too short?
3. Did you start the first stitch in the fabric?
Overlock stitching:
1. Is the stitch selector on the proper setting?
2. Is the upper looper positioning knob in the "UP" position?
Skipped Stitches:
1. Is the needle bent or worn?
2. Is the needle inserted correctly?
3. Is the serger threaded correctly?
4. Is the presser foot pressure right for the fabric?
5. Is the correct needle being used for the particular stitch?
6. Is the correct needle being used for the type of fabric being sewn?
7. Is the fabric being pulled from the rear of the machine while sewing?
Fabric will not feed in machine:
1. Is the machine engaged in the serging position?
2. Is the presser foot down?
3. Are the cutting blades sharp?
4. Are the cutting blades, presser foot, and feed dog free of lint?
5. Are the cutting blades properly set and is the upper blade against the lower blade?
6. Is the presser foot pressure right for the fabric?
7. Is the stitch length set properly?
8. Is the needle plate secure on the machine?
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