Pfaff 2170 - Manual (Page 171)

Maintenance
6:4
What to do if...?
In this chapter you are suggested solutions if you have a problem with your creative 2170. For further information please
contact your Pfaff dealer who will be pleased to help you.
Sewing
Problem/Cause Remedy
The machine skips stitches
Did you insert the needle properly? Push the needle fully upwards with its fl at side facing the
back.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Needle thread breaks
Did you insert the needle properly? Push the needle fully upwards with its fl at side facing the
back.
Did you insert a wrong needle ? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread which has
become dry after overlong storage?
Change the thread.
Bobbin thread breaks
Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread.
The seam is sewn unevenly
Is the thread tension misadjusted? Check needle thread tension.
Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Change the thread.
Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check bobbin winding.
The machine does not feed or feeds irregularly
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Has sewing lint collected between the feed dog teeth rows? Remove the needle plate and clean the feed dog with a brush.
The machine binds
Is the feed dog lowered? Engage the feed dog.
Incorrect or no display
Are there thread remnants in the hook ways? Remove the thread remnants.
Is the contrast control for the display
misadjusted?
Set the contrast for the display.