Helpful hints – SINGER 9960 QUANTUM STYLIST User Manual

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PROBLEM

Upper thread
breaks

Lower thread
breaks

Machine skips
stitches

Fabric puckers

Machine makes
loose stitches or
loops

Stitch pattern is
distorted

Threader does
not thread
needle eye

Machine does
not feed properly

Needle breaks

Machine runs
with difficulty

Machine will not
run

HELPFUL HINTS

CORRECTION

Re-thread machine.
Remove entwined thread.
Re-insert needle.
Readjust thread tension.
Choose correct thread.

Re-thread the bobbin.
Rewind the bobbin.
Clean the holder.

Re-insert needle.
Insert new needle.
Choose correct size needle for
fabric.
(use stretch needle)

Re-thread machine.
Re-thread the bobbin.
Insert new needle.
Readjust thread tension.

Re-thread the bobbin.
Re-thread machine.
Readjust thread tension.

Attach correct foot.
Adjust the thread tension.
Adjust the forward and reverse

Raise the needle.
Re-insert needle.
Insert new needle.

Raise the feed dogs
Regulate stitch length.
Clean the feed dog area.

Do not pull fabric.
Select correct foot and pattern.
Re-insert needle.
Choose correct size needle and
thread.

Remove the needle plate and
bobbin holder and clean the
hook race and feed dog.

Insert plug fully into outlet.
Turn on the switch.
Push spindle to the left.
Lower the foot.

Lower the buttonhole lever.
Attach the buttonhole foot.

CAUSE

Machine not properly threaded.
Thread entwined around bobbin.
Needle inserted incorrectly.
Thread tension too tight.
Thread of incorrect size or poor quality.

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Bobbin wound unevenly or too full.
Dirt on the bobbin holder.

Needle inserted incorrectly.
Bent or blunt needle.
Incorrect size of needle.

(on stretch fabric)

Machine not properly threaded.
Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Blunt needle.
Thread tension too tight.

Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Machine not properly threaded.
Tension not adjusted properly.

Presser foot is not suited for the pattern.
Thread tension is not balanced.
Forward and reverse stitch is not balanced.

Needle is not raised.
Needle inserted incorrectly.
Bent needle.

Feed dogs are lowered
Stitch length not suitable for fabric.
Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog.

Fabric pulled while sewing.
Needle is hitting the presser foot.
Needle inserted incorrectly.
Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric
being sewn.

Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and
feed dog.

Cord not plugged into electrical outlet.
Power switch is not turned on.
Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right.
Presser foot is not lowered.
Buttonhole Sewing Mode;
* Buttonhole lever is not lowered completely.
* Buttonhole foot is not attached.

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