Helpful hints – SINGER 4166 User Manual

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HELPFUL HINTS

Machine not properly threaded. Re-thread machine.

13

Upper thread

Thread entwined around bobbin. Remove entwined thread.

12

breaks

Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle.

6

Thread tension too tight. Readjust thread tension. 17
Thread of incorrect size or poor
quality. Choose correct thread. 18

Lower thread

Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Re-thread the bobbin. 12

breaks

Bobbin wound unevenly or too

full. Rewind the bobbin. 11
Dirt on the bobbin holder. Clean the holder. 30

Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle. 6

Machine skips

Bent or blunt needle. Insert new needle. 6

stitches

Incorrect size of needle. Choose correct size needle

for fabric. 18
(on stretch fabric) (use stretch needle)

Machine not properly threaded. Re-thread machine. 13

Fabric puckers

Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Re-thread the bobbin. 12

Blunt needle. Insert new needle. 6

Thread tension too tight. Readjust thread tension. 17

Machine makes

Bobbin threaded incorrectly. Re-thread the bobbin. 12

loose stitches

Machine not properly threaded. Re-thread machine. 13

or loops

Tension not adjusted properly. Readjust thread tension. 17

Threader does

Needle is not raised.

Raise the needle. 8

not thread

Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle. 6

needle eye

Bent needle. Insert new needle. 6

Machine does

Feed dogs are lowered. Raise the feed dogs. 8

not feed
properly

Lint and dust accumulated around Clean the feed dogs area. 30

feed dogs.

Fabric pulled while sewing. Do not pull fabric. 15
Needle is hitting the presser foot. Select correct foot and pattern. 19

Needle breaks

Needle inserted incorrectly. Re-insert needle. 6

Incorrect size needle or thread for Choose correct size needle 18
fabric being sewn. and thread.

Machine runs

Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook Remove the needle plate 30

with difficulty

race and feed dog. and bobbin holder and clean

the hook race and feed dog.

Cord not plugged into electrical Insert plug fully into outlet.

7

outlet.
Power switch is not turned on. Turn on the switch.

7

Machine will not

Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to Push spindle to the left.

11

run the right.

Presser foot is not lowered. Lower

Lower the buttonhole lever.

the foot. 15

23

23

Buttonhole Sewing Mode;
Buttonhole lever is not lowered

completely.

Buttonhole foot is not attached.

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

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Lower the buttonhole lever.

Attach the buttonhole foot.

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