SINGER XL-420 FUTURA User Manual

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TROUBLESHOOTING

SKIPPED STITCHES AND THREAD
BREAKAGES OCCUR

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Replace needle.

Needle is bent.

Replace needle.

Needle is not installed
correctly.

Install the needle correctly.
Refer to page 20 - 21.

Upper thread tension is
too tight.

Adjust the thread tension.
Refer to page 22 - 23.

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of the thread, hold a
length of thread of about
6 inches at both ends
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If using a highly-elastic
thread, reduce the upper
thread tension.

Thread path is
incorrect.

Refer to page 16 - 19.

Thread is tangled
around spool holder.

Thread or fabric bits
have collected under
the needle plate.

Remove the thread
or fabric bits. Refer to
page 102 - 103.

A thin needle is being
used for heavy fabric.

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needle. Generally, at
least a #14 needle
should be used.

Refer to page 10 - 11.

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