SINGER W1260 - Manual (Page 52)

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MINOR PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS
1. SKIPPED STITCHES
Skipp^ stitches have become a problem in recent years
appearance of knit fabrics and polyester
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A. The Needle
11) The needle is dull or bent. Change it.
12) The n^dle is placed incorrectly in the needle clamp. It is
either backwards or is not up in the needle clamp all the
wsy.
The wong type of needle is being used for the fabric.
w I«.«! point needle on knits and wedge point needles
for leathers and vinyls.
the thread is too thick for the size of needle being used
Use a large needle.
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B. The Thread
CD The machine is threaded incorrectly.
C2) Many brands of polyester thread are too stiff and coarse
№us making loop formation difficult or impossible.
Change brands or use a cotton thread.
The Presser Foot
the fabric taut enough
over the needle plate hole, thus the fabric is being pulled
up and down while stitching. Use the foot which gives
done"^°^* control possible for the particular job being
^ere is not enough pressure
on the presser
bar
to
hold
tne fabric firmly. Increase pressure on the pressure con­
D. The Fabric
The fabric has a heavy finish on it which deters stitch for­
mation. Wash the fabric thoroughly before sewing.
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THREAD BREAKING
Machine improperly threaded.
Thread is caught in a slit of the spool or under
the spool
Thread is dry or of poor quality.
Tension is too tight.
Starting the machine with take-up lever in the
wrong position. Always start and end sewing
with take-up lever in highest position.
Needle is bent, blunt, or has a burr on it.
Needle is not inserted correctly.
Thread is too coarse for needle being used.
Needle plate has been nicked by the needle, thus
is sharp and cuts the threads.
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