Performance checkfist – SINGER 4022 User Manual
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9. Performance Checkfist
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the section of the
instruction book that explains the operation you are performing to make
sure you are using the machine correctly. If the problem still exists, the
following checklist may help you to correct it.
If you still have difficulties, call your nearest Sewing Centre.
What To Do If:
Needle Breaks
Make sure...
« needle is fully inserted into
needle clamp ........................... 6
® needle is not being pulled to
one side as fabric is removed
from the machine ...................... 20
» presser foot or accessory
is securely fastened to
presser bar .................................. 5
» fabric is not being pulled
while sewing, causing needle
to hit needle plate .................... 31
Thread Breaks
Make sure...
« machine is properly threaded 16
« needle-thread tension is not
too tight ................................... 19
® thread is unwinding freely
from spool ................................. 13
® bobbin case area is free of
lint and loose thread ends 60
Machine Is Noisy or Sluggish
Make sure...
® bobbin case and feed area
are free of lint and loose
thread ends ............................... 50
Fabric does not Feed Properly
Make sure...
® presser foot or accessory is
correctly attached to
machine ....................................... 6
« stitch length selector is
correctly set .............................. 18
« lint has not accumulated
around feed ............................... 50
Skipped Stitches
Make sure...
« needle is correct style for
machine and size for
thread .................................. 10, 11
® machine is correctly
threaded ................................... 16
» needle is securely fastened
to needle bar ................................ 6
Fabric Puckers
Make sure...
® needle-thread tension is not
too tight ...................................... 19
Needle Thread Breaks while Wind
ing Bobbin
Make sure...
® machine is correctly
threaded ..................................... 16
« thread is unwinding freely
from spool ................................. 13
Thread does not wind onto bobbin
Make sure...
® bobbin winder spindle is
pushed to right ......................... 13
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