Chapter 9. performance checklist, Chapter 9, Performance checklist – SINGER 7110 User Manual
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Chapter 9. Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, review the sections of the instruction book that
explain 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 authorized Dealer.
What To Do If:
Needle Breaks
Refer to Page:
Make sure...
• Needle is fully inserted into needle clamp ........................................................................................ 4
• Needle is not being pulled to one side as fabric is removed from the machine................................ 17
• Presser foot or accessory is securely fastened to presser bar........................................................... 4
• Fabric is not being pulled while sewing causing needle to hit
needle plate............................... 27
Thread Breaks
Make sure...
• Machine is properly threaded.............................................................................. ............................ 13
• Needle is straight and sharp.................. .......................................................................................... 10
• Needle thread tension is not too tight.............................................................................. .... 16, 20, 21
• Thread is unwinding freely from spool.................................... ......................................... .... 11
• Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends............................................ ^.......................38
Machine Is Noisy or Sluggish
Make sure...
• Bobbin case and feed area are free of lint and loose thread ends.......................... ........................ 38
Fabric Does Not Move Properly
Make sure...
• Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached to machine.................................... ............................ 4
• Stitch length dial is correctly set......................... ........................ '. . . ......... ............................ 16,20,26
• Lint has not accumulated around feed . ... .......................................................................................38
Skipped Stitches
Make sure...
• Needle is straight and sharp...............................................................................................................10
• Needle is correct style for machine and size for thread ................................................................... 8,9
• Machine is correctly threaded...........................................................................................................13
• Needle is securely fastened to needle bar.......................................................... ................................ 4
Fabric Puckers
Make sure...
• Needle thread tension is not too tight............................................. .................... .... 16, 20,21
Needle thread breaks while winding bobbin
Make sure...
• Machine is correctly threaded.................................... .... ............................................................ . 13
• Thread is unwinding freely from spool ............................................................................................ 11
Thread does not wind onto bobbin
Make sure...
• Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to right............................................ ............................................. 11
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