Needle does not move, Needle moves but stitch is not formed, Needle and/or thread breaks – SINGER 1050 User Manual
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what’s wrong
... and why!
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.
Machine does not Sew
Needle does not move.
Make sure...
« Power and light switch is on.
• Machine is connected to electrical supply.
(Turn to page 14 for additional Information.)
Needle moves but stitch is not formed.
Make sure...
® Needle is straight and sharp.
@ Needle style is correct for machine.
• Needle size is correct forthread being used.
• Needle is fully Inserted into needle-clamp.
e Machine is correctly threaded (See page 16).
(Turn to page 8 for additional Information.)
• Bobbin contains thread.
• Bobbin push-button is in SEW position.
• Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose threads.
(See page 76.)
(Turn to page 20 for additional information.)
• Built-in fuse does not need to be replaced (See page 15).
Needle and/or thread breaks.
Make sure...
• Needle is straight and sharp, correct style for machine, and
correct size for thread being used.
• Needle Is fully inserted into needle-clamp.
(Turn to page 8 for additional information.)
• Presser foot or accessory is securely fastened to presser
bar. (See page 6.)
®
Fabric Is not being pulled to one side as work is removed
from machine.
• Fabric being guided or supported behind the needle Is not
being pulled too hard or too fast.
(Turn to page 45 for additional information.)
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When doing twin-needle sewing, twin-needle switch is
activated. (See page 64.)
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