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Hints for home service
Whenever sewing diflcully Is en
countered, review the sections of the
Instruction book that explain the
operation that you are performing to
make sure you are using the machine
properly. If the problem still exists, the
following: hints will help you to
correct it<
MACHINE DOES NOT SEW
Needl# bar does not move
Make sure ., *
# The voltage and number of cycles
stamped on the plate under the hand
wheel are within the range marked
on your electric meter.
# Machine Is connected to electrical
supply.
# Power and light switch is on.
# Hand wheel disc is engaged, or
hand wheel knob is tightened.
Needle bar moves but stitch is
not formed
Make sure , .,
m Needle is straight and sharp.
Щ Needle class is correct for machine.
Ф Needle $1ге is correct for the thread
you are using.
# Machine is correctly threaded.
# Bobbin contains thread.
Ф Bobbin and bobbin case are cor
rectly inserted in machine.
# Bobbin case area is free of lint and
loose thread ends.
Eabrio does not move
Make sure . ..
# Presser foot is down (particularly
when you are sewing dense fabric).
Pressure dial is adjusted for the
w^elght and texture of your fabric.
# Stitch length dial is properly set.
# Feed cover plate has been replaced
with the correct needle plate for the
stitching you are doing.
# All lint is removed from Bfoimd feed,
NeacMo breaks
Make sure , , .
# Needle is correct lor machine, and
proper size for the thread you are
using.
# Needle is fully inserted in needle
damp.
# Stitch width selector is at j and
needle position selector is at ^
w4ien you are using the straight
stitch foot and needle plate.
# Stitch width setting does not
exceed mid-way setting when a
tv^^in needle is being used.
# Presser foot or accessory is securely
fastened to presser bar.
# Needle plate is positioned under
locking pin. located on position pin
and slide plate is fully closed.
# Fabric is not pulled to one side as
you remove work from the machine.
# Fabric being guided or supported
behind the needle is not being
pulled too hard or too fast.
BUTTONHOUNG DIFElOUtTIES
Irregular stitches occur
Make sure * * *
# ff&xhStnch dial is set at 0.
# Stitches are balanced as instructed
under 'Buttonholing^
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