SINGER W1213 - Manual (Page 40)

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Tliread Breaking
A. 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 bun-
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.
Needle Comes Unthreaded
A. Take-up lever is not in correct posi­
tion as you start sewing. Always
start and end with your take-up lever
in its highest position.
Needle Breaks
A. Pulling on fabric while sewing bends
the needle, this may cause breakage
if needle hits the plate. .
Needle is inserted incorrectly.
Needle is too fine for the type of
fabric.
Needle is hitting pins.
Presser foot is improperly fastened.
Machine is improperly threaded.
Material Puckers
A. Tensions are too tight.
B. Improper threading.
Thread is too heavy for fabric.
Stitch is too long for fabric.
Needle is dull so it is difficult to
pierce fabric.
The presser foot being used is not
holding the fabric taut enough.
If all else fails, try sewing over paper.
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. Threads Jam at Start of Sewing
A. Hold the threads tightly for the first
few stitches.
B. Place thread ends under side of
presser foot instead of to the back.
C. Be sure the presser foot is down on
thick fabrics.
7. Machine is .Noisy
A. Clean and oO it.
B. If it is a punching sound, change the
needle.
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. Bobbin Does Not Wind Properly
A. Machine is improperly threaded.
B. Rubber wheel on bobbin winder is
worn or not making contact.
C. Bobbin winder tension disc is not in
position.
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