SINGER W219R - Manual (Page 19)

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TROUBLE CHART
Trouble Probable Cause Correction
If Machine
Binds
Thread or lint in
raceway 1~ With take-up lever in highest position, tilt head
back on hinges and rempve bobbin case.
LINT CLEANER
BOBBIN
race cover CLAMPS
!
Turn clamps outward and remove race cover.
3~ Remove hook.
4— Clean thread and lint from all parts, Including race.
5— Run a drop of oil along rim of hook.
6- Replace shuttle, then race cover.
Snap clamps into place.
7- Grasp threaded bobbin case by latch and replace,
fitting tongue into notch of race cover.
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Trouble Probable Cause Correction
Skipping
stitches
Bent needle Discard and replace.
Needle placed
incorrectly in clamp
See instruction, page 10.
Too fine a needle for
thread being used
See needle and thread chart, page 5.
Irregular
stitches
Upper thread tension-
too loose Tighten upper tension.
Improper threading See threading instruction, page 8 and 9.
Bobbin not wound
evenly
Rewind bobbin.
Uneven
stitches
Pulling or holdiftg
materia!
Avoid pulling or holding material, just guide it.
Not enough tension
on upper thread
Increase tension.
Poor quality thread Try different thread.
Needle too fine for
thread being used
j See needle and thread chart, gage 5.