Chapter 9. performance checklist, Chapter 9, Performance checklist – SINGER 7106 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:
M a k e s u re ...
• 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 prasser bar............................................................................................... 4
• Fabric is not being pulled while sewing causing neadle to hit
needle plate...................................................27
Thread Breaks
M a k e s u re ...
• 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
M a k e s u re ...
• Bobbin case and feed area are free of lint and loose thread ends.............................................................................. 38
Fabric Does Not Move Properly
M a k e s u re ...
• Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached to machine............................................................................................ 4
• Stitch length dial is correctly set.......................................................................................................................... 16,20,25
• Lint has not accumulated around feed........................................................................ .... ................................... 38
Skipped Stitches
M a k e s u re ...
• 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
M a k e s u re ...
•
Needle thread tension is not too tight................................................ ................................................................. 16,20,21
Needle thread breaks while winding bobbin
M a k e s u re ...
• Machine is correctly threaded................................................................................................ ........................................ 13
• Thread is unwinding freely from spool ..........................................................................................................................11
Thread does not wind onto bobbin
M a k e s u re ...
• Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to right...................................................................................................................... 11
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