Performance checklist – SINGER 30518 User Manual
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PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
When sewing difficulties occur look back through this manual to make
sure you are correctly following the instructions. If you still have a
problem, the reminders below may help you to correct it.
NEEDLE DOES NOT MOVE
Is machine connected to electrical supply?
Is the power and light switch on?
Is controller connected?
NEEDLE MOVES BUT STITCH IS NOT FORMED
Is needle defective?
Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?
Are bobbin and needle correctly threaded?
Is bobbin case correctly inserted into shuttle race area?
NEEDLE BREAKS
Is needle straight and sharp?
Is needle correct size?
Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?
Are controls properly set?
Are accessories correct for application?
BOBBIN WINDING DIFFICULTIES
Is thread unwinding freely from spool?
Is bobbin winder engaged?
Is thread end securely held at start of wind?
UPPER THREAD BREAKS
Is machine properly threaded?
Is thread freely unwinding from spool?
Is needle correct size for thread?
Is upper thread tension too tight?
Is bobbin case properly inserted?
Is bobbin rim free of nicks?
LOWER THREAD BREAKS
Is bobbin correctly wound?
Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin case?
Is bobbin case correctly threaded?
SKIPPED STITCHES
Is machine properly threaded?
Is fabric firmly held down?
Is needle correct style and size?
Is needle straight and sharp?
FABRIC DOES NOT MOVE PROPERLY UNDER PRESSER FOOT
Is presser foot correctly attached to machine?
Is presser foot lowered?
Is stitch length correctly set?
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