SINGER W1776 - Manual (Page 34)

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T roub le Probable Cause
Correction
Upper Thread
Breaking
Improperly threaded Refer to threading instructions, see page No. 8.
and rethread machine. ’
Too much tension Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to “LOOSE".
Starting with take-up
in incorrect position
Always start sewing with take-up lever in
highest position.
Improper setting of
needle Refer to needle setting instruction, see page No. 6.
Bent or eye of needle
too sharp
Try a new needle.
Bent or blunt needle Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace
with new.
Material
Puckering
Tensions too tight See tension adjustment, page No. 10.
Dull needle Change needle.
Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length.
Sewing Stretch
Stitch
Machine noisy
Material will not feed
Set stitch length control at Number 5.