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72

Troubleshooting

If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems.
If the problem is still there, contact your retailer or the nearest authorized service center.

Symptom

Possible cause

How to put it right

Reference

The sewing 

machine does 

not work.

The machine is not plugged in.

Plug the machine in.

page 15

The main power switch is turned off. Turn on the main power switch.

page 15

The bobbin-winder shaft is pushed 

to the right.

Move the bobbin-winder shaft to the 

left.

page 27

You have not used the foot control-

ler properly.

Use the foot controller properly.

page 15

The needle 

breaks.

The needle is not fitted properly.

Fit the needle properly.

page 16

The needle clamp screw is loose.

Use the screwdriver to firmly tighten 

the screw.

page 17

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

page 16

You have not used the right combi-

nation of fabric, thread and needle.

Choose a thread and needle that are 

appropriate for the type of fabric. 

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The presser foot you are using is not 

appropriate for the type of stitch that 

you want to sew.

Attach the presser foot that is correct for 

the type of stitch that you want to sew.

The upper thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.

page 38

You are pulling the fabric too much.

Lightly guide the fabric.

You have not fitted the spool properly. Fit the spool properly.

page 32, 37

The area around the hole in the nee-

dle plate is scratched.

Replace the needle plate.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorized service center.

The area around the hole in the 
presser foot is scratched.

Replace the presser foot.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorized service center.

The bobbin case is scratched.

Replace the bobbin case.

Contact your retailer or the nearest 

authorized service center.

You have not used a bobbin that has 

been designed for this machine.

Incorrect bobbins will not work 

properly. Only use a bobbin that has 

been designed for this machine.

page 26

The upper 

thread breaks.

You have not threaded the upper thread 

properly. (For example, you have not fit-

ted the spool properly, or the thread has 

come out of the guide above the needle.)

Correct the upper threading.

page 32

There are knots or tangles in the 

thread.

Remove any knots or tangles.

The needle is not appropriate for the 

thread you are using.

Choose a needle that is appropriate 

for the type of stitch. 

page 39

The upper-thread tension is too tight. Loosen the upper thread tension.

page 38

The thread is tangled.

Remove the tangled thread. If the 
thread is tangled in the bobbin case, 
clean the bobbin case.

page 70

The needle is bent or blunt.

Replace the needle.

page 16

You have not inserted the needle 

properly.

Insert the needle properly.

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