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TROUBLESHOOTING
If you have a minor problem with your sewing machine, check the following solutions. If the solutions
suggested do not correct the problem, contact your authorized retailer. Press
o
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for advice about minor sewing problems during sewing. Press
at any time to return to
the original screen.
If the problem persists, contact your nearest authorized retailer.
Problem
Cause
Solution
Page
The thread is tangled
on the wrong side of
the fabric.
Upper threading is incorrect.
Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread the machine.
46
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” chart.
58
The upper thread is
too tight.
The bobbin thread is incorrectly installed.
Correctly install the bobbin thread.
43
Cannot thread the
needle
Needle is not in the correct position.
Press the “Needle Position” button to raise the
needle.
3
Needle is installed incorrectly.
Reinstall the needle correctly.
56
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
Replace the needle.
56
Cannot lower the
presser foot with the
presser foot lever
Presser foot was raised using the “Presser Foot
Lifter” button.
Press the “Presser Foot Lifter” button to lower
the presser foot.
3
Thread tension is
incorrect
Upper threading is incorrect.
Check the steps for threading the machine
and rethread the machine.
46
Bobbin is set incorrectly.
Reset the bobbin. (If needle plate was
removed, reinstall needle plate and tighten
screws prior to installing bobbin case.)
43
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combination” chart.
58
Presser foot holder is not attached correctly.
Reattach the presser foot holder correctly.
55
Thread tension is set incorrectly.
Adjust the thread tension.
67, 225
Bobbin thread is incorrectly wound.
Use a correctly wound bobbin.
37
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
Replace the needle.
56
Upper thread breaks
Machine is not threaded correctly (used the
wrong spool cap, spool cap is loose, the thread
did not catch the needle bar threader, etc.)
Rethread the machine correctly.
46
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
Replace the needle.
56
There are scratches on the race.
Replace the race, or consult your authorized
retailer.
312
Upper thread tension is too strong.
Adjust the thread tension.
67, 225
Using improper needle or thread for the
selected fabric.
Check the “Fabric/Thread/Needle
Combinations” chart.
58
Thread is twisted.
Use scissors, etc., to cut the twisted thread
and remove it from the race, etc.
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There are scratches near the hole of the needle
plate.
Replace the needle plate, or consult your
authorized retailer.
86
There are scratches near the hole in the presser
foot.
Replace the presser foot, or consult your
authorized retailer.
54
Needle is installed incorrectly.
Reinstall the needle correctly.
56
Thread is knotted or tangled.
Rethread upper and lower thread.
43, 46
A bobbin designed specifically for this machine
is not used.
Incorrect bobbins will not work properly. Only
use a bobbin designed specifically for this
machine.
43
Summary of Contents for Ellisimo BLSO
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Page 7: ...IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS v...
Page 14: ...CONTENTS xii...
Page 35: ...LCD SCREEN Getting Ready 21 1...
Page 90: ...USEFUL FUNCTIONS 76...
Page 194: ...USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION 180...
Page 267: ...USING THE MEMORY FUNCTION Embroidery 253 5 f Press o The sewing screen is displayed...
Page 300: ...EDITING PATTERNS 286...
Page 324: ...PRINT AND STITCH COMBINING EMBROIDERY PATTERNS AND PRINTED DESIGNS 310...
Page 348: ...UPGRADING YOUR MACHINE S SOFTWARE 334...
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