APPENDIX
60
Symptom 1
Symptom 3
1
Lower side of fabric
2
Lower thread visible from upper side of fabric
3
Upper thread
4
Upper side of fabric
5
Lower thread
6
Upper thread visible from lower side of fabric
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Cause/remedy/check details
Cause 1
The machine is not correctly threaded.
<With symptoms 1 and 2 described above>
The lower threading is incorrect.
Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”,
and then refer to “Upper thread tightened up”
(page 59) to correct the threading.
<With symptoms 3 through 5 described above>
The upper threading is incorrect.
Return the upper tension-control dial to “4”,
and then refer to “Tangled thread on wrong
side of fabric” (page 59) to correct the
upper threading.
Cause 2
A needle and thread appropriate for the
fabric are not being used.
• Refer to “Needle types and their uses” (page
19) to check that a needle and thread
appropriate for the fabric are being used.
Cause 3
An appropriate setting on the upper tension-
control dial is not selected.
Turn the upper tension-control dial to select an
appropriate thread tension.
* Adjust the thread tension while test sewing
on a piece of scrap fabric that is the same as
that used in your project.
Note
• If the upper threading and lower threading
are incorrect, the thread tension cannot
be adjusted correctly, even by turning the
upper tension-control dial. Check the upper
threading and lowe threading first, and then
adjust the thread tension.
• When the lower thread is visible from
the upper side of the fabric, turn the dial
counterclockwise.
4
3
5
• When the upper thread is visible from the
lower side of the fabric, turn the dial clockwise.
4
3
5
Fabric is caught in the machine
and cannot be removed
If the fabric is caught in the sewing machine and cannot
be removed, the thread may have become tangled under
the needle plate. Follow the procedure described below
to remove the fabric from the machine. If the operation
could not be completed according to the procedure,
instead of attempting to complete it forcefully, contact
your nearest authorized service center.
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Removing the fabric from the machine
1
Immediately stop the sewing machine.
2
Turn off the sewing machine.
3
Remove the needle.
If the needle is lowered into the fabric, turn the
handwheel away from you (clockwise) to raise the
needle out of the fabric, and then remove the needle.
• Refer to “Replacing the needle” (page 20).
4
Remove the presser foot and presser foot
holder.
• Refer to “Replacing the presser foot” (page
22) and “Removing the presser foot
holder” (page 23).
5
Lift up the fabric and cut the threads below it.
If the fabric can be removed, remove it.
6
Remove the needle plate cover.
1
Needle plate cover release
2
Needle plate cover (front part)
7
Cut out the tangled threads, and then remove
the bobbin.
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