PROBLEM
CAUSE
SOLUTION(S)
Sewing machine
will not operate
Sewing machine
sews slowly
Top and bottom
stitches are not in
balance
Material cannot
be removed
Bobbin thread
does not come up
Difficulty threading
the needle
Tension dial is either too
tight or too loose
Bobbin tension is either
too tight ot too loose
Presser foot lever is not lifted
or tension is too tight on
the thread
Incorrectly placement of
bobbin
Incorrect placement of needle
Refer to "Changing the needle"
Diagram
Unraveled or
missing stitches
Incorrectly threaded machine
Follow "Thread your machine" and
redo the threading
Presser foot lever not lowered
Lower the presser foot lever before
sewing
End of the stitch is not secured Double the stitch
Needle is blocked by presser
foot pedal
Lower the presser foot lever, turn the
handwheel clockwise to the
needle to its highest position and
follow Diagram G8a and G8b to
thread the needle
Refer to "Changing the bobbin"
Diagram to
Lift up presser foot lever and release
tension on the thread as shown in
Diagram
Adjust the bobbin tension accordingly
to Diagram
Adjust the tension dial accordingly to
Diagram to
Batteries are old, weak,
mismatched or not alkaline
On/Off switch is set to off
Set the On/Off switch to On
The batteries are dead or
inserted incorrectly
Check polarity (+/-) markings and/or
replace with three new "D" alkaline
batteries
The transformer is not plugged in
Check the transformer
Replace with three new "D" alkaline
batteries
Trouble Shooting
Sewing machine
is jammed
Thread got caught in the
bobbin
Remove bobbin cover and cut away
the entangled thread.
Bobbin case is
empty
Wind the bobbin case
The material is too thick
Select thin and light materials
H2
H3
5
1
7
E
K
J1
J3
Sewing Machine Parts
Installing the Batteries
Hints when using Batteries
Using a Transformer
How to Sew
Threading your Sewing Machine
Checking the quality of your stitch
Changing the bobbin
Winding the Bobbin
Changing the Needle
Caring for your machine
Troubleshooting
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7
Follow Diagram to to wind the
bobbin
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