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Thread caught in wheels
• Remove all thread or debris from the wheels.
• Check that the tracks are free of lint and threads.
Motor Fails to Run
Corrective Measure(s)
On/Off switch turned off
•
Make sure that the power switch is in the on position.
Machine not receiving power
• Check that the power connector is securely plugged into the
back of the machine and the three-prong end is plugged into the
power source. Unplug and re-plug.
Uneven Quilt Design
Corrective Measure(s)
Take-up rollers may be bowed
or bent
•
Make certain the fabric is not rolled too tight, causing the poles to
bow. Check that poles are inserted completely together with the
push buttons engaged so bowing won’t occur.
Leaders are stretched or worn
• If fabric is beginning to stretch or fray, contact Baby Lock to
purchase replacement leaders.
Thread Breaks
Corrective Measure(s)
Poor quality thread, may have
severe twisting or thread rot
•
Look for severe twisting of threads when approximately 12 to 15
inches has been pulled off, with the ends pinched together.
•
Cotton threads are particularly susceptible to dry rot or wet rot
which makes thread brittle.
•
Do not use poor quality thread, or thread that is rotted or brittle.
Top and bobbin tensions not
balanced
•
Balance the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the
bobbin tension is adjusted correctly. (For more information about
adjusting tension, see Bobbin and Bobbin Tension
in the
Using
Your Machine section of this manual.)
The machine has been threaded
incorrectly or thread spools are
not positioned correctly
• Check that the machine is threaded correctly. Refer to diagram
on Quick Reference Card.
• Check for accidental double wrapping of thread on thread guides.
• Check the thread mast, making sure the eyelet of the mast is
directly over the cone.
•
Check the position of the thread cone. Tipped cones can
dramatically affect thread tension and can cause breakage.
Debris in tension discs
•
Inspect for particles and remove any fuzz or debris.
Bobbin rotation is not smooth
•
Change the bobbin. The slightest hesitation of the bobbin
rotation can be the cause of dramatic tension change and
thread breakage.
