Kenmore 17922 - Manual (Page 26)

Machine skips stitches
1. Needle size is not correct for thread and
fabric. - See page 16.
2. Fabric is certain knit or synthetic. - Use
"Q NEEDLE"-„and -Q FOOT”,».
3. Needle is bent or blunt. - Replace needle.
4. Needle is not all the way up into needle
clamp. - See page 17.
5. Top thread tension is too tight. - Decrease
top thread tension.
6. Presser foot pressure is too light. - See
page 15.
Needle thread breaks
1. Machine is started too fast. - Start to stitch
at a medium speed.
2. Machine is not threaded correctly. - See
page 10.
3. Top thread tension is too tight. - See
page 12.
4. Needle size is not correct for thread and
fabric. - See page 16.
5. Eye of needle has sharp edges. - Replace
needle.
6. There are nicks or burrs at needleplate
opening. - Replace needleplate or polish off
burrs completely.
Bobbin thread breaks
1. Bobbin case is not threaded correctly. - See
pages.
2. Lint accumulates in bobbin case or shuttle.
- See page 21.
Machine does not feed fabric
1. Presser foot pressure is too light. - See
page 15.
2. Thread is knotted under fabric.
3. Feed cover plate is attached on needle plate.
- Remove feed cover plate.
Machine jams
1. Thread is caught in shuttle. Remove bobbin
case and clean shuttle (see page 21).
2. Needle is damaged. - Replace needle.
3. Needle plate is bent. - Replace needle plate.
Machine will not sew
1. Hand wheel is not returned to stitching
position. - Push in clutch.
2. Power cord is not connected. - Check plug.
3. Power/light switch is turned off. - Turn on
the switch.
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