Kenmore 200 - Manual (Page 88)

Troubleshooting
Condition Cause Reference
Noisy operation. 1. Threads have been caught in the hook mechanism.
2. The feed dog is packed with lint.
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The needle thread
breaks.
1. The needle thread is not threaded property.
2. The needle thread tension is too tight.
3. The needle is bent or blunt.
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
5. The thread is too heavy for the needle.
6. The needle thread is not set in the thread holder when embroidery
sewing has started.
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Pages 26, 32
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The bobbin thread
breaks.
1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.
2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn't turn smoothly.
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Replace the bobbin.
The needle breaks. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
2. The needle is bent or blunt.
3. The needle clamp screw is loose.
4. The needle thread tension is too tight.
5. The threads were not drawn to the rear after the previous use.
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn.
7. Stitch width is improperly adjusted for the foot being used.
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Pages 26, 32
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See note in each
section corresponding
to the selected pattern.
Visual Touch
Screen is not clear. 1. The contrast of the screen is not adjusted properly. Page 20
ATA PC card does
not work.
1. PC Card is not set correctly.
2. PC Card is damaged.
3. The wrong card has been used.
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Replace the card
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Skipped stitches. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
2. The needle is bent or blunt.
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being
sewn.
4. A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine
fabrics and synthetics.
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
6. The wrong needle is used.
7. The embroidery hoop is not set properly.
8. The fabric is not pulled tightly enough on the embroidery hoop.
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Change the needle.
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Seam puckering. 1. The needle thread tension is too tight.
2. The needle thread or the bobbin thread is not threaded properly.
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.
5. The fabric is not puiled tightly enough on the embroidery hoop.
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Pages 1 5 , 1 6 , 17
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The machine
doesn’t work. 1. The machine is not plugged in.
2. A thread is caught in the shuttle race.
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Strange sounds
occur when the
machine is
^ switched on.
1. Something is caught between the embroidery carriage and the
arm.
2. The carriage is touching something around the machine.
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Remove the object.
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