Kenmore 1430 User Manual
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PROBLEM
PROBABLE CAUSE
CORRECTION
Skipping
-Stitches
Incorrect size needle.
Certain knits and synthetics.
Bent or biunt needle.
Incorrect setting of needle.
Tight upper thread tension.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Use "Q
NKKDLK”.«
and "Q
FOOT".*.
Insert new needle.
Reset needle.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Breaking Upper
Thread
Starting to stitch too fast.
Improper threading.
Tight upper thread tension.
Incorrect size needle.
Sharp eye in needle.
Start to stitch at a medium speed.
Rethread machine.
Loosen upper thread tension.
Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Insert new needle.
Breaking Bobbin
Thread
improper bobbin case threading.
Tight bobbin thread tension.
Lint in bobbin case or shuttle.
Check bobbin case threading.
Loosen bobbin thread tension.
Clean bobbin case and shuttle.
Fabric not
Moving
Feed dog down.
Light pressure on presser foot.
Thread knotted under fabric.
Raise feed dog.
Increase pressure on presser foot.
Place both threads back under presser foot before
beginning to stitch.
Machine Jamming
Knocking Noise
Thread caught in shuttle.
Disassemble and clean shutde.
Machine does not
saw.
Hand wheel not returned to
stitching position.
Push in band whe^ or tighten clutch knob.