SINGER 1500 Izek - Manual (Page 70)

7. PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST
GENERAL PROBLEMS
Machine does not sew.
* Power switch is turned off.- Turn on the switch.
Machine iams/knocks.
* Thread is caught in hook.- Clean hook (see page 65).
* Needle is damaged.- Replace needle (see page 22).
Fabric does not move.
* Presser foot is not lowered - lower presser foot.
* Stitch length is set at 0. - Set it at 1 to 4.
* Feed dog control is lowered (see page 8).
STITCHING PROBLEMS
Machine skips stitches.
* Needle is not all the way up into needle clamp. - See page
22
.
* Needle is bent or blunt. - Replace needle (see page 22).
* Machine is not threaded correctly. - See page 12.
* Thread is caught in hook. - Clean hook (see page 65).
Stitches are irregular.
* Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page
22 .
* Machine is not threaded correctly. - See page 12.
*Top thread tension is too loose. - See page 23.
* Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding
action. - Guide it gently.
* Bobbin has not been wound evenly. - Rewind bobbin.
Needle breaks.
* Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding
action. - Guide it gently.
* Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. - See page
22 .
* Needle is not all the way up into the needle clamp (See page
22 ).
THREAD PROBLEMS
Thread bunches.
* Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser
foot before starting seam. - Draw both threads back under
presser foot about 4 inches (10 cm) and hold until a few
stitches are formed.
Needle thread breaks.
* Machine is not threaded correctly. - See page 12.
*Top thread tension is too tight. - See page 23.
* Needle is bent. - Replace needle (see page 22).
* Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric - See page
22 .
Bobbin thread breaks.
* Bobbin case is not threaded correctly. See page 11.
* Lint accumulates in bobbin case or hook. - Remove lint
(see page 65).
Fabric puckers.
*Top and bobbin thread tensions are too tight. - Adjust thread
tensions (see page 23).
* Stitch length is too long for sheer or soft fabric. - Shorten
stitch length.
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