SINGER XL1 Quantum - Manual (Page 47)

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Problem
Fabric puckers.
The needle breaks.
Cause (Reason)
The stitch length is too long for
the material.
The needle point Is blunt.
A thin needle was used for
sewing heavy~v/eight material.
The needle has not been fully
inserted into the needle bar.
The needle clamp screw is
loose.
The presser foot is not the
correct one.
Action to be taken
Decrease the stitch length.
Replace the needle.
Use the correct size needle.
Properly insert the needle.
Securely tighten the needle
clamp screw.
Use the correct presser foot.
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l.oud noise is heard. Dust has accumulated on the
feed dog.
The machine is in need of
lubrication after an extended
operation.
The machine has been
lubricated with an oil other than
machine oil.
Lint is in the hook. Clean the machine.
Lubricate the machine.
Use the machine oil.
Clean the machine.
The handwheel cannot be
turned. The hook is entangled with
thread.
Turn the handwheel back and
forth several times to help
remove the thread.
The machine does not feed the
material.
The stitch length has been set
to zero.
The presser foot pressure is too
low.
Reselect the desired stitch
pattern, and the proper stitch
length will be set.
Set the presser foot pressure
adjustment lever to
“Normar.
Threading cannot be done.
The needle threader will not
turn.
The threading hook will not
enter the needle eye.
The needle threads cannot be
returned, and the sewing
machine stops.
The threading hook is left in the
needle eye.
The needle is not in the highest
position.
The needle threader is designed
not to turn to protect itself if the
needle is not up.
The needle has not been fully
inserted into the needle bar.
Turn the handwheel until the
needle reaches its highest
position.
Properly insert the needle.
The sowing machine was
accidentally started while the
threading hook was still in the
needle eye (during threading). Slightly turn the handwheel by
hand av/ay from you (In the
reverse direction).
The sewing machine will not
start when the start button is
pressed.
The sewing speed remains
unchanged even when the
sewing speed adjusting lever is
moved while sewing. The speed controller has been
plugged in. Unplug the speed controller.
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If any of the above problems should still remain after you have tried the above suggestions. Please contact a service center or the store
where you purchased you sewing machine.
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