SINGER 14U244 - Manual (Page 45)

26. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART
Problem Solution Page
Fabric does not — Lengthen stitch length 23
feed well — Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight
fabric
38
— Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight
fabric
38
Needle breaks — Insert needle correctly 8
— Do not pull fabric while sewing 18
— Tighten needle set screw 8
— Use a larger needle on heavy fabrics 39
Thread breaks — Check threading 10-17
— Check for tangled or caught thread 22
— Insert needle correctly 8
— Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or
have a blunt point
8
— Use a high quality thread 39
— Loosen thread tension 19-21
Stitches skip — Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or
have a blunt point
8
— Tighten needle set screw 8
— Insert needle correctly 8
— Change type or size of needle 4
— Check threading 10-17
— Increase presser foot pressure 38
— Use a high quality thread 39
Irregular stitches — Balance thread tension 19-21
— Check for tangled or caught thread 22
— Check threading 10-17
Fabric puckers — Loosen thread tension 1 9 - 2 1
— Check for tangled or caught thread 22
- Use high quality light weight thread 39
— Shorten stitch length 23
— Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight
fabrics
38
Irregular trimming — Check alignment of knives 41
— Replace one or both knives 41
Fabric jams — Close looper cover before sewing 6
- Check for tangled or caught thread
—
Compress thick layers of fabric with conventional
machine before sewing with overlock
22
Machine does not
operate
— Connect machine to power source 6
43