SINGER W571 - Manual (Page 33)

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Trouble Probable Cause Correction
Improperly threaded
Refer to threading instructions see page 8
and rethread machine.
Too much tension
Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to lower number.
Upper thread
Starting with take up in
incorrect position
Always start sewing with take up lever in
highest position.
breaking
Improper setting of needle
Refer to needle setting instructions see page
6.
Eye or blunt needle Try a new needle.
Bent or blunt needle
Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace
with new.
Tensions too tight See tensions adjustment page 11.
Material
puckering
Dull needle Change needle.
Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length.
Machine not
operating
Bobbin winder near hand
wheel.
Move bobbin winder to off position away
from hand wheel.