SINGER W1266 - Manual (Page 33)

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Trouble Probable Cause Correction
Upper Thxead
Breaking Improperly threaded
Too much tension
Starting with take-up
in incorrect position
Improper setting of
needle
Bent or eye of needle
too sharp
Bent or blunt needle
Refer to threading instructions see page No. 8
and rethread machine
Loosen tension on upper thread by turning
thread tension knob to lower number
Always start sewing with take-up lever in
highest position
Refer to needle setting instruction see page No. 6
Try a new needle
Discard all blunt or bent needles and replace
with new
Material Tensions too tight See tension adjustment page No. 10
Puckering
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Dull needle Change needle
Stitch length too long Reduce stitch length