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CLEANING MACHINE

BEFORE STORING YOUR MACHINE

• Using lint brush, remove lint or dust

from:

- presser bar

- needle bar

- machine surface (if necessary,

dampen a soft cloth and use a mild

soap to clean the surface).

• Remove needle plate as instructed

on page 21 and clean exposed area

with lint brush.

- bobbin case (if there is a lot of lint

in this area, remove bobbin case for

cleaning).

• Remove bobbin case and clean

with lint brush.

• With bobbin case removed clean

hook area.

To disconnect, turn all controls to off ("0") position, then remove plug

from outlet.

Unplug foot controller from machine.

Lower presser foot lifter.

Turn handwheel to lower needle bar to the lowest position.

Place your machine out of reach of children in safe, dry location.

PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST

When sewing difficulties occur, look back through this manual to make

sure you are correctly following the instructions.

Needle Does Not Move

Is machine connected to eiectrical supply?

Is the power and light switch on?

Is controller connected?

Needle Moves But Stitch Is Not Formed

Is needle defective?

Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?

Are bobbin and needle corredtly threaded?

Is bobbin correctly inserted into bobbin

case?

Needle Breaks

Is needle straight and sharp?

Is needle correct size?

Is needle fully inserted into needle clamp?

Are controls properly set?

Are accessories correct for application?

Upper Thread Breaks

Is machine properly threaded?

Is thread freely unwinding from spool?

Is proper spool cap being used?

Is needle correct size for thread?

Is upper thread tension too tight?

Is bobbin case property inserted?

Is bobbin rim free of nicks?

Bobbin Winding Difficulties

Is thread unwinding freely from

spool?

Is bobbin winder engaged?

Is thread end securely held at

start of wind?

Lower Thread Breaks

Is bobbin correctly wound?

Is bobbin correctly inserted into

bobbin case?

Is bobbin case correctly

threaded?

Skipped Stitches

Is machine properly threaded?

Is fabric firmly held down?

Is needle correct style and

size?

Is needle straight and sharp?

Fabric Does Not Move

Properly Under Presser Foot

Is presser foot correctly

attached to machine?

Is presser foot lowered?

Is stitch length correctly set?

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