Problem
5
Skipped stitches at sewing
start
Thread
unravelling
sewing start
0749M
6
Uneven seam
0473M
7
Large degree of puckering
(excess tension)
0978M
Is the thread take-up spring tension too strong?
Reduce the tension of the thread take-up spring.
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Is the thread take-up spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread take-up spring.
Are the trailing lengths of the upper threads too short after thread
trimming?
Adjust the pretension.
Are the threads not being trimmed cleanly?
Sharpen the fixed knives, or replace the fixed and movable
knives if necessary.
Is the needle too wide?
Try using a needle with a count that is one lower than the
current needle.
Is the length of thread trailing out from the bobbin case after thread
trimming too short.
If the bobbin is spinning loosely, replace the anti-spin spring in
the bobbin case.
Is the sewing speed too fast at the sewing start?
Use the slow start feature.
Is the needle up stop position too high?
Adjust the needle up stop position.
Is the presser foot pressure too weak?
Adjust the presser foot pressure.
Is the feed dog too low?
Adjust the feed dog height.
Is the bobbin scratched?
If the bobbin is damaged, smooth it with an oiled grindstone or
replace it.
Is the upper thread tension too strong?
Make the upper thread tension as weak as possible.
Is the lower thread tension too strong?
Make the lower thread tension as weak as possible.
Is the needle tip blunt?
Replace the needle if it is blunt.
Is the needle too thick?
Replace with as thin a needle as possible.
Are the thread take-up spring tensions too strong?
Make the thread take-up spring tension as weak as possible.
Is the thread take-up spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread take-up spring to as low a
position as possible.
Is the presser foot pressure too strong?
Adjust the presser foot pressure.
Is the sewing speed too fast?
Use the sewing speed control keys to gradually reduce the
sewing speed.
Is the angle of the feed dog correct?
Tilt the front of the feed dog down slightly.
Possible cause
S-7220B
14. TROUBLESHOOTING
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