Simplicity S210 Instruction Manual page 34

Problem
IRREGULAR STITCHING
AND FEEDING
MACHINE IS NOISY AND
ROUGH WHEN SEWING
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE
Possible Cause
Thread is of poor quality . . . . . . . . . . . Use quality thread
Presser foot pressure is too light . . . . . Increase presser foot pressure to a higher number
Bobbin is not threaded correctly . . . . . Thread bobbin again and check for proper insertion
Fabric is being pulled during sewing . . Check for proper foot pressure; make sure feed teeth
Machine needs oil . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Refer to cleaning and maintenance instructions
Lint and oil residue have collected . . . Clean race and hook according to instructions
in hook or on needle bar
Inferior oil has been used . . . . . . . . . . Clean and oil again. Use only fine sewing machine
Needle is damaged . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Insert new needle
Stitch length and/or width dials are set . Refer to instructions for proper machine settings
incorrectly for the type of stitch used
SEWING MACHINES
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Fenton, MO 63026
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Simplicity Education Department
800-335-0025
Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. CT
Solution
are raised and operating correctly; lengthen stitch
length. Fabric should feed automatically. Pulling the
fabric will throw the machine out of time.
oil. Do not use WD40.
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