Troubleshooting - Janome TS200Q Instruction Book

Troubleshooting

Condition Cause
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
breaks 2. The needle thread tension is too tight.
3. The needle is bent or blunt.
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
5. The needle and bobbin threads are not set under the presser foot
The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder.
breaks 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder.
3. The bobbin is damaged and does not turn smoothly.
4. The thread is wound loosely on the bobbin.
The needle breaks 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted.
2. The needle clamp screw is loose.
3. The threads were not drawn to the rear after sewing.
5. An inappropriate presser foot is used.
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted, bent or blunt.
2. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.
4. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
1. The needle thread tension is too tight.
2. The needle thread is not threaded properly.
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn.
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric.
The fabric is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint.
feeding smoothly
3. The feed dog is not raised after "drop feed" sewing.
Loops on the seams 1. The needle thread tension is too loose.
The machine does 1. The machine is not plugged in.
not work 2. Thread has been caught in the hook race.
3. The bobbin winder spindle is not returned to the left after bobbin
Buttonhole sewing 1. The stitch density is not suitable for the fabric being sewn.
is not sewn properly 2. The interfacing has not been used for the stretch or synthetic fabric.
3. The buttonhole lever is not lowered.
The machine is 1. Thread has been caught in the hook race.
noisy 2. Lint has built up in the hook race or bobbin holder.
when start sewing.
and synthetics.
winding.
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Reference
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Page 11-12
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Page 21
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Page 17
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Change the bobbin.
Page 16
Page 14
Page 14
Page 21
Page 14
Use the correct foot.
Page 14
Page 14
Use the stretch stitch
needle.
Page 18
Change the needle.
Page 11-12
Page 18
Page 14
Apply a stabilizer.
Page 56
Page 13
Page 11-12
Page 14
Page 5
Page 56
Page 16
Page 32
Apply an interfacing.
Page 31
Page 56
Page 56