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Skipping Stitches - Kenmore 158 Series Manual

Tune-up guide

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2. Check threading of the machine. If the take-up lever is not
threaded properly the thread will not come up.
3. Hook timing may be out. The hook must pick up the thread from
the scarf of the needle.
STITCH LENGTH VARIES OR WILL NOT FEED
1. Check that your feed dogs are coming up above the needle plate.
2. Check the pressure foot pressure. There must be some pressure
on the foot to feed the fabric.
3. Check for lint caught in the feed dogs.
4. Is the pressure foot tight on the pressure bar? Make sure the foot
is pushed up all the way and tight.
5. If all points check out the feed timing may be off.

SKIPPING STITCHES

1. Check your threading.
2. Check for needle damage or type of needle being used.
3. Check your hook/needle timing.
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