Sears Kenmore 385.17824090 Owner's Manual page 60

PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION
Incorrect s{ze needle. Choose correct stze needle for thread and fabric.
Sk_ppmg Stitches Bent or blunt needle, insert new needle,
Incorrect setting of needle. Reset needle.
Tight upper thread tension. Loosen upper thread tension.
Starttng to stitch too fast. Start to stitch at a medium speed,
Improper threading, Rethread machme.
Tight upper thread tension, Loosen upper thread tension,
Breaking Upper Thread Incorrect size needle. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric.
Sharp eye m needle. Insert new needle.
Nicks oF-burrs at hole of needle plate. Replace needle p ate. or po ish off burrs completely.
Improper bobbin threading. Check bobbin threading.
Breaking Bobbin Thread Lint in bobbin holder or hook race, Clean bobbin holder and hook race.
Remove darnmg plate.
Darning plate m place, Adjust Stitch Length Control.
Stitch Length set at O. Place both threads back under presser foot before beginning
Fabric not Moving Thread knotted under fabric,
Push-pull clutch _sdisengaged, to stitch.
Push in the clutch.
Machine Jamrnmg Knocking Noise Thread caught m hook race, Disassemble and clean hook race.
Lint in bobbin holder or hook race. Clean bobbin bolder and hook race.
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