APPENDIX
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Symptom
The needle is dull.
There are needle
cuts or holes in
the garment.
The fabric is too delicate.
The thread tension is too tight.
The framing tension of the fabric
There is
is incorrect.
puckering in the
fabric.
The column stitches are too
long.
The needle is dull.
The design density is too heavy.
There is no color
indicated on LED
light after the
Black is assigned as the next
lights flashing,
thread color.
when the thread
color needs to be
changed.
When
embroidering
Fabric slips within the frame
thick fabric, the
because of its thickness.
fabric cannot be
correctly hooped.
There is flickering
If the machine is being used in a
in built-in camera
very cold environment, there
image displayed
may be flickering in the built-in
in the LCD
camera image displayed in the
screen.
LCD screen.
CAUTION
●
This machine is equipped with a thread detecting mechanism. If the machine is not
threaded with the upper thread, the machine will not operate correctly, even if the start/
stop button is pressed after unlocking the machine.
●
If the machine suddenly stops:
- Turn off the machine, and unplug the power cord.
- Restart the machine with the correct operating procedure. Refer to page 40.
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Probable Cause
Remedy
Replace the needle. Dull
needles have a difficult time
passing through the garment,
causing fabrics to tear.
The simple penetration of the
needle could damage delicate
fabrics. Use stabilizer on top of
fabric.
Adjust the tension according to
the type of fabric and thread
being used. Polyester thread
will stretch during sewing
especially if the tensions are set
too high. After the stitching is
complete, the thread returns to
its original strength, causing
puckers in the fabric.
Tightly frame non-stretchable,
woven fabrics. Loose framing
will cause the fabric to bunch
up under the stitching.
Tautly frame soft knits using a
stable backing. Overstretching
the garment will cause it to
look puckered when the frame
is removed.
Re-digitize the design with fill
stitching or with multiple rows
of column stitching.
Dull needles push fabric down
and damage material. Replace
the needle.
Too many stitches in an area
pull fabric, causing it to pucker.
Slightly decrease the design
density by 5% to 10%.
When black is assigned as the
next thread color, LED light
does not indicate the next
thread color. The light turns off
after flashing.
Wrap masking tape or bias tape
around the outer frame. The
tape will provide resistance so
that the fabric does not easily
slip.
This is not a malfunction. Leave
the machine turned on, and
then wait a while before using
the built-in camera.
Reference Page
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