Chapter 6. Performance Checklist - Singer 5122 User Manual

Chapter 6. Performance Checklist
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, re~view the sections of the instruction book that ex-
plain the operation you are performing to make sure you are using the machine correctly, If the
problem still exists, the following checklist may help you to correct it.
If you still have difficulties, call your nearest Sewing Centre.
What To
Do If:
Needle Breaks
Refer to Page:
Make sure...
* Needle is fully inserted into needle clamp
4
* Needle is not being pulled to one side as fabric is removed from the machine 18
* Presser loot or accessory is securely fastened to presser bar 4
* Fabric is
riot being pulled while sewing causing needle to hit needle plate
.. ,,.
18
Thread Breaks
Make sure,.
* Machine is properly threaded
-,,14
* Needle-thread tension is not too tight
.17,
21,.22
* Thread is unwinding freely from spool
,11,
14
*s Bobbin case area is free of lint and loose thread ends
,26
Machine is Noisy or Sluggish
Make sure.
* Bobbin case and feed area are free of lint and loose thread ends
, ,........
26, 27
Fabric Does Not Feed Property
Make sure.
* Presser foot or accessory is correctly attached to machine 4
* Stitch length dial is correctly set
, .
17, 21, 22
* Lint has not accumulated around feed 27
Skipped Stitches
Make sure
* Needle is correct style for machine and size for thread ...
8,9
is
Machine is correctly threaded
,
14
* Needle is securely fastened to needle bar
.. .
Fabric Puckers
Make sure,
*s Needle-thread tension is not too tight
17, 21, 22
Needle thread breaks while winding bobbin
Make sure
* Machine
is
correctly threaded
. .,11,
14
* Thread is unwinding freely from spool
1.,.
11,14
Thread does rnot wind onto bobbin
Make sure
*s Bobbin winder spindle is pushed to right 11
25