Helpful Hints - Singer SE300 Instruction Manual

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ELPFUL INTS
PROBLEM CAUSE
Machine not properly threaded.
Upper thread Thread entwined around bobbin.
breaks Needle inserted incorrectly.
Thread tension too tight.
Lower thread Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
breaks Bobbin wound unevenly or too full.
Dirt or lint in the bobbin holder.
Needle inserted incorrectly.
Machine skips Bent or blunt needle.
stitches Incorrect size of needle.
Machine not properly threaded.
Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
Blunt needle.
Thread tension too tight.
Design too dense for fabric being
embroidered.
Machine makes Bobbin threaded incorrectly.
loose stitches or Machine not properly threaded.
loops Tension not adjusted properly.
Presser foot is not suited for the pattern.
Hoop or carriage is interferred.
distorted Thread tension is not balanced.
Threader does not Needle is not raised to highest position.
thread to needle Needle inserted incorrectly.
eye Bent needle.
Machine does not
feed properly
Lint and dust accumulated around feed dog.
Needle is hitting the presser foot.
Needle breaks Needle inserted incorrectly.
Incorrect size needle or thread for fabric
being sewn.
Machine runs with Dirt or lint accumulated in the hook race and
feed dog.
Machine will not Cord not plugged into electrical outlet.
run Power switch is not turned on.
Presser foot is not lowered.
CORRECTION
Re-thread machine.
Remove entwined thread.
Re-insert needle.
Readjust thread tension.
Choose correct thread.
Re-thread the bobbin.
Rewind the bobbin.
Clean the holder.
Re-insert needle.
Insert new needle.
Choose correct size needle for fabric.
Re-thread machine.
Re-thread the bobbin.
Insert new needle.
Readjust thread tension.
fabric type.
Use proper stabilizer for fabric being
embroidered.
Re-thread the bobbin.
Re-thread machine.
Readjust thread tension.
Attach correct foot.
Remove obstruction.
Adjust the thread tension.
Use proper stabilizer for fabric being
embroidered.
Raise the needle.
Re-insert needle.
Insert new needle.
Raise the feed dogs.
Regulate stitch length.
Clean the feed dog area.
Do not pull fabric.
Re-insert needle.
Choose correct size needle and thread.
Remove the needle plate and bobbin holder
and clean the hook race.
Insert plug fully into outlet.
Turn on the switch.
Lower the foot.
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