What To Do, When - Kenmore 385.1915 Owner's Manual

What to do When
Condition Cause Reference
The needle thread
breaks,
The bobbin thread breaks,
The needle breaks.
I, The needle thread is not threaded properly,
2. The needle thread tenslon is too tight.
3, The needle is bent or blunt,
4. The needte is _ncorrectlv inserted,
5, The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly under (drawn to the
rear of) the presser foot when sewing is starting.
6, The fabrtc ]s not drawn to the rear when sewing,
7. The thread is too heavy for the needle.
1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder,
2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder,
3. The bobbin _sdamaged and doesn't turn smoothly.
1. The needle is incorrectly inserted+
2, The needle =sbent or blunt.
3, The needle clamp screw is loose.
4, The tensFon of the needle thread is too tight.
5, The fabric is not drawn to the rear when sewing is finished.
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn,
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Change the bobbin
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1, The sharpness of the liquid crystal disp{ay is not adjusted properly. Refer to page 26
Screen is not clear, Readjust
Skipped stitches.
1. The needle _s incorrectly inserted.
2. The needle is bent or blunt.
3. The needle andJor threads are not suitable for the work being sewn.
4. A blue ttpped needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine fabrics and
synthetics.
5, The needle thread is not threaded properly,
6. The presser foot pressure is not strong enough.
7. The wrong needle is used,
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Change the needie
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