Troubleshooting - Singer FUTURA CE-150 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING

SKIPPED STITCHES AND THREAD
BREAKAGES OCCUR
Needle tip is broken.
Replace needle.
Needle is bent.
Replace needle.
Needle is not installed
correctly.
Install the needle correctly.
Refer to pages 96 - 97.
Upper thread tension is
too tight.
Adjust the thread tension.
Refer to pages 92 - 93.
To check the elasticity
of the thread, hold a
length of thread of about
6 inches at both ends
and pull it, check the
length at which it breaks.
If using a highly-elastic
thread, reduce the upper
thread tension.
Thread path is
incorrect.
Refer to pages 18 - 21.
Thread is tangled
around spool holder.
Refer to pages 12 - 13.
Remove the thread
Thread or fabric bits
have collected under
the needle plate.
or fabric bits. Refer to
pages 100 - 101.
Replace with a thicker
needle. Generally, at
least a #14 needle
A t h i n n e e d l e i s
being used for heavy
material.
should be used.