Troubleshooti Ng - Janome Quilt Maker Pro 16 User Manual

User Manual
Troubleshooting
You can correct many problems on your own. If you need additi onal help, contact your local, authorized
Janome retailer.
First check the following:
1. The AC power cord is properly connected and the power switch is turned on.
2. Confi rm that all cables are properly seated into their connecti ons.
3. Turn off the machine completely. Wait for at least ten seconds and then turn it back on.
If the above checks did not solve the problem, refer to the informati on below.
Skipped Sti tches
The needle is damaged, dull, bent,
or installed improperly
Incorrect needle size
Fabric is too ti ght on the frame
Thread tension too ti ght
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• Replace the needle regularly, at least once per quilt. Use only the
recommended needle system.
• Always change the needle if the needle has struck any hard object such
as a straight pin, etc. The ti p of the needle can become damaged or
burred, resulti ng in fabric damage as well as skipped sti tches, thread
breakage, or shredding.
• Always change the needle if it has been hit, bumped or pulled off center
while maneuvering the machine about the quilt. A slightly bent needle
can be a major cause of skipped sti tches.
• Use the proper size of needle for the work and thread being used.
Some batti ngs and fabrics used in quilti ng may constrict or impede the
thread passing through the front groove of the needle. This diminishes
the loop lift required for sti tch formati on. Typically, a larger needle will
solve the problem. However, using certain smaller sizes of needles and
ball pointed needles solve some specifi c problems. You will need to
experiment to determine which work best with your combinati on of
fabric, thread, and batti ng.
• Loosen the pole tension on the frame. Fabric that is rolled too ti ghtly
causes the fi bers to separate and the fabric to bounce while quilti ng. This
reduces the needle fricti on on the thread, resulti ng in a smaller thread
loop or skipped sti tches.
• Check bobbin case tension and then check top thread tension. (For more
informati on about adjusti ng tension, see Bobbin and Bobbin Tension and
Top Thread Tension in the Using Your Machine secti on of this manual.)
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