Unsatisfactory Conditions: Causes And Remedies - Janome New Home 580 Manual Of Instruction

UNSATISFACTORY CONDITIONS: CAUSES AND REMEDIES
THE UPPER THREAD BREAKS
CAUSE
REMEDY
1. The needle is not threaded correctly.
Thread the needle correctly.
2. The tension is too tight.
Loosen it.
3. Something is wrong with the needle,
Replace it.
4. The thread Used is too heavy for the needle.
Replace it.
5. Thread take-up spring is broken.
Replace it.
6. The needle is not set correctly.
Set it correctly.
7. The needle plate, the hook, or the presser foot is damaged.
Replace it.
THE LOWER THREAD BREAKS
1. When the lower thread is not wound correctly, it gets entangled.
Wind it properly,
2. The lower thread is off the tension spring of the bobbin case.
Put it in its proper position.
SKIPPED STITCHES
1. The needle is not attached to the needle bar correctly.
Attach it properly.
2. The needle is either bent or blunt.
Replace it.
3. A worn needle is used.
Replace it.
THE NEEDLE BREAKS
1. The needle is bent.
Replace it.
2. The needle is not attached properly.
Attach it correctly.
3. The material is too thick or heavy.
Use a needle of the correct size.
4. The material is being pulled by the operator.
Do not pull on the cloth.
5. The needle is of inferior quality.
Replace it with better needle.
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