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Bobbin rota琀椀 on is not smooth
Needle is burred, bent or dull, or
installed incorrectly
Needle not suitable for thread
Hesita琀椀 ng too long at one point
in quil琀椀 ng mo琀椀 f
Improper needle/hook
rela琀椀 onship
Damage or burr at needle hole
of needle plate or other thread
handling part
Wrong type of needle
Other possible problems
Nothing visible on the display
Display cables unplugged
NOTE: If the troubleshoo琀椀 ng 琀椀 ps do not eliminate the problem, please consult an authorized
Janome technician
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QUILT MAKER PRO 16
• Change the bobbin. The slightest hesita琀椀 on of the bobbin
rota琀椀 on can be the cause of drama琀椀 c tension change and
thread breakage.
• Change the needle at least once per quilt. Make sure the needle
is installed to the top of the stop hole in the needle bar.
• Replace the needle to one be琀琀 er suited for the thread. Use the
proper size needle.
• Move more quickly so s琀椀 tches don't overlap or build up. When
star琀椀 ng the machine, begin moving immediately. Sewing in one
place too long will cause the thread to break.
• Machine 琀椀 ming needs to be checked. Consult an authorized
Janome technician.
• If thread is shredding at the needle plate, check for burrs or
jagged edges. Gently rub with metal cloth to remove the sharp
edge. Consult a repair technician to polish any hard-to-reach or
delicate areas, or if the burr is inside the throat.
• Use only the needles recommended by Janome: 134 (135x7) sizes
12 through 20.
• Needle too close to hook, causing fric琀椀 on and possible collision of
hook point and needle (causing broken thread).
• Needle plate damage
• Hook damage
• Broken needles or damaged needle bar clamp
Correc琀椀 ve Measure(s)
• Locate the black cables that plug into the touch-screen display
and connect to the side of the machine. Make sure both ends are
plugged in securely.
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