Troubleshooting - Kenmore 18221 - Drop-In Bobbin Sewing Machine Owner's Manual

Troubleshooting
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Condition Cause Reference
The needle thread 1. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 26
breaks. 2. The needle thread tension is too tight. Pages 28, 30
3. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 10
4. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 10
5. The needle thread and the bobbin thread are not set properly
under the presser foot at the start of sewing. Pages 28, 38
6. The threads were not drawn to the rear after the previous use. Page 38
7. The thread is too heavy or too fine for the needle. Page 16
The bobbin thread 1. The bobbin thread is not threaded properly in the bobbin holder. Page 24
breaks. 2. Lint has collected in the bobbin holder. Page 92
3. The bobbin is damaged and doesn' t turn smoothly. Change the bobbin
The needle breaks. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 10
2. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 10
3. The needle clamp screw is loose. Page 10
4. The needle thread tension is too tight. Pages 28, 30
5. The threads were not drawn to the rear after the previous use. Page 38
6. The needle is too fine for the fabric being sewn. Page 16
Skipped stitches 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. Page 10
2. The needle is bent or blunt. Page 10
3. The needle and/or threads are not suitable for the work being
sewn. Page 16
4. A blue needle is not being used for sewing stretch, very fine
fabrics and synthetics. Page 16
5. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 26
6. The wrong needle is used. Page 10
Seam puckering 1. The needle thread tension is too tight. Pages 28, 30
2. The needle thread is not threaded properly. Page 26
3. The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. Page 16
4. The stitch length is too long for the fabric. Page 34
The cloth is not
feeding smoothly.
The machine
doesn' t work.
1. The stitches are too fine.
2. The feed dog is not raised after "drop feed" sewing.
3. The feed dog is packed with lint.
1. The machine is not plugged in.
2. A thread is caught in the shuttle race.
3. The push-clutch is disengaged.
Pages 28,30
Page 46
Page 98
Page 6
Page 94
Page 22
Patterns are 1. The stitch is not balanced. Page 36
distorted.
Noisy operation 1. There is thread caught in the hook race. Page 94
2. Lint has built up in the shuttle or the shuttle race. Page 94
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