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2. Needle Thread Breaks
Cause:
Remedy:
The above-mentioned may cause
See remedies listed under 1. above.
thread breakage.
Thread tension too tight.
Adjust tensions as instructed.
Poor, knotty or rotten thread used.
Use good-quality threods only.
Hook raceway is jammed with thread
Clean and oil hook raceway.
or needs oiling.
3. Needle Breaks
Cause:
Remedy:
Bent needle strikes point of sewing
Replace needle at once to prevent
hook,
further damage.
Needle too thin or thread too heavy.
Use correct needle and thread sizes
(see page 14).
Fabric pulls needle so it bends and
Don't force the feeding motion. Guide
strikes needle plate,
the material lightly.
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