Why Does The Thread Pull Out Of The Needle When I Start To Sew?; How Can I Avoid Oil Stain On The Material?; Quick Check Top Ten - Strongarm Walking Foot Sewing machine User Manual

Why does the thread pull out of the needle when I start to sew?

Make sure you have at least 10 cm of thread behind the needle when you start stitching.

How can I avoid oil stain on the material?

Using a piece of paper towel, clean around the needle and presser bar as often as needed.
Remove the needle plate and wipe off any excess oil accumulated on the plate.
Clean up oil soaked lint accumulated around the feed dog.

Quick Check Top Ten:

1. Incorrect threading – Thread and re-thread the machine and the bobbin and double
check again, you may have over-looked the most simple step.
2. Wrong Size Needle – make sure you are using the right needle for the job and that it
matches your thread and fabric. Skipped stitches will result if a needle too big or too
small for the job.
3. Damaged needles – Change your needles regularly, especially after long periods of
sewing. If in doubt, use a fresh needle and make sure the needle is inserted correctly.
4. Thread and Needle Don't Match - Your machine will strain to sew thicker thread with a
small needle, check the needle chart.
5. Not Enough Oil - Make sure you apply it to the parts of your machine in order for your
machine to run smoothly.
6. Tension - if the thread is not tight enough or too loose , your machine will not run
smoothly. Check the tension is right on a scrap piece of fabric before you start. Tip:
You may want write on the scrap of fabric, once you have it right, the tension, needle
and thread for your future reference.
7. Incorrect Thread - You may be using incompatible thread. Tough fabric needs thread
strong enough to cope with it. Remember the trifecta: fabric, needle and thread!
8. Inferior Thread – It may be cheap, but successful and durable sewing will arise from
using good quality thread. Also sewing will be easier.
9. Inferior Needles – only use recommended needles for best results.
10. Dirt in the Machine –Cleaning the machine after each project is recommended for best
results. Clean out the bobbin area, and feed dogs of all fuzz, thread and lint. Inspect
your bobbin for burrs and defects and make certain that it is wound evenly.