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TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Troubleshooting
14. LOUD NOISE WHEN SEWING
Possible Cause: Thread not in take-up lever.
Solution: Rethread the machine, making sure the take up lever is in its highest position so thread
goes in the eye of the take up lever – turn machine hand wheel toward you to raise the take up
lever to its highest position for threading. (See Page 14)
Possible Cause: Thread path obstructed.
Solution: Check that thread is not caught on the thread spool or behind the spool cap. (See
Page 14)
15. MACHINE WILL NOT RUN
Possible Cause: Bobbin winding spindle is engaged when you try to sew.
Solution: Disengage bobbin winding spindle. (See Page 12)
Possible Cause: Power cord and/or foot controller not plugged in correctly.
Solution: Make sure power cord/foot controller are correctly seated in machine and power
supply. (See Page 11)
Possible Cause: Wrong bobbins being used.
Solution: Use only SINGER
branded bobbins that are same style as those that come with
®
machine. (See Page 10)
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