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Problem
6. Large degree of puckering
(excess tension)
7. Lower thread is tangled at
the sewing start.
Lower
thread
Spinning of bobbin
during thread trimming (7220/7240)
80%
8. Upper and lower threads
are breaking.
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Is the upper thread tension too strong?
Make the upper thread tension as weak as possible.
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Is the lower thread tension too strong?
Make the lower thread tension as weak as possible.
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Is the point of the needle broken?
If the point of the needle is broken, replace the needle.
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Is the needle too thick?
Replace with as thin a needle as possible.
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Are the thread take-up spring tensions too strong?
Make the thread take-up spring tension as weak as possible.
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Is the thread tension spring operating range too large?
Lower the position of the thread tension spring to as low a position
as possible.
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Is the presser foot pressure too strong?
Adjust the presser foot pressure.
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Is the sewing speed too fast?
Reduce the sewing speed slightly.
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Is the angle of the feed dog incorrect?
Tilt the front of the feed dog down slightly.
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Is the bobbin spinning direction correct when the lower thread is
being pulled?
Set the bobbin so that it turns in the opposite direction to the rotary
hook.
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Is there too much thread wound onto the bobbin?
The bobbin winding amount should not be more than 80%.
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Is the bobbin tension spring attached? (7220/7240)
Attach the bobbin tension spring.
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Is the bobbin turning smoothly?
If the bobbin is not turning smoothly, replace the bobbin.
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Is a bobbin other than the light-alloy bobbins specified by Brother
being used? (7220/7240)
Use only bobbins which are specified by Brother.
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Is the needle bent or is the needle tip broken?
Replace the needle if it is bent or broken.
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Is the needle properly installed?
If it is incorrect, install the needle correctly.
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Is the needle properly threaded?
If it is incorrect, thread the needle correctly.
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Is the upper or lower thread tension too weak or too strong?
Adjust the upper thread or lower thread tension.
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Is the upper thread may be loose because the thread tension spring
operating range is too small?
Adjust the position of the thread tension spring.
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Is the rotary hook, feed dog or other part damaged?
If they are damaged, smooth them with an oiled grindstone or re-
place the damaged parts.
SN-7200 series
Possible cause
13. TROUBLESHOOTING
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