11. TROUBLESHOOTING
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Problem
4. Skipped stitches at sewing
start
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Thread unravelling at
sewing start
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Upper
zw
thread
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5. Uneven seam
Possible cause
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e Are the thread take-up spring tensions too strong?
ming?
e Are the threads not being trimmed cleanly?
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Sharpen the fixed knives, or replace the fixed and movable knives if
necessary.
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@ Is the needle too wide?
Try using a needle with a count that is one lower than the current
needle.
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e Is the length of thread trailing out from the bobbin case after thread
trimming too short?
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If the bobbin is spinning loosely, replace the stopper spring in the
bobbin case.
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è Is the sewing speed too fast at the sewing start?
Use the slow start feature.
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* Is the needle up stop position too high?
Adjust the needle position sensor.
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* |s the knife scratched?
If the knife is damaged, smooth it with an oiled grindstone or replace
it.
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* Is the roller pressure too weak?
Adjust the roller pressure.
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O Is the presser foot pressure too strong?
Adjust the presser foot pressure.
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e Is the bobbin scratched?
If the bobbin is damaged, smooth it with an oiled grindstone or re-
place it.
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8. Large degree of puckering
(excess tension)
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MM
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* Is the upper thread tension too strong?
Make the upper thread tension as weak as possible.
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e |s 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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e 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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DB3-B775, B776