Troubleshooting 793————————————————————————————————————————————————————The upper threadbreaks.The upper thread was notthreaded correctly (for example,the spool is not installed correctly,the spool cap is too big for thespool being used, or the threadhas come out of the needle barthread guide).Correct the upper threading. page 31There are knots or tangles in thethread. Remove any knots or tangles. –The upper thread tension is tootight. Loosen the upper thread tension. page 64The thread is tangled, for example,in the bobbin case.Remove the tangled thread. If thethread is tangled in the bobbin case,clean the race and the bobbin case.page 74,page 75The needle is bent or blunt. Replace the needle.page 38The needle is incorrectly installed. Correctly install the needle.The area around the hole in theneedle plate is scratched, or has aburr on it.Replace the needle plate. Contactyour retailer or the nearest authorizedservice center.–The area around the hole in thepresser foot is scratched, or has aburr on it.Replace the presser foot. Contactyour retailer or the nearest authorizedservice center.–The bobbin case is scratched, orhas a burr on it.Replace the bobbin case. Contactyour retailer or the nearest authorizedservice center.–A bobbin designed specifically forthis machine is not used.Incorrect bobbins will not workproperly. Only use a bobbindesigned specifically for thismachine.page 26Bobbin threaddoes not windneatly on thebobbin.The thread that was pulled outwas not wound onto the bobbincorrectly.Wind the thread that was pulled offaround the bobbin five or six timesclockwise.page 28The lower threadis tangled orbreaks.The bobbin thread is incorrectlyinstalled. Correctly install the bobbin thread. page 29The bobbin is scratched or doesnot rotate smoothly, or has a burron it.Replace the bobbin. –The thread is tangled. Remove the tangled thread and cleanthe race and the bobbin case.page 74,page 75A bobbin designed specifically forthis machine is not used.Incorrect bobbins will not workproperly. Only use a bobbindesigned specifically for thismachine.page 26Symptom Probable Cause Remedy Reference