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Trouble shooting
In most cases you will be able to identify and remedy
faults by checking the following.
Check whether:
· the upper and lower threads are threaded correctly
· the needle is inserted as far up as possible with the flat
side to the back
· the needle size is correct – check the needle/thread
table
· the machine is clean – brush out any thread fluff
· the hook race is clean
· any threads are trapped between the tension discs or
under the bobbin case spring
Upper thread breaks
· the upper thread tension is too tight.
· the needle is not designed to be used with the selected
thread. Check the chart on page 65–66 and the
Creative Consultant.
· the needle has been inserted incorrectly. The flat side
of the shank must be to the back.
· the needle is bent or blunt.
· poor quality, knotted or dried out thread has been
used.
· use the correct spool disc.
· stitch plate or hook tip damaged. Take your machine to
your BERNINA dealer.
Lower thread breaks
· the lower thread tension is too tight.
· the bobbin is jamming in the bobbin case. Remove and
replace the bobbin.
· the hole in the stitch plate has been damaged by the
needle. This must be polished by a Bernina Certified
Technician.
· the needle is blunt or bent.
Skipped stitches
·wrong needles used. Use only 130/705H system.
· the needle is blunt, bent or incorrectly inserted.
Push right to the top when inserting.
· the needle point does not suit the fabric being sewn.
If necessary use a ball point for knitted fabrics and
cutting point for hard leather.
Needle breaks
· needle clamp screw loose.
· fabric taken out forwards instead of behind the presser
foot.
· when sewing over thick area, the fabric was pushed
with the needle still in the fabric.
· poor quality thread, unevenly wound or knotted.
Faulty stitching
·remnants of thread between the tension discs.
·remnants of thread under the bobbin case spring.
·the thread is still threaded in the finger of the bobbin
case.
· incorrect threading. Check upper and lower threads.
· use the correct spool disc.
Machine fails to run or runs slowly
· plug not fully inserted.
· power switch in off (0) position.
· machine has been standing in a cold room.
· bobbin winder still switched on.
Machine sews in reverse
reverse sewing function is still activated.
Defective sewing light
Please note that it is forbidden to change the new CFL-
sewing light by a unauthorized person. For Models with
this new CFL-sewing light, the light can ONLY be repla-
ced by an authorized Bernina Dealer.
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