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Question posted by ocave on March 6th, 2013

Tangling Thread

The thread is constantly tangling around the mechanism where its threaded. I have to open the machine and remove with a tweezer or something. I tried changing bobbins (I use the correct ones) and changing the tension. Please help. I havent had the machine a year yet.

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Users Manual - English - Page 9

...Machine Settings 14 Changing the settings ...14 Changing the needle stop position ...16 Adjusting the brightness of the LCD ...16 Changing the screen language ...17 Winding/Installing the Bobbin 18 Bobbin precautions ...18 Winding the bobbin ...18 Installing the bobbin ...22 Upper Threading ...24 Threading the upper thread ...24 Threading the needle ...27 Using the twin needle ...28 Using thread...

Users Manual - English - Page 16

... repairs before continuing use extension cords or multi-plug adapters with wet hands. Otherwise a fire may damage the cord and cause fire or electric shock. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY Turning the Machine On/Off This section explains how to turn off the main power and remove the plug in...

Users Manual - English - Page 26

... discs. 1 1 GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES While holding the spool with your right hand, 8 pull the thread with built-in bobbin winder seat (with your right hand to wind the free end of spool being used . APPENDIX 1 1 Thread guide plate 1 1 Slit in cutter) X The thread is not positioned correctly, the thread may become tangled around the spool...

Users Manual - English - Page 28

...Be sure to insert the bobbin correctly. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES GETTING READY CONTENTS Installing the bobbin Install the bobbin wound with your left. • Be careful not to drop the bobbin. CAUTION ● Use a bobbin thread that the bobbin thread should be incorrect. ● The bobbin was designed specifically for this sewing machine. Memo ● The order...

Users Manual - English - Page 29

... right side. 2 1 X The lower threading is finished. Next, thread the upper thread. Winding/Installing the Bobbin 23 APPENDIX INDEX Continue with your finger and unroll the bobbin thread correctly, otherwise the thread may break or the thread tension will be incorrect. If you wish to pull up the bobbin thread before starting to sew, pull up the thread according to hold down...

Users Manual - English - Page 32

... for the spool being used , the thread may catch on the next page). Continue with your left → down → up → down) shown. 1 1 Shutter The following diagram shows the shutter position when the presser foot is open in order to thread the machine. 1 APPENDIX 1 Thread guide cover Pass the thread under the thread guide plate taut, pass...

Users Manual - English - Page 33

.... With your left side 2 of the machine. 1 5 1 Needle threader lever X The thread is lowered. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Threading the needle The needle threader can be used with the cutter on the left hand, hold the end of the 1 thread passed through the needle bar thread hook, and then pass the thread through 100/16.

Users Manual - English - Page 55

... controller plug into its jack on this machine model NX-400/PC-420. operation button (start/stop button). ■ Using the foot controller Sewing can be used on 2 the side of the stitching is reached, 3 press (start/stop button pressed immediately after the sewing starts, the machine will sew at a faster speed. 1 1 Sewing speed controller Press 2 (start/stop button) once...

Users Manual - English - Page 57

..., refer to "Starting to secure the end of the thread. Lower the needle into the fabric at the end of an opening or where seams do not overlap, use reverse stitching or reinforcement stitching to sew" (page 49). X The machine starts sewing in the normal sewing direction. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Securing the stitching When...

Users Manual - English - Page 68

... to these tips when sewing your project. Changing the sewing direction When the stitching reaches a corner, stop the 1 sewing machine. APPENDIX INDEX Lower the presser foot lever and continue 3 sewing. 62 SEWING BASICS CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Useful Sewing Tips Various ways to achieve better results for your project, and check the thread tension and stitch...

Users Manual - English - Page 70

... feed correctly. When you have finished sewing, tear off any excess paper. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES SEWING BASICS CONTENTS Sewing thin fabrics When sewing thin fabrics, the stitching may become misaligned or the fabric may stick to the presser foot such as leathers or coated fabrics, change the presser foot to the non stick...

Users Manual - English - Page 75

... the previous screen. Press (OK key). 9 X The stitch is installed, turn off the sewing machine, attach the correct presser foot, and then select the desired stitch again. Check that the correct...Width and Length" (page 55). 2 1 Selected stitch type 2 Number of stitch that should be used appears in the selected stitch type • To select a different stitch type, press (back key)....

Users Manual - English - Page 78

... lever, and then 2 manually thread the needle. • The needle threader cannot be used. Five stitches can be finished while the edge of the side cutter 4 onto the needle clamp screw. 1 APPENDIX Remove the presser foot. 1 • For details, refer to sew overcasting stitches with the side cutter, the sewing machine may be damaged. Stitch Name...

Users Manual - English - Page 83

... Stitch width ■ If the needle catches too much of fabric • For details on changing the stitch width, refer to the right. Remove the basting stitching. 8 1 2 1 2 1 Wrong side of fabric 2 Right side of... the Stitch Width and Length" (page 55). Sew with the fold of the presser foot. CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Adjust the stitch width until the...

Users Manual - English - Page 112

...thread is finished, remove the paper. 7 APPENDIX INDEX • For details, refer to "Replacing the presser foot" (page 37). Use...details, refer to "Adjusting the stitch width" (page 55). Sew with the center of the presser foot 6 aligned along their...foot "J". 3 J After sewing is used on blouses and children's clothing. GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES UTILITY STITCHES...

Users Manual - English - Page 116

... used are enlarged, creating a lace-like decorative stitch. Attach monogramming foot "N". 2 Start sewing. 4 CAUTION ● Select a stitch width of the needle from the front. Manually pass the thread ...CONTENTS Heirloom stitching When sewing with the wing needle, otherwise the sewing machine may be damaged. APPENDIX INDEX 110 Install the wing needle. 1 • Use a 130/705H 100/...

Users Manual - English - Page 134

APPENDIX CONTENTS GETTING READY SEWING BASICS UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Settings Applications, stitch lengths and widths and whether the twin needle can be used are listed for utility stitches in the following table. tucks 0.0 (0) Reinforce- 0.0-7.0 (0-1/4) 2.5 0.2-5.0 (3/32) (1/64-3/16) Yes Reinforcement ment + thread-cut - ting Yes Overcasting on medi- ting Overcasting...

Users Manual - English - Page 142

... area. CAUTION ● Never use a shuttle that the projection on the shuttle aligns with the...Remove the shuttle. 4 Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out. INDEX 136 For a new shuttle (part code: XC3153-051), contact your nearest authorized service center. ● Be sure that the shuttle is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing...

Users Manual - English - Page 144

... page 54 page 135 page 34 - - - Loosen the upper thread tension. Remove the tangle thread. If the thread is tangled in the shuttle. The area around the hole in the presser foot is scratched, or has a burr on it . Only use a bobbin designed specifically for this machine is not used . The bobbin is scratched or does not rotate smoothly, or has...

Users Manual - English - Page 147

...adjusting the stitch width using the sewing speed controller is set up because the thread is winding the bobbin. The bobbin winder is tangled. The first pattern...sewing machine is correctly set to the right. Error Message Probable Cause The motor locked up or if an operation is performed incorrectly, an error message appears in the LCD. Follow the instructions that cannot be changed...