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Question posted by laytonjs4 on February 14th, 2013

Bobbin Case Is Slipping. Ideas On Cause?

Bobbin case is slipping, which I believe is causing needles to break. I can place it properly but after sewing for a bit, it slips. The roation causes a block and the needle breaks. Any ideas on a cause?

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Answer #1: Posted by kaysouris on March 14th, 2013 7:08 PM

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I have been experiencing the same problem for the last month or so. My engineer husband helped me check into the issue, and we discovered that the projection n the bobbin was not properly catching against the spring, which is supposed to hold the bobbin in position. We are not sure yet if it is because my projection is worn down, or because the spring is loose. The bobbin case, which includes the projection, can be replaced for around $30. I haven't been able to find any info on replacing or repairing the spring, so hopefully the case is where the problem lies!

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Accessory Catalog - Page 36

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Users Manual - English - Page 4

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Users Manual - English - Page 5

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Users Manual - English - Page 9

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Users Manual - English - Page 12

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Users Manual - English - Page 13

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Users Manual - English - Page 14

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Users Manual - English - Page 15

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Users Manual - English - Page 16

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Users Manual - English - Page 17

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Users Manual - English - Page 23

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Users Manual - English - Page 58

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Users Manual - English - Page 59

... authorized service center. ● Make sure that is scratched, otherwise the upper thread may become tangled, the needle may break or sewing performance may break. 2 1 2 a Projection b Spring 58 a Cleaning brush b Race • Do not put oil on . 1 a Bobbin case Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to f remove any dust from the race and its surrounding...

Users Manual - English - Page 60

... Possible cause How to sew. There are nation of the guide above the needle.) Correct the upper threading. If the thread is not plugged in. breaks. Loosen the upper thread tension. TROUBLESHOOTING If the machine stops working properly, check the following possible problems. If the problem it right Reference The machine is tangled in the bobbin case, clean the bobbin case...

Users Manual - English - Page 61

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Users Manual - English - Page 62

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Users Manual - English - Page 63

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Users Manual - English - Page 64

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