i). Broken Needle
Cause Remedy
(a) The work may be pulled roughly from the machine.
(b) Pull the threads back between the pressure foot
c) Pins left in the work.
(d) Be sure to remove all pins before starting to machine
stitch.
(e).Machine needle not inserted well in the needle clamp
ii). Variations in the Size of the machine Stitch
Cause Remedy
(a) The work may be pushed or pulled through the machine.
(b) Guide the work evenly.
(c) There may be dirt or a piece of cotton in the Machine.
(d) Make sure that the machine is in good running order.
(e) The stitch regulator may not have been tightened after altering the size of the stitch.
(f) Remember to fix the regulator firmly
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