LB5500
FAQs & Troubleshooting
Fabric does not feed through the machine.
Feed dogs are set in the down position.
Slide the feed dog position switch to the right ( ).
Stitches are too close together.
Lengthen the stitch length setting.
Refer to How do I adjust a stitch width or length?
Wrong presser foot.
Use the correct presser foot.
Needle is turned, bent or the point is dull.
Replace the needle.
Refer to How do I change the needle ?
Thread is entangled.
Cut the entangled thread and remove it from the race.
Zigzag foot J is slanted on a thick seam at the beginning of stitching.
Use the presser foot locking pin (black button on the left side) on zigzag foot J to keep the presser foot level while sewing.
Refer to Tips for sewing thick fabrics .
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