Innov-is A16
FAQs & Troubleshooting |
Needle breaks.
When the needle breaks, replace it with a new one.
For details on replacing the needle, refer to "How do I change the needle ?".
Also, check the following possible causes and solutions.
Be sure to insert the needle until it touches the needle stopper and securely tighten the needle clamp screw with the screwdriver, otherwise the needle may break or damage may result.
Never sew with a bent needle. A bent needle will easily break and may cause injury.
If the combination of the fabric, thread and needle is not correct, particularly when sewing heavy fabrics (such as denim) with thin needles (such as 65/9 to 75/11), the needle may bend or break.
When a stitch is selected, the symbol for the presser foot that should be used is shown in the stitch pattern display window. Check that the appropriate presser foot is attached before starting to sew. If the wrong presser foot is attached, attach the appropriate presser foot.
For details on the Stitch pattern display window, refer to Stitch pattern display window in "Outline of viewing the LCD Screen".
Use the appropriate presser foot for the type of stitch that you wish to sew, otherwise the needle may hit the presser foot, causing the needle to bend or break.
For details on the presser foot that should be used with the selected stitch, refer to Stitch Chart on the Operaton manual.
If the upper threading is not correct, the thread may become tangled or the needle may bend or break.
Use a bobbin that has been correctly wound with thread, otherwise the needle may break or the thread tension will be incorrect.
* Made of plastic (1) This model (2) Other models (3) 11.5 mm (approx. 7/16 inch) |
If stitches become bunched, lengthen the stitch length setting before continuing sewing. Otherwise, the needle may break.
(1) Notch |