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How To Troubleshoot & Solve For Your Commercial Embroidery Machine's Working Parts
Take Charge Of Your Embroidery Machine
Fixing issues with your embroidery machine will save you money and down time in your shop. Learning the working parts will help you repair your machine yourself and/or help describe the issue that needs attention from a technician. (We do not recommend anyone working on their machine if you do not feel comfortable. It is always best to check with a technician before attempting major repairs.)
Top 6 Issues With Working Machine Parts
Machine parts will need attention from time to time on your machine. Below are the six parts where we lay out the problem(s) and the solutions to fix the problem.
1. Rotary Hook
Problem
Thread fraying and/or breaking, missing stitches, bird nesting?
Solution
Could be burrs on the rotary hook.
2. Hook Timing
Problem
Thread fraying and/or breaking, missing stitches, bird nesting?
Solution
Could be burrs on the rotary hook.
3. The Wiper
Problem
Seeing wiper error on screen, getting stuck in the wrong position, not grabbing thread or thread is too long?
Solution
Check your wiper and check the position of the Velcro bar - may need to be adjusted and/or replaced.
4. The Picker
Problem
Threads cut too short, pulls out of needle or birds nesting?
Solution
Check the picker - make sure the picker is not bent.
5. The Trimmers
Problem
Not cutting thread or cutting thread too short?
Solution
Check trimmer position when closed.
6. The Presser Foot
Problem
Flagging material, looped stitches?
Solution
Check trimmer position when closed.
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