Pfaff admire air 5000 Manual - Page 41

Fabric Puckers Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Thread tensions are set too tightly. Loosen thread tensions (page 27). Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool. Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caught. Using thread that is poor quality or has uneven filament. Use good quality thread with a smooth, even filament. Stitch length is set too short. Adjust stitch length to a longer setting (page 26). Differential Feed is not set in the correct position for the fabric being sewn. Adjust the Differential Feed (page 25). Needle Breaks Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Needle may not be properly seated in the needle clamp. Insert needle so that it is all the way up in the needle clamp, then tighten the screw securely (page 10). Manually pulling fabric from behind presser foot while sewing which causes needles to deflect. Refrain from pulling fabric manually; allow feed teeth to draw fabric under presser foot. Needle may not be the correct size for the fabric being sewn. Use a needle size that is compatible for the fabric (page 12). Thread Breaks Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Machine may not be threaded correctly. Check that machine is threaded in correctly as shown in machine manual (page 14-23). Thread is not unreeling smoothly off the thread spool. Check the thread spool to ensure thread is not getting caught. Needle(s) may have a bent, dull or broken point. Replace needle(s) (page 10). The needle is inserted incorrectly Insert the needle correctly (page 10). Using thread that is poor quality or has uneven filament. Use good quality thread with a smooth, even filament. Thread tension is set too tight. Loosen thread tension (page 27). Thread is caught in one of the thread guides. Check threading path to ensure all threads are feeding smoothly. Stitches Skipping Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Possible Cause: Solution: Needle(s) may have a bent, dull or broken point. Replace needle(s) (page 10). Needle may not be properly seated in the needle clamp. Insert needle so that it is all the way up in the needle clamp, then tighten the screw securely (page 10). Needle may not be the correct size for the fabric being sewn. Use a needle size that is compatible for the fabric (page 12). Machine may not be threaded correctly. Check that machine is threaded in correctly as shown in machine manual (page 14-23). Using thread that is poor quality or has uneven filament. Use good quality thread with a smooth, even filament. MACHINE MAINTENANCE - 41