Needle Breaks

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POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTION

Needle is bent

Replace needle

Needle installation is incorrect

Install needle correctly (see operator manual)

Needle strikes the rotary hook

Adjust hook timing

Poor needle quality

Replace needle

Dull needle tip

Replace needle

Needle too small for fabric

Replace with compatible needle

When sewing caps, using flat needle plate instead of raised needle plate

Install raised needle plate

Needle strikes the needle plate

Replace optical switch assembly

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