Skipped Stitches

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PROBLEM

POSSIBLE CAUSES

SOLUTIONS

Needles

Needle is bent or damaged

Replace needle.

Incorrect needle for the thread size being used

Replace with a compatible needle

Needle is installed incorrectly

Install needle correctly (see operator manual)

Needle Depth

Needle bar lowest dead point is incorrect

Adjust needle depth

Rotary Hook

Hook timing is incorrect

Adjust hook timing

Hook point is dull

Replace hook

Upper/Bobbin Tension

Bobbin thread does not feed out smoothly

Replace the bobbin and/or bobbin case

Upper thread does not feed out smoothly

Check the condition of the thread feeder roller.  If it is bad, replace it.  Adjust the thread feed parameters in the AMAYA OS software.  If that does not solve the problem, replace the optical sensor switch assembly.

Presser Foot

A week or broken presser foot prevents the needle from coming out of the fabric smoothly

Replace the presser foot spring

Thread

Thread twist is too tight

Use the appropriate thread or consult Melco Technical Support for suggestions

Thread is too elastic to form an adequate loop

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