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Thread Issues
Thread is shredding, balling or breaking:
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There are a number of causes for breaking
thread. Start with step 1 and stop as soon as the
problem is resolved.
1. Make sure thread is not snagging
anywhere from the cone/spool to the
needle.
2. Incorrectly Installed or Damaged Needle
Make sure your needle is installed correctly
(p. 40). Carefully inspect the needle for burrs,
warping or damage to the point that it may be
causing needle deflection and shredding the
thread. Bent or damaged needles must be
replaced.
3. Incompatible Needle Size & Thread Weight
If the thread is too thick for the needle, it will not pass through the needle eye and form a loop and
will instead ball at the needle. Check the compatibility of the needle size and thread weight (p. 9).
4. Machine Has Gone Out of Timing
If the machine is out of timing, it may cause the gib hook point to cut or shred the thread. To reset
the timing on your machine, follow the steps outlined in the timing section (p. 33).
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