Operation Manual

9-5
Care of the machine
What happens if...?
This chapter includes some suggested solutions if certain problems arise with your creative 4874. Of course your Pfaff
dealer will always be available to provide more information and assistance
Problem Cause Remedy
Needle breaks The needle is bent Replace the needle (see page 2-9).
or the tip is damaged.
The needle has not been Insert the needle fully and correctly (see page 2-9).
fully inserted
The fabric was pulled out Do not pull fabric while sewing.
too sharply
Thread breaks Threading is incorrect Thread correctly.
The thread will not feed Check whether the thread on the thread stand etc. is
jammed.
Thread tension is too tight Correct thread tensions (see chapter 7).
The needle has not been Insert the needle fully and correctly (see page 2-9).
fully inserted
Wrong needle used Use needle system EL X 705.
Stitches skipped The needle is bent or the Insert new neeedle.
tip is damaged
The needle has not been Insert the needle fully and correctly (see page 2-9).
fully inserted
Wrong needle used Use needle system EL X 705.
Threaded incorrectly Thread correctly.
Stitches not properly Thread tension set Reset thread tension (see chapter 7).
formed incorrectly
The seam track of the The converter is attached The converter must be removed (see page 2-29).
3- or 4-thread
overlock seam
is irregular, so that
the upper looper
is not supplied
with thread.
The machine does not The power has been cut off Close the front cover or swivel table.
operate even
though the power switch The top/deco switch lever is not Move the top/deco switch lever to the correct position
is on. in the correct position (see page 5-3).
The fabric is not Lint between the upper and Clean knives.
being cut cleanly. lower knives
The upper knife is blunt Replace the upper knife (see page 9-3).