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DJ Scorpio Posted on Feb 28, 2013
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How can I factory reset my PFAFF 7550 sewing machine ?

When I start to sew, the thread from the bobbin starts to gather under neat the cloth and then the thread breaks. I already fix the tension from both threads and the problem still continues. Can anybody please help ?

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Try these suggestions
1. Change the needle--use a needle that's for the fabric being sewed
2. Rethread the machine--top --make sure to use every thread guide
3. try a different bobbin--make sure bobbin is inserted correctly into the bobbin case, & make sure the bobbin is turned the correct way in the bobbin case
4. make sure the thread has not come off the thread take up lever
5. Clean under the needle plate & in the bobbin area for lint or threads

  • DJ Scorpio Mar 25, 2013

    Thank you. I followed your advice. Works great now.

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 20, 2008

SOURCE: Bobbin thread breaks

Make sure your bobbin thread is turning clockwise as it sits in the bobbin case. There is a screw on the outside of the bobbin case you can turn with your thumb slightly to adjust tension. If you dangle the case from the thread and give it a light ****, it should move down slightly when doing so-an indicator of good bobbin tension.

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Anonymous

  • Posted on Jun 15, 2008

SOURCE: Pfaff sewing machine 463

how do you thread a Pfaff sewing machine

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 30, 2008

SOURCE: thread shreds with Pfaff

I have the book on that machine as well and I have had that problem. Here is what had happened to me: I was soooooo tired of that shreading thing that I took a flashlight and aimed it up the nose of the machine by the lightbulb and fould there to be a nice little rats nest wrapped around the take-up lever and the needle bar. I spent the next three hours getting to that nest with the skinniest and longest tools I could find. Oh it is was fun!

Page Gettman

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  • Posted on Jan 24, 2009

SOURCE: Bottom (bobbin thread) makes loops

I don't have the same brand as yours, but on my machine there is a little screw on the bobbin case that you tighten to increase the bobbin tension. If you've got one, turn it 1/8 to 1/4 turn at a time.

MissFixIt828

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  • Posted on Feb 25, 2010

SOURCE: My Pfaff sewing machine has started to loop the

If the thread is looping underneath, you're top tension may be too loose or the thread may not be in the take-up lever. If it's looping on top, double check that the thread is in the bobbin tension or that the bobbin tension isn't too loose.

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