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From: NanCee
Date: 05-06-2004, 12:38 PM (1 of 11)
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I'm trying to help my SIL with her 3000, its thread seems to be loose in the bobbin,go to stitch, it jams and of course bends the needle. Took alook at it , the noise was because the needle got bent, but I cant see where you can tighten the bobbin tension, and could not see it in the booklet she had, can anyone enlighten me? thanks |
User: NanCee
Member since: 04-15-2004 Total posts: 76 |
From: paroper
Date: 05-06-2004, 01:38 PM (2 of 11)
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If there is a screw on the bobbin case, that is where you tighten the tension...careful, a little goes a long way.
pam
Bernina 200e, Artista V5 Designer Plus, Explorations, Magic Box, Bernina 2000DE & 335 Bernette Serger, Bernina 1530 Sewing Machine, Bernina 1300 DC Overlock (with coverstitch) |
User: paroper
Member since: 02-03-2004 Total posts: 3775 |
From: NanCee
Date: 05-06-2004, 03:23 PM (3 of 11)
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Paroper, Itried that it didnt do a darn thing, didnt tighten at all, her DH put oil in the raceway thinking she had got some thread caught and this would loosen it. (maybe theoil loosened it all?) I had hoped someone could let me know and I could phone her, she doesnt have a pc or I could go over after supper if someone had an idea what was wrong. Running the machine with no thread and the bent needle changed sounds fine but as soon as we threaded it , the bobbin threads just balled up and bent another needle. I am not familiar with her machine and I know with my machines sometimes its some silly little thing. |
User: NanCee
Member since: 04-15-2004 Total posts: 76 |
From: Aimee S
Date: 05-07-2004, 12:26 AM (4 of 11)
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She will need to get it cleaned. It is a self oiling machine and her oiling it could cause it to malfunction. The machine has enough oil in the case for a year. After that. There is a small screw on the bobbin case after you take it out. maybe she lossened it too much. you will turn to the right a half turn from top dead center. top dead center there will be a red dot on the top of the edge of the screw. I really think she needs to get it to a dealer for some work. The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488 
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From: Stitchwitch
Date: 05-12-2004, 08:00 PM (5 of 11)
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Aimee - I have the Janome MC 3000,4000, 5001 and 7500. Also the NewHomes 2018 and MX3123. All of them say they are self oiling, so I have never oiled them. Also never had any of them serviced for a tune up. But when you say there is enough oil in the case to last a year - did you mean that literally? What I'm asking is - my machines have been in use many years, so do I need to take them all into the dealer to have them oiled? I'm a Janome/NewHome fanatic - love the machines - and I thought I knew everything about them. But oiling? Uh-oh, now I'm in trouble. By the way, I'm thinking about (gulp) buying the new MC4400. It looks like it has all the features of the 4800 but with a different houseing. And it's sold online. Any feedback on this machine? Blessed be...
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User: Stitchwitch
Member since: 04-22-2004 Total posts: 10 
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From: Aimee S
Date: 05-12-2004, 08:12 PM (6 of 11)
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WOW and I thought I had an addiction to these machine. Yes they are self oiling and with regular sewing and that by factory standards is 20 hours a week. You will have enough oil in the well to last. I sew more then 40 hours a week and get a tune up every 6 months weather it has a problem or not. These machines are like a car and need a tun up every so ofter to stay in tune and keep proper timing and tensions. It is advised once a year if you sew on it or not. the oil gets dirty. You can tell if your machine has oil still in it. under the bobbin casing you will see a small sponge and if it has enough oil it will be a dark grey if it is white you have no oil in the machine. With the amount of machines you have strik up a deal with your dealer to get a break on cleaning and tune ups. On the new machine you are correct. It is the 4800 with a face lift and the casing of one of the Elnas that has been discontinued. Janome makes some of the Elna sewing machines. You are correct it is for internet sales only. along with the craft master and the Haromney line. The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 05-12-2004, 08:16 PM (7 of 11)
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Yes you need to take your machines in to have them cleaned and oiled..they DO get dry....you also have a wick in the bottom of your bobbin case (in some of your machines) you need to keep the wick oiled. (it's white when dry and gray when oiled.) ANYTHING with mechanical works need oil...your car, some tools, sewing machines, anything with a bearing needs grease/oil... Use sewing machine oil ONLY in your wick. (bought at your machine dealer) Sewing machines also get a build-up of thread/fuzz from sewing..it NEEDS to be cleaned out.... Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Stitchwitch
Date: 05-13-2004, 07:39 AM (8 of 11)
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Ok - I just checked the 2 machines that are currently set up - the 3000 and 4000. Both wicks are a nice dark gray. I'll check the others later today. Chrysantha - are you saying that we could oil these ourselves? It doesn't sound like rocket science, maybe just a drop of sewing machine oil on the wick? My dealer charges $70 for a tune up. But for just a one point repair it is a $40 minimum. It would be nice to be able to oil the machines myself if or when they ever need it. I would probably be more comfortable doing that on my mechanical machines though instead of my computerized ones. Blessed be...
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User: Stitchwitch
Member since: 04-22-2004 Total posts: 10
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From: Chrysantha
Date: 05-13-2004, 10:50 AM (9 of 11)
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You can oil the wick yourself, but I wouldn't do anything else to your NEWER machines.....they're sealed better than your older ones. The older mechanical ones USED to come with oil holes all over and you could do it yourself, but the new ones are SEALED. I wouldn't touch the computerized ones, they're best serviced at a dealer. $70. is nothing...I pay $149. for ONE of mine....
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414
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From: NanCee
Date: 05-13-2004, 11:47 AM (10 of 11)
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Chrys, I,m ready to quit sewing!(ya, like right) ! What machine do you have to pay that amount for? Please dont tell me its the10001, this baby has all- ready cost me big bucks and I've done sweet sue all on it so far. As for the 3000, my BIL got tired of my input, so he took some of it apart and got it going right again,it would have cost $79 plus a trip to the next town to get it serviced. My lil GD was watching me play on this pc and said Ishould have a green dragon by my name, like I'm supposed to learn how to do that when I still cant run my 10001!!!!! ILove all the input you gals put in here.Thanks |
User: NanCee
Member since: 04-15-2004 Total posts: 76 |
From: Aimee S
Date: 05-13-2004, 05:37 PM (11 of 11)
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I have an upgreaded 10000 which is a 10001. I pay 59.00 or if I bring in my compulock at the same time it is 50 for each. 100.00 total. A saving of 20.00 I also get mine done 2 a year. I struck up a deal with my dealer. do not let anyone open the machine. the computerized ones. It will void your warrenty. I under stand that it seems like alot of money to get it serviced. but when you invest that kind of money you want it running at top performance. NOthing is too good for my child and I take my kids real or machines for well check up regularly. The more you disaprove, the more fun I am having!
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User: Aimee S
Member since: 02-23-2003 Total posts: 488
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