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From: mypobox
Date: 11-19-2005, 08:10 PM (1 of 6)
| I bought a Juki MO 634DE yesterday(second hand, without manual). The owner told me that it works but she hasn't used for years, finally we find out it doesn't work. Dismantle the machine, I found nothing wrong with the motor. When I turn the power, the motor try to run but the part doesn't spin/turn, it seems something hold that back or stuck. Would you mind letting me know if there is any lock function inside the machine that I am not aware of? I know I have to bring it to the mechanic but I haven't found one because I live in a small town and didn't expect this happen. Many thanks. |
User: mypobox
Member since: 11-19-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: soverysewey
Date: 11-20-2005, 08:19 PM (2 of 6)
| I can't think of any thing that would lock it up like that. Some of them won't run without the front door closed as a safety feature but I am sure you must have tried it with the door panel shut. |
User: soverysewey
Member since: 12-19-2003 Total posts: 56 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 11-21-2005, 12:50 AM (3 of 6)
| As safety precautions some sergers require both the side cover and looper cover door to be closed and also for the foot to be down before they start. If the foot is down and the doors are closed..does the machine make any noise at all when you step on the petal? If no noise then maybe it is the cord that is the problem or the on/off switch. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: mypobox
Date: 11-21-2005, 03:19 AM (4 of 6)
| Many thanks for your prompt reply. I tried again, followed your and Soverysewey messages but no luck. I wondered if we can manually turn the wheel (the part on the right hand of the machine) around by hand without turning the power on? in my case I couldn't turn the wheel around; haven't got an overlocker before, but I assumed its function is similar to a sewing machine (mechanically) isn't it? Would you mind letting me know if this is correct? Thanks |
User: mypobox
Member since: 11-19-2005 Total posts: 3 |
From: Kylnne2
Date: 11-22-2005, 01:46 AM (5 of 6)
| No, the serger is not the same as a sewing machine in regards to turning the handwheel especially in which direction you turn it. A backturn of the wheel is only used in coverhem models to release coverhem stitches. |
User: Kylnne2
Member since: 07-10-2004 Total posts: 629 |
From: mypobox
Date: 11-22-2005, 02:11 AM (6 of 6)
| Thanks again Kylnne2, I learnt more about the serger today. Would you mind telling more about turning the handwheel? Can I turn it to either side if no power connection? Ragards, |
User: mypobox
Member since: 11-19-2005 Total posts: 3 |
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