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From: msduc
Date: 02-22-2006, 09:01 PM (1 of 4)
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Last night while I was sewing, my needle broke and the machine sounded like it "jammed". (Sorry, that's the best I can explain - lol) I replaced the needle and started to continue, but the machine jammed again (but the needle did not break). I opened the bobbin cover, pulled out the bobbin case and apparently the hook race ring covers were not on the ring correctly, as the hook race ring AND the hook race fell out. Now I have never disassembled my sewing machine so I was like  I got my instruction manual out and followed the directions on how to re-assemble the hook race and hook race ring, which seemed pretty basic and easy. My problem: When I turn the flywheel, it doesn't move smooth, almost as if something in the hook race is grinding or rubbing. (?) I tried turning the flywheel without the hook race and hook race ring in and it's smooth. Is there something I'm missing here? Please help! 
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User: msduc
Member since: 02-22-2006 Total posts: 2 |
From: Chrysantha
Date: 02-22-2006, 09:43 PM (2 of 4)
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I think a trip to the dealer is in order. I don't think this is something YOU can fix. Sound's like you did some damage to the bobbin race and or the needle bar.
Chrys
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User: Chrysantha
Member since: 09-06-2002 Total posts: 2414 
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From: Tom Land
Date: 02-22-2006, 10:43 PM (3 of 4)
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To facilitate replaciing the shuttle hook 1. lay the machine on it's back. 2. looking in the center of the race notice the half moon shaped piece that turns as you turn the handwheel (this is the driver). Make sure the spring steel attached to the driver is wrapping around one end and extends all the way to the other end (if this is broken you could get the rough effect you describe). 3 Inspect the outer edge and the point of the shuttle for damage and check for lint or thread in the race.If it looks OK turn the handwheel until the driver is to the right with the ends at the top and bottom. Insert the shuttle on the left side. (think of it as a small half moon faceing a larger half moon). 4. Rock the handwheel back and forth to make sure it all moves freely. 5. Place the race cover (ring) over the race making sure the pin is down fitting into the slot on the race and that the plate on the top of the ring is going in faced down (I suspect this is where your problem is. You may be putting the cover on backwards). 5 Make sure to turn both cover locks into the lock position and rock the handwheel back and forth to check for smooth operation. If this doesn't work you probably have a damaged part. Good luck Have fun or don't do it, Tom
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User: Tom Land
Member since: 09-21-2005 Total posts: 514 |
From: msduc
Date: 02-23-2006, 01:03 AM (4 of 4)
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Tom, Thanks for the help. I did everything you said. I didn't realize this before, but everything is smooth until I put the ring holders in place. I thought the tension was too tight (?), so I loosened the screws on them. I attempted to sew and a few things happened: First, the bobbin kept getting wound up with thread. I double and triple checked to make sure I placed the bobbin in the bobbin case the correct way which I did. Secondly, when I tried sewing again, the thread came out of the needle. Lastly, I can't even draw up the bobbin thread now. Any suggestions other than taking a sledgehammer to it? 
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User: msduc
Member since: 02-22-2006 Total posts: 2 |
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