Does my Janome not like some thread?

[meyert]

I have a Janome 6600 and I love it. But I am having a problem and I am not sure what is causing it. I thread my machine and sew... everything goes well. Then all of the sudden the thread comes out of the lift arm.... step 6 in the threading process. When that happens the machine chokes. I rethread and then I can sew again just fine.. until it happens again.

Does anyone know what causes the thread to come out of that lift arm? Is it simply that particular thread?

[Dolphyngyrl]

You might join a janome yahoo group. I know I have seen posts somewhere about that exact thing and the janome user groups should be able to tell you the problem whereas not everyone here will have a janome.

[quiltingcandy]

I have had this happen a few times with my Janome MC 6600P. It happened when I was sewing at top speed and more than 2 layers. I use a variety of thread and it started after I started using the #60 weight in the bobbin, before that I always used the #50 weight. I have a lot more control going a bit slower and the problem has stopped.

[meyert]

I have tried to join one Janome group, but I couldn't... can't remember now if it was me or them It has mostly been with this one spool of thread, but I would like to use it up. Maybe I will watch the weight of thread a little closer

[amandasgramma]

I had that happen on my Janome 760. The dealer told me to squeeze the lift arm with pliars (carefully)....to squeeze it together where the thread comes out..... wish I could explain better. They just left the slot too big......

[EasyPeezy]

What thread and what needle are you using? I use Topstitch 90/14 needle with Essential Threads
(which is a thicker thread). If you use the right needle for your thread you shouldn't have that problem.
Also, make sure the bobbin case is clean. Might just need a new needle.

[Sandygirl]

Make sure that the thread is seated in the tension discs. Hold the spoll, pull the thread until you can feel it seat. That should take care of the problem. I have 3 Janomes (not including my serger)

Sandy

[PaperPrincess]

Is the thread black or some other very dark color? Dark color threads can sometimes be very stiff from all the dye that's used. This causes it to not behave well. I have one large spool of black, from a good manufacturer that will only work in one machine. That one has a hole in the take up lever that keeps it in place, otherwise it just jumps out of the lever.

[nabobw]

It is not the thread. It just happens on the 6600.

[meyert]

well this is a spool of lilac thread - lighter color. I really don't remember having this problem with other threads.. or if it did happen the happenings were few and far between.. I don't know what weight this thread is. I bought it at WalMart before I bought my machine - probably 3 years ago.. all I know is that its "All Purpose" from Coats and Clark. It should almost be gone now... just won't use any of that again. I am now buying Superior brand thread

nabobw - you have a Janome 6600 and have the same experience?

Sandygirl - that's good point -not sure if I am doing that. I do remember when I bought the machine and the dealer was showing it to me she did say to listen for that sound