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    Old 04-27-2011, 04:33 PM
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    I find that after I have been FMQ for a while my machine starts getting hot. Is this common or is something wrong?
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    Old 04-27-2011, 04:35 PM
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    I'd give my dealer or a sewing repair person a call. I FMQ pretty often and have not had this happen.
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    Old 04-27-2011, 04:36 PM
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    What machine (brand, model) are you using?
    How long are you sewing when it starts to overheat?
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    Old 04-27-2011, 04:47 PM
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    Never have had this problem with my Pfaff. But I am a pretty slow sewer and stop quite a bit. Are you pedal to the metal with long periods of constant sewing. Maybe that could be it? I would sure check with dealer.
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    Old 04-28-2011, 07:15 AM
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    Originally Posted by Mona Lisa 2011
    I find that after I have been FMQ for a while my machine starts getting hot. Is this common or is something wrong?
    I think I have found out what caused the over heating. I had my stitch wide and length set at 0. When I started sewing the next day I didn't set them and everything was fine.
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