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04-27-2011, 04:33 PM

Mona Lisa 2011

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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?

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.

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?

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.

04-28-2011, 07:15 AM

Mona Lisa 2011

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Quote:

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.