Originally Posted by Candace
Hi again. I need help. I've already ranted enough for one day so I won't get into all the details. But, let's just say I bought a 301A today, got it home and it was missing the bobbin case. Grrrr....
So, I'm in a grumpy mood to start with. I oiled it up cleaned it all and it seems to be in working condition(minus the case). But, here's the problem. I can't get the feed dogs to lower. I can turn the knob until it won't turn anymore and I put the stitch length in neutral, yet the feed dogs continue to move. Any idea what I should do??? I guess it's better for them to be stuck in the "up" position, rather than down, but I'd like to try FMQ with it AFTER I find a bobbin case for it. Help!
Candace, mine wouldn't move at first either. I had to open up the bottom and oil the mechanism that lowers the feedogs really well, and turn the little knob back and forth and oil down there too. Then I moved them up and down several times, and finally they were moving smoothly. They are still somewhat tight to move, but they do move. As long as they lower, don't worry about them moving. It won't do anything.