Originally Posted by
Mizkaki
Tammi,
Yup, sparkle-ing does give one the shakes.
Glad you didn't have any lasting damage.
Cathy
Thanks.
I don't think there was. My left arm, shoulder and heart ached for a bit (grabbed with the left hand) and I shook for a while, but other than that, I was fine the next day, no memory of it in my muscles.
Originally Posted by
miriam
There may be a motor shop somewhere that can check the motor if you pull it. You can have them put in new brushes. But if it runs...
I wouldn't do anything like that unless it was causing issues. Unless I misread, I think Alyce only wanted to know about upkeep.
Originally Posted by
Stitchnripper
Okay, will consider what if anything to do about the motor.
What kind of lightbulb does this take?
Alyce, I edited a previous response after I submitted it on the previous page. The 401 takes a "regular" 15w Bayonet style light bulb, like most Singers. It's possibly one of the most common bulbs you'll find at the sewing stores.