Janome 1600P Help Needed
12-02-2020, 05:01 AM
#12
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Location: Davenport, Iowa
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I've never heard of the DB needles and my instruction manual says to use HLx5 so that what I'm using currently. I'll look to see if I have a size 16 needle and give that a try. Not sure how to clean the tensions discs...do you have to brush it out or take it apart?
12-02-2020, 05:05 AM
#13
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i have one and all my setting are on 3. it was set that way from dealer. i use so fine thread on mine which i was
told to use when i bought the machine. keep it oil good according to book. i use the same size needle. havent had a problem.
you arent not moving too fast are you?
told to use when i bought the machine. keep it oil good according to book. i use the same size needle. havent had a problem.
you arent not moving too fast are you?
12-02-2020, 04:03 PM
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Lindaschipper you should be able to clean the tension discs with a stiff paintbrush or floss. Make sure your bobbin case is also clean. Run the paint brush around the inside of the case, lift up this little flap with a pin - you'd be surprised at how a bit of thread dust can accumulate underneath it and throw things off.
12-02-2020, 11:02 PM
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Is it possible your bobbin case got bent or scratched? Or that you have a bad batch of bobbins? Any another check to be sure the bobbin is turning in the correct direction. You must be so frustrated!
12-03-2020, 11:17 PM
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This is usually an issue with the stitch regulator or encoders. Here is a video that demonstrates the stitch regulator very well.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pijhu8Cyew0
Check your encoder wheels. Are the skipped stitches going side to side (back encoder X) or for/backwards (side encoder Y ).
If they have rubber around it may need replacing, or the tracks simply need a good clean. These are issues I have with my Lizzie, & can be a real pain.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pijhu8Cyew0
Check your encoder wheels. Are the skipped stitches going side to side (back encoder X) or for/backwards (side encoder Y ).
If they have rubber around it may need replacing, or the tracks simply need a good clean. These are issues I have with my Lizzie, & can be a real pain.
Last edited by Gay; 12-03-2020 at 11:25 PM.
