Oh Crap! I'm an idiot - I hope I didn't just kill my machine

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01-22-2012, 03:57 PM

#41

sandraphippard

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Hi,
The same thing happened to me a couple of weeks ago. I'm still using the machine. I went to my dealer and told them what happened and they ordered me a new screw and never mentioned not to use it, as long as the other screw is holding the plate tight, there should be no problem.

01-22-2012, 04:15 PM

#42

annpryor

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Try to get it out with one of those magnetic arms.

01-22-2012, 04:51 PM

#43

toasteo

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ry a long thin magnet, it works on lost screws

01-22-2012, 05:10 PM

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crazyquilter56

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take the bottom off the machine there is usually a couple screws to take the bottom piece off and you will probably find it in there. I've done this with my janome 4400.

01-22-2012, 06:31 PM

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pippi65

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So glad you got it out. I have a Janome 9000 and I was lucky enough to get the servicing manual. So I just went and got it to see if I could find how to get it out. Sorry I didn't read it earlier.

01-22-2012, 06:34 PM

#46

pippi65

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Oh yes and NEVER EVER PUT A MAGNET NEAR THE machine for any reason. The repair guy told me so many people do this thinking "it's only a little magnet". BIG NO NO!! Glad you have a smart hubby.

01-22-2012, 08:26 PM

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sandraphippard

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Hi,
When you removed the bottom, was it attached to anything inside, wires, etc., or did the case just come off? I would like to try this , but live alone and the machine is heavy. Didn't want to have to struggle with tucking wires or anything back in. Look forward to seeing your reply.
Sandy

01-22-2012, 08:41 PM

#48

GrannieAnnie

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Quote:

Originally Posted by anne0866

Oh Crap! I'm an idiot - I hope I didn't just kill my machine!
I have a Janome 6600 and I was sewing away. Bobbin ran out so I decided I would clean any lint out.
Bad mistake - I droped the plate cover screw inside the machine! Uggh! What an idiot.
I knew things were going too well. I can't see the screw but I definitely hear it in there. I have not run the machine since this happened nor will I until I get that darned screw out.

My Janome dealer is 1 hour 15 minutes (60 miles each way) away! Anyone know what to do in a situation like this?
Is this something I can get to myself?

I am also upset because I took the Janome extension table off and it has created scratches on the front of the machine base. I usually have it in the sewing table but I right now I have been sewing in the kitchen and decided to use the extension table. Not a good night.

Got a good magnet?? tape it to the inside somewhere that you can reach it easily then shake the machine around a bit-------------------unless this is a computer machine------------then skip the magnet.

01-22-2012, 08:59 PM

#49

katesnanna

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I have a Janome 6600 and I would never put a magnet anywhere near it. I don't even use a magnetic pin tray when using it. Magnets a A BIG NO NO for electronic machines. Don't chance it, they cost too much in the first place.
I'm surprised at how many people advocated the magnet. Don't use them near a serger either as they have timing which can be knocked out.