I have a Janome 6600 that developed a "catch" when lifting and lowering the presser foot after using it for a couple months. The machine was never misused or knocked around. This annoying "catch" developed after using the dual feed system for attaching the binding on several hot pot holders. I took the machine into the dealer and was told it was "nothing". "Don't worry about it. It's not affecting the sewing performance." Well, I can't stop worrying about it, and I'm wondering if anyone else experiences this "catch". By the way, it doesn't have the "catch" all the time, only about half the time, and it will have it for several hours of sewing, then stop. Anyone have something similar happening? :?: :shock: :?:

i'm not sure what you mean by "catch".

do you mean the foot won't raise and lower properly?

So-sew,
If you haven't done this yet, join the Yahoo Janome 6500 and 6600 group. I guarantee you'll get more specific advise there. Those gals seem to have seen it all.

Good luck.

The "catch" is a little "snag" as I raise and lower the presser foot. There is a little resistence at a point in between up and down and it makes a click noise. I took the end plate off and looked inside while raising and lowering it and couldn't see what the cause was. There is a definite small jolt, or letting go"jump" that happens with the noise, so I know it's catching on something. Then all of a sudden it will go away and raise and lower smoothly. Really odd. I'll check into the 6600 group, but I would love to hear from all of you too. Thanks.

and you're just raising to the first position? not all the way up like to attach the dual feed?, is it with all feet or just one?

All feet, and only to the first position.

well over the weekend i raised and lowered mine several times trying to see anything that might get in the way and i couldn't come up with any ideas, sorry

Thanks for checking. I'm debating whether I should pursue this anymore with the dealer. She's correct in that it doesn't affect the stitch, but will it someday? ....perhaps 366 days after purchase when the warranty expires? Ha ha.

Seriously, take this advice. Somebody will be able to help you!

So-Sew,

In addition to checking with the yahoo groups, which is a great idea, I would also see if you can speak with a sewing machine repairman to ask about the "catch".

You might also want to call the headquarters office and see if they have a repairman you can speak with or their customer service department. The dealer may not want to deal with the situation until the non problem becomes a problem causing a repair bill to you.

Good luck with the situation and please keep us updated as to the outcome.

Pam M

Is your Accufeed foot all the way uo and in position at the back of your needle shank. If it isn't all the way in place, it will make your pressure foot "cick/clank" when raising it up or down.

Yes. The accufeed foot is all the way up and clicked into place. I did take it to the dealer when this first started happening and she took the end plate off and heard and felt what I was talking about. She called the company and spoke to one of their repair persons and her telling me not to worry about it was directed by him. She DID seem concerned a little until he told her to pass on the message to stop worrying about it. If the guy on the phone didn't see or feel it, I don't think he has the right to say "don't worry". Just my opinion. I guess I'm the one who laid down the cash to buy it so it's a little more precious to me. Thanks for your helpful ideas.

Update! Thought I should update this posting so you all know it was "user error"....well, not error, as much as misunderstanding the precipitating factors of the "catch". I discovered it clicks like that when I've reduced my presser foot pressure to 0, which I was doing when sewing on those thick bindings. I put the pressure back to it's usual position and it doesn't click anymore. When the pressure is so low, there must be a looser part inside that will move around freely, thus clicking would occur sporatically. Thanks for all of your help everyone!