Sewing Machine Needle Not Moving!!
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I rethought my previous answer and realized that if the hand wheel moves the needle, that the machine is not in bobbin winding mode. Does the hand wheel turn easily and no 'catches' when you do it by hand? There should be two screws on top, one behind the bobbin winder and one close the needle end of the machine. If you unscrew them and take the top lid off the machine, can you see the belt around the inside of the hand wheel? I'm wondering if the belt broke.
It seems like there have been times that sometimes, with electric machines, that a little nudge on the hand wheel when you press the foot controller (pedal) will help make it work. Does it sound different as you press the pedal further?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
I rethought my previous answer and realized that if the hand wheel moves the needle, that the machine is not in bobbin winding mode. Does the hand wheel turn easily and no 'catches' when you do it by hand? There should be two screws on top, one behind the bobbin winder and one close the needle end of the machine. If you unscrew them and take the top lid off the machine, can you see the belt around the inside of the hand wheel? I'm wondering if the belt broke.
It seems like there have been times that sometimes, with electric machines, that a little nudge on the hand wheel when you press the foot controller (pedal) will help make it work. Does it sound different as you press the pedal further?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
As for the plug, is just a simple single port on the side of my machine. I had tried unplugging it and plugging it back in when I was trying to troubleshoot the issue.
I am thinking that the issue has to do with whatever connects the motor to the needle itself, but I am still learning about the mechanics of sewing machines, and will have to do more research.
Again, thank you for your reply!
#14
Since you say the hand wheel works smoothly and moves the needle and the motor runs when you press the foot controller. I'm pretty sure it is something to do with the belt between the motor and the hand/balance wheel. On the old machines with the motor on the outside of the machine, it is fairly easy to adjust. The tension on the belt needs to be enough to turn the hand/balance wheel, but not too tight as it puts a lot of strain on the motor. My suggestion is to take the top off and watch as you press the pedal. Is the belt is rotating, but not moving the hand wheel? Is the belt not moving at all?
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
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#15
It's possible that a set screw that holds the spindle to the motor is loose or fell out. This may seem odd - but it's what happened my LA. Everything worked perfectly by hand, but when the motor was running, the needle would not go up and down.
When opened, it was real obvious what the problem was - one screw had fallen out and was in the bottom and the other was loose. Turns out both our dealer and the HQ rep DH had been talking to had never seen this happen before. Sure was glad the problem turned out to be completely mechanical and a very easy fix.
When opened, it was real obvious what the problem was - one screw had fallen out and was in the bottom and the other was loose. Turns out both our dealer and the HQ rep DH had been talking to had never seen this happen before. Sure was glad the problem turned out to be completely mechanical and a very easy fix.
#16
yes We are confused by your statements. first post said, " When I press down on the pedal, the motor is running but the needle does not move.."
Do you have variable speed at all with the motor running? Does it only run when it is plugged into the wrong side of the block ( (as pictured)
And BTW I was the one who shot the pic Janey posted . But she and others are welcome to use anything I post here. She is a great woman.
Do you have variable speed at all with the motor running? Does it only run when it is plugged into the wrong side of the block ( (as pictured)
And BTW I was the one who shot the pic Janey posted . But she and others are welcome to use anything I post here. She is a great woman.
#17
I have a label maker that I made labels for one of mine - makes it easier to read. For the motor blocks in a portable case, it is sometimes hard to see. I think on those, I just leave those plugged in and unplug the main one to the house current.
yes We are confused by your statements. first post said, " When I press down on the pedal, the motor is running but the needle does not move.."
Do you have variable speed at all with the motor running? Does it only run when it is plugged into the wrong side of the block ( (as pictured)
Do you have variable speed at all with the motor running? Does it only run when it is plugged into the wrong side of the block ( (as pictured)
The opening poster - redlipclassic - is the one that can hear the motor running, but it evidently does not move the hand wheel.
Janey - Neat people never make the exciting discoveries I do.
Last edited by OurWorkbench; 03-30-2020 at 05:32 PM. Reason: fix quote and additional thought.