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Well...the machine is not working...it just keeps...
Well...the machine is not working...it just keeps doing the 4 beeps, clunking off, and saying safety device activated...hubby and I have tried everything...Of course I didn't get the decorative...
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Oh mermaid, I wasn't meaning that I thought you...
Oh mermaid, I wasn't meaning that I thought you were "taking a jab"! I have such a dry sense of humor, and I have to remember not everyone does...I also try and keep the lint cleaned out..one thing I...
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12-29-2012, 03:32 PM
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You are too right, if there is a next time that...
You are too right, if there is a next time that we have to take things apart, I will for sure take pics...especially when I say "I should probably take a pic of this..." and then I don't....very...
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12-29-2012, 03:20 PM
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Hubby is already brainstorming why the thread...
Hubby is already brainstorming why the thread cutter isn't working...I am guessing something got put back in wrong or something...will have to look at the thread cutter part closer...we also have...
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12-29-2012, 03:17 PM
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It is sewing!! Its doing a straight stitch and...
It is sewing!! Its doing a straight stitch and also does a zig zag...it even does a backstitch...I did not sew very fast, because I am scared to....lol...also when I tried to use the auto thread...
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12-29-2012, 02:41 PM
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Hmm....how to check that?? You should really be a...
Hmm....how to check that?? You should really be a sewing machine repairman/guru!!! I am fixing to give it a sew, now...be back in a bit...
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12-29-2012, 02:23 PM
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For sure!!! I will be lucky if it sews at...
For sure!!! I will be lucky if it sews at all...and if it does, I don't know if I even want to try the backstitch...lol...I have to laugh to not cry....I guess you and I are now the stars of CSI:...
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12-29-2012, 02:16 PM
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Hubby is putting it all back now, and I am going...
Hubby is putting it all back now, and I am going to give it a go and see if it sews....fingers, toes, eyes crossed!!!
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12-29-2012, 02:14 PM
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Thats my fear...is it is the timing...on the feed...
Thats my fear...is it is the timing...on the feed dogs you can move them slightly sideways prior to tightening the 2 screws..hubby has tried them in several positions and it still...
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12-29-2012, 02:10 PM
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I did change the needle, 2 times now...when we...
I did change the needle, 2 times now...when we turn the wheel backwards the needle hits the bobbin casing instead of the feed dogs..then when we immediately reverse and turn the wheel forward it all...
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12-29-2012, 02:04 PM
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yes, the needle is hitting the black plastic only...
yes, the needle is hitting the black plastic only when I turn it backwards, we turn the wheel backwards, the bobbin case and feed dogs move and the needle hits the black plastic on bobbin case. Then...
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12-29-2012, 01:55 PM
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Its hitting the bobbin casing, but only when I...
Its hitting the bobbin casing, but only when I turn it bacwards...forwards it is fine...
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12-29-2012, 01:54 PM
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When I turn the wheel backwards the bobbin case...
When I turn the wheel backwards the bobbin case turns and the needle hits it...when I turn forwards it is fine and turns freely...does this make sense???
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12-29-2012, 01:52 PM
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So it is supposed to hit the bobbin housing when...
So it is supposed to hit the bobbin housing when you turn the wheel backwards, right? Thats what mine is doing...it turns freely going forward, but go backwards and it hits the bobbin housing...you...
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12-29-2012, 01:45 PM
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Yes I took them off, and thats exactly what is...
Yes I took them off, and thats exactly what is happening...so its supposed to happen then? I am so sorry to be such a pain in the tushy...but I thank you and my dear sweet hubby thanks you!! He is in...
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12-29-2012, 01:08 PM
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Hey gals, When y'all turn the hand wheel...
Hey gals,
When y'all turn the hand wheel backwards (which I know is not a normal thing...) will it turn freely or does it hang? When we turn the wheel towards me (right way) it turns freely...if I...
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12-29-2012, 12:41 PM
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Thanks for the 2nd pic, too!!! I am soooo...
Thanks for the 2nd pic, too!!! I am soooo grateful!!! My hubby, too!!!!
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12-29-2012, 12:40 PM
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leatheflea, You are a TOTAL lifesaver!!! Pic...
leatheflea,
You are a TOTAL lifesaver!!! Pic is perfect!!!! I put the lil bar part on wrong...so, hopefully that will fix it!!! I did hit the ok, and have changed out the needle...I will post back...
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12-29-2012, 12:28 PM
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Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!! K
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!!!!
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12-29-2012, 12:07 PM
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Any help please, Brother PC-420 stopped working, ideas???
Hi all,
Well sewing along on blankets for Christmas when my PC-420 did the ole 4 beeps, stop, and jam...it showed error code: The safety device has been activated. Well, hubby (who is mechanical and...
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