Cari-in-Oly

The belt needs to be as loose as it can be without slipping. Since the problem came on suddenly, I'd check the foot controller, look for a stray thread, or when was the last time the motor was serviced?

Cari

mom-6

I'm increasingly sure the foot pedal is the problem. Yesterday it got hot and that's when it just quit. Had noticed it being warm for a couple of days. The motor did not get hot and the hand wheel still turns freely so I guess a new pedal is in my future. In the mean time my 404 has been neglected of late. So she gets to play for awhile.

mom-6

Update - new foot pedal ordered and received. She's purring like a kitten and sewing beautifully now.
Thanks to all for the info and I will put in a good word for the prompt delivery of my new pedal from sewing pans dot com.

mom-6

That was sewing parts dot com. Crazy auto correct !