White FW hesitates before stitching. Anyone know why?

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07-20-2020, 09:47 AM

SusieQOH

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White FW hesitates before stitching. Anyone know why?

Hi everyone,
I just cleaned and oiled my White FW but it still hesitates when I press on the foot pedal to sew.
I've looked online but don't see this addressed.
Anyone?
TIA

As an aside- I've never liked my white one as well as my black ones.

07-20-2020, 09:57 AM

patricej

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it's probably the foot pedal mechanism.
something is catching inside.

many of the cheapy-cheap new plastic ones do that.
the vintage metal ones usually do not.

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07-20-2020, 10:38 AM

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Take the pedal apart, clean out any dust and lint, then test.

07-20-2020, 11:33 AM

SusieQOH

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It seems to be the fly wheel. But I'm not certain.

07-20-2020, 11:48 AM

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There is a way to adjust inside the foot pedal. I think the Featherweight shop site has a tutorial?

07-20-2020, 11:52 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Tartan

There is a way to adjust inside the foot pedal. I think the Featherweight shop site has a tutorial?

They do but I think it has more to do with forming the stitches than the hesitation. I could be mixed up though as I've been researching all day. I'm going to watch it though, thanks!