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Posted by on January 6, 2007, 12:25 pm
Ron Anderson wrote:
> > Would love to get one of my wife's machines up and running, but am
> > seeking advice before I take them to a repair shop not knowing it might
> > have been something simple . . .
> >
> > Singer model 3820: Manual turn wheel jams as needle enters hook area,
> > but no visible contact with any parts below, bobbin wheel and holder
> > cleaned and reinserted. Wheel will turn unobstructed in the opposite
> > direction (CW).
>
> May well be something simple, this sounds like the point of the hook is
> cathing on something, most likely the bobbin case. Check it carefully for
> damage all surfaces must be perfectly smooth. The clearance adjustments on
> these can be tricky.
>
> > Brother Model VX 1120: Will not bring bobbin thread through the plate.
> > Hook catches thread but as it winds, the thread gets caught while it's
> > coming across the bobbin holder front.
> Consult the users manual and be sure it is threaded propely and insert a new
> needle the correct way.
>
> > Any ideas???
> >
> > Thanks so much,
> > Phil
>
>
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> PO Box 60, Sand Lake, NY 12153
> 518-469-5133
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