Posted by Tru Dat on December 16, 2010, 12:57 am
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> > I would like to find a repair manual for my Free arm. model 9005.
> > It sews forward OK, but does not in Back Stitch.
> > --
> > Karma, What a concept!
>
> Those machines are very basic and simple to diagnose. The top comes
> off with a couple screws and you can see how it works. The reverse
> button or switch activates an arm and yours is not being activated.
> Operate it manually and see where the difficulty is. The owner's
> manual won't provide any help. They don't show adjustment and repair
> techniques.
well, thanks. yes I've tried that. and it seems to move the fabric
back-wards but the stitch doesn't happen. Like it's not catching the
thread under there. boy is it hard to see what's going on in the bobbin
area.
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Karma, What a concept!
Posted by Steve.IA on December 16, 2010, 6:23 am
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> well, thanks. yes I've tried that. and it seems to move the fabric
> back-wards but the stitch doesn't happen. Like it's not catching the
> thread under there. boy is it hard to see what's going on in the bobbin
> area.
Well, just in case you haven't, open up everything you can easily and blow
out the lint and accumulated dust with air. Put in a NEW needle and try it
again. I've have great luck 'fixing' SWMBO's machines with these simple
techniques.
GL
Steve
southiowa
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just silly people asking questions.
Posted by The Real Bev on December 16, 2010, 11:54 pm
On 12/16/10 03:23, Steve.IA wrote:
>>
>> well, thanks. yes I've tried that. and it seems to move the fabric
>> back-wards but the stitch doesn't happen. Like it's not catching the
>> thread under there. boy is it hard to see what's going on in the bobbin
>> area.
> Well, just in case you haven't, open up everything you can easily and blow
> out the lint and accumulated dust with air. Put in a NEW needle and try it
> again. I've have great luck 'fixing' SWMBO's machines with these simple
> techniques.
Even so, tension is a bitch. And you can't just sit back and smile when
you've finally got it adjusted properly, different types of cloth and
thread need more adjusting :-(
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> > It sews forward OK, but does not in Back Stitch.
> > --
> > Karma, What a concept!
>
> Those machines are very basic and simple to diagnose. The top comes
> off with a couple screws and you can see how it works. The reverse
> button or switch activates an arm and yours is not being activated.
> Operate it manually and see where the difficulty is. The owner's
> manual won't provide any help. They don't show adjustment and repair
> techniques.