20 Most Recent Singer Quantum XL-1000 Computerized Sewing Machine - Page 8 Questions & Answers

Electronic problems require professional to diagnose, sorry.

do you have a book, refer to threading. This machine threads differently than most, threads like a 221 featherweight. Needle goes in backwards, and threads backwards. in wrong and you can have problems, also threading can cause your problem if you have missed tension or a thread guide. great little machine

outlet, cord, switch, transformer, check in that order

Most often it is top threading, if you are sure it is correct then there is probably thread wound around a rubber wheel which meters out the proper amount of thread for each stitch. Face palte and top must be removed for access.

Need to have touch screen replaced, parts availalbe thru [email protected] or another authorized service center

if loops appear on underside of fabric, make sure machine is threaded correctly (check instruction manual for threading). when presser foot is resting on feed dogs, needle thread should be quite tight when pulled through needle (needle should bend a little). if thread does not feel tight, check threading again and ensure thread is between tension discs (presser foot should be up for threading and then down to check tension). if threading is good and tension seting is at 5 but still not tight enough check no htread is caught in tension assembly. if tension assembly is clear try tightening needle thread tension to 6,7 or 8 and see if that helps.

if the above is correct check for damage to the needle hole in the needle plate and polish with fine emery tape if necessary.

if you still have trouble best see a technician for possible repair to bobbin case or hook/shuttle mechanism which you may damage trying to fix yourself.

scott.

The needle shaft sticks to the curved arm and won't come down because a piece of plastic, about an eighth of an inch thick had broken from age. It prevented the shaft from staying up on the needle arm. Open the cover, try to stitch decorative stitch and see what I mean. Purchase a package of 4-10 by 1/2 nut and bolt pack. Screw the nut all the way onto the bolt. Using needle-nosed plyers, Carefully bend the curved arm slightly, and place bolt into the hole on the top of the needle shaft. Nut will keep it in place. Lowering the needle shaft using wheel, carefully bend arm back in place. Try decorative stitch. It should work. It does for me.

More than likely the lcd board/screen needs to be replaced. Find a dealer who services Singer machines and they can order the part and install it.

you get to the touch sceen by holdin down the frist tow buttons and turning the machine on the singer sceen will turn on just touch the sceen and you will see a small black box touch the box and it should move touch it four times and then touch the stright stiche white button at the bottum of the sceen it will save the settings and it will work .

Raise the bed extension, revealing the bobbin area. Gently pull out on the bobbin case latch and it should pop right out in your hand. Congrats on your 301, they are wonderful machines!

your machine threads from right to left. the needle flat spot faces left. big loopy things means that the upper part of the machine is not threaded properly. as far as the needle hitting the bobbin case, it sounds as if someone removed the hook (part that holds the case) and put it back on 180 degrees off.

It's easy
you should adjust the bobbin or the stitch regulator

Go to this site
http://www.singerco.com/support/us_warranty.html

search for a Service Center in your state, call them for how to send in the machine and how much it will cost for repair.
sewman7

I had that problem last year. The repairman told me to make sure my sewing machine was on a very stable table, or it would move around & knock out the computer. The machine just barely moved, but that was too much. After I changed the table out that the machine sat on, it worked. Hope this helps.

I had the same problem....I tried cleaning it just like you did. Eventually, I changed the needle and it took care of the problem :)
Hope that helps!

It sounds like your feed pressure and tension are both off. Try sewing with out thread. If the fabric goes all over the place, you need to adjust the feed pressure (the screw on the top of the machine). Tighten it down until your fabric feeds evenly. If the fabric is bogging and not feeding, you need to loosen it.
Your tension sounds like it is off as well. Make sure it is set around 2-3 and check your tension disc, make sure there is no thread in between the disc. If so, remove it. Now, thread the machine and check the thread through the needle. It should pull out quickly and smoothly. Now, put the presser foot in the down position and pull the thread, it should have some resistance. If not, your tension is set too low. Turn it up a little and try sewing. If the thread is still knotting up, you can turn the tension up to about 5, if that does not correct the problem, you will need to adjust the tension dial itself. To do this, press on the numbered part of the dial and it will push in, then turn it to a lower number, release and make sure it has locked back into place. Then adjust again as I previously instructed.

it sounds like you might need a new bobbin case to me try that and see if the issues you are having stop hope this helps

well P it sounds like your hoop might be bent or at least the pins that go into the arm see if you can bend them out a bit also does this happien with all sizes of hoops?
Also for the Guest make sure that your needle isn't bent better yet just change the needle also take your bobbin out and flip it the other way and see if it still comes through hope this helps you guys

I have posted the answer to this problem if the sceen is misaligned just turn off the machine and hold down the frist to buttons turn the machine back on the singer sceen shows up touch ithe sceen it should freeze and then a small black box should show up touch the box and it should move to a differant spot touch it four times and then rub you finger accross the stright stiche white button at the bottum of the sceen this saves the changes.

ok sounds like you might need a little better machine for the sewing you are doing . there is a timing belt and it sound like it is sliping. did the hand wheel get jammed at anytime and did you free it by turning it away from you? the covers will come off you just have to find all of the screws to loosen them. my suggestion send it back and get a upgrade machine I presonally like the Brother machines.