20 Most Recent Simplicity Serge Pro SW432 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 4 Questions & Answers

The most common troubles with feeddogs not working properly is either lint trapped in between the feed teeth...remove the needleplate and clean out the lint which may look like felt in extreme cases. or... the presser foot tension is too low, in which case, increase tension...there will be a knob of some sort at the top of the machine directly above the Presser Foot Shaft. It is a remote possibility that the feeddog height needs adjusting ...it will have been a major trauma of a severe jam or tugging etc to cause this. As it would almost certainly result in other timings being affected and particularly in the case of a Serger/Overlocker, the added risk of breaking loopers (expensive), I would recommend a service by suitably qualified technician to restore all to optimum condition.
Best Wishes Martyn
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The teeth on your feed may be clogged with lint... follow instructions in the manual to remove the cover and clean out the lint...has the machine been oiled??

I had been having this problem a lot. I was negligent in cleaning out the lint etc from the bobbin case. I removed everything brushed it out and oiled. Still had the problem. After an hour of searching on line for help this morning I came across a solution. The bobbin case had two small chips where it had caught when being pulled up. The suggestion was to take an emery board and smooth out the edges of the bobbin case. I did that and it is working great again. The one recurring thing I found in my search though, was proper needles and frequent oiling. Hope this helps you.

There are 2 blades, a fixed cutter and a moving cutter. The moving cutter should move approx 1/8" at it's lowest point past the fixed cutter. There should also be some pressure between the cutters

Always thread the lower looper first. Then the upper looper. Finish by threading the needles.
By the way, the lower looper is the one which is always below the needle plate and the upper one is the one which travels above the needle plate.
sewman7

If you just need the manual, you can download it here:
Simplicity manual

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I am trying to find both the Service and User's Manuals for this machine. Is there anywhere these or either of them can be downloaded? Thanks in advance for your help!

If you go to the Simplicity Homecare website and click on Accessories, that will take you to their e-store for parts. I broke an upper looper needle on my SW432 last Saturday, ordered on Wednesday, and already have the replacement!

Hi,
The manual is HERE.

Just click and print off the PDF

Thanks
Richie.

using a pair of needle nose pliers grasp the needle as far up as you can and pull down. Sometimes a slight twist will help.
sewman7

I have a Simplicity Pro model SW432.  The sewing sample that came with it had the following tension settings: Red 3.2 yellow 2 green 3.5 blue 2 The book gives illustrations about the different problems you might have.  Changing a tension a little and trying it for the partic. fabric you are using, is usually what a person ends up doing.

Allbrand.com or go to Google, type in: "Replacement blades for a serger". Hope this will help. I have the same serger. --Tricie

Check the needles and make sure the looper isn't stuck between the needles causing them to bind. Open the front cover and look at all the usual moving parts, Try to operate the unit by hand and carefully look at them to see if something is binding. If you have a digital camera take a picture of this area and post it if possible.

Question edited for clarity, add maker, and 'what it is)'. Question moved to maker category. There are manuals here, but at a cost of $15. https://www.google.com/search?q=model+1170+sewing+machine+manual& Feed Dog Height adjustment, generic video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSxW8i760Qc Adjust bobbin and upper tension ..

No Free ones for that model. $15.

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