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Necchi 6018 Mechanical Sewing Machine Questions & Answers
Why does my machine keep breaking needles
try these suggestionsNeedle breaks
1.the needle is damaged
2.the needle is not correctly inserted
3.wrong size needle for the fabric
4.the wrong foot is attached
5.the needle clamp screw is loose
6. Top tension is too tight
7. Machine could be out of time
How do you change the
there is a door on the left it's called a lamp cover door or a face plate- on my mechanical necchi there are hinges behind the door at the back,,gently pull open the door & the bulb will be accessible
on my other necchi there is a cap in the middle of the door with a hidden screw, gently pry the cap out & take out the screw & there is the bulb,,just reverse the process to put the door back on
Problem inserting bobbin
Inserting bobbin into the bobbin case or problem inserting bobbin case into the shuttle?
Make sure the thread will feed from the bobbin clockwise and through the guide on the bobbin case.
Lift the lever on the bobbin case to hold the bobbin in place as you inset the bobbin case into the shuttle.
If the bobbin case for this machine as a "finger", this has to align with the opening in the shuttle.
If you cannot readily see this - move the bobbin case a bit to the left and right until it clicks into place.
My button holer seems to do the bottom binding and
Adjust the stitch length so that it isn't too tight.
Make sure that you are using the buttonhole foot. It has a groove in the sole to allow the foot to pass over the bulk of thread.
If you still have problems, the reverse cycle balance (stretch balance) may need adjusting by a technician.
Drawing up bobbin thread
If the thread is not clearing the hook te chances are the machine will need retiming, have you checked for any sharp edges or burrs ont the hook that might be holding it back, if the machine is sewing perfectly once you getit going and is not missing stitches the timing will be okay.
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