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HOW TO THREAD MY RICCAR FREE ARM 8000

MY MACHINE WONT SEW EVEN A SINGLE STITCH..

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This diagram looks close.

http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Riccar_Sewing_Machine_Threading/riccar_500_515_525_threading_diagram.htm

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  • Posted on Jan 20, 2008

SOURCE: machine won't stitch a complete stitch

The "knotting up" can reveal a lot. If you have loose threads on one side or the other, the tension on the opposite side will be the culprit.
So if the threads are on the underside as you sew, it is the top tension. Top tension ought to be between 4 & 6 (this variation to allow for the different weights of fabric in your projects).

If tensions appear correct, and the thread is definately in the channel between the discs, try raising presser foot, remove thread and with a strip piece of fabric 8 - 10" (20 - 25cm) gently insert the fabric strip and clean between the discs with a see saw / to and fro action.

It may be there is lint trapped between the discs, this will keep them slightly apart and reduce the actual tension, sometimes dramatically.

If the loose threads are on the top, it is bobbin tension that is loose, it too may have lint in the spring and be giving a "false" tension.
I would not recommend fiddling with bobbin tension without being shown, it may end up with missing small screws and spring pieces.

Hope this is of some help,
Bargainbox

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jul 28, 2008

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did you get any feedback on this machine's problem?
i'm getting the same model by the end of the week.
thank you. chuck

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 15, 2009

SOURCE: singer simple sewing machine will not sew

need needle threading instructions singer 3116 simple. pictures would help. thank you

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Mar 17, 2010

SOURCE: needle will not sew thread into material

Sounds like the timing is off. Take the bobbin out of the bobbin case and lower the needle into the needle plate. As the needle starts on the upswing, the hook should meet the needle just above the needle eye on most machines. If it isn't meeting at that point then your hook timing will need to be adjusted.

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