See if you can free it by gently pushing the wheel back and forth ...is this a second hand machine bought as seen ? I am also wondering if a thread might be caught inside and making things stick ...
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Self threading is perhaps not exactly correct, however there is a guide with an armature to release the guide to enable easy access........have a look in you manual
Also take a look at this image and move the lever to use it.....all will be easier to see with the needle plate off ....until you become familiar with the operation
SOURCE: Janome MyLock 644D
Yes, the model I used had a self threading lower looper. Just put the thread into the guide and flick the switch
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Use this link to go to the Janome Global Site
Select your country then look for the Dealer Locator page to find your nearest stockist
If you are in Australia, we can send you one, just drop us a line.
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SOURCE: 10000 janome jamming fly wheel won't turn
I would replace the needle anyway. It's hard to tell if one is bent or not.
Remove your feed dog/needle plate and the bobbin cover. Take out your bobbin and bobbin carrier.
Get out a magnifying glass and really examine. Look for thread ends in between moving parts.
Also check the thread pathways. Especially where the take up lever is hidden. I've heard of some ladies finding threads snarled up in that area which caused problems like this.
Good luck. If all else fails take it in for repair.
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