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Posted on Feb 27, 2009

Janome Excel 5124 reverse lever

Lever is stuck in reverse positioon and machine will not sew forward.

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If you pull the bottom off the machine (half a dozen screws) there is a cam on the main drive shaft. The cam is probably jammed in the reverse position due to lack of lubrication on the shaft. You can move the cam back manually and it will operate in forward direction. It appears that the shaft needs lubrication.

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My reverse lever on my singer8280 feels stripped what do i do

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