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Anonymous Posted on Dec 14, 2013
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Machine needle does not go up and down

Bobbin is correct size even when I don't have a bobbin in the machine the needle will not go up and down

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Nov 17, 2008

SOURCE: RICCAR MODEL 210B

Well I own a riccar aerostar 210B and the needle won't move. It is run and sounds great the motor runs when I run the bobbin.. can anyone HELP? thank you

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on May 09, 2009

SOURCE: sewing machine thread nesting

I have fixed it now the bobbin case didn't seem to stay seated during sewing or tangling i should say!. I decided to change the needle and from then on everything worked fine.

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Apr 21, 2010

SOURCE: filling a bobbin

Look though these threading and bobbin winding guides for a machine that closely resembles the one you are using - http://www.sewusa.com/Sewing_Machine_Threading_Diagrams.htm

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Sep 14, 2010

SOURCE: my machine is about 20

It sounds to me like something may have been accidently changed. Double check bobbin is clean and in correct position. Also see if there is a thread caught in one of the tension guides, by pulling a thread carefully through the machine towards the needle.
Rather than breaking needles, test the tension by putting foot down and pulling on thread by hand , if its too easy to pull through something is causing the tension to be too loose

Anonymous

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  • Posted on Jun 07, 2011

SOURCE: Handwheel became stiff and bobbin

The bobbin case probably needs to be reseated. Remove it, clean it with the brush that came with your machine, and then place it back. Make sure it's secure. This should free up the handwheel. IF YOU CAN'T remove the bobbin case, there is probably some thread caught in back of the bobbin case or wrapped around the hook. You'll need to take tweezers and gently remove one end of any thread you find in or around the case. Be sure and remove any oil on the bobbin case and hook or it will end up soiling your fabric as you sew.
I hope this helps and if it does, please come back and rate my solution.

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