E10 machine is jammed cannot turn handwheel - Sewing Machines

If your Singer 5825C sewing machine is not moving forward and the handwheel on the side is not turning, there might be a few potential issues that could be causing this problem. Here are some steps you can take to troubleshoot and potentially resolve the issue:

1. Thread Jam or Tangle: Check the area around the needle, bobbin, and feed dogs for any thread tangles or jams. Even a small piece of thread caught in the mechanism can prevent the machine from moving.
2. Bobbin Winding: Ensure that the bobbin winding mechanism is disengaged. If the bobbin winder is engaged, it can prevent the machine from sewing.
3. Presser Foot Position: Make sure the presser foot is in the down position. Sewing with the presser foot up can cause the fabric not to feed properly and prevent the machine from moving.
4. Needle Position: Check the needle position. If the needle is not inserted properly or if it's bent, it can cause the machine to jam and prevent movement.
5. Feed Dogs: The feed dogs might be stuck or not moving properly. Check for any debris or obstructions around the feed dogs and ensure they are moving freely.
6. Machine Lubrication: Insufficient lubrication can cause the machine's moving parts to seize up. Refer to your machine's manual for guidance on proper lubrication and maintenance.
7. Belt or Gear Issue: If the handwheel is not turning, it could indicate a problem with the belt or gear mechanism inside the machine. This might require opening the machine to inspect and possibly replace these components.
8. Machine Jam: If you've encountered a particularly tough area while sewing, it's possible that the machine is jammed. In this case, you may need to gently rock the handwheel back and forth to release the tension.
9. Professional Service: If none of the above steps resolve the issue, it's recommended to contact a professional sewing machine technician. They have experience with these machines and can diagnose and repair any mechanical issues.

Before attempting any troubleshooting or repairs, make sure the machine is turned off and unplugged from the power source. If you're not comfortable with any of the steps or if the issue seems complex, seeking professional assistance is recommended to avoid causing further damage to the machine.

You need a new position bracket. What's happened is you forgot to or incorrectly threaded your take-up lever which caused the machine to jam and position finger to twist. You will need to take your machine to a repair tech that has access to parts for your brand of machine.

I actually had the same problem, it turned out that after threading a bobbin I'd forgot to slide the bobbin holder back into place (just push it to the left) Hope this helps

Carol, How old is your sewing machine and what brand? If it is mechanical, the belt made have worn out/snapped/jammed or there is a thread jam with the bobbin. Open the bobbin case and try to remove the bobbin. If the is a jam snip the needle thread which will hopefully allow you to take out the bobbin. When this is released the handwheel should be functional again. If its electronic, something could have triggered a 'shut down'. In that case, turn off the machine and wait several minutes before turning it back on. Check the back of the manual to see what is says about birdnesting over tension issues. I hope that helps.

This happened to me. I took apart the bobbin and there were no threads stuck. It moved freely, but the hand wheel was still stuck. So I checked the belt between the handwheel and the motor. I tugged on it (while the machine is off) and tugged on the belt to turn the handwheel. It took a couple tuggs to make the handwheel move, but once it started moving, it seemed to unfreeze. And I was back to normal. I can’t tell you what happened, but it’s fine now.

Yes, by all means, always turn your handwheel towards you never away from you because you can mess up your timing.

Always turn the handwheel towards you, never away because you can mess it up. Check your bobbin area to be sure there is no lint, cloth etc jammed in there.

How about the belt? you have to take off the outer case, usually a few screws and check it. Also, when you have the case off, look for thread inside.

1. Put in a new needle
2. Take the thread off the top of your machine and rethread the top. Make sure the presser foot is in the up positon when you thread your machine because that is when the tensions discs separate so your thread gets deep into the unit where it belongs. The tension dial (the small dial) should be on 4 or 5.
3. Inspect the bobbin area. Do you see the thread laying across the bobbin itself? You should alway see the thread laying across the bobbin in that model. That tells you that you've threaded the bobbin case correctly. The thread must be pulled into the metal guide of the bobbin case, from approximately the 6 O'clock postion to the 7 O'clock position.
4Never turn the handwheel away from you with the 415. You'll notice that the take up lever is of a more open design. If you turn the handwheel backwards (away from you) the thread will jump out of the lever and jamming will result.