Riccar Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

needle/hook timing needs adjustment accredited service agent can fix or any sewing machine service shop should be able to do the job

Don't know if you have a manual or not. You can read the manual from the link below. I would look for the bobbin area in the manual. There should be a section showing the bobbin area for cleaning and oiling. It may as simple as removing and reassembling the bobbin case. It could be the timing and would require a service repair technician. https://www.manualslib.com/manual/545699/Riccar-9600.html

Check the back of it.

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If your Riccar is overheating you most likely have a full bag, clogged filters or a clog somewhere in the hose or vacuum tubes.

Install a brand new needle (confirm it is installed facing the correct direction). If it still doesn't pick up the bobbin thread, the machine is probably out of time. Search for sewing machine timing or take it for service.

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Verify you are using the correct needles for your machine. Some needles vary by a fraction of an inch but will make a big difference in serging success. Remove all the threads from the machine. (Always cut the threads below the spools, raise the presser foot, and pull the threads DOWN through the needles--Never pull up!) ALWAYS RAISE the presser foot when threading. Be sure to always thread each thread in the proper order--threading out of order will usually fail. Rethread from the beginning and give each thread an extra little tug when threading the tension disk. If a thread breaks, it is usually less frustrating in the end to remove all the threads and rethread from the beginning. Trying to rethread a broken thread will most likely cause problems.

increase the needle thread tension the term is bird nesting and is caused because the needle thread is not pulling the bobbin thread up

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Are you sure your machine is an RX-204B instead of an RZ-204B?

Could be something with the gear that turns the bobbin case. Sounds like it needs service.

An older mechanical machine? Possibly could use a good cleaning and oiling. Old oil may have solidified and preventing things from moving. Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

You may find something helpful here: http://homeappliance.manualsonline.com/manuals/mfg/riccar/riccar_sewing_machine_product_list.html

The belt has to go around the motor shaft then under the roller on the pivoting lever (it's called the hall sensor) then around the brush roll. It may be easier to remove the top cover of the nozzle housing by removing the 5 screws from the bottom of the vacuum.

The cause could be different depending on which model you have. Some models have stretch belts which should be replaced at least once per year because they lose elasticity. The most common problem I've found with Riccar vacuums is the belt coming off when a new belt is installed on an older model. Riccar vacuums are very well built and many owners use their vacuum for many years without having it serviced. I recently had a 17 year old Riccar Vibrance model brought in for service because the belt crumbled to pieces. The vacuum had the original belt and filters. Putting a tight new belt on the vacuum pulls on the motor because it must be stretched so much. After many hours and years of use screws may need tightened up and motor mounts and pivot points can become worn. If your model is a few years old or is used heavily I suggest having it inspected by a qualified Riccar service center. A properly maintained Riccar vacuum can last 10 or even 20 years. A few dollars spent on maintaining it can add years to the usable life.

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Riccar Tandem Air models have a hose that has releases to push to remove the hose. Most Vibrance & 8000 series and older series vacuums have the hose attached to a swivel on the back of the vacuum. The hose can be unscrewed from the swivel. To remove the swivel you need to remove the vacuum bag inside the dust compartment, you must compress the tabs holding the swivel to the body to be able to pull it out.