Riccar Answered Questions & Fixed Issues

First make sure the bobbin-winding spindle (located on top of your machine) has been pushed back to the left for sewing. If it is not in the correct position, the needle will not go down and pick-up your bobbin thread. Next make sure your needle is inserted correctly, with the flat side facing back. Also, make sure your bobbin is in correctly the upper tension disks of your machine are threaded correctly. Make sure the presser foot is up when seating the thread through the upper tension. Turn the handwheel towards you only and hold the needle thread lightly. If this doesn't help solve your problem, the machine may have a timing problem.

If it is a mechanical machine (not computerized), it could probably use a good cleaning and oiling. Will not zigzag or decorative stitches New to these newer plastic style...

RICCAR SIMPLICITY SUPRALITE RSL MOTOR and FAN Its looks the same as a Kirby its done with a nut on the axle on the armature of the motor.

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If it is a computerized machine, a component has most likely failed. Take it for service. ...

There may not be a CD for your machine. However, you can try downloading a manual: Search the internet forMake + Model + the word "Manual"......

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Is it an older mechanical? If so, probably needs a good cleaning and oiling. The old oil has turned to goo and is sticking moving parts together. ...

Difficult to advise. Can you operate it manually by turning the handwheel clockwise? Does the motor make noise when you step on the foot control but the needle does not move? It appears to be a mechanical machine. If so, it could need a good cleaning and oiling. That is probably a good place to start. (Consult your owner's manual and use ONLY fresh good quality sewing machine oil.) Could be a multiple of other things, ie loose/broken belt, foot control failure, carbon brushes or capacitor, electrical problem, motor problem... Probably best to take it in for service. ...

Perhaps the owner's manual will be helpful: RICCAR 2600 Instruction ManualFWIW, it appears that the round dial on the far right is the stitch length selector. The round dial at the top is the zig-zag stitch selector....

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Here's one listed on eBay: VINTAGE1950 RICCAR MODEL 15 SEWING MACHINE RUNS READ DESCRIPTION If you search the internet, you may find more information. ...

adjust the setting on the vacuum head to pile or plush carpet it is a simple lever that raises the hood to allow more air under it to make it easier to push

Have you tried changing the height adjustment? There should be a knob or lever that allows you to adjust the height of the beater brush to accommodate different carpet lengths. Even with a new belt, the brush will not spin if the height is too low. Try adjusting it all the way up, then while it is running, adjust it down until there is some resistance. The beater brush should just barely scrape the top of your carpet.

Have you used a voltmeter to make absolutely sure that the unit is receiving electricity? Highly unlikely that BOTH the lamp and the motor will go bad at same time. Need to carefully trace the electricity down because there has to be some junction that is stopping everything.

A dentist might help. Go to where you bought it and take the part with you.

check with sewvacdoctor.com and see if they have one or a generic one

take the bobbin out and make sure it's not warped make sure it's wound correctly make sure the bobbin is inserted correctly into the bobbin case and that the bobbin case is inserted correctly, if it's a side or front loading machine also could be a problem with the gear, they might be damaged or broken,, if you keep having the problem, have the machine checked

try looking on ebay and see if they have any for sale and see what they are selling for.