Question about Simplicity Creative Spirti PLus SA2200 Mechanical Sewing Machine

Belt slipping sewing machine simplicity

The needle will go up and down if I crank the wheel by hand. But whenever you go to push on the power pedal, all you get is a slipping belt noise. Was working with a heavier fabric when the needle got stuck in down position. Now the belt just seems to be loose. Need to know how to access belt area. Instruction manual has nothing about belts.

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Here's a You Tube video that should help. https://youtu.be/8Voq7f5vT6E

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its not transformer or machine problem at all.all the connections are also proper.its the power issue the required power to the machine is not getting from the electric outlet.just call the local electrician and check out the power supply voltage from the electric outlet.and power required to the machine which will be listed on the machine.if more power is required he will connect the over power IC and get the machine work.if less power is required he will connect the RESISTOR and lower the power to the machine and make it work.

Posted on Aug 30, 2009

Anonymous

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SOURCE: threading instruction for model #1220 simplicity

http://www.sewingstyle.com/Simplicity-Sewing-Manuals.htmlnot
not sure if you have the manual, try this site for a manual,

Posted on Sep 03, 2009

June Cardwell

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SOURCE: not completly threading or something

i was told this is a timing problem

Posted on Mar 26, 2010

Robbie Brewington

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SOURCE: I have a Simplicity Denim

Hi. I believe your machine has a snap-on pressure foot. I've posted pictures of snap-on pressure feet at www.robbiesews.blogspot.com; just look for the 'pressure foot' tag or search the site for pressure feet and you shouldn't have any problem finding that post.

Anyway, there is an adapter (called an 'ankle') at the end of the 'long iron piece that lowers and raises the foot' (excellent description, BTW). The ankle attaches to that piece with a small thumb screw. With the ankle in place, you just lower the ankle onto the catch on the pressure foot.

You can also use regular low-shank feet on your machine. First, remove the ankle. The regular low-shank feet will attach to the raiser bar with that same thumb screw that holds the ankle in place.

You really should get a replacement manual for your machine. I found manuals for Simplicity sewing machines at http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/simplicity-sewing-machine-instruction-manuals.aspx.

Hope this helps!

Robbie

Posted on Aug 13, 2010

Jyackle5

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You can get the manual on the link below. scrool down to product details then click on the product manual.

http://www.amazon.com/Simplicity-SA2200-Creative-45-Stitch-Function/dp/B0000648AG

Good luck please rate 4 thumbs up and please leave a testimonial

Posted on Oct 17, 2010

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