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July 21, 2012
I did the unthinkable!!! Yesterday while doing a FSL sew out my machine began making disturbing loud metal rubbing noises and went super slow but then picked up and went to normal. Again later it did these loud rubbing noises and the machine hit the auto stop mode. It was impossible to turn the hand wheel and while trying to do this all I could think, WHERE in Saudi Arabia will I find a 'dealer', we do have a dealer for the Tajima larger multi head machines and a Singer who sells the Futura, but Brother? AND wondering how I would fly it back to the states with me, and when, and for now to stop sewing????
So I did the unthinkable, I opened my machine and oiled it!!!!! I don't mean one drop here and there but actually squirt oil in to reach the moving parts that work the needle. The hand wheel slowly began to turn and eventually everything loosened up and sewing was normal. I left the machine overnight to ooze and drip and today tried again, it sewed as normal!
So now, I am expecting some sort of pay back, but in the meantime I'll be sewing happily.
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fingers crossed for you. xx
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Oh, yes, me too, thanks!
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You probably did what any machine mechanic would do...so good luck...hope it worked...keep us up to date...on progress..hugs Sally
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I shall definately let you know how my oiling turns out!
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That's what I did with my OLD Kenmore but it isn't computerized and for embroidery, I'd be scared to do it but just keep a paper towel under the needle area when not using it to soak up any that might drip down inside to be safe and wipe anything up right away! Good luck and hope it takes care of the problem!
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If you did not use silicone oil, I would open it up and do it again with silicone as it will last longer, withstand more friction/heat, and attract less dust. You should also reopen it to mop the oil off the bottom area as it will have puddles of oil. Unless you sprayed the oil directly on the computer inside (which should be enclosed in a seperate casing), the oil puddles would be your only real risk to the computer parts. I admire your determination to do ALL you do. Your posts help me be more grateful for the fabric stores and repair shops that surround my home. Thank you for helping me feel more grateful for all my blessings!
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I used Singer machine oil... would it have silicon?
No, it is good oil but it is not silicone. I use Tri Flow brand. I am not sure what is available in your area.
I would also check for thread pieces wedged at the handwheel or in the needle area. Use the brightest light you can as the are hard to see while you have the machine apart.
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sewfrenzie
21 Jul 2012
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Mine froze up like that several months ago (Like November or December?), and I too did what you did. Its been working fine since.
Diane
Diane
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Thanks for letting me know, I have a Brother 1500D, what machine do you have?
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that happen same thing to me the fact is the machine need an oilint treatment after a while of using ,is normal
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I do understand this but ALL info for computerized embroidery machines tell you NOT to oil the machine.
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that happen same thing to me the fact is the machine need an oiling treatment after a while of using ,is normal
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Does you machine have an auto stop for overload? The Viking models do. If it overloads it stops and you have to wait until it re-sets.
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Yes it does but I only had to hit the stop button and it was off.
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You are brave!! Perhaps the dryer climate does dry out the parts somewhat. I just picked my machine up from the repair shop and he told me that some of the belts in the sewimg machine part were dry and he used a belt lubricator on it He also told me that I couldn't have opened up that part of the machine!
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I don't know your machine but I did open the top area and saw that it was clean and we saw the belt to the hand wheel.
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blueeyedblonde
21 Jul 2012
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Good for you - that's probably all the repairman would have done!
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Thanks for letting me know this. I will let my hubby do what is necessary and stop quoting "but it doesn't need oil"! LOL! LLDS!
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The new machines are supposed to be lubed with special chunky looking grease that auto-lubes the machine. I would still be cautious about oiling it yourself as you could displace the auto-lube. I cheated and watched over my machine as it was serviced.
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You are one brave woman! You can take your machine in to any shop that has ME machines for repair.
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Wellllll, I was not going to sit without a machine for months until I found a dealer!!!
Your nearest dealer is perhaps Craftland in Dubai.
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hightechgrammy
22 Jul 2012
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I've done this too - in an emergency. But, usually it is a temporary fix. Usually for me there is thread would around something inside that is causing the problem. Be sure to wipe up all extra oil :-)
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snowbird42
22 Jul 2012
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well done i think i would have done the same having a nervous breakdown all the time i was doing it and then the agony of to switch it on or not ....hope all is well and not after effects....sooize
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he he ho ho, funny
45070✽
Well my machine did the same loud rubbing sound and stopped again..... we are now searching for any Singer dealer, he is also the Brother dealer, who we can take the machine to. I'll not be sewing for a while boo hoo boo hoo
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so sorry to hear this.
I hope it is fixed soon and that it runs like new when you get it back.
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Do you BELIEVE that my son called the Singer dealer and they will service my Brother Innovis 1500D AND there is one of their workers living close by who will come and pick-up my machine! I'm so happy!!!!
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You will be stitching again soon! So good to know that someone nearby you can help.
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susiesembroidery
26 Jul 2012
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I would be scared to do the same. I am fortunate to have my Bernina dealer just 5 minutes up the road from me. I am really spoiled and feel sorry for you girls (and guys) who don't have the same facilities as we have. Good luck - may your machine run well for a long time.***
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I know how you felt have just posted a post about my machine making horrible frightening noises and stopping have just oiled mine and hoping when I look tomorrow it will sew OK I HOPE YOURS IS OK NOW
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OK so I had my machine serviced, we were told that the belt gets dry and hardens so it was changed. I've used it for just two months and it was working well but it again began that loud noise!!!! So it's going back to the dealer today Booooooo Hooooooo!!!!!!
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susiesembroidery
23 Oct 2012
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I am so happy for your sake that your machine is back in working condition. All the best of luck and I hope it was the only thing that was wrong with it.****
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You probably have been working it too hard and all it needed was a bit of loving care - the magic addition of oil!
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I use machine grease to lubricate the gears etc within the machine, it sticks better & lasts longer than oil which is probably what your service guy will do for you. The insides shouldn't be oiled, but greased .. however it got you going again lol. A drop of oil in the bobbin race and a drop on the needle arm is the only place I ever oil. Hope you're up & embroidering again soon :) xXx