Handwheel on Sewing machine no longer moves needle.

Suspect the machine is seizing due to lack of regular cleaning and oiling.


Wheel on right side that controls the needle up and down is very tight...

it could be the gears of your handwheel try spraying it with wd-40.

is it making any noise?

Have you tried turning the handwheel and using the foot control at the same time just to get it moving if its humming when you put your foot down its trying to go sometimes a little help to get it going helps it might need some oil or its got a dry spot from being stored give it a go and let me know how you got on. Ron

If you did not get the old needle out, it may be blocking something. That old needle must be removed before you attempt to any further sewing. Try removing the bobbin case from the machine and looking in there to see if you can locate and remove the old needle. Sometimes, I've had to turn the machine sideways or upside down and shake it to dislodge the needle.

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Open the bobbin area and hand rotate the handwheel while watching the needle action. If it is hitting, you should see it. If that is the case, the machine may be out of time and need service.

Most machines will have a smaller wheel inside the handwheel that you turn towards the front of the machine, while holding the larger outer handwheel. If the needle still moves after doing this you'll need to work oil through the handwheel bushing.

Hi Thi: make sure the machine is not set to wind the bobbin. Turn the handwheel towards you and see if the needle moves. You may have a belt that has come off. Does the machine make noise like the motor is running when you press the foot control?

I had this problem and all I did was put some sewing machine oil in behind the bobbin and it loosened up and ran like a charm.

Whenever I've had an issue with threads breaking, it's usually the tension or it's not threaded right. You probably have the first thread lapping over one of the bottom threads it shouldn't be lapped over. I would suggest you put all of your tensions back at factory level, pull out all the threads and rethread the whole thing. Thread the two bottom ones first without moving the handwheel. (Make sure the handwheel has the two top needle in the up position. When you thread this machine, you must not have to turn the handwheel. If you do, you change something.) Then thread the top needles. After that hold all four threads and make a string. Test on the same type of fabric as what you're working with. Adjust tension as needed. HTH

SharonH

You should always move the handwheel forward. On some machines moving it backwards can throw off the timing. Try reverse and doing a couple of stitches to test.

Did it jam while stitching, or after a long period of no use, so the handwheel just does not turn ?

If the former, look here for notes on how to untangle the mess.

If it just won't move at all after some long time without use,

Have a vacuum cleaner and small brush ready when you...

Take the base off, there may be a load of lint, so be careful where you choose to do this !


Once you clear out all the loose and clinging old oil and lint "clag".......you can use methylated spirit or similar ethanol based solvent......Use a penetrating spray luricant sparingly amongst the metalwork of the lower shaft and cams.

Try a little movement of the handwheel back and forth without forcing anything too much, sometimes it will free up quickly, if not, put the kettle on, have a nice cup of tea and come back in 30mins and give handwheel a bit more of a go as above.if this still won't seem to improve, you may find you need to allow the penetrating lube to do its work for longer....try overnight....I have had to wait for up to 3 days on an old overlocker that lived in a damp garage near the coast before any signs of life came.

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