Can i get a 200v invertor to run a 3-phase sewing machine at home

I am not a sewing machine expert. As far as I know all sewing machines have a reverse "gear" for sewing in both directions and most commonly was a linkage that reversed the direction of the cloth feed dog.
The old hand or treadle operated machines could be reversed simply by the operator turning the handle in reverse...

I know nothing about modern sewing machines but I wouldn't be surprised to discover the traditional AC motor and rheostat has been replaced by a reversible DC motor with electronic speed control as is currently fashionable with everything from cordless drills to washing machines. If this is the case, reverse "gear" would be by a switch reversing the polarity of the current supplied to the motor.

I think you need to do a little research to discover how your machine should work before you begin asking why it doesn't work.

Here's Janome LO error;

LO: Replace the foot controller.

1. Check for a tight or stuck clutch by the hand wheel.
2. The machine may be jammed. Remove the timing belt to locate whether the bind is on the upper shaft or lower shaft. If it is the upper shaft, there may be thread caught in the take-up lever or crank pin. If the lower shaft is binding, check hook clearance, hook backlash. Check the lower shaft rear bushing for any black 'gunk'. If there is, replace the lower shaft and rear bushing.
3. Clean the sensor on the DC motor and check if the shield plate on the motor is not loose or hitting the sensor. If either the sensor or shield plate is damaged, replace the motor.
4. Check the upper shaft sensor. Make sure the shield plate is going perfectly thru the middle of the sensor. Replace the sensor and/or shield plate if damaged.
5. If you still get the error, replace the DC Motor or upper shaft sensor (in this order).

My first thought is if you're running nearly non-stop for an hour the motor is overheating. Not sure what the maintenance schedule is for this machine <?>. May need a good cleaning/lube. Then foot pedal, then other.

If it is 110 motor, check with your mechanic.
If it is 220/3 phase industrial, your poles are reversed and you need to turn your plug in the overhead rail or have the mechanic reverse the wires.

Is the motor 110? or 220/3 phase. If the wires are reversed on the motor, it will only run backwards.

uh-huh... Toyota model 2466

Hello Angela Bennett,

While true ... this darling little site has become GLOBAL
(catching some of US low voltage folks a wee bit off guard).

An old sewing machine motor... (just guessing)
is going to need about 3 amps at 240 volts

I actually was able to find your machine was quite popular
but could find nothing about 240v cords...

Perhaps a local web search might work for you

There is indeed a site that might have a quick answer

Toyota Home Sewing website

Are you using a 220/3 phase motor? If so, you will have to turn your polarity around.

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There are a few problems possible. Assuming that there is not a mains (house) power problem, use the following logic to sort out the problem:
1. Do you have a light (assuming that the light bulb is good)? continue to #2.
2. With the machine unthreaded, the presser foot up, and the power cable plugs fully plugged in at the motor and foot control, depress the control to the run position.
Carefully bend and wiggle the cables at the plug locations one at a time. If the motor runs, the cable wires are damaged so you will replace the cable.
3. If available, try a (known good foot control) from another Bernina 830 of that exact vintage.
If the test foot control runs the machine, replace your foot control. Note: If the foot control is a type 213 for very old models, suggest that the control be replaced with a two wire electronic phase type control. (requires the foot control plug end to be cut off and rewired to the new phase controller). These electronic phase controls can be purchased from EBAY. Stay away from the Bernina type 213 control if possible. The type 213 controls have not been available for many years and it is highly likely that these controls are in a used condition, so you will not know if it has been properly adjusted.
If the 830 is a later model machine with the type 232 or 290 foot control and it is determined to be defective, no problem as they can be repaired.
4. If the (known good foot control) still does not work, you can assume that the motor has a problem. Motors for the Bernina 830 are occasionally available on EBAY and other sources.
Note: If the motor brushes have worn out and the commutator has been damaged, the motor is also salvageable.
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Note: Always unplug the machine from the mains power when not in use as per Bernina instructions.


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I am assuming that you are discussing a motor from a Swiss made older model Bernina machine using a phase controller such as the type 290 or YC-420. The motor description will say SEG 884...? If so, the motor brush holder's black plastic tab can be bent up (lifted up) to remove the old brush and bent back down to hold the brush in position.
Note: The tabs can only be bent 3 times before they break off.....

Not sure what you mean by VAC but if the motor says it will run on 240Volts then it should do, no idea what the 380VAC is supposed to be