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Where is the reset button on Elna6004 6004, overload message keeps appearing

Overload message keeps appearing,has power will sew for a bit then say overload when not overloaded with fabric

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The message means that the motor is drawing too much current. Could be a mechanical bind or the motor itself is worn out.

Hope that helps.

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