Diplodoc.com needle jams

Try installing a brand new needle. Use a different brand of thread.

All About Needles

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rethread the machine top and bobbin
make sure to use every thread guide it helps the tension
try a new needle--make sure it's the right needle for the fabric
being sewed
make sure the top thread has not come off the thread take up lever

here's a free manual if you need one, just click on the link

http://www.brother-usa.com/ModelDocuments/Consumer/Users%20Manual/UM_XL_3025_3027_3030_EN_447.PDF

it's possible that when the needle jammed it put the machine out of time
it needs to be checked at a sewing machine shop

Use a needle and tweezers to remove the jammed thread. If the jam is severe, you'll need to remove the bobbin and try to access the jamming thread. Is you can't get it that way you'll have to remove the very small screws and disassemble the bobbin carriage. Put a magnet close to the screws youa re removing because it is so, so easy to lose them.
Good Luck!
Chris
glfi.com

you can find it on the singer website, just type the model number and download for free: http://www.singerco.com/accessories/manuals.html

check to see if your needle is bent
check your tension
if you need a manual go to diplodocs.com
in the center on the page select brand-
your is there under singer
then product look up model number
manuals are pdf & free

maybe one of the parts diagrams at the Singer site would help? or us the contact there?

TIPS FOR SUCCESSFUL SERGING WITH WHITE SERGERS
http://www.whitesewing.com/PDFs/Serger_Tips.pdf

Needle jams....Thread is caught in the hook...solution...Remove the upper thread and bobbin case,turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by hand and remove the thread remands.

Needles breaks
1. Needles is damaged..Insert new needle
2. The needle is not correctly inserted....insert flat side towards the back
3. Wrong needle size for the fabric...Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric.

Undo the needle/s at the holder screw in needle arm and gently manouver any fabric out of the way ... enough to access the screw holding the needleplate on.....very gently try to loosen & remove the needle, needleplate and fabric in one bunch.........cut threads a few inches from the jam and try to ease the whole jam away from the needles and looper, you can then sort that mess out later........

During all these processes, Do Not pull or force anything as you may bend something or throw the timing out (if it is not already out)

Once all is clear, replace only the R needle at this stage and very slowly rotate the handwheel towards you and watch the motion carefully to ensure that there are no drastic collisions of loopers and needle.

If all appears well, re-thread and do a sample test.

If things are not so rosy, you may contact me via the "contact us" page at www.bargainbox.com.au and I shall see what can be done for you to reset the timing and clearances.......if you feel up to the challenge.