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I have a bernina 801 sewing machine. I am unable to dis engage the wheel to reload the bobbin, it will not turn

Bernina 801 model unable to adapt the wheel to thread the bobbin its just stuck

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Have you ever lubricated it? Sewing machines must be periodically cleaned and lubricated or they will get stuck and freeze up

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Cleaning and oiling (a drop or two of good quality sewing machine oil--not 3-in-1, WD-40, cooking oil or anything of the sort) will keep your machine happy. Be sure to oil the upper and lower mechanics. In your case, there are usually some oil holes near the handwheel. Be sure to give a drop or two. If it's still stuck, try directing a handheld hair blower set on hot into the interior mechanism, concentrating on the handwheel area. Frequently, that will loosen things up. In the meantime, if you are unable to wind your bobbins, look at picking up a stand-alone bobbin threader at the local fabric store. Last time I looked, they are around $30 and actually save wear and tear on your machine.

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  • Posted on Feb 23, 2008

SOURCE: Brother Sewing Machine model:CS8150 bobbin thread problems

The top of the machine is not threaded correctly. First raise the presserfot then rethread the machine. Bottom looping is usually caused by a lack of top tension. There could allso be a bur on the hook.

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SOURCE: singer sewing machine model 6012 c

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Anonymous

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  • Posted on Dec 10, 2008

SOURCE: Bernina Bernette 65 sewing machine

Presumably neither of you has or knows how to adjust your bobbin tension so, I'm going to presume it's your hook. Make sure you are threading the machine coorectly then you'll need to remove your needle plate by removing the two screws, pull out your hook (this is the part your bobbin sits in) but make sure you note which way it sits inside your machine. Have a look at the plastic hook for any sharp edges or burs, you may need to replace your hook or try and gently sand (400grit) the plastic if possible. The key part of the hook is the small blunted point as this is what catched the loop of thread behind the needle. Please make sure that when you put your hook back in, that it is on the left side of that little guard sticking out on the lower right of your machine.

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  • Posted on Oct 08, 2009

SOURCE: I have bernina sport 801 machine and need to know

You can oil any two metal parts that move togeather or through each other. Do not oil bearings and do not oil gears. Do not use 3 in 1 oil or WD-40. Use regular sewing machine oil.
801's were made from 1979 - 1982. The way Bernina dated these on the machine is by the serial number. Your number would probably start with a 0 or a 1. 1970 is a 0, 1971 is 01, 1980 is 1, 1981 is 11, 1990 is 2, 1991 is 21 etc. etc.
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  • Posted on Jan 23, 2010

SOURCE: bobbin singer stylist zig zag model 477

Check this web page
http://www.sewusa.com/Threading_Diagrams/Threading_Pages/Singer_Sewing_Machine_Threading/singer_477_threading_diagram.htm

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You can oil any two metal parts that move togeather or through each other. Do not oil bearings and do not oil gears. Do not use 3 in 1 oil or WD-40. Use regular sewing machine oil.
801's were made from 1979 - 1982. The way Bernina dated these on the machine is by the serial number. Your number would probably start with a 0 or a 1. 1970 is a 0, 1971 is 01, 1980 is 1, 1981 is 11, 1990 is 2, 1991 is 21 etc. etc.
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