What size sewing needles and brand are right for my riccar 2600 model?

needle/hook timing needs adjustment
accredited service agent can fix or any sewing machine service shop should be able to do the job

Install a brand new needle and verify it is installed correctly.

If it is still not picking up the bobbin thread, then most likely the machine is out of time. Search for sewing machine timing or take it for service.

You may have a bent needle. Where is it hitting, front, back or side of the needle plate?

Perhaps the owner's manual will be helpful:

RICCAR 2600 Instruction Manual

FWIW, it appears that the round dial on the far right is the stitch length selector. The round dial at the top is the zig-zag stitch selector.

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try these suggestions
Skipped stitches
1. The needle is not inserted correctly
Remove needle & reinsert needle( flat side towards the back of machine)
2. The needle is damaged
replace with new needle
3. The wrong size needle is being used
Choose a needle to suit the thread & fabric
4. The foot not attached correctly
Check & attach correctly

http://sewingandvac.com/
if this link doesn't work the part is at
sewing-machine-parts-store.com
in your browser type in
riccar 777 needle plate
it should be the 2nd website from the top
Part No. R555
Riccar Needle Plates - Model(s): 210, 555SU, 777 - Zig zag needle plate; hinged, o.s., f.b (picture not actual size)
Bin:8G-H

Hi there,

Today I got such a machine (Riccar) for free from a lady I know. the only problem was that the needle walked against the bobbin (timing problem).

I screwed the sewingmachine open and after some screwing I saw that the part, Hook Drive Gear, Riccar #53741, was broken. Wat I did is I enscrewed two screws wich hold the part on the axe and with a bigger flat screwdriver I could just push the part from the axe, from the other gear. It looks more difficault then it is.

Now I have to get a new part, put it back and time the the machine so that the needle will go normal, at the right time, in the bobbin. Does anybody know the trick to do that?

regards,
Daan

Check to make sure you have the right needle (different brands sometimes require different kinds) and make sure it is put in right, ie not turned around backwards

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sewingpartsonline.com

I have a riccar & I use SCHMETZ UNIVERSAL 90/14,, & I get them at walmart