Date: 11/21/09 1:03 PM

I can't believe it! I have a new BLCS - think I have at last mastered correct threading, - have now re-threaded 4 times. I can sew by turning the wheel towards me manually and it will make a good stitich. However when I try to use the foot pedal all I get is a high pitched whine and the machine doesn't do anything. What can I be doing wrong? I'm still a little uncertain of where to place the threads in relation to the foot on starting the first stitches but apart from that I have no idea. Do I have a dead machine? I'd be very grateful if anyone has the time to give advice. Like many of you no-one has them around here so this was a mail order purchase.... help from over the pond please.

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Date: 11/21/09 1:15 PM

OOOPS I think you have not disengaged the lever from the jet air threading! That's what will happen...quick read your manual...you need to move the lever over!

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Date: 11/21/09 1:25 PM

Thanks for that suggestion. I have moved it over I can see its moved back. Its definitely not in the lock position. Interestingly the button and wheel movement to make it lock takes a little while. What next.

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Date: 11/21/09 1:36 PM

Is the presser foot down?

You should let the threads "catch" as you turn the handwheel once. Then sweep something (like the allen wrench for the machine or a stylus) under the foot to bring all the threads out and to the back/left.

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Date: 11/21/09 3:08 PM

Fortified by dinner and english style blueberry muffins ready to try again.Ah Debbie, thank you for the suggestion. I am now going to re-thread yet once more and try again. I am wondering if the lock/unlock is faulty. I can see the switch is over where it should be but has the wheel unlocked itself. Can I try it without threads in to see if it works then?

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Reply to Hebden
Date: 11/21/09 3:19 PM

Yes, you won't hurt it by running it without thread. I'd run some fabric through, just so the feed dogs are cushioned AND you can see whether it's feeding.

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SM: Bernina 730E; Serger: Bernina 334DS; Coverstitch: Babylock BLCS,; Other equipment: Featherweight (circa 1946), Bernina Record 930, Bernina 1530, Deco 600

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Date: 11/21/09 3:41 PM

Well Debbie I have tried that but still no movement.

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Date: 11/21/09 3:49 PM

Push metal lever to the right so the threading tube disengages with a loud click.

It won't work if the tube is in the threading position. I am sure this is your problem.

When you start your cover stitch, start on fabric and be sure the presser foot is down.

As a side note, be sure the threads are clicked into the tension discs.

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Date: 11/21/09 4:02 PM

Thank you all so much. However have to confirm still no success. Have now tried with no threads as well, nothing but whine (from me too!)

Have checked and re-checked the locking device -have locked, then unlocked across to the right with a loud click - but still no feeding. I have not tried to alter the presser foot setting, should I try this?

Is it possible that something inside is not unlocking when the looper threader unlocks?

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Date: 11/21/09 4:33 PM

Just to add to this tale of woe, unthreaded if I turn the wheel towards me fabric will feed, try to use the foot control and just whine and no feeding. I'm finding this mysterious not to mention disappointing. Not a way to spend a Saturday evening is it... time zones!

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