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Needle won't disengage when winding bobbin Babylock companion 1550
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post Like this post Date: 2/7/13 9:20 PM My neighbor was having problems sewing on her BL 1550. She's a beginner sewer and wasn't sure if it was her or the machine. So I volunteered to look at it. I gave it an oiling and good delinting. Sews well. I go to wind the bobbin and the handwheel won't turn to disengage the needle. I guess she could wind it with the needle going up and down but I'd like to fix it for her if I can. Any advice? -- Edited on 2/8/13 12:33 PM --
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 5000	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Needle wont disengage when winding bobbin Date: 2/7/13 10:16 PM Has the bobbin winding function been disabled?
aliann1   Intermediate CO USA Member since 12/8/07 Posts: 230	Login to reply to this post In reply to NhiHuynh << Like this post Date: 2/7/13 10:47 PM Take a look at my prior post on this topic: Stuck Stop Motion Knob
NhiHuynh   Advanced CA USA Member since 1/4/11 Posts: 593	Login to reply to this post In reply to aliann1 << Like this post Date: 2/8/13 2:03 AM I'm stuck at step 1. I can unscrew the screw but the knob won't come off. I tried prying it off with a flat head screw driver. Something is seriously stuck in there.
misschris AUSTRALIA Member since 2/3/06 Posts: 1328	Login to reply to this post In reply to NhiHuynh << Like this post Date: 2/8/13 4:05 AM Try tapping the handwheel and knob a few times. If that doesn't help, try prying again - tap the screwdriver handle as you move it around the knob, applying pressure. You may find some dripping some oil or penetrant in first may help. ------ chris Melbourne
aliann1   Intermediate CO USA Member since 12/8/07 Posts: 230	Login to reply to this post In reply to NhiHuynh << Like this post Date: 2/8/13 8:00 PM -- Edited on 2/8/13 9:02 PM --
aliann1   Intermediate CO USA Member since 12/8/07 Posts: 230	Login to reply to this post In reply to NhiHuynh << Like this post Date: 2/8/13 8:08 PM Sorry..I looked a picture of the BL1550. I think the design is different than my Janome L344. -- Edited on 2/8/13 9:03 PM --
Mufffet   Intermediate VT USA Member since 8/14/05 Posts: 8925	Login to reply to this post 1 member likes this. Date: 2/8/13 9:51 PM The outer ring of the hand wheel is the "clutch release knob." it should disengage. I would recommend a servicing. ------ "Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible." --Dalai Lama I have sewing machines
hipstomp Member since 12/26/10 Posts: 6	Login to reply to this post In reply to NhiHuynh << Like this post Date: 2/10/13 0:27 AM Hi Nhi, while the machine in this link is different from the machine you're describing, the principle of why the needle won't disengage is the same; this will hopefully give you an idea of what part needs to be lubricated on the machine you're working on. http://vssmb.blogspot.com/2012/06/how-to-stop-needlebar-from-moving.html - Rain
PattiAnnJ   Advanced OH USA Member since 12/3/06 Posts: 5000	Login to reply to this post Like this post Subject: Needle wont disengage when winding bobbin Date: 2/10/13 3:02 PM Warm up the center knob with a hair dryer to see if this will soften any oil/lint build up. Another option might be buying and using a Sidewinder to wind the bobbins.

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