Sjaret1 Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 Was busy stitching this morning when without incident the machine just stopped stitching Changed fuse; checked connections; does not stitch in regulator or manual mode: needle up down positioner not working; stitch regulator chirps but no stitching; I'm afraid the motor has died but holding out hope that I have overlooked something simple. I know the folks at APQS will help Monday morning but unti then.... Penny for your thoughts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
o2b Quilting Posted November 7, 2015 Report Share Posted November 7, 2015 What model? age? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Canadian model with two fuses? Can you move the needle up and down with the thumb wheel? If so, check to see if there may is a thread wrapped around the hook/bobbin area. Hopefully it is something simple. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted November 8, 2015 Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Well, my machine has an Intellistitch stitch regulator which uses a different motor and different electronics from your Millie, but here's what I'd do between now and when the folks at APQS can help you: I'd check the motor brushes. Take them out, examine, blow out the carbon dust from the motor, and replace them. If they're worn out, there won't be much carbon (less than 1/4 inch) left and you'll know they need to be replaced. I would also fool with the "number 8" screw. It apparently adjusts the needle speed which affects both the stitching and the needle up/down operation. Again the Intellistitch adjusts needle speed differently. Check your owners manual and make sure you've looked at/replaced all the fuses. If this doesn't identify the problem you will probably have to wait for APQS. Good luck. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjaret1 Posted November 8, 2015 Author Report Share Posted November 8, 2015 Thanks Lucy, Cagey and Jim. It is a 2008 Millie; I am it's second owner. I have been stitching happily with it since I acquired it back in May. I have been doing a lot of detail and template work and think all the stops and starts may have caught up with the motor. Yes, Jim I thought I would check the motor brush, knowing that will be something the APQS Techs will want me to check . From what I read in the owners manual there is only one fuse and I changed that. I appreciate the input and hopefully by tomorrow this time a will have a solution in place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cagey Posted November 9, 2015 Report Share Posted November 9, 2015 Pull off the motor cover and see if with your fingers you can move the motor and the entire needle/hook assembly. Moving the motor, just a little may get it out of a problem area for it to start operating normally. Who knows, it just may work. Cagey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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