BethDurand Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I'm posting this for a friend, I haven't yet had the pleasure of seeing just what happened. Seems she was quilting along with her CQ, and left it alone while she answered the phone. While she was gone, she ran out of bobbin thread, and the top thread became wrapped around the hopping foot, and then got sucked up into where the needle bar enters the head of the machine. Obviously she'll need to take the covers off the machine head to clean out this mess. Any other suggestions would be appreciated. Also, she's fearful of stripping the screw heads, and doesn't feel she has the strength to get the screws out. Thoughts for her on that as well? Thanks for your help! Why do these things always happen on a Friday? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Primitive1 Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Sure you're asking for a friend??? :D:D No really - I would use a long handled screw driver and work on those screws, but I would definately think she needs to take off those plates to get all of the thread out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 she can probably just remove the left side cover and work the threads out. i have a hard time thinking the thread can get sucked up inside the needle bar spot where it enters the head. would like to see pictures for sure. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BethDurand Posted April 30, 2011 Author Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I think her biggest concern is that she's going to strip the screw heads trying to get the covers off. We'll definitely have to get some photos of this. Really! It's not me! I've got a darling baby quilt loaded and coming along nicely. I don't CQ anyway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
witha'K'quilting Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 If she uses a screwdriver that properly fits the screw heads..and one that is long enough to get a good grip when she turns it...she should be fine. The side cover shouldn't be that tight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 I've had one screw on the left side cover strip. It was the head of the screw that stripped though, not the threads. I hear that APQS has a supply of replacement screws that we get when we take the maintenance class. I bet they sell them too. I think I remember the first time I took off my left side cover I had to get DH to loosen one of the screws that came from the factory Gorilla tight. Now I tighten them myself, Annie tight. No problems that can't be resolved:-)) Don't be afraid to take those screws out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bonnie Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Yes. Annie all the screws are available for buying as well. Wouldn't be a bad idea to have a couple of each on hand. I know when they come from the factory they can be really tight. They are put on with a power screwdriver. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltmonkey Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Use a really LONG handled screwdriver to get those screws out. The longer screwdrivers give you more torque to turn. I was able to bust loose my "factory gorilla tight" screws just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zeke Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 Hey kids, You can take one of the screws from the side panel and go to the hardware store and pick up a package of 20. Their every common. The ones at the hardware store are a little stronger than the ones from APQS. I'm not saying that the ones from APQS are bad, I just prefer the hardware store screws. Oh, and yes, use a longer screwdriver to unscrew the screws, because use can get a better grip on the driver than you would get on a smaller driver. When you put the screws back in, just make them snug and don't over tighten them. There's not much vibration in these machines and I've never had one fall out from being just snugged in. zeke........... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave-Jane Posted April 30, 2011 Report Share Posted April 30, 2011 If you take a small hammer and rap the head of the screw a couple of times it will usually help loosen them just a bit so they don't turn so hard and use a new/ good #2 phillips screwdriver. Hope this helps-----Dave B. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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