Northern Girl Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I was stitching along in full Christmas rush mode and I hit a pin, breaking the needle. Of course not fast enough to stop, so broken needle continued sewing, machine appeared to jam for a second, then machine quit, and all went dark. No power, lights, nothing. A heart stopping moment for me. I removed the broken needle, and found all pieces. I am hopeful that it is just a blown fuse. My question is where do I look to find the fuse(s) for replacement on a Liberty?. The pages I got with my Liberty are not that detailed, so can one of you wonderful ladies tell me where to start please. I have 2 types of fuses that came with my machine 6.3 amp and 2 amp. Any help greatly appreciated. My machine is on a large surge protector, so hope it is not something more serious. I am going to send an email to service, but also wanted to check here first. Is there somewhere to go to download a more complete manual. thanks Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Linda S Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 It's right by the power-cord plug-in at the back and side of the machine. You'll see a little rectangle that you'll most likely have to use a flat screwdriver to help you pop it out. There should be a spare fuse in there. Replace the blown one, then take the blown one to Radio Shack or whatever electronics store you have, and make sure you get a few extra! Be very careful to get exactly the same amp, watt, or whatever, as there is another of the same size that is not powerful enough to drive the machine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Girl Posted November 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Thanks Linda I hope that is all it is. I guess that the fuse would be the higher amp of 6.3. Will have to wait until tonight after work, as I only get internet at work, not at home. Thanks for your reply, will let you know what I find Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 Vicki, there will be at least one more fuse somewhere in the Canadian machines. You might call the toll-free line for APQS and have someone walk you through the location(s). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted November 13, 2012 Report Share Posted November 13, 2012 I might add when you go to buy the fuses you want slow blow, 4.0 A works just fine. In Canada the easiest place to find them is The Source. Barb, the second fuse for our Millie is in a round fuse holder right below the on/off switch. On the machines with led lights you must remove both top covers and the fuse holder is a round type mounted between the power outlet and the motor 3.15 or 4 amp for the Millies and 2 amp for the Lenni. It is just for the motor. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern Girl Posted November 14, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Thanks for all the great info Back up and running, Amy advised the main fuse for the Liberty is a 3.15 amp, 250 volt, slow blow fuse, which I was able to purchase at the Source. (replaced the one in the neat little drawer behinde the blown one). I am back up and running and Happy, Happy, Happy. Vicki Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 I might add when you go to buy the fuses you want slow blow, 4.0 A works just fine. In Canada the easiest place to find them is The Source. Barb, the second fuse for our Millie is in a round fuse holder right below the on/off switch. On the machines with led lights you must remove both top covers and the fuse holder is a round type mounted between the power outlet and the motor 3.15 or 4 amp for the Millies and 2 amp for the Lenni. It is just for the motor. Nigel Thanks, Nigel!! I am going to print this out and file it with my other Machine Maintenance information - ya never know when a fuse is going to blow!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Barb; That info came from the APQS machine maintenance manual I got at Amy's class at the factory. It has great pictures as well but I would take me about a week to figure out how to post them. You being a dealer and service person should be able to aquire one. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
barbm Posted November 14, 2012 Report Share Posted November 14, 2012 Hmmmm, haven't had to dig into the manual I got at the Maintenance Class in a while - better go find it!!! Thanks, Nigel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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