katquilter Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Oh no, oh no.... I was quilting along, and hit a thick spot and the needle jammed. Bad. Can't move anything, turned off the machine. Got the bobbin out, turned back on, power went out on the machine .... Not in my house. My George is now jammed and dead. Am reading in the manual, but if anyone has advice, please send it my way. Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamu Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Maybe a fuse? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Sounds like a fuse to me. I'd make sure to get the needle out, change the fuse and then see where you're at. Oh and breath! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katquilter Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Thanks, hubby just wrestled the needle out. Progress. And I think fuse is the next step. I am off to research fuses in the manual. Thanks for the support. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katquilter Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Well, anybody have advice on changing the fuse? I found the little drawer on the back of George with the spare fuse. And the old fuse. The next page in the manual goes into taking off the cover to change the fuse... so is the fuse inside the cover, or in the drawer on the back? oh boy am I nervous about opening him up... ???? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
quiltingjoyful51 Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Don't be afraid. You can't hurt any thing. Follow the book and you will be just fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DawnCavanaugh Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Katquilter, Slide the drawer open like a matchbook, as that is the spare fuse. The fuse that is exposed is the one normally powering the machine. Put the one from the drawer in that spot and then return the holder back to the George. That should do it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katquilter Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Hooray - George is again alive and kicking. Whoever designed that little drawer with the extra fuse is a saint. I will wait til tomorrow to put in a fresh needle and check it out. I am so impressed that this forum is so helpful , and that Dawn pops in to hold our hand when we have a train wreck.. thanks Dawn, and everyone on the forum! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jain Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 I am SO impressed with how this turned out for you. I saw your first post right before I started my rehearsal, and when I came out you had solved it! What a great forum! Here for each other. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anniemueller Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Nice avatar Jain. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jain Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Annie, Self portrait. Nuff said. - jain Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 We're waiting to hear if your George is a happier camper today, Katquilter. Hopefully the new fuse did the trick and all is well? Nancy in Tucson P.S. Calamity...that's the spittin image of you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Calamity Jain Posted May 16, 2013 Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Mrs.A - I would be honored to draw your avitar... if you so wished Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katquilter Posted May 16, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 16, 2013 Oh Mrs. A, you are so sweet to check on my George !! What a great forum. I got him all powered up last night, but was not feeling like I wanted to take the next step and see if there was any more problem, so after work today I will fire him up and give him a new needle and a pep talk and then see how it goes... I did find out, though, that it was not a thick spot that caused the problem, it was a little ruler that had snuck under the quilt - George is powerful, but he doesn't sew through rulers! Bet I will be more careful with my rulers after this ! Keep your fingers crossed !! And , yes, I love Calamity's email, too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Whoa! A ruler? No wonder George protested. Please let us know if he has completely recovered from the trauma. And Miss Jain, as I have no avatar, I would be very pleased to be represented by your impression of me. Go for it! Thanks. Nancy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katquilter Posted May 17, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Well, the patient is out of IC U but still under observation. Stitching well, but a bit of top thread shredding. I need to try some different threads to see if that problem persists. Thanks again everyone. Kat Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quilting Heidi Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Kat if the problem persists look for a burr. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Or double check your needle placement. Don't you love all the helpful folks on this forum? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted May 17, 2013 Report Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hey Jain...you inspired me and I finally figured out how to add a photo as avatar. Not nearly as creative as your self portrait but I finally figured out how to post it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neher-in-law5 Posted May 18, 2013 Report Share Posted May 18, 2013 Kat, those fuses are sure full of surprises, when I first got my George I had a day where he had his lights on but would not run. I came to the forum late at night during Thanksgiving. Very quickly Sue in Australia had the answer for me, telling me to check the fuse, and then where it was and the spare. Mine did have a couple shorts in the circutry, but knowing that we can get help here rapidly is great. Enjoy George, and try to only feed him sandwiches, plastic bars don't digest well for our Georges! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
katquilter Posted May 20, 2013 Author Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks all, a needle adjustment stopped the shredding, and George is sewing away! What a great machine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs.A Posted May 20, 2013 Report Share Posted May 20, 2013 Wahoo! Good for you, Kat. Inserting the industrial needle (no flat side) takes a little getting used to...and the smaller the needle size, the harder it is to place it properly. Now you & George can go play again. Be sure to post some pics of the quilts you're making and don't be reluctant to ask any questions here. Enjoy the day, Nancy in Tucson Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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