Peg Purdue Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 I can’t believe I did this ! I had one row left to quilt but needed to change the needle. I got the new needle in but did not tighten it enough - with the screwdriver and you guessed it. The needle dropped out, is jammed and I believe I blew a fuse. I have had Millie since the end of March and this was my 11th quilt. I am taking my new owner class this coming Saturday. I have tried pulling the needle up out of the quilt with needle nose pliers but can get it out. Any help would be appreciated ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted November 4, 2018 Report Share Posted November 4, 2018 Try rocking the flywheel back and forth while pulling on the needle. Just a thought. Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEB Posted January 15, 2019 Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 Did you get any responses that were helpful? I have done the same thing. I've tried rocking flywheel and it only moves about 1/8". Sent a message to service and support yesterday after and have not received a response. I blew both fuses and have replaced them. I'm afraid to turn the machine on in fear I will blow the fuses again. I've order fuses and should receive them in a couple of days. Any help would be appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peg Purdue Posted January 15, 2019 Author Report Share Posted January 15, 2019 I rocked the fly wheel back and forth, with the machine Off as I also blew 2 fuses! I used a large needle nose pliers to pull out the needle, moving the fly wheel slightly as I tried to pull up the needle. Good Luck ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimerickson Posted January 16, 2019 Report Share Posted January 16, 2019 MEB: Don't turn on your machine until you've removed the needle from the hook, and it turns easily by hand. If you do , you'll just blow the fuses again. Pull the needle with the pliers and rock the hand wheel back and forth until it comes out, and the machine turns free. Jim Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MEB Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 I was able to remove the needle, but now I think I have a timing problem. When taking the needle down using the flywheel and going a full cycle there is a place it comes down on part of the hook assembly. Wish I could view a video of the full cycle with the needle and hook assembly. Thank you for your feedback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RunningThreads Posted January 19, 2019 Report Share Posted January 19, 2019 Have you seen the APQS timing video? https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xWeqiuvwk5E&t=2293s Nigel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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