BIG trouble

[peglu]

My machine is broke! I was oiling the bobbin area and my rag got caught in the machine. I got it out, but my machine won't turn on now. I really need some help. I called APQS and am waiting for a call back. Anything I can try while I wait. I'm in somewhat of a panic here.

[doodlebug]

it sounds like you blew your fuse.

below where the power cord plugs into the machine is a drawer. pull that out and replace the fuse. should have an extra one in there.

[PattyJo]

Peg, did you look at the fuse? Could have popped the fuse when the rag got stuck.:cool:

[peglu]

Ok, any tips on getting that 'drawer' open. I have 2 bloody knuckles from trying.

[doodlebug]

try using the end of a t-pin.

also, you haveto take the power cord out of the machine and there's a little "groove" in the top of the drawer. use the pin to help pull it out.

[doodlebug]

PEGLU-

don't forget to buy a new fuse next time you're near a radio shack. its a 6.3 Amp Slow Blow. nothing like blowing a fuse late at night when you have a deadline and everything closed.

[Quilting Heidi]

Peg,

I'm sure you blew a fuse. Rita's hubby just did this to Penny. They got Penny up and running pretty quickly. You might want to U2U her.

[quiltmonkey]

Oh I am sure it is a fuse.

:o Oh goodness! :o I try to be very careful and keep rags and paper towels away from the moving bobbin assembly. I hope I never do this.

I hope you are up and running again in no time.

[peglu]

Ok all. It was indeed the fuse. A strong lesson learned. No rags near the bobbing assembly when machine is on! Will never do that again. Thanks for the help. Nothing now a few band-aids won't fix . Thanks for the T pin tip. It worked great.

[meg_marsh]

Peggy - I did that when I first got Miss Ribbit (her final name & now I just have to find a very cute frog to put on top in a place of glory) ....... luckily I didn't blow the fuse - also learned a good lesson. I will have to remember the T pin tip.

[Hollyrw]

*Makes note to find the fuse draw BEFORE an emergency happens*

Thanks for bringing this up. I keep forgetting to familiarize myself with that fuse drawer.

Holly

[barbm]

That little drawer is a real PAIN to get out, isn't it? But you're right, Holly - best to figure it out BEFORE you need it!

[BethDurand]

I blew my first fuse a few months ago. Freaked me out too, but I knew that the answers would be here. And yes, the next time I went by a Radio Shack I pulled in a got a little bag of about 4-6 fuses. Hopefully that will be a lifetime supply.

Now, what other things should we have on hand at all times? I had to make a run out for emery cloth yesterday. Anything else other people can think of that you wished you'd had on hand, but didn't?

Beth

[RitaR]

Peg, Holy cow, have you been watching my hubby, and taking lessons from him.

Glad it was only a fuse.. he did end up having to retime a bit.. and listen to me,, which I think was the worst thing.. I really bellowed.. no screaching about it.

A screw to hold the needle would be a good idea, a couple extra bobbin casings, several little blue spring bobbiedealies to go in the bobbin, emry cloth for sure..

won't think about light bulbs for the Lenni.. I am afraid to ask..

and what else to have on hand??? Patience, which I am short on right now.

RitaR