First of all, as a long time lurker, I have learned so much from this forum - so much so, that I went ahead and purchased a juki 563 to start working on more heavy-duty projects.
However, since I’ve gotten the machine I have yet to enjoy sewing anything with it. It has been giving me issues from the very first day.
When I complete a stitch, there ALWAYS seems to be a snag when trying to remove the fabric from the machine. I know there is a critical position for the needle, and sometimes I wiggle the hand wheel and the thread comes out, but it is NEVER seamless. Ever.
If I’m backstitching this becomes almost a rats nest. With my top thread becoming completely entangled and me having to pull a chunk of thread from the feed dogs.
I am using T 70 bonded nylon thread, I believe that the tension on the machine is correct, I don’t think there are any issues mechanically.
I have had the machine professionally set up and retimed - it should be in perfect working order - but after researching on this forum for quite some time, I believe my bobbin housing may be installed incorrectly - please see photo for reference.
could this be causing all of these problems? The machine DOES sew, but the thread does get caught up on the small tab which I believe should be sitting within the throat casing when I’m hand turning and observing.
Thank you in advance for any input.