Cobra class 4:
Issue: material won’t feed through. Whatever material is put to sew it just bounces back and forth and the needle drops through the same hole.
Here linked to YouTube is a slowed video of the feed action. YouTube video
Background: The problem originated when I was sewing a difficult piece and I think I got the needle into the throat plate. The needle wouldn’t advance but didn’t break. The machine seemed kinda locked up while I tried to hand reverse. I don’t believe I “forced” anything, but with a little rocking it gave and I got the peice out and the thread cleared.
As a result the presser feet were out of timing. I reset them though in the video they might still be a little off.
Assessment: The important determinations I’ve already made from other problem solving advice:
1) the motor is running forward as it should be-with the stitch lever down the wheel turns clockwise from the operators position.
2) The center foot seems to be out of sync with the rest of the action- With the stitch lever down, the center foot is down when returning towards the operator.
Discussion: I believe the center foot is my issue- that the center foot is out of timing with the rest of the action. I believe the center foot should be up when returning towards the operator when sewing forward/lever down. I’m pretty handy but I have no clue where to start tinkering with this problem. I’m getting desperate to be back up and sewing so I’m trying to get more insight from the community before I look to call in a professional.
Any suggestions to further assess the problem, or steps to try and fix it?
Thanks, folks.
