Cthomas1998 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 I'm just assembling my new Consew 206rb5. Im a little concerned. Shouldn't the pulley be able to rotate? It is extremely stiff. Any suggestions? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Northmount Report post Posted October 26, 2014 With no belt, it should turn easily. If you have it belted to a motor, depress the pedal slightly to release the motor brake. Tom Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cthomas1998 Report post Posted October 26, 2014 Yes, this is without a belt. Is there some.sort of shipping mechanism that locks it while its being shipped? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wizcrafts Report post Posted October 27, 2014 Yes, this is without a belt. Is there some.sort of shipping mechanism that locks it while its being shipped? Not that I have ever seen. Contact the seller about this. Something has shifted inside the machine and may be binding the mechanism; possibly from impact from rough handling or being dropped. Or, if that didn't occur, the machine may not have been setup and adjusted before it was sold to you. Where did you purchase the machine? Was it "drop shipped" from the Orient? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cthomas1998 Report post Posted October 27, 2014 Thanks Wiz. I bought this from Zamir Sew in Los Angeles. It was set up and tested there before shipping. I have a call into him now, and just waiting for his return call. I should have paid the extra $$ to have it shipped fully assembled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cthomas1998 Report post Posted October 27, 2014 Ok, HUGE sigh of relief !!!! I was so afraid I'd screwed this brand new machine up. But luckily, the only thing wrong was I put the hand wheel on too tight and it was pressing against a hub that I couldn't see due to how it's mounted. Thank you all so very much for your help. There was nothing that said, "put the hand wheel on the shaft til it bottoms out and then back it off before tightening the screws". Again, I will suggest to anyone not familiar with sewing machines, pay the extra money to have them send it pre-assembled. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ferg Report post Posted October 27, 2014 I bought one from Zamir, what an obnoxious BoZo. Okay I shouldn't have said it but believe me, if you can get screwed he will find a way to do it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cthomas1998 Report post Posted October 28, 2014 To be totally truthful, he has treated me pretty good so far. I got myself into this by choosing to save money and assemble it myself. I should have realized from past experience that most things from China dont have good instructions. Zamir did send me several pictures and a set of instructions that were marginally better than the factories documentation. I'm just really grateful for you guys and that I didn't totally destroy this machine. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SARK9 Report post Posted October 28, 2014 I bought a 206rb-5 from Zamir a couple of years back, it arrived set up perfectly, and hasn't needed any further adjustment in the time I've had it. I had looked locally for a silver 206 forever, and finally had to jump ugly for a white one. I've had no issues at all with the machine or Zamir. -DC Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
