Members Threadbeat Posted December 9, 2018 Members Report Posted December 9, 2018 So, I have been trying to shorten my stitch length on my 241-12 forever... I FINALLY got the length to the tiniest stitch possible, as a test- now I cannot for the life of me get it to lengthen again- it’s like the feed dogs are barely moving material now. HELP! What was a cosmetic issue just turned into a completely different monster... suggestions, please! Quote
Members Threadbeat Posted January 14, 2019 Author Members Report Posted January 14, 2019 Still looking for help on this issue...! Quote
Members shoepatcher Posted January 16, 2019 Members Report Posted January 16, 2019 Something is locked up for sure. Any pics available of the machine? glenn Quote
CowboyBob Posted January 17, 2019 Report Posted January 17, 2019 When you push the button down while turning the handwheel,keep turning it until it goes into the slot,keep pushing it down & turn the wheel towards you for a longer stitch.Never push the button when the machine is in motion. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members Threadbeat Posted February 2, 2019 Author Members Report Posted February 2, 2019 Thanks guys- I will try again... I just swapped out that machine head for a singer 111, so I can work on the 241 issue on the side- hopefully I can get it going again with a usable stitch w/o having to dismantle anything too crazy. I really don’t think I pushed the plunger down while the machine was running/ engaged , but if I did, could that be the issue? how does one troubleshoot that- if that is what happened? Quote
CowboyBob Posted February 2, 2019 Report Posted February 2, 2019 There is no troubleshooting,just get the button in the slot & push the handwheel towards you for a longer stitch.When you force it all the way long or short you have to give it that much force to get it to change. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members katit Posted February 5, 2019 Members Report Posted February 5, 2019 I think he may be tripped safety clutch, I was confused like this. When you increase stitch it's tight enough to trip clutch and then it starts feeling like something "jamming". Quote
CowboyBob Posted February 5, 2019 Report Posted February 5, 2019 5 hours ago, katit said: I think he may be tripped safety clutch, I was confused like this. When you increase stitch it's tight enough to trip clutch and then it starts feeling like something "jamming". @katit Your right sometimes this is the case but this model of Singer doesn't have a safety clutch. Quote Bob Kovar Toledo Industrial Sewing Machine Sales Ltd. 3631 Marine Rd Toledo,Ohio 43609 1-866-362-7397
Members brocken Posted April 26, 2021 Members Report Posted April 26, 2021 I have the same problem. I even broke the plunger trying to solve it. It has been days now trying everything....but still jammed now I am thinking I have tightened something or moved something of the stitch regulator. I love that old 241-13 but it has been days now trying to get it going again. in the meantime I have gerryd out a plunger but on the hunt to find another. Any suggestions for an old geezer. would appreciate very much. . Quote
Members brocken Posted April 26, 2021 Members Report Posted April 26, 2021 On 12/9/2018 at 11:48 AM, Threadbeat said: So, I have been trying to shorten my stitch length on my 241-12 forever... I FINALLY got the length to the tiniest stitch possible, as a test- now I cannot for the life of me get it to lengthen again- it’s like the feed dogs are barely moving material now. HELP! What was a cosmetic issue just turned into a completely different monster... suggestions, please! I have the same problem......did you ever solve it? Quote
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