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New Singer ProFinish serger problems, scraping, not sewing

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Moe

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Mar 2, 2014, 3:06:52 PM3/2/14
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Hi all. I rec'd. a new Singer ProFinish serger and up until a week ago was sewing fine. Last week something happened where I broke like 5 needles. Today it sewed somewhat but now both needles are scraping underneath and come unthreaded or the thread snaps after a stitch or two. It seems it's scraping on the stationery knife underneath. Any advice for how to remedy this problem? I'm using inexpensive sz. 16 needles. Could it be the needles I'm using?

BEI Design

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Mar 2, 2014, 3:16:32 PM3/2/14
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Yes, it could be.

Suggestions:

Replace the needle(s) with the type and brand suggested by the
manufacturer.

Re-thread it *from scratch*, needles and loopers.

Have it serviced by a professional.

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Beverly
http://www.ickes.us

Moe

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Mar 3, 2014, 5:24:41 PM3/3/14
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On Sunday, March 2, 2014 3:06:52 PM UTC-5, Moe wrote:
> Hi all. I rec'd. a new Singer ProFinish serger and up until a week ago was sewing fine. Last week something happened where I broke like 5 needles. Today it sewed somewhat but now both needles are scraping underneath and come unthreaded or the thread snaps after a stitch or two. It seems it's scraping on the stationery knife underneath. Any advice for how to remedy this problem? I'm using inexpensive sz. 16 needles. Could it be the needles I'm using?

I tried replacing the needles but it still won't sew. The needles rub against the lower looper part underneath.

BEI Design

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Mar 3, 2014, 6:39:00 PM3/3/14
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Sounds like the timing got thrown off. Best to take it to a
professional for service/repair.

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Beverly
http://www.ickes.us


Ron Anderson

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Mar 5, 2014, 9:38:21 AM3/5/14
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"BEI Design" <nospam_b...@comcast.net.invalid> wrote in message
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I really wish I could get people to stop calling everything "Timing" While,
in this case the needle to looper relationship would appear to have been
altered it is not necessarily a timing issue, in fact on an overlock it is
not very likely at all.
That said it is best for OP to see their friendly local repair person

Ron Anderson A1 Sewing Machine
18 Dingman Rd Sand Lake, NY 12153
http://www.a1sewingmachine.com
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