shredding needle thread
I recently bought a used 206RB-2, i am very familiar with this model, but i can't seem to get this machine working properly. A few problems:
1: When i press the knee pedal, the tension discs do not release. I need to manually release the tension to get the thread through smoothly.
2. don't know if it's related, but i can't seem to get the tension just right- when i get it close, the thread shreds. Also the tension when i reverse is horribly loose.
would appreciate any help!
It's been oiled the best i know how, i am using 92 polyester thread, and the recommended DPx17 needle.
1: When i press the knee pedal, the tension discs do not release. I need to manually release the tension to get the thread through smoothly.
2. don't know if it's related, but i can't seem to get the tension just right- when i get it close, the thread shreds. Also the tension when i reverse is horribly loose.
would appreciate any help!
It's been oiled the best i know how, i am using 92 polyester thread, and the recommended DPx17 needle.
Sewing Machines - Consew - 206RB
Answers & Comments
Hi,
Your knee pad raises the presser foot and in turn releases the disc tension. The mechanism for this is in the front of the machine. If you can remove a nose piece this will be a lot easier to see,
There is a pin that pushes the tension discs open and quite often this has been removed or adjusted so a to not release tension when the presser foot is raised {more likely if this was a production machine} If someone took the tension control apart to accomplish this that my guess as to question 2.
The best part about Consew is the parts are common and the whole tension assembly isn't expensive. You can find service manuals on their website (see link) http://www.consew.com/Files/112347/InstructionManuals/206RB-5.pdf