The feed dog switch in the back of the machine will not raise the feed dog up and down. I had to take off the needle plate because material was stuck in the mechanism, but when I put it back on the feed dog would no longer raise. It's a Janome Memory Craft 8000
Sewing Machines - Janome - Memory Craft 5700
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Try this basic torubleshooting steps for this is a common issue for Janome Memory craft. You have to switch the dog feed back to 'up' then turn the needle wheel toward you, the feed dog should snap back into place.
This is showing up in the computer section. I think you would do better asking under sewing machines.
Otherwise, you may have to wait for someone who has specific knowledge of the machine.
Have you tried looking at the machine's site at: http://janome.com/
Good luck.
I did........are there special sections for your problem.....I'm new to this