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    Old 02-10-2018, 08:02 AM
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    Default Electro Grand zig zag - help advice or manual
    A friend gave me his wife's machine after she passed. I don't have a manual for it. I have had it working several time but the needle breaks. I threaded it based off a different manual and my basic know how. I suspect it may be a tensioner issue. Any help is appreciated. Or if someone can help me find a manual I'd appreciate that.
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    Old 02-10-2018, 10:38 AM
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    Electro Grand is a badge name so we need a picture of your machine to help you. I don't think it's tension issues.

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    Can you turn it by hand and see if the needle is hitting or dragging against another steel part?
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    Old 02-11-2018, 07:54 PM
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    Is the needle seated correctly, up to the stop? Are you pushing the fabric through, rather than letting the feed dogs set the pace?
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