I have been having trouble with my feed dogs. I think they have dropped and are just not pulling the material as I would expect. Thoughts?
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I got this answer through google. Maybe it will work for you: Best Answer - Chosen by Voters Unthread the machine, top and bottom. Place a sheet of paper under the presser foot, lower the foot, and "sew". Does the needle move? If not, check that the bobbin winder is off. Does the paper move? If not, check the stitch length is set to something reasonable (like 3 mm instead of 0 or 0.5mm), and that the feed dogs are raised (check the manual for the section on raising or lowering the feed dogs or free motion embroidery or free motion quilting) Still no luck? Pull the needleplate and do a good cleaning (vacuum and brush only, please -- compressed air just forces the lint in further) especially around the feed dogs and in the bobbin case area. Lubricate if the manual directs. Works on paper, doesn't work when you thread up? Are you starting the seam correctly, and making sure you hang on to the thread ends for the first couple of stitches? Here are some stitching issues caused by not threading correctly and/or not starting the seam correctly: http://www.picturetrail.com/sfx/album/vi... Notice that the last pair of photos illustrates a jam that was so bad it brought my machine to a halt -- caused by incorrect seam starting and poor threading. (pictures are in pairs... blue thread on top, red thread in the bobbin.) If you still can't get it to work, it's probably repair shop time... it's probably going to need parts or more adjustment than you can do, or you've missed a spot in extracting jammed thread bits. Over the years I've seen two machines that were really unable to transport fabrics... one had a broken linkage to the feed dogs, and the other had fractured a feed dog (and I'm still not sure how that happened!) Source(s): 50 years of sewing 3 years ago
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I have found that shake and water afterwards works best. It makes the feed trickle into the dirt :)
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Hey Doug they are screwed on for me because they always seem to get lose after a while I just glued them down as well. Hope this helps. thank you and good luck. last thing too if your thinking about buying don't get anything 50 or over in lbs its to much to pull every time. truth me on that ^_^
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The chicken does seem to be harder most of the time than the others. Sometimes there will be a soft few in the same bag as the hard ones. But once you break it up it little pieces it doesn't matter. This is all my 4 will east basically. It's like crack for dogs!
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I have the same problem. the feeders are great with plenty of room for everyone but they seem to fight now matter what kind of feeder I use. But eventuallu they all get fed:)
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I had a bear get at two of my feeders last year and he broke the bases. On chance, I emailed More Birds and they sent me replacement parts! It would be worth an email.Jim
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This may be a typo. The units should be used with dogs LARGER than 50 lbs. it may be difficult for smaller dogs to pull and use properly.
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Recently, my 10 yr. old basset's arthritis has progressed so after a period of inertia, last evening or first arrising in the morning, she is unable to handle stairs. I'm going to try this or something like it and let you know how we work it out together.
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The food that I'm using is very small and dry. It's feeding with out a problem. After the feeding two or three pieces of food might fall down. But I'm feeding berthed mallets amour that can be dispensed. So those two/three lil one after the feeding are a treat. :)
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I had the same problem with a few of them. At first I figured that the few were just stupid or clumsy. Then I surmised that possibly I wasn't feeding enough or often enough. Whatever..... Check them often and make sure to draw off the liquid in the bottom or the little buggers might drown!
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I would try it. It will definitely support their weight as long as you can handle them pulling. Much easier than 2 separate leashes.
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I wish I knew. Unless I have treats on them mine won't go up or down them now. so frustrating.
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Mine isn't available to me right now....but if I remember correctly I just grabbed the inside bottom (where pet sits)in my palm and pulled up....then it just started to collapse....hope that helps.
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Thank you I appreciate the input. The view from the people who have responded so far is quite mixed. I guess it ultimately comes down to the dog. I have a very active Brittany Spaniel and I fear she is just too head strong to stop this behavior but will give it a try.
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I have a golden doodle and she ripped it apart in three walks.Also did nothing to stop her from pulling. I NOW USE A TRAINERS COLLAR WHICH HAS STOPPED ALL PULLING.
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We have used this product for years & never had any problems. If your dog isn't eating or pooping then seek a DVM ASAP!! Both eating & pooping are natural processes but dogs just like people sometimes just are not hungry/thirsty which slows the pooping. Dehydration plays a huge part of pooping as well. Worming should be done on a regular basis to avoid future problems!! Best of Luck!!
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Try extending it all the way out and feeding it back in slowly. They have a mechanism in them like a seat belt.