How do you use zigzag? I've looked at this machine before but could not get zigzag dial to move. Is there a lock u must release?
511932
Yes it has locking thumb screws next to the zig zag lever. It can be locked in any zig zag width setting between 1 & 5. Or locked in the straight stitch setting. At constant high speed sewing the zig zag lever could vibrate and move. This is a problem for manufacturing use where the machine runs for an eight hour shift. For the typical home user it's not a problem.
1436535
Push the release tab in (toward the handle) and hold it there, then reset the 3 dials to the desired combination, then release. Repeat on the other side. It should be set to '000' when you first get it.
560254
Not sure I understand what you mean by "if I open using the knob it autocloses." Do you mean if you turn the dial to unlock the lock manually, it will then relock automatically? That's weird. If I manually unlock mine, it doesn't auto relock unless I open the door and then shut it again so the magnet triggers the relock. And if the open/close button does nothing, it sounds like maybe you got a defective unit.
1684083
You just twist it slightly in a clockwise motion. It should only rotate slightly as it locks. The top and bottom have these little divots in which the top can slide in and allow to lock into place.
363108
After doing the correct combo the black handle goes to the left...to lock put back in upright position and turn the dial. I do not have a key with mine
1948503
Try some WD-40 around the dial & gears ,rotate the dial 4 times then set at correct time . Worked for me.
2092191
Try flipping the key around. The key basically has to twist 180 degrees in order to unlock it. It will only fit in the keyhole in one particular direction to allow turning 180 degrees. The other way, it will not reach 180degrees and will not unlock. I found that out the hard way, too, after panicking at a Starbucks.
1737807
If you already tried opening it with the default combo 000-000, and it still refuses to open, then you'll have to try to remember any possible # of combo(s) you may have set it to. Can you think of a familiar number you may have used to set the lock(s) and start from there by trying every combo possible with that familiar number?
658247
You have to manually push it down. But I assume you have already tried that and it didn't work.
419663
Mine clicks backward to a lock position using my finger nail. Stays put until I click it forward. No problem, works well.
1554593
You are supposed to have to lock in different position to put in your new combination. I tried it and it didn't work. I had to use bolt cutters to free. I got a different one from the same company. I used the default combination.
1939013
This may be late to answer this, but I just had this problem and figured it out. Push the two locking size selection buttons in on the bottom bar and rotate it so the hook is easier to attach to then rotate the bar back until the buttons click into place now that the roller is attached.
1484199
Check whether you've set it up correctly in terms of leftie vs rightie. It is normal for it to _lock_ itself automatically after a few seconds, but if you got the right vs left incorrect, it will look like it's unlocking itself instead of locking.
1191517
Good idea. I had been holding head while sliding lock button. Tried your suggestion. Still doesn't work. Fully convinced now it doesn't work right. Thanks much.
282711
Make sure it is closed properly. Turn it clockwise a few times then land on your first number. Then turn counter clockwise past the second number once and on the second round land on the second number. Then click wise again until the third number. That's the only way I know it works. Please let me know if it helps.
51870
Press down with all of your force you can gather and maybe it will slide open. I had this problem also. I tried to reset my deffective machine by taking batteries out. This did not solve my problems. These machines are absolute junk. I cannot believe Amazon sells this dud. Boo to them also!
1285176
Guess there must be some problem with your model as mine does not do that. It stays locked in to position. I have to unlock it.