Help- I can't get the needle out of my machine

I have the ULT 2002D----But I have not had that problem. If pliers won't pull it out you had better take it to a shop that works on them, I think. Maybe there is something jammed in the hole along with the needle that is causing the trouble??

Weird. Is there some sort of needle clamp you need to loosen off first? All my machines have a screw at the side which you tighten / loosen to hold the needle / release the needle.

Sarah

Those use a pin between the needle set screw and the needle in that looooooong shaft on the right of the needle clamp. It is common for those to crack. Look it over very close you might see it. If that is the case you really should see your dealer as the entire needle bar must be replace and that is no easy task.

I'll do that. I've removed the set screw and poked about down the shaft with a pin just to feel around in there. You must be right (and Pat) and I'll have to take it in. I was hoping to be able to change one last needle as I'm in the middle of a project. The needles have become progressively more difficult to change with this one seemingly impossible to change - although the last couple were horrid as well. I think the repair person comes thurs to the town that I live nearest. Although I'm betting the machine will be in for a bit if it needs parts.

Thanks for the input. I appreciate it.

Kelly

Ring 'em up, explain the problem, provide a model number. Bet they can get the spare part by Thursday, and fix on the spot.

HTH

--Karen D.

Ring 'em up, explain the problem, provide a model number. Bet they can get the spare part by Thursday, and fix on the spot.

HTH

--Karen D.

Excellant idea - I'll do that this morning.

Thanks Kelly