If the drive belt is not off or broken, then check hand-wheel setting. On some models the hand wheel can be pushed in (to engage) and pulled out (to disengage) for using bobbin winder. If it is disengaged the hand-wheel will spin freely. On older models there is a smaller wheel that has to be hand tightened in order to engage rest of machine. Hope this helps.
SOURCE: Beep sound on Kenmore 19233 sewing machine
I had the same problem. Through trial and error, I found the problem was with the thread tension. Usually the thread became wrapped around the spool holder as it was coming off the spool. As you continue to press the pedal, tension is created. When you release the pedal, some slack develop in the threading process and you are able to sew a few more stitches before the beeping starts again.If the thread is caught on the spool holder, simple re-thread the machine.That generally works for me. If it continues to happen, place you thread in a cup behind the machine and thread as usual. You can also purchase an inexpensive thread holder. I made one out of a wood block and other odds and ends found around the house.
SOURCE: vintage new home (XR-VII model 990)sewing machine with a handwheel problem
Can you post a photo of the machine, cannot find a reference to this model.
1st just check around the bobbin case area for jammed thread, also in/around the *takeup lever (up/down arm) mechanism near needlebar, as thread often gets wound around and jams the shaft
If it really seems like corrosion in an elderly & neglected machine.... disconnect from power, and using a small rocking movement of the handwheel to identify the parts that should move and with all the covers removed and in a dry well ventilated area with old newspaper to absorb excess,
.......give a light spray of WD40 or similar penetraing lubricant on horizontal Top shaft at each end where it joins main body
..... the region that operates the *take up lever cranks and counterbalance
.....the handwheel has a clutch mechanism, so if you can undo the wheel to access this, it may well be dry and need lube.
.....In the base is another horizontal shaft lube each end and a little where the gears meet to change the drive direction under the hook race/bobbin.
With the same gentle rocking motion of handwheel, see if there is any improvement ...but do not force anything......(to stitch forward, the handwheel spins "over the falls" toward you)
You may not see immediate improvement, so leave overnight and be patient, it may take several days........just be very sure there is nothing jammed anywhere.
SOURCE: Dropping Feed dogs on kenmore model 19233
Pull out the removable table and you will see the drop down feed dogs switch lever behind the back of the machine. Move that lever to the left or right to have feed dogs go back to normal sewing mode OR for embroidery mode.
SOURCE: My sewing machine needle is hitting the top of the needle plate
basically have to bend it carefully back by hand.... if you have a straight edge or even a small leveler (the kind with a bubble) you can check which direction it is bent and gently bend it back a little each time.
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Turning the handwheel does not move the needle at all. It just spins freely. This machine has had less than an hour of sewing time.
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