Several reviews refer to the "tite bond" on the threads. Did you use brute force to take it apart for cleaning or did you use "Goo Gone" or something?
1760667
I didn't have any problems with mine, just used 2 crescent wrenches. Normal force will do it.
1106649
Nikita - wrap the threads with thin tape and coat the end and sides liberally with Vaseline - mine slipped right through with a little "coaxing"!
601713
Well, let's see......when I bought new line for my clothes dryer, I got plastic coated wire. Then I pulled the line from one arm to the other, put the wire thru the next hole and again to the other side, and so on. Put a knot on one end, and when you have pulled the wire thru all the holes in both arms knot the other end. I did not worry about a different thread, it works just fine my way. Hope I was of help. Jerry
1209778
I tried to remove the grill of my small three-speed fan. There are two screws that can only be turned with a special screwdriver (9 or 10 dollars) I have cat hair stuck to the oiled parts of the motor. I will give the pressurized water method of cleaning a try. Trying to pluck it out with long craft tweezers hasn't worked for me.
2100302
No, it has never happened to me. However, if it ever did, I have some of the old standard type cleaning stiff rods that I could push them out. Just curious if you are attaching the cleaning patches properly? There is a particular method for using them. Check your instructions regarding proper usage.
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Is it making a noise? Does it still sew? I have had it do this when a needle was not put in as far up as it will go or the needle is slightly bent. Also once it did this and the shuttle cock was scratched badly and had to be replaced. Please let me know if any of this helps. Other wise I would call Brother directly.
1758742
Yes, I did that exact repair. You must do this in stages, as it will take more than one application, if a hole is involved. This formula drys to a hard finish, build it up by stages.
1701795
No don't saw it off! Remove the lencap. Then twist counter clockwise. And finally give it a slight squesse and pull. It doesn't come off easy but it does come off.
1688038
I've locked it and pulled on the strap until the one side pops open. Then I've pulled on open part kind of like an open mouth. Once that came off just pealled off adhesive. The otherside where the lock itself pushes in to...I've stuck a butter knife to pop it off or a fork. The package says warm soapy water. I should probably try that too. Sorry if this is confusing...hard to explain. Basically I would try one part/piece at a time...to break off...then the adhesive.
1676091
On mine you unscrew the collar (outer ring) and the spool just slides off. I seem to remember that the first time I tried to get the collar off it was really stuck, even had a few strong friends try but no luck. I was afraid I'd break it & took it back to the dealer - figured if he broke it he'd make it right. He really strained but eventually it started to turn, I think a gorilla must have tightened it at the factory. Once I got the collar loose I put a little Vaseline on it and haven't had a problem since.
262339
My unscrews and comes apart for cleaning. It was screwed in pretty tight but eventually I was able to unscrew it and it cleaned up nicely.
562034
It was hard; it had been on for awhile and was stuck. I had trouble doing it myself, so I asked my husband to do it and he was able to do it. It might have helped if I had sprayed it with WD-40 or something similar to loosen it.
1627414
Thank you both...took a 3/8 ratchet to break the bond. Who tightens these things? Again thanks
2184623
I removed some from a backpack after my son decided I'd put on too many. I had ironed them on initially. A few came off cleanly but others left marks. I used GooGone to remove the remaining adhesive and now you can't tell anything was ever there.
1275681
I found there are tons of YouTube videos that show you step by step how to take it apart and clean it. Mine wasn't working at all - the toggle had no resistance and wouldn't permit the airflow to pass through the brush. My husband watched the video and took it apart and put it back together again. Tedious but definitely something anyone can repair. Not sure if your problem is from dried makeup or perhaps a Non-Dinair product, but I'm sure it can be corrected. Good luck!
1345738
I haven't had that problem since mine screws on and stays on till I take it off. If the design hasn't changed and the black tip still screws on, I would exchange it. That sounds like the threads aren't holding it in.
1281355
It sounds like the threads are stipped and we dont think htere is a remedy for that. If you send us your order number we can send a pre paid returnlabel to send it back for an exchange.