Mine seems to like it very high. Love to know.Eric. 3. More Info. Browse our Juki parts books & manuals for Juki sewing machines. JUKI DNU-1541-S-7 ENGINEER'S MANUAL. And I cant convince them its not me its the machine, Great info, thanks for taking the time to post. Can you tell me how the 1541 was fixed? Make sure the needle is inserted correctly (all the way in, groove facing left, thread going in left to right). i have loads of parts and no idea where they all go or in what order. As noted, the safety-less 1541 does not have an opener. Juki LK-1850 - Threading Diagram. Juki DDL-8500 Threading Diagram. Opener adjusted...I think..... Hi Unknown,Glad the blog's been helpful!If you can't pick up the loop, try these things: Put in a new needle. Same issues! Though, sometimes a machine is in so much trouble you have to ship it to a pro. Do you have any photos?Regards,Ron. I just want to say THANK YOU so much for this post. !How can Juki send out a faulty machine! Just make sure the hook is lubed and make sure the thread guide is adjusted to suit the material thickness. You just try to be patient and figure out what's wrong and how to fix it and hope you get it right.Juki is more helpful than most large sewing companies, I believe.I've since found Leatherworker.net, a great forum and resource for industrial problems. No! All rights reserved by JUKI CORPORATION. There is a break-in period with these hooks ... keep that hook super oiled, don't push the machine outta the gate. I would try giving them a call. Wow ... Reading through this I suffered with you with all the staring problems you had with your machine. Last I heard, Juki was pulling out of the US market a bit ... as the US rag trade is nearly dead.I think an important thing to keep in mind for us amateurs/artisans/hobbyists is that these machines are designed to go into a production setting, or at least an upholstery shop, where there's a mechanic available, in-house or on call. It's been ten years! More Info. Among its members are a number of shop owners who answer questions. View online Engineer's manual for JUKI DNU-1541 Sewing Machine or simply click Download button to examine the JUKI DNU-1541 guidelines offline on your desktop or laptop computer. Hi Eric,I received a replacement hook from Juki. It's a great machine when it's behaving--the foot lift on it is awesome. OMG.. this is exactly my problem Basket case comes loose and spins around, needle breaking, etc. Juki MH-481 Threading Diagram. Just want to be safe!And finally, how are you still liking the 1541s? More Info. How are your tensions setup?Thanks again for the great blog. Hope this helps! I think I just emailed Juki after I called the shop I bought it from ... and then his supplier and then I dealt with Juki directly ... they were like, Whatever ... but then I sent 'em this blog post and they were like, Oh... That dude could be retired by now, though. I am a brand new owner of a 1541S & have the exact same problem you describe! Juki LG-158 Threading Diagram. Thanks, I'm not crazy. Also, from the most recent post; What is H threading and setting the needle further into the basket slot? Maybe I need to work with tensions again...dang! Its purpose is to push on the bobbin case and make sure there's a gap up top so the thread can pull smoothly around the bobbin case finger. More Info. Above is the threading diagram for the 1541 and 1541S (safety clutch). What did you mean by disengage the opener for lighter threads? My 111 doesn't have one and it stitches great. Juki AMB-188 Parts List. Good luck and happy sewing! More Info. Oh! You adjust this by sliding the skinny thread guide up or down. More Info. It's usually something small and simple that's causing the problem. Hope all is well.EricPS No bobbin issues to date. More Info. And, 4, most importantly: adjust the finger so it's seated further into that basket slot. Juki LH-1162-5 Parts Book. Zamir set everything up before it was sent out. Dang loops! Timing is good, finger tightened. Lots of products have emerged, but I can sense that making the perfect bag for other people would be extremely satisfying. I see what you mean about holding the thread ends on the 1541. Though, I should probably reset mine some day...Good luck! Your blog has calmed my shattered nerves more than once. Love the 1541S build post. any idea where i can get an assembly manual to set up a boxed table and Juli 1541 sewing machine. MJ Foley is a leading dealer distributor of Juki parts, with large inventory, sales & service. If you're sewing over 1/4", thread it like the H version. You're awesome pictures showed me what needed to be fixed and I got it going again! I don't have the machine at my house right now and what with the Covid on the loose, might be a day or two, but I'll update the post with some relevant pics.Cheers! !Oh, and I feel like we are kindred sewing spirits in a way, because ever since I was 15, I've been sketching (both on paper and in fabric/thread) out the perfect bag for all my needs. And if you need a job as a sewing machine technician, I think I know where you can find one ;)Mallory DonohueZede's Sewing Studio573-874-2500, Hiya!Thanks for the great blog! If you have any other questions, email me at coryleif on g-mail. Over the years, there's been a sort of sad comfort in knowing that I'm not the only one with this problem. Actually it make me think .... Waht odd you do, if you have a problem that you can't figure out yourself. I need to contact Juki!! More Info. When I'm sewing 1/2" foam I'll take the thread out of that guide so there's even more thread available for each stitch. I can't thank you enough for the great pics and explanation of the key factors to make it work properly. I am about to get my new 1541s and want to double check it as I assemble to make sure there's no problems. Ron,By "disengage" I meant I didn't reset it. MJ FOLEY COMPANY. The double capacity horizontal axis hook and base allows for more thread to be held on the large bobbin. More Info. I think sometimes the thread was too tight when it was coming around the case. I think the opener really only helps when using heavy thread--heavier than 92. Hi,SO glad I found your post! Hi rchauffe,Inconsistent stitch length might have to do with not enough foot pressure or feed dogs being too low ... causing the material to move around as it's being pulled through ... or there's something loose or gunked up on the machine. I work at a sewing machine dealership in CoMO, and I LOVE how well you've explained all this. 2. More Info. I got one that was taken off the assembly line on a Monday or a Friday! Just brought my Juli 3 days ago and have the exact same problems.took it back 2 times and all the time they blame me! The only two things causing pressure on the hook assembly are the thread and the case opener. Juki LH-3188 Threading Diagram. Just a thought. I'm going through two layers of nylon tube webbing and it seems to be really pulling the fabric together more than I'd like. If you're using much heavier it's possible that you might need to loosen the bobbin tension.For heavier stuff I tighten the dial down till can see one or two threads of the post. Thanks,Ron. I also know a guy who services industrial machines, like you Juki and can get parts for them. JUKI LH-1162 Parts List. More Info. Will you throw out a few thoughts as to why I can't pick up the bobbin loop on my 1541S? This blog post is amazing! I still find this problem extremely weird and still don't understand it fully. JUKI New Defrix Oil No. Juki LK-980 Threading Diagram. Juki LBH-763 Threading Diagram. Cory,Thanks. Fortunately I haven't had to do that yet. Seems like a good guy to work with. For lighter stuff I back up till the post end is about flush with the dial.Needle size can affect tension...if you're using too big a needle you can get wonky tension.Hope this helps.Lemme know if you have any other questions. Finger adjustment, thread-path variation for heavy material, and plenty of oil. Though I still use the 111 a bit too...it feels more comfortable to me.Anyway, I'm sure you won't have any problems with your 1541S. YOU ROCK!Shannon, This is mee to the T! Also remember to hold the thread ends when you start a stitch--the Juki is touchy about that.Have fun with your Juki! With the Juki DNU-1541 having a larger needle bar stroke, higher presser foot lift, and newly adopted double-tension mechanism, it offers excellent sewing capabilities and responsiveness. Eric,I don't think my tension's super tight. 2 (equivalent to ISO VG32) 476.6 mm x 178 mm 255 mm x 99 mm V belt effective diameter : ø93.3 mm Outer diameter : ø160 mm 2P, 400W DNU-1541-7 1-needle, unison-feed lockstitch machine (with automatic thread trimmer) Max. Hi Martin,Yes, this is not a fun situation...especially with a new machine. That sounds like my problem what did she do to fix it the remedy?