So what finally happened? I am an elderly and live on a small pension. I ordered a brand new Yamada. I’m sure from the same place in California. Same story. Has not worked from day one and they just keep telling me it worked when they sent it out. …… they tried to tell me I needed to adjust the tension. I have 12 Sewing Machines it’s not like I’m inexperienced! It’s jammed up so bad. The flywheel won’t even turn. I don’t know what I’m going to do. It was $4000!!!

I just purchased a brand new Yamada split needle post bed. I was assured that it was high-quality. WHAT A PIECE IF JUNK!!!! I had some of the very same problems that you have. Right out of the box it sewed about an inch and jammed. I have taken apart the bobbin housing several times. It’s taking one piece of thread and jamming it between the bobbin housing and the outside wall. It’s totally frozen and I can’t even move the hand wheel. It was $4000 and I have a feeling it’s going to be a huge fight and that the dealer won’t take the machine back. I live in a very remote area in Arizona and I bought it from a dealer in California. Advice to potential buyers: don’t even consider buying a Yamada!!!!

I'm glad I watched this. I was going to buy one of these. I don't like that plate on top that moves. I will buy a cowboy 3200 instead. Thanks for this video.

The part you moving aside or move in timing with the walking foot and the needle is intended for binding it call synchronized binding the Plate can be replaced with one that does not move

Hey brother

Quit working on it yourself. Take it to someone that is more understanding of the machine. Oh and the machine doesn’t feel anything.

Well you had some bad luck kinda like getting a lemon I on the other had just the opposite experience I purchased one of these yamata FY335A less than a month ago and it works just fine I've shown heavy canvas and up to1/2 leather with absolutely no problems

Hello I would like to know how you doing with the yamata sewing machine would you please post an update. Thank you fir sharing

I have the exact machine, I have it setup strictly for binding. My first one came in and the head was locked up and only rotated about half a turn and would bind up. I sent it back and the second has been just fine. Good luck to ya.

Why anyone would buy one of these cheap a$a chinese pos's is beyond my comprehension.