This message was posted by Rod or Sharon on AmayaUsers.com. PLEASE DO NOT REPLY VIA EMAIL. Instead, respond to the thread on the WEBSITE by clicking here: http://www.amayausers.com/boards/ultimatebb.php?/topic/1/655.html#000004 The thread is alrady suppose to be cut under the needle plate before the grabber fires. It will then pull the cut thread up through the garment and stuff it up into the grabber trap out of the way. Yes, it can break a needle or bend it which is probably worse...The trimmer assembly may need to be adjusted. Have you cleaned and lubricated this assembly under the needle plate? Rod Springer Amaya tech & Trainer =========================================================== The AmayaUsers Mailing List Website: http://www.amayausers.com Discussion Board: http://www.amayausers.com/boards Subscribe/Unsubscribe: http://www.amayausers.com/list ===========================================================