Originally Posted by
MrsM
I finally got it out. The motor ran but the needle wouldn't go up and down. I also couldn't lower the presser foot. So it was retired to the garage.
I am sure it needs a tuneup. Probably hasn't been used for a while. Sometimes you can free up a gummed up machine where the oil has hardened from lack of use by heating it up with a hair dryer. I wouldn't use more oil before it is serviced.