You know I have a very similar machine, although it might be a year or so older. I replaced it with my babylock and have not sewed with it since I bought the new one. I had it all fixed up and it is working. I was thinking what to do with it, now I am thinking, even though I do not use it, to keep it. I love my new machine, the automatic threader is the best part and a couple of other things, too. Have fun with it. Funny when I think of it.