Originally Posted by
pamroman
just got this from ebay seller for 50 bucks. the switch that goes back and forth to modify b/t straight and zigzag stitches doesn't work properly. I have to actually take the top plate off and manually push the parts around... not very convenient. i've gone onto the kenmore parts website and that particular part is no longer available thru them.
anyone have suggestions? i am gonna call my LQS guy and ask if he wants to take a stab at repairing it. I admit I am sort of done with getting cheap older machines from 'nonprofessional' folks. after the sale, and paying for repair it's not really a deal.
I don't really know that machine real well. Can it be a frozen knob or lever? I'm fighting with a frozen knob on a Japanese machine right now too. I think it needs a bit of Triflow oil deep inside and around the knob every day for a while and then maybe a little heat to get the knobs un-frozen. It is probably caused by dried up oil in the works. It is also possible that it has plastic broken in the control some place I've seen that happen on a couple machines.