If you take your Janomefoot pedal apart, be very careful. If that spring comes out it is impossible to return it to it's former position. Ask me how I know! LOL my cord got twisted and jammed inside. In trying to fix it, the spring flew out. DH ended up fixing it so it doesn't retract. Not really a problem as I don't transport the machine. He has taken the foot controlers apart and cleaned them and I had one replaced as it was under warranty. It seems to be an issue with Janome.