Originally Posted by
quiltedsunshine
I have seen a few Berninas at the shop that have just been worn out -- maybe 4 in the past 6 years. Not very many, but it does happen. The lint build-up in the gears and rack will wear a machine out. Usually happens when a machine is used hard, and hasn't come in for regular service or deep clean, in a period of several years.
That does describe this one. From what paper work my grandmother left with it she hadn't had it serviced since 2001 and she used it a lot.