Gee Douglas2916, I wish you lived closer. I have 3 of these beauties - a 1222 (my original from 1975 - had to put a new main gear in it), a 1222SE bought used and a 1221. The 1222 begins to "run on" after it's been used a a moderate speed for too long (like when I'm using it to machine quilt) - I've already tried a different foot pedal but it still does it. I'm told its a resistor in the machine pillar but I'm not getting into that. I switch off and use the 1222SE - but this one keeps slipping the spring off the presser foot.... I have a Bernina repairman fix it because I figure he's used to looking after similarly engineered SM. Keeping my finger crossed that I can continue this way till I die or use up my fabric stash, whichever comes first....