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Bernina 830zig zag not working?

My Bernina 830 (27 years old) has stopped working on the zig zag stitch. The ordinary straight stitch was missing the odd stitch and I cleaned and oiled the machine but the zig zag stitch will hardly work at all. The needle goes from side to side but only does a straight stitch. Is it just too old or can something be done? Please help.
Trish Jones, February 2009
Hello Trish,
If the machine is still missing stitches after putting a new needle in then you may need to retime it, if you email me I will attach instructions.
Ken

drivewithken@blueyonder.co.uk, February 2009
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