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Bernina 830

Some one has just asked me the following question any ideas? my brain is a bit slow this week. I would recommend a service obviously I asume from the tone it's not a new machine.

Q I have just acquired a 830 record bernina sewing machine, it seems very noisy and the foot control goes from nothing to leaping into fast action. How do I reduce the noise and make the foot control more gently responsive?

Claire in Montréal France

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claireowen
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The bernina 830 is a product of the 1970s and has a license to make noise. Not really, but I think it could use a good cleaning and some oil. As far as the foot control is concerned it sounds like it needs replacement. The owner's manual has a detailed description of how to do it. If it acts the same way after you clean and oil the machine, get on eBay and find a replacement or go to a Bernina dealer. Lots of luck, Rollie

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Rollie

Rollie a écrit :

Thank you Rollie I have passed that on, I guess it's a second hand rattler, hopefully they will take the advice of getting a good service!!!

Claire in Montréal France

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claireowen

Dear Claire,

This would be my advice to the new owner:

  1. Replace foot control - the carbon discs inside are probably too worn to make contact under partial pressure. Mine failed in this way too - it was fine for sinple seams but a real nuisance for anything where I wanted to sew more slowly.
  2. Noisy - check for fluff in the usual places like under the needleplate and around the bobbin area. Fit a new needle - the motor doesn't have to work as hard with a sharp needle.

IF this is a machine that needs oiling:

  1. Lubricate - oil as per the manual in all recommended places. Run with no thread or needle for a few minutes and then oil again. Leave overnight and see if it is quieter in the morning.
  2. Get it serviced by a competent dealer - this is as important as the previous items, but taking in a cared for SM makes a much better impression.

HTH

Lizzy

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Lizzy Taylor

I have passed that on . Thank you for being so comprehensive.

I must admit my first reaction to the enquiry was "go get a good service" but I thought saying that alone sounded rather curt, so hence I posted here as well. You have been very kind I havn't heard from the person as to if it helps but if I do I will pass it on.

Thank you

Claire in Montréal France

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claireowen

An 830 is well worth having serviced. A bernina dealer should be able to have things running smooth for your friend. TAria

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Taria

Check the reputation of the dealer first. Sometimes it's worthwhile to drive an extra distance to go to a dealer with a good reputation, and one that actually takes the cover off the machine and looks inside.

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