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since you bought the machine at a state sale it would probably be a good idea to have the machine serviced. you should be able to go from straight stitch to zig zag with out any problems. if you move the dials or knob & the machine will not do a straight stitch then it needs to be checked
The three front dials are as follows....left to right-Stitch width, type of stitch, and stitch length. The dial on the top adjust the top tension.
For straight stitch you want 0 stitch width, straight stitch, 3 for stitch length.
For zig zag you want turn your stitch width to how wide you want the zig zag, choose zig zag stitch, and choose how close you want the stitches to be on the stitch length dial. Practice on a piece of fabric. Usually for zig zag you will want to loosen your top tension a little bit.
make sure the pattern selector is set for straight stitch first. If it is set correct then the machine may be "stuck" is zigzag mode. May need to be de greased and then re lubricated.
THis problem occurred as I was sewing on Neoprene. I was using Gutterman all-purpose thread and a size 80 needle. Tried switching to a size 70, then to size 90. Still unable to zig zag. After inserting a test sample of cotton, the zig zag worked perfectly, so I knew it was not a mecahnical problem. I switched needles again. This time to size 90 for stretch fabric. Voila! Problem solved.
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