ELNA 62c, AM UNABLE TO ZIGZAG WITH IT. WHAT AM I DOING WRONG? DOES THE ZIGZAG HAVE ISSUES & WEAR OUT? IT TRIES TO START TO MOVE THE NEEDLE OVER BUT IT DOESN'T DO THE ZIG ZAG STITCH.HOW CAN I FIX THIS?

Hi,

a combination of belts, cranks and power help to move the needle in your machine.

If you're interested in learning more about the mechanics of your device, you can contact Elna by dialing +41 22 884 86 66

Thank you.

possibly the needle swing bearing is a bit gummed up so not swinging fully when the gear is directing it to, could be in need of a good clean and oil. Other option is to set it to a widest zig zag, left needle position, and manually push the needle bar, (not the needle itself) to the right, then let go and see if it moves back fully to the left. Do this several times and see if it frees up. Old oil inside if left can go thick and gummy so it may still need that service.

It is likely the bobbin case isn't installed properly.

It is likely that your elna graph gear is broken.
remove thread from machine and open door to where you put cams in. Step on pedal and run at full speed. It the mechanism where the cams go spinning? If not the gear is broken.

Remove thread from machine and open door to where you put cams in. Step on pedal and run at full speed. It the mechanism where the cams go spinning? It is likely that your elna graph gear is broke

Really you are very appreciated in your machine maintenance. If you wanted to Elna SU 62c machine bobbin case
please see the link :
http://www.ebay.com/bhp/elna-sewing-machine-bobbins .

it sounds like the machine needs to be serviced at a sewing machine
shop

try these sites
sew usa
sewing manuals.com
ebay

i have an elna model 62C supermatic purchased in 1972. on yours, do you mean the motor won't run at all? or does the electronic foot not cause a response to sew? after 30 years, in 2002, my electronic foot quit working. i opted to purchase the internal electronic module, and replaced it into the original housing (did it myself). the two weak spots in an otherwise amazing machine are the two plastic gears--rotary hook gear which works your bobbin, and the camshaft stack gear which works cams/zigzag/etc. i have replaced both in the last 5 years (again, did it with my husband's help). i'd say the Elna is pretty awesome sewing machine with the couple of million hours i've used it (no exaggeration!) and the minimum of repairs it has needed. an excellent source of parts is www.whitesewingcenter.com. parts are reasonable, and authentic. Raymond White is extremely helpful and knowledgeable. good luck. jeannie