The Bernina 930 would probably be considered a high-shank machine, even though high shank presser feet will not work on the Bernina. The Bernina has a special attachment that prevents one from using standard high-shank presser feet.
You can use snap-on feet on a Bernina IF you purchase the Bernina snap-on adapter. You can find on eBay for a reasonable price. I have a set of snap-on feet (including the Bernina adapter) that I will periodically use with my Berninas because there is more variety with snap-ons (as well as a lot less expensive than authentic Bernina feet.)
However, Bernina presser feet are very good quality if you have the opportunity to buy them used or on sale.
You can also purchase an adapter for your Bernina 930 that will allow you to use standard low-shank presser feet. (NOTE: when you use the adapter on your Bernina with a generic foot, it is then considered low-shank. Confusing, huh?)
There are other non-Bernina presser feet that will work on your Bernina, ie I use a BIG FOOT darning/quilting foot. (BIG FOOT will fit any machine that can use generic low-shank feet. Bernina requires the low shank BIG FOOT and the Bernina long-shank adaptor part #001947 7000.) You just need to be sure to purchase one (or have the necessary adapter) that will attach to your Bernina 930.
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/blog/use-big-foot-quiltingdarningembroidery-foot/
Bernina has feet that are specific to their machines only. They have old and new style feet depending when the machine was made. You cannot put generic low, high, slant or snap on feet on a Bernina sewing machine.
SOURCE: Needle won't move on Bernina 930
If the machines motor is running but the needle isn't going up and down then the baste stitch finger is gummed up and needs to be serviced. This is a simple fix and it happens all the time on those machines. Take it to your local Bernina dealer for a standard service. Also if you really need it in a pinch try pushing up on the needle bar that sometimes will fix the problem but it will still need serviced.
SOURCE: Bernina 930 where to put oil
There are two key points I suggest customers can do themselves to help lengthen the life of their machine. One is your hook and the other is the needle bar...
Hook - Open your bobbin door, removee the bobbin case/bobbin. On the upper left corner there is a small latch, push in the latch and your shuttle race ring will fall down forward. You can now remove your stainless steel hook. You need to keep this hook clean and the lip it fits back into clean and void of lint and debris. On the back of this hook or the "lip" that the hook fits back into apply a small amount of hook/sewing machine oil.
Needle Bar - Open up your head cover, the needle and needle bar clamp is attached to a long stainless steel rod that travels vertically inside your head. All sewing machines have a needle bar that looks like this. This bar travels thru two brackets attached to the frame of the machine. Rotate your handwheel and clean the needle bar well of debris. Rotate the handwheel so that the needlebar is in it's highest point and apply a small amount of oil to the upper and lower bracket of the frame, rotate the handwheel so the needlebar slides back down and therefore lubricating it and the inside of the brackets.
Hook oil or sewing machine oil is relatively inexpensive from all quilt, sewing machine, repair shops.
Be sure to take your machine in a minimum of every three years for proper cleaning and lubricating of all the other parts (This is of course for average home sewing machine use 8hours a week)
SOURCE: Is this machine a high or low shank?
High Shank Machines are all the Janome Embroidery models MC 8000, MC 9000, 10000, 10001, 11000, 200E, 300E, 350E....etc
If yours is not an embroidery machine, it has a LOW SHANK .....the higher shank allows for easier access for the embroidery hoop.
SOURCE: Does this machine have a low shank --- or high
High Shank Machines are all the Janome Embroidery models MC 8000, MC 9000, 10000, 10001, 11000, 200E, 300E, 350E....etc
If yours is not an embroidery machine, it has a LOW SHANK .....the higher shank allows for easier access for the embroidery hoop
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SOURCE: sewing machine wheel won't turn, motor whirrs
So it sounds like the motor is working but nothing happens? And the hand wheel works ok by hand but nothing when the motor is engaged.
You've broken a belt. I'm not familiar with the 930, but if it has an internal motor... take it in to have it done. It's way too easy to knock these out of time. Spend the extra cash and have it cleaned lubed and adjusted too.
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