Check your owner's manual. There may be something in the troubleshooting section. It sounds to me like the machine is not ready to sew. Is the presser foot still raised? Is the presser foot attached correctly? Is the correct presser foot attached for the type of stitch selected? Is the bobbin winder activated?
SOURCE: Machine will not sew
Most likely a bad fuse. It needs to go to a repairman who knows Janome machines
Sewman7
SOURCE: Elna 9000 sews automatically
Most likely this is a problem in the foot control and it will need to be replaced or repaired.
sewman7
SOURCE: Need parts for Elna SU Air Electric sewing machine
My Elna repair man is also the individual I purchased my Elna from in December 1980. His name is Boyd Albright, located in Ottawa, Kansas. I have never had the issues you describe, but Boyd has always serviced my machine and as far as I'm concerend, is the best. When I was told by another sewing machine shop in Mississipi that my machine could not be fixed, Boyd did and for less than $40.00! Contact info: 1231 S Willow St
Ottawa, KS 66067-3439
(785) 242-4340
He works out of his home as he is semi-retired.
SOURCE: I have an Elna 5000 computer class 500 sewing
I could not find the foot for your machine, but did find this site with many videos - http://www.sewingmachine-sales.co.uk/sewing_machine_info/video/45/gathering-foot-plastic.html
Check the shirring foot as well as the gathering foot. Maybe one will be of help.
SOURCE: What make of walking foot
You need a low shank style walking foot. Even back in the 80's when your SU air electronic was new, the walking foot sold by Elna was an after market one, and not made by Tavaro. Same with the ruffler attachment, it was after market and actually fitted quite a few makes of machine.
I would just ask the dealer/shop if they will refund your money if you find it doesn't work just in case.
There is a low shank one on sewingpartsonline.com
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/walking-foot-low-shank-p60444.aspx and they list the SU as compatible with it.
Take off the foot holder on your mache, and you need to fit the little open ended arm over the needle bar and the foot bracket onto the foot with your machine's regular thumb screw. The up and down movement of the needle bar operates the walking foot.
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