My elna 9000 says something like bRe and will not sew. How can I fix this?

To replace the presser foot lever on an Elna 9000 Computer model sewing machine, follow these steps:

1. Raise the presser foot by turning the handwheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position.
2. Release the presser foot lever by pressing the button on the back of the presser foot lever and sliding the lever to the left.
3. Remove the old presser foot lever by sliding it off the presser bar.
4. Align the new presser foot lever with the presser bar and slide it into place.
5. Secure the presser foot lever by pressing the button on the back of the lever and sliding it to the right.
6. Lower the presser foot by turning the handwheel away from you until the needle is in its lowest position.
7. Test the presser foot lever to make sure it is functioning properly.

If you are having difficulty replacing the presser foot lever or if the machine is not functioning properly after the replacement, it is recommended that you consult the user manual or contact Elna customer service for assistance.

If there is an adjustment, you would probably find it in the manual:

Elna 8000 9000 Diva Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

Check your owner's manual for presser foot pressure adjustment. Yours is probably set too lightly.

The owner's manual would have that information:

Elna 8000 9000 Diva Sewing Machine Instruction Manual

Instruction Manual Elna 9000 Computer

Service Manual:
Service Manual Elna Computer 9000 Janome Sewing Centre Everton Park

There is a flathead screw on the left side of the shank, unscrew it and the shank comes right off.

my guess would be that the pressure foot spring broken, take it to be serviced

YOu can down load a manual from here http://www.arizonaexpressionz.com/elna_instruction_manuals/Elna7000.pdf

Just remember to click the bobbin thread into the tension device correctly and hold the two threads behind the pressure foot when you start each seam - Elna top loading bobbins give great stitch quality but you just need to keep stray threads out or they'll jam up.

Also, you must use the Elna plastic bobbin that the manual specifies for this machine - the 5000, 7000 and 9000 were Elna Tavaro Switzerland's first foray into computerised machines and first released in 1986.

Also, please check the manual when you go to buy twin needles, there are two types now as computerised machines usually need the twin needles offset from the shaft position. They have red or black plastic block between the shaft and the twin needles - I think you need the red ones but just double check the manual to make sure. And you can't do all the wide stitches with a twin needle as it will strike the foot.

Hope this helps a little.

HOW DOES THE ELNA BLIN FOOT LOOKS LIKE

Most likely this is a problem in the foot control and it will need to be replaced or repaired.
sewman7