20 Most Recent Singer 7462 Mechanical Sewing Machine - Page 9 Questions & Answers

Go to any sewing machine store and buy a LOW SHANK adjustable zipper foot.This foot will screw on and fits almost everything. Yes, it's an older machine but you can still get most parts for it. Especially feet.I think this machine has snap on feet, so If you want an original foot take the ankle with you when you go to the shop to buy it.
sewman7

Try adjusting the tension a bit. Make a not of where it was origonally set.

You can purchase that singer sewing machine foot control here:

http://www.sewingpartsdirect.com/foot-control-w-cord-singer-979314-031.aspx

With the needle hitting the bobbin case , it sounds like it might be out of time. Which I am sorry to say is not an easy at-home fix.

pull it towards you. if this does not work take off the rubber but usually you put finger underneath and pull. or catch on side of bobbin winder. hope this helps try oiling it as well. the spring or hing bit.

Hi... it is a vertical needle machine not a slant needle

If you have had this repaired several times, I am inclinded to believe that the shop is resetting the timing and after a little while it jumps time again. If this is correct, you probably have a gear that is defective. I have seen the gears where the nylon material did not set correctly and actually spins around on the metal. Since the nylon is intact, it does not appear broken and until the technician actually sees it spin, there is no way to know it is defective. You could take it back and ask the tech to check for that.

Check to be sure the thread is not catching on the bottom of the bobbin. If it is, replace the bobbin because it is sprung. If it is not catching there, then you need to check your tension to see that it is working properly. Normal 0 MicrosoftInternetExplorer4 /* Style Definitions */ table.MsoNormalTable {mso-style-name:"Table Normal"; mso-tstyle-rowband-size:0; mso-tstyle-colband-size:0; mso-style-noshow:yes; mso-style-parent:""; mso-padding-alt:0in 5.4pt 0in 5.4pt; mso-para-margin:0in; mso-para-margin-bottom:.0001pt; mso-pagination:widow-orphan; font-size:10.0pt; font-family:"Times New Roman";}. Pull the thread through the tension assemblyand test it to make sure the tension is working correctly.
(To do this test, adjust your tension setting to normal or medium or 5 orsomething in the middle. Raise the presser foot and pull the thread through thetension. It should pull easily!! Lower the presser foot and pull the thread. Itshould pull noticeably harder.) If it doesn't do this, you need to remove the thread or lint that is stuck between the tension discs. Open them with a small screwdriver and clean them out.
If this doesn't solve your problem, remove the bobbin case and check the hook for rough spots.. If you find some, buff with an emery stick until smooth.
sewman7

Unless experienced,better to leave to an engineer. It involves loosening the bobbin race,and turning till hook goes through thread loop and tightening.Can take a lot of trial and error!

i suggest you try the internet for a insruction manual.
www.singer sewing machine manuals.com
and a list of different ones will come up these should help you. as you can download a manual.

You can download a free manual at this website...

http://safemanuals.com/user-guide-instructions-owner-manual/SINGER/7462-_M

Hope this helps...

try going to http://www.singerco.com/support/presser_help.html
there is several help pages there, if they don't help I don't know whom can... LOL
actually singer has pretty good cust support and answer questions rapidly.
(after all they want us to keep buying their products!)

I hope this helps!
Good Luck and Happy sewing!

hi im not an expert on domestic sewing machines bt it seems u maybe have to adjust the teeth on your machine. if you dont know how to do that a machine mechanic will do it for you for a small fee. hope that helped angela

make sure that when you select the stitch you also set the width dial or yoiu will only get straight stitch ,if not that then try to physically move the needle bar left and right could be seized

Is the needle in right? There is a front and back to a needle. Also is it the right needle for the machine?

Looking over the machine the only way to slow it down may be to put less pressure on the pressure foot. If you need to have it serviced look for a a business that sells machines. Often they service them also. Keeping it clean will go a long way to keeping it in good order. Also it may need a drop of oil in a few places.

what size replacement needles for a singer merritt 4530

you're welcome. have a good new year.