Singer 7470 machine

by Teresa
(Aurtyville, NC)

I use to love Singer. I bought new factory sealed Singer 7470 on ebay. When I received it, one of the plate screw was missing. I used this machine for one day and had to take it to my local sewing machine repair shop. Because I bought it on ebay, it was not warranty. I had to pay $100.00 to get the machine back working.

Apparently, someone forgot to oil this machine. The tech said that there was no way that I could have oil this machine myself. The auto tension does not work properly. I ended up putting a piece of tape over the auto tension so It would not move. So, far I have spent over 450.00 dollars on this machine. I must of got a lemon. But, I am stuck with this machine. What am I doing wrong?

I know my machines, I have several computerized machines, and this is the only one that has given me trouble, and I have only had it two weeks. Anybody want a machine?