Does anyone have the service manual for the Singer 756?

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Singer manufactured some White sewing machines. The Singer support site, https://www.singer.com/support , has the White 793 manual listed as the W666-793. The current link to the manual is https://www.singer.com/sites/default/files/product_manual/801_white-666-793-x.pdf . Follow the directions for the Creative embroidery to set up an appropriate zigzag stitch. Just ignore the part about patterns (changing the settings every few steps). You will need to use the zigzag presser foot and needle plate. If you are having problems with the stitches skipping, check the needle point for damage (replace with a new needle)and clean the bobbin case.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

replace your needle and make sure t is in correctly.

Hmm, I'm wondering if it has been cleaned and oiled recently. Older mechanicals require frequent TLC. Consult your owner's manual for cleaning and maintenance instructions:

Is your sewing machine mechanical (ie, not computerized)??? CAUTION--if your machine is computerized, do NOT proceed with the following suggestions.

If it is mechanical, have you cleaned and oiled your machine recently? Most mechanical sewing machine failures are because they have not been adequately and routinely oiled, the old oil has solidified and frozen the mechanics. I recommend Bernina oil or liquid Tri-Flow Synthetic Lube (or similar good quality sewing machine oil) for mechanical machines--do NOT use 3-in-1, cooking oil, WD-40, or the sewing machine oil from your grandmother's sewing basket. (I am not associated with any Bernina dealer.)

If it is in fact frozen, pick up a bottle of liquid Tri-Flow Synthetic Oil at the hardware store. Oil one or two drops in every oil hole (see your manual) and also every place where metal rubs on metal. But DO NOT oil any plastic gears, rubber, or belts. If it is still stiff or frozen, direct a hot handheld hair dryer into the top and bottom mechanism of your machine. See if that loosens it up. You may have to repeat.

Once your machine is working again, place a drop or two of good sewing machine oil as directed above. Be sure to use a small brush to clean the lint and dirt out of your machine, especially around the feed dogs and bobbin area. (Caution: Compressed air will sometimes force the dirt and lint into areas that cannot be cleaned.) And continue to use good quality sewing machine oil to keep it running. Recommendation: every time you change a bobbin, after 8 hours of sewing, or every six months if it is not in regular use.

1st off try a new needle

Most likely, your hook timing needs to be adjusted. I'm afraid that this requires a technician, HOWEVER any sewing machine technician can adjust the timing, it's not machine specific.

Have you tried a needle change? It could be blunt or the wrong size. Have you cleaned under the needle plate as the ridges get full of lint there. A toothpick will clean them out.

The machine may be slightly out of time so it works in straight stitch but not zig-zag.