My friend purchased a Beau*Mark 4700 sewing machine from a sewing store years ago. She wanted a used machine without bells and whisles that was pretty durable and the woman suggested this machine below. It didn't come with a book, but is supposedly so basic that you don't need one. Well, I have it now , sewed a little, the thread from the bobbin broke and it took me a long time to figure it out. Of course once I fixed the thread, it was easier for me next time. But I don't want to go through this hassle everytime something "simple" happens. Does anyone know ANYTHING about this machine? I really can't find anything anywhere. (I kind of like this old macine, especially after trying a 200 dollar singer and bending two needles (which were correct size) going trough several layers of denim and this old machine went through with it ease.)
Here are the specifications that I have about the machine: Beau*Mark 4700 Sewing Machine
Sticker says: June 22, 1984 Model 272-9318280 "Order Replacement Parts by mail or through our Retail Stores" Sears, Roebuck and Company, Chicago, Illinois
On Front Of Machine: Made in W. Germany
On Back Of Machine: Beaumark LR 34692, 120V, 60 Cycles Total 90 Watts, Lamp 10 Watts Max.
Stamped on the metal on bottom:
0092445
41 50108-01
Thanks Kristen Anne