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Maintenance
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Cleaning the machine
surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning
it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry
cloth.
Cleaning the race
Clean the hook and under the needle plate.
Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dust
collect in the race; therefore, it should be cleaned
periodically.
a
Turn off the sewing machine, and then unplug
the power cord from the electrical outlet.
b
Raise the needle and presser foot lever.
c
Pull the flat bed attachment off to the left.
d
Loosen the presser foot holder screw and
remove the presser foot holder, and then
loosen the needle clamp screw and remove
the needle.
e
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you to remove it.
a Needle plate cover
f
Remove the bobbin case.
Grasp the front of the bobbin case, and then
pull it out.
a Bobbin case
g
Use the enclosed cleaning brush or a vacuum
cleaner to remove any lint and dust from the
race and its surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
• Do not apply oil to the race or bobbin case.
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Make sure that the sewing machine has been
turned off, and then unplug the power cord
before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
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Do not use benzene, thinner or cleansing
powder, otherwise the machine may be
discolored or deformed.
●
Make sure that the sewing machine has been
turned off, and then unplug the power cord
before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
CAUTION
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