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Care and 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 damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry
cloth.
CAUTION
Cleaning the race
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
bobbin case. Therefore, it should be cleaned
periodically.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Unplug the power supply cord from the power
supply jack on the right side of the sewing
machine.
CAUTION
c
Remove the flat bed attachment or the
embroidery unit if either is attached.
d
Loosen the presser foot holder screw and
remove the presser foot holder(page 45), and
then loosen the needle clamp screw and
remove the needle (page 41).
a Presser foot holder
b Presser foot holder screw
c Needle clamp screw
e
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and
then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
X The needle plate cover is removed.
f
Remove the bobbin case.
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a Bobbin case
● Unplug the power supply cord before
cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
● Unplug the power supply cord before
cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
a
b
c
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