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Rotate the handwheel (about 50 degrees) to
move the race of the hook to a position where
it can easily be oiled.
1 Handwheel
• Be sure to rotate the handwheel
counterclockwise.
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Put a drop of oil onto the hook.
1 Punch a small hole in oil bottle.
2 Apply oil here.
• Use a pointed object to punch a small hole
in the tip of the enclosed oiler before using
it.
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After oiling, insert the bobbin case into the
hook, and then close the hook cover. (Refer to
page 18.)
■ Oiling the needle bars
From embroidering screen, select one needle bar
at a time. Pull down the selected needle bar and
lock into position (refer to page 72). Put one drop
of oil on the lower needle bar felt washer.
1 Apply oil here.
• Too much oil may drip onto sewing project.
Note
● Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day
before use.
● Apply one drop of oil on the lower needle
bar felt washer every 40 – 50 hours of
sewing time.
● Apply only sewing machine oil. Use of any
other type of oil may result in damage to the
embroidery machine.
● Do not apply too much oil. Fabric or thread
may get contaminated. If too much oil is
applied, wipe off any excess with a rag.
● If the thread breaks while sewing or the
operating noise of the hook becomes loud,
apply oil onto the race hook.
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