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SECTION 5. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Oiling the Machine
Oil the machine in all areas shown on this page at least once a year; otherwise the machine can become sluggish or will knock loudly. If you use the machine
frequently, oil the machine under the top cover about every three months. In casemachine is not usedfor an extended time, oil it before sewing. Usegood quality
sewing machine oil. One or two drops of oil issufficient. Remove excessoil, otherwise it may stain fabric.
Kenmore sewing machine oil is available at your nearest Searsretail store.
NOTE: Unplug the machine before oiling. Remove needle and put needle bar in full down position.
• Oil behind the Face Cover Plate and under the Arm Cover Plate
Facecoverplate
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Open face cover plate and/or remove arm cover plate by loosening up top screw to oil points
in illustration.
Useonly a drop of oil; do not over-oil.
• Oil the Underside
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Open the shuttle cover by pulling down the embossed part on
the left side of the cover, Tilt the machine head back and
remove bottom cover. Oil points in illustration.
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