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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 wet 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 cord from the power supply
jack on the right side of the sewing machine.
CAUTION
c
Remove the flat bed attachment.
d
Remove the needle plate cover.
The needle plate cover is removed differently
depending on the model.
■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover
a
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the
screw in the needle plate cover.
b
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.
■ If there is no screw in the needle plate cover
a
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.
● Unplug the power cord before cleaning
the machine, otherwise injuries or an
electric shock may occur.
● Unplug the power cord before cleaning
the machine, otherwise injuries or an
electric shock may occur.
a
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