Maintenance - Singer 5560 Instruction Manual

TROUBLESHOOTING AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Feed Teeth and Hook Area
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Before cleaning the machine, disconnect the power supply by removing the plug from the
electrical outlet. Turn the hand wheel to raise the needle to its highest position. Raise the presser foot
lifter.
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To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts
clean. For daily machine use, it is recommended that you clean the machine weekly.
1. Open the hinged front cover. Unscrew the needle plate screws (A) with the screw driver and
remove the needle plate.
2. Remove the bobbin case from the bobbin case holder, use the lint brush (B) to clean around the
feed teeth.
3. Push the two hook retaining arms (C) outward. Remove the hook race cover (D) and hook (E).
Clean them with a soft cloth.
4. Put one drop of sewing machine oil on the center pin of the hook and hook race (F).
5. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the hook race looks like a half-moon, on the left side of the
machine (G).
6. Holding the hook (E) by its center pin, replace it so it forms a half-moon on the right side.
7. Replace the hook race cover back into position.
8. Push the hook retaining arms back into position.
9. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin.
10. Replace the needle plate and needle plate screws, then tighten the screws securely with the
screwdriver.
Sewing Light
This appliance is equipped with a durable LED illumination, which is expected to last for the lifetime of
the equipment.
Please contact a local service agent, should the lamp nevertheless require to be replaced.
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Maintenance

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