Applying Grease; Applying Grease To The Needle Bar Lower Bushing - JUKI DDL-8000AS Instruction Manual

6-3. Applying grease

WARNING :
Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the
sewing machine.
1. When the time for greasing has come, the warning alarm sounds.
When the alarm sounds, apply / supply the grease to the relevant
parts. In the case the sewing machine is used under severe conditions
such as high temperatures, high operation rate, dusty environment,
etc., it is effective to apply / supply the grease periodically once every
six months.
2. Do not apply oil to the sections which are lubricated with grease.
3. Be aware that grease can leak from the thread take-up cover and nee-
dle bar if the amount of grease is excessive.
4. Be sure to use JUKI GREASE A TUBE ❶ (part number : 40006323).

6-4. Applying grease to the needle bar lower bushing

WARNING :
Turn OFF the power before starting the work so as to prevent accidents caused by abrupt start of the
sewing machine.
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Carry out greasing with the needle bar
installed.
1) Remove the face plate.
2) Remove needle bar lower bushing greasing
screw ❷ (only for the DDL-8000A-*MS) with a
hexagonal wrench key.
3) Remove the cap of exclusive grease tube ❶ .
Insert its tip into the oil hole and replenish grease
from exclusive grease tube ❶ .
At this time, add grease until it overflows the oil
hole.
4) Push overflowing exclusive grease with the oil
filling screw into the oil hole.
5) Wipe the excess of grease off the area around
the oil hole.
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