Caring For Your Sewing Machine; Cleaning And Lubricating; Every Few Weeks - Singer 288 Instruction Manual

8. Caring for Your Sewing Machine

Cleaning and Lubricating

How often you will need to clean and lubricate the
machine will depend on how often you use it and
where you keep it. The following general guidelines
assume that you will be sewing several- times a week.
But if you use your machine more frequently, lubricate
it more often than the guidelines suggest.
CAUTION: Before cleaning and lubricating your
machine, disconnect the power-line plug from your
electrical gullet.
EVERY FEW WEEKS —
Remove lint or fluff from exposed parts.
With a soft cloth, clean:
• Tension discs
• Take-up lever and thread guides.
• Presser bar and needle bar
• Bobbin case
• All machine surfaces (If necessary, dampen the cloth.
Do not use detergents.)
Remove needle plate and clean:
• Feed and hook area (after cleaning, apply one drop
of oil at point indicated)
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