Kenmore 385.101118 Owner's Manual page 43

Oil the machine in all areas shown on the next two pages at }east 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 case machine is not used for an extended time, oil it
before sewing. Use good quality sewing machine oil. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabric.
• Oil behind the Face Cover Plate •
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Open face cover plate and oil points in i}lustration.
Use only a drop of oil; do not over-oil.
Oil under the Top Cover
Remove top cover plate to oil points indicated in top of machine head. To remove cover plate,
loosen up two top screws and lift the cover plate as illustrated.
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