Section Iv - Taking Care Of Your Machine; Cleaning The Hook Area And Feed Dog - ELNA 3210 Instruction Manual

SECTION IV
Taking Care of Your Machine
Your Elna machine has been meticulously designed and
manufactured to give you a lifetime of sewing pleasure.
Do not store the machine in a high humidity area, near a
heat radiator or in direct sunlight. The machine is self-
lubricating, however, the area around the bobbin and
hook must be cleaned each time the machine has had
extensive use. Do not dismantle the machine further than
explained on these pages. Clean the outside of the
machine with a soft cloth and pure soap.

Cleaning the Hook Area and Feed Dog

Loose threads and dust may cause puckered stitches
and thread breakage during stitching. Check for lint
buildup after each project is completed.
Turn the flywheel or press the Up/Down Needle key
(Model 3230 only) until the needle is raised.
UNPLUG THE MACHINE BEFORE CLEANING.
Remove the presser foot and needle. Use the
1
screwdriver supplied with the machine to remove the two
screws 1 . Lift up and pull away the back of needle plate
2
to release the hook and remove the needle plate.
2
3
Remove the bobbin and bobbin holder .
3
Clean the bobbin holder with the lint brush and soft dry
cloth.
Clean the feed dog and hook area with the lint brush.
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