Care Of Your Machine; Cleaning The Hook Race; Cleaning The Bobbin Holder - John Lewis JL 300 Manual

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

This machine never needs oiling but
the bobbin area and hook race should
be cleaned after completion of every
garment. Do not store the machine in
an area of high humidity, near a
radiator or in direct sunlight. Clean the
outside of the machine with a soft
cloth and neutral soap. Raise the
needle and unplug the machine
before cleaning.

Cleaning the Hook Race

Unplug the machine and remove the
presser foot and needle. Remove the
screw on the left hand side of the
needle plate with the screwdriver.
Remove the needle plate.
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Cleaning the Bobbin Holder

Turn off the power switch or unplug the
machine.
Remove the cover plate by sliding the
hook cover plate release button to the
right.
Take out the bobbin.
Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
Take out the bobbin.
Brush out dust and lint or you may use
a vacuum cleaner.
Clean the feed dogs, hook race and
bobbin holder with the lint brush and
a soft dry cloth.
Insert the bobbin.
Attach the hook cover plate.
A
B
Inserting the Bobbin Holder
Line up the triangle marks A and
position the bobbin holder so the
knob B fits next to the stopper in the
hook race.