Lubricate Bottom Of Machine; If Machine Is To Be Stored; Hints For Home Service - Singer 288 Instruction Manual

Lubricate bottom of machine

• Clean out lint and apply oil to each of the places
indicated.

IF MACHINE IS TO BE STORED

• Disconnect power-line plug from electric outlet.
• Clean all exposed parts and area behind face plate.
• Swab all exposed metal parts and parts behind face
plate with SINGER oil to protect against rust.
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If needle breaks, make sure. . .
• Needle is straight, correct style for machine and
proper size for thread being used.
• Needle is correctly inserted into machine.
• Stitch width and needle position selectors are cor-
rectly set for work being done.
• Stitch width setting does not exceed
(
• Presser foot shank is securely fastened to presser
bar.
If needle thread breaks, make sure . . .
• Machine is threaded properly.
• Thread is unwinding freely from spool.
• Thread is free from slubs and knots.
• Needle is correct size for thread.
• Needle-thread tension is not too tight.
• Bobbin and bobbin case are properly inserted in
machine.
Remember to . . .
• Remove thread from bobbin before rewinding.
• Keep a pattern disc on disc holder at all times.
• Set combination stitch length and buttonhole dial for
regular stitching when not making buttonholes.
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Hints for Home Service

)setting when twin needle is used.