Section Viii - Taking Care Of Your Machine; Cleaning The Hook Area And Feed Dog - ELNA 7200 Instruction Manual

SECTION VIII
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Taking Care of Your Machine
Your 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
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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

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Loose threads and dust may cause puckered
stitches and thread breakage during stitching.
Check for lint buildup after each project is
completed.
Press the "Up/Down Needle" key until the needle is
raised. Turn Off power switch. Unplug the machine
before cleaning.
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Remove the presser foot and needle. Use the screw
key q supplied with the machine to remove the
screws w. Lift away the needle plate e.
Take out the bobbin. Lift up and remove the bobbin
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case r.
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Clean the bobbin case with the lint brush and soft
dry cloth.
Clean the feed dog t, auto thread cut mechanism
y and hook area u with the lint brush.
Wipe out gently with soft, dry cloth. (You can also
use a small vacuum cleaner.)
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