Cleaning And Maintenance; Cleaning - Brother RH-981A Instruction Manual

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE

8. CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
Turn off the power switch before starting any cleaning work, otherwise the machine may operate if the start
switch is pressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they
do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting
and diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.

8-1. Cleaning

If using an air gun, do not use it while the machine head is tilted back, otherwise oil and thread scraps may adhere to
the cutter sensor and timing belt, resulting in operating problems.
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1. Turn off the power.
2. Turn the air cock to stop the air.
* Turn the knob to release the air.
3. Remove any thread scraps and dust, etc. from the thread paths for the needle thread, looper thread and gimp.
In particular, the looper thread path should be cleaned every day to keep it free from thread scraps and dust.
4. Check the oil level by looking at the sight glass. If the oil level is low, replenish the oil supply.
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5. Remove any thread scraps and dust which have collected in the holes of the cloth feed bar.
6. Wipe away any thread scraps and dust which are adhering to the feed guide shaft.
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