Cleaning; Cleaning And Lubrication Of Rotary Hook - Brother BES-116 Instruction Manual

Chapter 7 Maintenance
Turn off the power switch before starting maintenance.
Failure to do so may start the machine unintentionally through an accidental activation of the START switch,
resulting in bodily injuries.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil or grease, so that no oil or
grease gets into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and
diarrhoea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
• Keep the machine clean at all times to prevent machine trouble.
• Keep the machine clean.
Remove dirt with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, clean with the detergent-soaked cloth, then wipe off
the detergent with a cloth dampened with (hot) water.
• Caution
Never use benzene or thinner for cleaning the machine.

1. Cleaning

1-1 Cleaning and Lubrication of Rotary Hook

• Clean rotary hooks daily using the brush provided. If a rotary hook is too dirty, cleaning with
a compressor (compressed air) is recommended.
• If thread breakage or rotary hook noise occurs during embroidering, lubricate the race of the
rotary hook.
Note) • Use the dropper provided to supply oil. Use BROTHER's embroidery machine oil (equivalent to Nisseki
Sewing Lub No. 10).
• Supply a proper amount of oil. Any excess may stain fabrics, etc.
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Lubricate these points.