Section Vi. Care Of Your Machine Cleaning The Hook Race And Feed Dog; Installing The Bobbin Holder - Janome Sewing Machine Instruction Book

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SECTION VI. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog
WARNING:
• Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
before cleaning.
• Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained
in this section.
CAUTION:
Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area,
near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.
NOTE:
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and
neutral soap.
After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and
presser foot are attached.
Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle,
then unplug the sewing machine.
Remove the needle and presser foot.
z Remove the setscrews w on the left hand side of the
needle plate e with the screwdriver q supplied with
the machine. Remove the needle plate e.
x Remove the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder y and
remove it.
c Clean the bobbin holder y with a lint brush r.
v Clean the feed dog u, thread cutter mechanism t
and hook race i with the lint brush.
b Clean the center of the hook race with a dry cloth.
q Screwdriver
w Setscrews
e Needle plate
r Lint brush
t Thread cutter mechanism
y Bobbin holder
u Feed dog
i Hook race
* You may also use a vacuum cleaner.

Installing the Bobbin Holder

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z Insert the bobbin holder q so that the knob e fits
next to the stopper w on the hook race.
x Insert the bobbin.
c Attach the needle plate with the setscrews t. After
cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and
presser foot are attached.
q Bobbin holder
w Stopper
e Knob
r Screwdriver
t Setscrews
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