Oiling The Machine - Kenmore 384.18024000 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs
Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle.
Remove the screw on the left side of the needle plate with a
screwdriver. Remove the needle plate _) and take out the
bobbin.
(_ Needle plate
Lift up the bobbin holder @ and remove it.
(_ Bobbin holder
Brush out dust and lint inside the bobbin holder. Clean the
feed dogs (_ and hook race (_ with a lint brush. Wipe out
gently with a soft, dry cloth.
(_ Feed dogs
(_) Hook race
Replacing the Bobbin Holder
[] Insert the bobbin holder so that the kind fits next to the
stopper in the hook race.
(_ Stopper
_) Knob
[] Insert the bobbin.
[] Replace the needle plate, inserting the two needle plate
guide pins into the holes in the needle plate.
Replace the screw.
(_ Needle plate guide pins
(_) Guide hole
Oiling the Machine
Open the face cover and oil the two points as shown at least
once a year. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove
excess oil, otherwise it may stain fabrics. In case the ma-
chine is not used for an extended period, oil it before sew-
ing. Use quality sewing machine oil.
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