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Maintenance
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must
not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary
amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation,
making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop
using the machine, and contact you authorized
dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Cleaning the machine
surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning
it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry
cloth.
CAUTION
● Make sure that the sewing machine has been
turned off, and then unplug the power cord
before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
● Do not use benzene, thinner or cleansing
powder, otherwise the machine may be
discolored or deformed.
Cleaning the race
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned
periodically.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Unplug the power cord from the power
supply jack on the right side of the sewing
machine.
CAUTION
● Unplug the power cord before cleaning the
machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock
may occur.
c
Remove the flat bed attachment.
d
Loosen the presser foot holder screw and
remove the presser foot holder, and then
loosen the needle clamp screw and remove
the needle.
e
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
The needle plate cover is removed.
f
Remove the bobbin case.
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
a
a Bobbin case
g
Use the cleaning brush or a vacuum cleaner to
remove any lint and dust from the race and its
surrounding area.
a Cleaning brush
b Race
• Do not apply oil to the bobbin case.
a
a
b
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