One of the most important parts of maintaining your machine is proper cleaning and oiling. Below are tips to fol-
low, but more complete instructions for your specific model can be found in your machine's manual.
It is recommended that you clean and oil every other bobbin, or every 3-4 hours of actual sewing time. If you
notice your machine sounding louder than usual, then it is time to clean and oil.
General Cleaning Steps
• Turn the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply system.
• Clean the display using a soft slightly damp microfiber cloth.
• Remove the needle. (It is recommended that you change your needle every 4-6
hours of sewing time.)
• Remove the stitch plate.
• Clean the hook race with a brush and remove all lint and threads, using the brush
included with your machine..
Reference - Cleaning And Oiling
Oiling the Needle Bar
If the needle bar lacks lubrication, the needle bar might not move smoothly.
If the machine is used often, the needle bar should be oiled every 6 months.
• Turn the machine off and disconnect it from the power supply.
• Remove the plug (
1
) and remove the screw (
2
).
• Remove the face cover (
3
). After removing the face cover, be careful of the
moving parts.
• Put one drop of oil on the needle bar movement mechanism, including nee-
dle bar crank rod/needle bar bracket and needle bar supporter (add the oil
on the area marked by arrow).
• Remove the presser foot.
• Turn the handwheel a few times and remove excess oil with a cloth.
• After oiling, the face cover must be remounted before plugging in the
machine. Never reconnect the machine or make it run with the place cover
removed.
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