JUKI SC-956, Instruction Manual

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2-15. Lubrication
Pour oil for lubricating the hook into the oil tank
before putting the sewing machine into use.
1) Remove oil inlet cap
❶ . Pour JUKI New De-
frix Oil No. 1 (part number: MDFRX1600C0)
or JUKI CORPORATION GENUINE OIL 7
(part number: 40102087) into the oil tank
using the accessory oiler.
1. When using a new sewing machine for the first time or using the sewing machine which
has not been used for a long time, run in the sewing machine at a sewing speed of 1,000
sti/min or less and check the oil quantity in the hook before use.
2. For the oil for hook lubrication, purchase JUKI NEW DEFRIX OIL No. 1 (Part No. : MD -
FRX1600C0) or JUKI MACHINE OIL #7 (Part No. : MML007600CA).
3. Be sure to lubricate clean oil.
4. Do not operate the sewing machine with oil inlet cap ❶ left detached. Do not detach oil
inlet cap
❶
except for feeding oil. Also be careful not to lose the oil inlet cap.
5. Oil amount mark ❷ changes its color to three different colors.
Red: Oil amount is insufficient / White: Normal range / Green: Full
Hook race portion
2-15-1. Supplying oil to the oil tank
2-15-2. Lubricating the hook race portion
2) Supply the oil until oil amount mark ❷
at the upper right on the operation pan-
el turns green.
Be aware that, if an excessive amount
of oil is put in the oil tank, oil may leak
from the air vent of the oil tank, or
adequate lubrication may not be per-
formed. In addition, be aware that the
oil may overflow the oil inlet if the oil is
swiftly poured into the oil tank.
3) Add oil to the oil tank when oil amount
mark ❷ at the upper right on the op-
eration panel turns red while you are
operating the sewing machine.
Lubricate the race portions of the hooks (right and
left) of a new sewing machine or after leaving the
sewing machine unused for a long time, with a
few drops of oil.
❶
WARNING :
1. Do not connect the power plug until the lubrication has been completed so as to prevent acci -
dents due to abrupt start of the sewing machine.
2. To prevent the occurrence of an inflammation or rash, immediately wash the related portions if oil
adheres to your eyes or other parts of your body.
3. If oil is mistakenly swallowed, diarrhea or vomitting may occur. Put oil in a place where children
cannot reach.
Hook race portion
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