Maintenance that must be performed by the customer
Maintenance
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13.2 Maintenance that must be performed by the
customer
Safety instruction: There is a risk of an electrical shock
Before performing any maintenance, switch the machine off with the on and
off switch.
Unplug the power plug.
13.2.1
Checking the needle plate
The stitch quality can deteriorate rapidly, if the lower thread is stuck to the
‹needle plate›
. Remove the
‹needle plate›
at regular intervals, see „Main-
tenance“ > „Removing the needle plate“ (Page 199), and check for needle
strikes.
Minor needle strikes on the
‹needle plate›
can be removed by using fine
800-grit emery paper.
If the
‹needle plate›
is severely damaged by needle strikes, it must be
exchanged. Visit the
Spare Parts
category of our W6 WERTARBEIT
online shop to order a new
‹needle plate›
.
The following illustration shows an example of a severely damaged
‹needle
plate›
that must be exchanged.
Severely damaged needle plate
13.2.2
Checking a needle / Why using W6 needles is impor-
tant
The
‹hook system›
can be damaged by a defective or blunt needle. Using
a defective needle would ruin the appearance of the seam.
If the needle is damaged too severely, it must be changed, see „Selecting
needles“ > „Inserting a needle“ (Page 50). Visit our W6 WERTARBEIT
online shop in the Spare Parts category, to order a new needle.