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Oiling and Cleaning (Continued)
Maintaining the Machine
3. Clear debris from the spring and discs of the
small thread tensioner.
Small Thread
Tensioner
3
4. Pull the lever (shown in blue) on the
bobbin case to remove it from the hook
assembly.
Note: If the case won’t release, try raising
the needle.
4
5. Take the bobbin from the case and set it
aside. Clean the bobbin case with the lint
brush or compressed air. Be sure to clean
the area under the bobbin tension thread
arm.
Bobbin Thread
Tension Arm
5
1. In and around the hook assembly, clear
away any lint, cloth, and thread remnants
using the lint brush or compressed air.
Hook Assembly
6
2. Rotate the
hand whee
l until the needle is
halfway down. This will put the hook in the
best position for oiling.
Hand Wheel
7
3. Place one to two drops of oil into the hook
assembly between the inner part (shown in
blue) and outer part (shown in gray).
1-2 Drops
8
