HQ Capri User Manual
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Maintenance
NOTE: Turn off the machine and remove the power cord when performing maintenance on
the machine.
Cleaning and Lubricating the Machine
Only use light sewing machine oil in the HQ Capri. Internal oiling is not necessary on the HQ Capri except
when the machine is taken to a service technician for routine maintenance and cleaning. The hook
assembly, however, needs regular lubricating. Failure to keep the hook assembly lubricated can cause
severe damage to the machine.
To lubricate, turn off the machine. Remove the
bobbin and case before oiling. Clean around the
hook assembly with a soft brush to remove lint. Put
a very small drop of oil on the hook in the region
where the bobbin basket assembly and the rotating
hook meet. The bobbin basket is the portion of the
hook that the bobbin case snaps into. The bobbin
basket remains stationary while the hook rotates
around the basket. The oil lubricates the region
where these two components interlock. A drop of
oil in the region indicated will work its way back
into the interlocking area of the hook and bobbin
basket.
The frequency of lubrication depends upon the usage of the machine. Lubricating is recommended before
running the machine if it has not been used regularly, or every other bobbin change if used frequently.
After oiling, always stitch through a scrap piece of fabric, as oil may cling to thread.Over-oiling can cause
excess dripping from the bobbin assembly. Lack of lubricant may be noticed by a change in the sound of
the machine and will affect stitch quality.
Cleaning the Touch-Screen Display
Use a soft rag dampened with isopropyl alcohol to gently wipe the display and remove any marks.
Never use any other chemicals to clean your display as they may adversely affect the touch-screen
response and clarity.
