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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Cleaning the Hook Race
WARNING:
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
before cleaning.
NOTE:
Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than
what is explained in this section.
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and
mild soap.
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Remove the setscrews with the screwdriver
supplied with the machine. Remove the needle
plate.
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Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
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Screwdriver
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Setscrews
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Needle plate
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Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.
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Bobbin holder
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Lint brush
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Clean the Auto thread cutter mechanism and hook
race with the lint brush.
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Auto thread cutter mechanism
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Hook race
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Clean the hook race with a dry cloth.
(You may also use a vacuum cleaner.)
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Dry cloth
Assemble the hook race
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Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to
the stopper in the hook race.
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Knob
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Stopper
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Reattach the needle plate, aligning the needle plate
guide pins with the guide holes on the needle plate
and tighten the screw.
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Needle plate guide pins
NOTE:
After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and
presser foot are attached.
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