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PFM-4000
Part Number 6Z8303
General Maintenance
Cleaning the Machine
Clean the flange machine daily. Use these supplies:
•
Lint-free rags or shop towels
•
Small brush
•
Mild spray cleaner or soap and water
•
A vacuum cleaner
•
Compressed air
Dirt and lint accumulation is the most common cause for a poorly operating
machine. Lint build-up can destroy certain machine parts. It may be necessary to
remove covers to access areas housing some components.
To clean the flange machine:
Feed Slots
Openings in
the needle plate that allow
the lower feed to pass
through the plate without
interruption.
1
Open the covers and remove the collected lint from around the loopers, feed
slots, and under the needle plate.
2
Use a small brush or compressed air to clean these areas daily.
3
Remove the side cover and clean lint build-up from the top feed and presser
foot linkages (
4
After you finish cleaning, close the covers.
Figure 8.1
Machine covers
CAUTION:
Do not exceed 30 psi (2 bars) when using compressed air
for cleaning purposes.
CAUTION:
Do not service any of the pneumatic components until the
unit is relieved of air pressure. Always wear a mask or turn
your face away from the regulator when releasing air
pressure. Oil, residue, and debris from the floor may spray
with force into the air.
side cover
bed cover
access door