Singer XL-400 Cleaning Hook Area And Feed Dogs, Cleaning the sewing machine and footcontroller

CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS

Always disconnect the machine from power CAUTION supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet.

To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times.

1.Raise the needle to its highest position.

2.Remove two screws on the needle plate (1) and slide the needle plate toward you as illustrated for removal.

3.Remove the bobbin case (2).

4.Clean the feed dogs and hook area with the lint brush.

Put one drop of sewing machine oil on the hook race as indicated by the arrows. (A, B)

NOTE: Singer Brand Sewing Machine Oil is suggested. DO NOT use “all purpose” oil as it is not suited for sewing machine lubrication.

5.Replace the bobbin case with the projection (3) positioned against the spring (4).

6.Make sure that the needle is at its highest position and put and slide the needle plate into position as illustrated.

Cleaning the sewing machine and footcontroller

After using, keep sewing machine and footcontroller clean. Use dry rags to remove dust from the sewing machine and footcontroller.

NOTE: Use dry rags to avoid electrical shock.

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(A)	(B)
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(3)	(4)
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