Care and Maintenance
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact you authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Cleaning the machine surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
●Unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.
Cleaning the race
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.
aTurn off the sewing machine.
bUnplug the power cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine.
CAUTION
●Unplug the power cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur.
cRemove the flat bed attachment.
dRemove the needle plate cover.
The needle plate cover is removed differently depending on the model.
■If there is a screw in the needle plate cover
aUse the
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and | 4 |
bthen slide it toward you. |
a
aNeedle plate cover
XThe needle plate cover is removed.
■If there is no screw in the needle plate cover
aGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you.
a
aNeedle plate cover
XThe needle plate cover is removed.
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