ENTRETIEN

MANTENIMIENTO

MAINTENANCE

A

1

2

B

3

4 5

C

6

D

7

8

Cleaning

CAUTION

Be sure to unplug the machine before cleaning it. Other- wise, electric shock or injury may result.

1.Remove the power supply plug from the outlet.

2.Raise the needle and the presser foot.

3.Loosen the presser foot screw and the needle clamp screw to remove the presser foot holder and the needle. (See fig. A)

4.Remove the needle plate using a coin to remove the screws. (See fig. B)

1Needle clamp screw

3Presser foot holder screw

3Use a coin or screwdriver.

5.Turn the handwheel toward you until the notch of shuttle aligns with the shelf of race as shown in the illustration.

4Notch of shuttle race

5 Shelf of race

CAUTION

Be sure to turn the handwheel towards the front of the ma- chine. Turning the handwheel in the other direction may damage the machine.

6.Remove the race. (See fig. C)

7.Clean out lint and dust.

*Use soft fabric to clean the race. DO NOT OIL the race or shuttle. (See fig. D)

6Race

7 Shuttle

*DO NOT OIL.

CAUTION

Do not use a damaged race or shuttle. Otherwise, the thread may tangle and cause a poor finish, or the needle may break. You can get the proper parts from your authorized retailer.

Be sure to insert the race in the correct position. Other- wise, the needle may break.

8.Assemble the race first then the needle plate.

When installing the race, be sure that the notch of shuttle is in the same position that it was when the shuttle hook was removed and that the shelf on the race aligns with the spring.

Install the needle plate with the opening for the bobbin in the front. Position and tighten the needle plate screws (the reverse of its removal procedure).

8Notch of shuttle

9 Shelf

0 Spring

9

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