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Care and Maintenance
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.

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 damp cloth, wipe it again with a dry
cloth.
CAUTION

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 supply cord from the power
supply jack on the right side of the sewing
machine.
CAUTION
cRemove the flat bed attachment or the
embroidery unit if either is attached.
dLoosen the presser foot holder screw and
remove the presser foot holder(page 45), and
then loosen the needle clamp screw and
remove the needle (page 41).
aPresser foot holder
bPresser foot holder screw
cNeedle clamp screw
eGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and
then slide it toward you.
aNeedle plate cover
XThe needle plate cover is removed.
fRemove the bobbin case.
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
aBobbin case

●Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

●Unplug the power supply cord before

cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries

or an electric shock may occur.

a
b
c
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