APPENDIX
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
●Unplug the power supply 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.
a Turn off the sewing machine.
b Unplug the power supply cord from the power supply jack on the right side of the sewing machine.
CAUTION
●Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine. Otherwise, injuries or an electric shock may occur.
c Remove the flat bed attachment or the embroidery unit if either is attached.
d Loosen 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).
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aPresser foot holder
bPresser foot holder screw c Needle clamp screw
eGrasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and then slide it toward you.
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aNeedle plate cover
The needle plate cover is removed.
f Remove the bobbin case.
Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
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aBobbin case
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