CARE & MAINTENANCE

Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog

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CAUTION:

Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before cleaning.

zRemove the needle and presser foot.

xRemove the hook cover plate q and open the hook cover w.

cLoosen the setscrew e and remove the needle plate r. v Clean the hook t and feed dog y with a lint brush u. b After cleaning the machine, attach the needle plate r,

needle and presser foot. q Hook cover plate

w Hook cover e Setscrew r Needle plate t Hook

y Feed dog u Lint brush

Oiling the Machine

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NOTE:

Unplug the machine before oiling.

Oil the points as shown (q, w and e) with two or three drops of oil. Use only sewing machine oil MO-70 for this sewing machine.

Oil the machine once a day if you use the machine frequently.

Use a soft, dry cloth to remove excess oil.

Remove the bobbin case from the hook when you oil the hook race.

After oiling, stitch a piece of waste fabric to absorb excess oil.

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Janome 1600P Series manual Care & Maintenance, Cleaning the Hook and Feed Dog, Oiling the Machine

1600P Series specifications

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