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Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog

WARNING:

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

NOTE:

Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained on this page.

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Remove the needle and presser foot. Remove the

 

setscrews and remove the needle plate.

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Take out the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder and

 

remove it.

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Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush and soft dry

 

cloth.

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Clean the feed dog, auto thread cutter mechanism

 

and hook race with the lint brush.

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5 Clean the hook race with a dry cloth. (You may also

use a vacuum cleaner.)

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Screwdriver

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Setscrew

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Needle Plate

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Bobbin Holder

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Lint Brush

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Feed Dog

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Hook Race

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Soft Dry Cloth

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Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism

Assemble the hook race

1Insert the bobbin holder. The knob of the bobbin holder should fit next to the stopper on the hook race. Be sure to align the red triangle marks on the bobbin holder and stopper.

2Reattach the needle plate and tighten the screws.

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11Stopper

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NOTE:

After cleaning the machine, attach the needle and presser foot.

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