Cleaning the Shuttle Race and Feed Dogs

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[] Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and

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needle. Open the face cover to allow room to remove the

 

needle plate screw with a screwdriver. Remove the needle

 

plate _1)and take out the bobbin.

 

(_ Needle plate

 

[] Lift up the

bobbin holder(_) and remove it.

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(_ Bobbin

holder

 

[] Brush out

dust and tint inside the bobbin holder. Clean

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the feed dogs ® and hook race (_ with a lint brush. Wipe

 

out gently

with a soft, dry cloth.

 

®Feed dogs (_ Hook race

[] Line

up the triangle marks@ and position the bobbin

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holder, so that the notch fits next to the stopper@ in the

 

hook

race.

 

@Line up the triangle marks.

@The notch fits next to the stopper.

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Oiling the Machine

Unplug the machine. Open the face cover and oil the two points, as shown, at least once a year. One or two drops of oil is sufficient. Remove excess oil, otherwise it may stain the fabric. In case the machine has not been used for a long period, oil it before sewing. Use quality sewing machine oil.

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385.161302 specifications

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