Kenmore 385. 17624, 385. 17620 Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs, Oiling the Machine

Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dogs

Unplug the machine and remove the presser foot and needle. Remove the screw on the left side of

the needle plate with a screwdriver. Remove the needle plate (_ and take out the bobbin.

Q Needle plate

Lift up the bobbin holder (_) and remove it.

Q Bobbin holder

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Brush out dust and lint inside bobbin holder. Clean 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 bob- bin 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

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 fabrics. In case the machine is not used for an extended period, oil it before sewing. Use quality sewing machine oil.

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