SECTION 5. CARE FOR THE MACHINE

_, Clean the Shuttle Race

This area must be kept tree of dust, lint and occasional tangled thread, Clean the shuttle race area about

every three months.

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Lever

Shultle

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Shuttle Race

Cover

To Clear} the Shuttle Area:

1.Raise the needle bar to its highest point and remove the bobbin case.

2.Push shuttle race levers aside. Lift shuttle race cover and take shuttle out.

3.Clean the shuttle race with a lint brush.

4.Put a drop ol oil on the center pin of the shuttle and shuttle race. Do not over-oil.

To Replace Shuttle Assembly:

1.Position shuttle race as illustrated so that shuttle driver is forming half moon on the left side ot the machine.

2.Hold shuttle by center pin and position shuttle so as to form a half moon on the right side. Pointed hook will be on the bottom,

3.Place shuttle race cover into place over shuttle assembly,

4.Snap the levers back into the originaf position.

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Sears 385.12514 owner manual Center pn oi Shuttle driver Lhe shullle Lever
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385.12514 specifications

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