SECTION 6. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

Dismantling and Assembling

Hook Race Unit

Note:

Turn off the power sw tch and/or unp ug the mach ne.

To dismantle hook race unit:

Raise the needle to its highest position and open the hook cover. Open the hinged latch of bobbin case and take it out of the machine.

Open the hook race ring holders and remove the hook race ring. Remove the hook.

*Clean the hook race with a brush and a soft dry cloth.

Bobbin case

Hook race ring holder

(3)Hook race ring _4_Hook

(5_ Hook race

To assemble hook race unit:

Hold the hook by the center pin and fit it carefully back into the hook race, forming a perfect circle with the shuttle driver.

Attach the hook race ring making sure the bottom pin fits into the notch.

Lock the hook race ring by turning the holders back into position. Insert the bobbin case.

Pin

(7) Notch

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Cleaning the Feed Dog

Note:

Turn off the power switch and/or unplug the machinebefore c ean ng the feed dog.

Remove the needle and the presser foot,

Remove the needle plate set screw and remove the needle plate,

With a brush, clean out dust and lint clogging the feed dog teeth.

Reset the needle plate.

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385.4052LX200 specifications

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