Maintenance work
106 Service Manual 867 Version 02.0 - 04/2015
21.1.1 Lubrication of the upper part of the machine
The central oil lubrication system supplies all bearing positions automati-
cally with oil from the reservoir.
Proper setting
The oil level is between the minimum level marking and the maximum 
level marking.
Fig. 93: Lubrication of the upper part of the machine
Setting steps
1. Check the oil level indicator every day.
2. If the oil level is below the minimum level marking (3):
Pour oil through the refill opening (1) but no higher than the maximum 
level marking (2).
CLASSIC
equipment
Note for machines with CLASSIC equipment
If the oil level falls below the minimum level marking (3), the oil level indi-
cator lights up in red.
1. Turn the sewing machine off, then on again after refilling oil.
 The red light will turn off.
ATTENTION
Machine damage due to incorrect oil level
Too little or too much oil can result in damages to the machine.
Check the oil level every day and top up the oil, if necessary.
MAX
MIN
1
2
3
(1) - Refill opening (2) - Maximum level mark
(3) - Minimum level mark