DURKOPP ADLER M-TYPE 867 - Cleaning Work; Cleaning the Machine

Maintenance work
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21.3 Cleaning work
21.3.1 Cleaning the machine
Lint and thread remnants should be removed after every eight hours of
operation using a compressed-air pistol or a brush. In the case of very
fluffy material to be sewn, the machine must be cleaned more frequently.
Fig. 98: Areas requiring special cleaning
Areas particularly susceptible to soiling:
• Cutter on the bobbin winder for the hook thread (4)
• Area under the throat plate (3)
• Hook (2)
• Area around the needle (1)
Cleaning steps
1. Remove any dust and thread remains using a compressed-air pistol or
a brush.
WARNING
Risk of injury
Switch off the machine at the main power switch
before cleaning the machine.
Flying particles can get in the eyes, causing injury.
Hold the compressed-air pistol so that particles do
not fly toward persons.
Make sure no particles fly into the oil pan.
ATTENTION
Damage to the paintwork due to solvent-based cleaners.
Solvent-based cleaners will damage paintwork.
Only use solvent-free substances for cleaning.
2
1
4
3
(1) - Area around the needle
(2) - Hook
(3) - Area under the needle plate
(4) - Cutter on the bobbin winder