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SECTION IV. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
CleaningtheHookRace,FeedDogandthe
ThreadCutterMechanism
WARNING:
•Turnthepowerswitchoffandunplugthemachine
before cleaning.
•Donotdismantlethemachineotherthanasexplained
in this section.
CAUTION:
Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area,
near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.
InstallingtheBobbinHolder
z Insert the bobbin holder q so that the knob e fits
next to the stopper w on the hook race.
x Insert the bobbin.
c Attach the needle plate with the setscrews t. After
cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and
presser foot are attached.
q Bobbin holder
w Stopper
e Knob
r Screwdriver
t Setscrews
Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle,
then unplug the sewing machine.
Remove the needle and presser foot.
z Remove the setscrews w on the left hand side of the
needle plate e with the screwdriver q supplied with
the machine. Remove the needle plate e.
x Remove the bobbin. Lift up the bobbin holder y and
remove it.
c Clean the bobbin holder y with a lint brush r.
v Clean the feed dog u, thread cutter mechanism t
and hook race i with the lint brush.
b Clean the center of the hook race with a dry cloth.
q Screwdriver
w Setscrews
e Needle plate
r Lint brush
t Thread cutter mechanism
y Bobbin holder
u Feed dog
i Hook race
* You may also use a vacuum cleaner.
NOTE:
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and
neutral soap.
After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and
presser foot are attached.
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NOTE:
Frequent use of the machine causes lint and
thread residue build up in the hard to reach part
of the machine, which may cause malfunction. We
recommend to clean up the inside of the machine
periodically. Contact the service center or the store
from where the machine was purchased.