Janome MB-4S - Oiling the Machine - Key Points

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Cleaning the Auto Thread Cutter Mechanism
CAUTION:
Turn the power switch off before cleaning the auto
thread cutter mechanism.
z
Loosen the 2 setscrews on the needle plate with
the offset screwdriver.
Unscrew and remove the 2 setscrews with the
screwdriver
q
Setscrews
w
Needle plate
e
Offset screwdriver
r
Screwdriver
x
Remove the needle plate.
Clean the auto thread cutter mechanism with the
lint brush.
t
Auto thread cutter mechanism
c
Replace the needle plate and attach it with the 2
setscrews. Tighten the setscrew slightly.
v
Lower the needle bar by pushing it down with the
small screwdriver.
y
Small screwdriver
b
Turn the handwheel in the direction of “
A
” to
lower the needle into the hole in the needle plate.
n
Adjust the position of the needle plate so that
needle enters into the center of the hole.
u
Hole in the needle plate
m
Tighten the 2 setscrew securely with the offset
screwdriver.
,
Turn the handwheel in the direction of “
B
” to
raise the needle bar.
y
u
q
w
e
r
t
n
m
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z
x
c
v
b
A
B