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Care of Your Machine
* Press the up/down needle position key to raise the
needle and unplug the machine before cleaning.
* Do not dismantle the machine other than
explained on this page.
* The machine never needs oiling.
* Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area,
near a heat radiator or in direct sunlight.
* Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth
and neutral soap.
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog
z Remove the presser foot and needle.
Remove the screw on the left side of the needle plate
with the screwdriver supplied with the machine.
x Remove the needle plate and take out the bobbin.
c Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
v Brush out dust and lint.
b Clean the feed dogs and hook race with the lint brush.
n Wipe out gently with soft, dry cloth.
* You may also use a vacuum cleaner.
Replacing the Bobbin Holder
z Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob fits next to
the stopper in the hook race.
q
Stopper
w Knob
x Insert the bobbin.
c Replace the needle plate, inserting the two needle plate
guide pins into the holes in the needle plate.
Replace the screw.
e
Needle plate guide pins
r Guide hole
After cleaning, be sure to replace the needle and presser
foot.
z
xc
c
zx
e
q
w
r
r
b
v
n
SECTION VI CARE OF YOUR MACHINE