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CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog
   WARNING:
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
before cleaning.
Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained 
in this section.
       CAUTION:
Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, 
near a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight. Store the 
machine in cool dry place.
Installing the Bobbin Holder
z Insert the bobbin holder so that the knob ts next to  
the stopper in the hook race.
      q Bobbin holder
      w  Knob
      e S t o p p e r
Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle, turn 
the power switch off, then unplug the sewing machine.
Remove the needle and presser foot.
Remove the hook cover plate by sliding the hook cover 
plate release button to the right. Take out the bobbin. 
Brush out dust and lint. (You may also use a vacuum 
cleaner.)
z Remove the setscrews on the needle plate with the 
screwdriver supplied with the machine. Remove the 
needle plate.
      q Setscrew
      w Needle plate
x Lift up the bobbin holder and remove it.
      e Bobbin holder
c Clean the bobbin holder with a lint brush.
      r Lint brush
v Clean the feed dog and hook race with the lint brush.
      t Feed dog
      y Hook race
b Clean the inside of the hook race with a dry cloth.
    You may also use a vacuum cleaner.
NOTE:
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and 
neutral soap.
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x Attach the needle plate with the setscrews.
    After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and 
presser foot are attached.
      r Needle plate
      t Setscrew
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