Singer S18 - Care and Maintenance Procedures

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Cleaning the Bobbin Case and Feed Dog
WARNING
Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before
cleaning.
NOTE
Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what
is explained on this page.
Step 1
To disassemble bobbin case area, remove the
needle and presser foot. Remove the setscrews and
remove the needle plate.
Step 2
Take out the bobbin case. Lift up the bobbin case
to remove.
Step 3
Clean the bobbin case holder with the lint brush
and a soft dry cloth.
Step 4
Clean the feed dog, auto thread cutter mechanism
and hook area with the lint brush.
Step 5
Clean the hook area with a dry cloth.
1 Screwdriver for needle plate
2 Setscrew
3 Needle plate
4 Bobbin case
5 Lint brush
6 Feed dog
7 Hook area
8 Soft dry cloth
9 Auto thread cutter mechanism
To reassemble bobbin case area
Step 1
Insert the bobbin holder. The knob of the bobbin
holder should fit next to the stopper on the hook area.
Be sure to align the red triangle marks on the bobbin
holder and stopper.
Step 2
Reattach the needle plate and tighten the screws.
10 Knob
11 Stopper
12 Triangle marks
NOTE
After cleaning the machine, attach the needle and presser
foot.
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