4 Maintenance
Cleaning the machine
To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it
often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.
Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft
cloth to remove any dust or lint built up.
Cleaning the bobbin area
Raise the needle, lower the feed dogs and turn off the
machine.
Remove the presser foot. Push the bobbin cover release
button (A) to the right and remove the bobbin cover (B)
and the bobbin. Use the screwdriver to remove the two
screws (C) in the stitch plate. Lift up the stitch plate.
Clean the feed dogs and the bobbin area with the brush
included with the accessories.
Cleaning under the bobbin area
Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing
several projects or any time you notice an accumulation
of lint in the bobbin case area.
Remove the bobbin case by lifting it up and to the right.
Clean the area with the brush or with a dry cloth.
Put the bobbin case back into the hook race so that the
tip fits into the stopper (D).
Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and
lint will be blown into your machine.
Replacing the stitch plate
With the feed dogs lowered, replace the stitch plate and
insert and tighten the two stitch plate screws.
Replace the bobbin cover.
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