Manual

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CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE
CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint. This
will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning should be done with a small
brush, never with a sharp or pointed tool. To remove the stitch forming mechanism, proceed as
follows :
1. Turn hand wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. The mechanism will assume
the position illustrated in Fig. 70. Tilt head back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case E.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps C outward and remove the shuttle race cover B and
shuttle A.
4. Clean the shuttle race. Shuttle and shuttle race cover by removing all threads, lint, etc,
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle.
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Fig. 70
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