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APPENDIX
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Maintenance
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Cleaning the machine surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a 
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and 
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning 
it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry 
cloth.
CAUTION
Cleaning the shuttle
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the 
shuttle; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Unplug the power cord from the power supply 
jack on the right side of the sewing machine. 
CAUTION
c
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and 
then slide it toward you.
a
Needle plate cover
X
The needle plate cover is removed.
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Unplug the power supply cord before 
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries 
or an electric shock may occur.
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Unplug the power supply cord before 
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries 
or an electric shock may occur.
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