Cleaning the machine ; Cleaning the bobbin case; Switch the machine off and unplug it.- Page 72

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APPENDIX

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.

Cleaning the bobbin case

Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the 
bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned 
periodically.

a

Switch the machine off and unplug it.

b

Raise the needle and the presser foot.

c

Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle 
clamp screw to remove the presser-foot 
holder and the needle. 

d

Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, 
and then slide it toward you to remove the 
needle plate cover.

a

Needle plate cover

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Unplug the power supply cord before 
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an 
electric shock may occur.

CAUTION

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Make sure you unplug the machine before 
you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an 
electric shock or be injured.

CAUTION