Brother International PQ1600S Operation Manual - Page 28

Caring for Your Machine

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Caring for Your Machine Cleaning the Machine CAUTION Make sure the power to the machine is off before cleaning sewing machine. There is a risk of injury if you accidentally step on the foot controller. 1 Turn machine off. 2 Remove presser foot. 3 Remove needle plate. 4 Clean out dust and thread scraps. ✽ Thread scraps can be swept out through the bobbin door. 5 When the area under the needle plate is cleaned out, oil the hook of bobbin case with sewing machine oil. ✽ Use a cloth to clean the machine of any excess oil. ✽ Use only good quality sewing machine oil. 6 Attach needle plate and presser foot. 26 Hook Lubrication Points ● When using the sewing machine every day, apply a few drops of oil* to each location indicated twice a month. ✽ Use a cloth to wipe the machine clean of any oil spilled near the lubrication points. * Use only good quality sewing machine oil. ■ Keep Your Sewing Machine Clean When wiping dirt off the machine, firmly wring a soft cloth soaked in (lukewarm) water. After cleaning the machine, dry it with a soft, dry cloth. ■ Precautions Please keep sewing machine away from heat sources such as irons and space heaters. Do not use chemicals like benzine or thinner to clean your machine. When machine is not in use, please keep machine out of direct sunlight. Item Dimensions of machine Weight of machine Sewing speed Specification 460 mm (W) × 195 mm (D) × 320 mm (H) (Approx. 18-1/8 inches (W) × 7-11/16 inches (D) × 12-19/32 inches (H)) 10.8 kg (Approx. 24 lb) 40 to 1500 stitches per minute

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Caring for Your Machine
CAUTION
Make sure the power to the
machine is off before cleaning
sewing machine. There is a risk
of injury if you accidentally step
on the foot controller.
1
Turn machine off.
2
Remove presser foot.
3
Remove needle plate.
4
Clean out dust and thread
scraps.
Thread scraps can be swept out
through the bobbin door.
5
When the area under the needle
plate is cleaned out, oil the hook
of bobbin case with sewing
machine oil.
Use a cloth to clean the
machine of any excess oil.
Use only good quality sewing
machine oil.
6
Attach needle plate and presser
foot.
Hook
Lubrication Points
When using the sewing machine
every day, apply a few drops of
oil* to each location indicated
twice a month.
Use a cloth to wipe the machine
clean of any oil spilled near the
lubrication points.
*
Use only good quality sewing
machine oil.
Cleaning the Machine
Keep Your Sewing Machine Clean
When wiping dirt off the machine, firmly wring a soft
cloth soaked in (lukewarm) water. After cleaning the
machine, dry it with a soft, dry cloth.
Precautions
Please keep sewing machine away from heat sources
such as irons and space heaters. Do not use chemicals
like benzine or thinner to clean your machine. When
machine is not in use, please keep machine out of
direct sunlight.
Item
Specification
Dimensions of machine
460 mm (W) × 195 mm (D) × 320 mm (H)
(Approx. 18-1/8 inches (W) × 7-11/16 inches (D) × 12-19/32 inches (H))
Weight of machine
10.8 kg (Approx. 24 lb)
Sewing speed
40 to 1500 stitches per minute