Brother International CS6000i User Guide - Page 58

NCBC2000.book Page 57 Thursday, October 21, 2004 4:32 PM MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Cleaning the machine Cleaning the bobbin case 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 Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically. CAUTION ● Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured. ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an Switch the machine off and unplug it. electric shock may occur. a 4 Raise the needle and the presser foot. b Loosen the presser-foot screw and the needle c clamp screw to remove the presser-foot holder and the needle. Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, d and then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover. a Needle plate cover 57