Bernina 717 Manual - Page 52

Cleaning and oiling Model 717 • Oil the machine frequently but not too Cleaning the machine. During sewing heavily (1-2 drops). If too much oil is pieces of thread and fluff collect under applied the excess will drain off unused the needle plate and around the hook. and stain machine and material. The needle plate slide plate should be Always oil the machine Wawa use and removed from time to time so that the not afterwards. Use clear sewing ma- sewing nun can be cleaned away. chine oil only. free from resin and acid. Obtainable at all Bernina dealers Proper oiling of the machine assures its free running and long life. All the oiling points on the machine aro marked in ted. Unmarked points are provided with golf- offing bushings and thus need no oiling. The main oiling points under the top cover of the machine. The main oiling points under the base plate. • If the machine has teen standing in a cold room. it should be brought into a wane room about an hour before use. se that It Can warm up to f00nt tempera. tutu and the oil in the bearings will again become fluid.