Brother International CS-6000/6000b/6000t/6000i Operation Manual - Page 52

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APPENDIX MAINTENANCE Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below. Restrictions on oiling In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not be oiled by the user. This machine was manufactured with the necessary amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation, making periodic oiling unnecessary. If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer or the nearest authorized service center. Precautions on storing the machine Do not store the machine in any of the locations described below, otherwise damage to the machine may result, for example, rust caused by condensation. • Exposed to extremely high temperatures • Exposed to extremely low temperatures • Exposed to extreme temperature changes • Exposed to high humidity or steam • Near a flame, heater or air conditioner • Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight • Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments Note ● In order to extend the life of this machine, periodically turn it on and use it. Storing this machine for an extended period of time without using it may reduce its efficiency. 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 ● Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric shock may occur. Cleaning the bobbin case 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. Switch the machine off and unplug it. a 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, and d then slide it toward you to remove the needle plate cover. a Needle plate cover 50

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APPENDIX
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are
described below.
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must not
be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary
amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation,
making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop
using the machine, and contact your authorized dealer
or the nearest authorized service center.
Do not store the machine in any of the locations
described below, otherwise damage to the machine may
result, for example, rust caused by condensation.
•
Exposed to extremely high temperatures
•
Exposed to extremely low temperatures
•
Exposed to extreme temperature changes
•
Exposed to high humidity or steam
•
Near a flame, heater or air conditioner
•
Outdoors or exposed to direct sunlight
•
Exposed to extremely dusty or oily environments
Note
●
In order to extend the life of this machine,
periodically turn it on and use it.
Storing this machine for an extended period of time
without using it may reduce its efficiency.
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.
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
MAINTENANCE
Restrictions on oiling
Precautions on storing the machine
Cleaning the machine surface
CAUTION
●
Unplug the power supply cord before cleaning
the machine, otherwise injuries or an electric
shock may occur.
Cleaning the bobbin case
CAUTION
●
Make sure you unplug the machine before you
clean it. Otherwise, you may get an electric
shock or be injured.