Brother International Entrepreneur Pro PR-1000 Users Manual - English - Page 290

APPENDIX ■ Oiling the needle bars From embroidering screen, select one needle bar at a time. (Refer to page 63 for needle bar screen). Turn the handweel counterclockwise bringing the needle bar to its lowest position. Put one drop of oil, as high as possible on the needle bar above the felt washer. About the maintenance message 1 Apply oil here. • Too much oil may drip onto sewing project. Once this message appears, it is recommended to take your machine to your nearest authorized Brother dealer for a regular maintenance check. Although this message will disappear and the machine will continue to function once you touch , the message will display several more times until the appropriate maintenance is performed. Please take the time to arrange for the maintenance that your machine requires once this message appears. Such steps will help to ensure you receive continued, uninterrupted hours of machine operation for the future. Note ● Put a drop of oil onto the hook once a day before use. ● Apply one drop of oil on the lower needle bar felt washer every 40 - 50 hours of sewing time. ● Apply only sewing machine oil. Use of any other type of oil may result in damage to the embroidery machine. ● Do not apply too much oil. Fabric or thread may get contaminated. If too much oil is applied, wipe off any excess with a rag. ● If the thread breaks while sewing or the operating noise of the hook becomes loud, apply oil onto the race hook. 288