Brother International XL 5500 Users Manual - English - Page 40

Cleaning ■ Removing the Shuttle Hook Raise the needle to its highest position and 1 unplug the machine. Remove the extension table and open the 2 shuttle cover on the front of the free arm. Take the bobbin case out of the shuttle race 3 by opening and pulling the latch. Slide the latch levers away from the retaining 4 ring to remove it. 1 2 1 Retaining ring 2 Latch lever Remove the hook by grasping its center post 5 and pulling it out. 3 5 2 4 1 1 1 Retaining ring 2 Latch lever 3 Hook 4 Driver 5 Race body ■ Cleaning the Shuttle Race Remove any accumulated lint and thread from 1 the retaining ring, hook, driver and race body with a brush. Wipe lint from the shuttle race using a cloth 2 dampened with machine oil. Clean the shuttle hook as described in step 2. 3 When reinstalling the removed parts, hold the 4 retaining ring in place with the notch at the top while pushing the latch levers back to their original positions. ■ Cleaning the Feed Dogs Remove the needle plate by removing the 1 screws with a coin. Clean the upper part of the feed dogs and 2 shuttle race body with a brush. Note ● When the needle is lowered, the shuttle hook cannot be removed. 39