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CLEANING, 10-1. Daily cleaning procedures

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10. CLEANING 10. CLEANING CAUTION Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning. The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury. Do not directly touch sharp objects such as the tip of the rotary hook when cleaning the rotary hook, otherwise injury may result. When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches the size of the screw heads. If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is used, it may damage the screw heads and cause personal injury or damage to the sewing articles. Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result. Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and diarrhea. Keep the oil out of the reach of children. Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught. 10-1. Daily cleaning procedures The following cleaning operations should be carried out each day in order to maintain the performance of this machine and to ensure a long service life. Furthermore, if the sewing machine has not been used for a long period of time, carry out the following cleaning procedures before using it again. 1. Cleaning 1. Raise the presser foot. 2. Remove the two screws (1), and then remove the needle plate (2). 3. Use a soft wire brush to clean any dust from the feed dog (3). 4. Install the needle plate (2) with the two screws (1). 3474M 5. Tilt back the machine head. 6. Remove the bobbin case (4). 7. Wipe off any dust from the rotary hook (5) with a soft cloth, and check that there is no damage to the rotary hook (5). 8. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case (4) and clean the bobbin case (4) with a cloth. 9. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case (4), and then place the bobbin case (4) back into the machine. 3475M 49 Z-8550A, 8560A

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Z-8550A, 8560A
10. CLEANING
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10. CLEANING
CAUTION
Turn off the power switch before carrying out cleaning.
The machine may operate if the treadle is depressed by mistake, which could result in injury.
Do not directly touch sharp objects such as the tip of the rotary hook when cleaning the rotary hook, otherwise
injury may result.
When removing the needle plate, auxiliary needle plate and knife unit, use a screwdriver that matches the size of
the screw heads.
If a screwdriver with a size that does not match is used, it may damage the screw heads and cause personal injury
or damage to the sewing articles.
Be sure to wear protective goggles and gloves when handling the lubricating oil and grease, so that they do not get
into your eyes or onto your skin, otherwise inflammation can result.
Furthermore, do not drink the oil or eat the grease under any circumstances, as they can cause vomiting and
diarrhea.
Keep the oil out of the reach of children.
Use both hands to hold the machine head when tilting it back or returning it to its original position. If only one hand
is used, the weight of the machine head may cause your hand to slip, and your hand may get caught.
10-1. Daily cleaning procedures
The following cleaning operations should be carried out each day in order to maintain the performance of this machine and to
ensure a long service life. Furthermore, if the sewing machine has not been used for a long period of time, carry out the
following cleaning procedures before using it again.
1. Cleaning
1. Raise the presser foot.
2. Remove the two screws (1), and then remove the needle
plate (2).
3. Use a soft wire brush to clean any dust from the feed
dog (3).
4. Install the needle plate (2) with the two screws (1).
5. Tilt back the machine head.
6. Remove the bobbin case (4).
7. Wipe off any dust from the rotary hook (5) with a soft
cloth, and check that there is no damage to the rotary
hook (5).
8. Remove the bobbin from the bobbin case (4) and clean
the bobbin case (4) with a cloth.
9. Insert the bobbin into the bobbin case (4), and then
place the bobbin case (4) back into the machine.
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