Singer SM024 User Manual - Page 27

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Dismantling and assembling shuttle race To dismantle the shuttle race and oil the shuttle race Raise the needle to its highest position and open the shuttle cover. 1. Open the hinged latch of the bobbin case and take it out of the machine. 2. Open the shuttle race cover holders. 3. Remove the shuttle race cover. 4. Remove the shuttle. 5. Clean the shuttle race with a brush and soft dry cloth. 6. Before assembling the shuttle race, oil the shuttle race using a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil. Note: 1. Use oil sparingly as over oiling will cause it to leak onto your fabric. 2. In case the machine does not work smoothly due to standing idle for some time, apply a few drops of oil at the oiling point, and turn the machine rapidly for a minute. 3. When the machine is does working 4-8 hours or there is abnormal noise, apply 2-3 drops of sewing machine oil at the oiling point. To assemble the shuttle race 1. Hold the Shuttle by the center pin and fit it carefully back into the shuttle race, forming a perfect circle with the shuttle driver. 2. Attach the shuttle race cover making sure that the bottom pin fits into the notch. 3. Lock the shuttle race cover holders by turning the holders back into position. 4. Insert the bobbin case. CAUTION Be sure to disconnect the power supply before operating the machine. 23