Simplicity sw210 - Manual (Page 32)

CARE and MAINTENANCE
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The Simplicity sewing machine uses standard sewing machine
needles (15x1). The size and type of your needle should be
compatible with the fabric (see page 15). Change the needle
often – after every other project is a good habit. Bent or dull
needles will cause skipped stitches and thread breakage.
To change the needle, loosen the needle clamp screw
[Fig. 1]. Remove the needle by pulling it downward [Fig. 2].
Insert the new needle by pushing it up into the shaft as
far as it will go with the flat side toward the back of the
machine. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
Raise the needle to its highest position. Remove both the
needle plate screws and the needle plate [Fig. 3]. Remove
the bobbin case from the shuttle. Push aside the two shuttle
keepers and remove the shuttle race cover [Fig. 4] and shuttle
[Fig. 5]. Clean the feed teeth and shuttle area with a lint brush
[Fig. 6]. Turn the hand wheel until you see the race forming a
half moon [Fig. 7]. Holding the shuttle by its center pin, place
it on top of the race so that it forms a half moon on the top
side [Fig. 8]. Place the shuttle race cover over the shuttle and
race [Fig. 9]. Snap the shuttle keepers back into position.
Replace bobbin case. Replace the needle plate and
screws [Fig. 3].
Open the left side face cover. Turn the light bulb clockwise
to unscrew and remove the bulb. Install a new bulb by
turning it counter clockwise to screw it in place [Fig. 10].
Use a 15W (max.) screw-in type bulb.
Put 2-3 drops of sewing machine oil at each of the points
indicated [Fig. 11]. Run the machine unthreaded for 30-60
seconds. Wipe off any excess oil. Oil every 7-10 hours of
use. Use sewing machine oil ONLY.
NEEDLES
To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean
at all times. Disconnect the machine from the power source before performing any maintenance.
CHANGING the LIGHT BULB
CLEANING FEED TEETH and SHUTTLE AREA
OILING
Fig. 1
Fig. 6
Fig. 2
Fig. 7
Fig. 8 Fig. 9
Fig. 4 Fig. 5
R a c e
Shuttle
keepers
Shuttle
Shuttle race cover
Bobbin case
Shuttle area Fig. 3
Fig. 10 Fig. 11