SINGER W1776 - Manual (Page 30)

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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
(See Fig. 60 and 61)
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The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes
clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere wi
the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and
removal of the lint will safeguard the performance.
To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches
highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps (B) outward
and remove the shuttle race cover (C) and the shuttle
body (D).
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race
cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.
When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as
follows to replace the shuttle assembly:
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
highest position.
2. Pbce shuttle body, (D), in race against shuttle driver and adjust into position
wTh sh Hi" " into notch, and
w th shuttle race cover clamps, (B), making certain the clamps have' been
into position.
4. Put bobbin into bobbin case.
5. Put the bobbin case into the shuttle, fitting tongue into notch E of race cover.
Fig. 61
lock into
snapped
position
securely