Brother SB3129 - Manual (Page 141)

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Maintenance
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must
not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary
amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation,
making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop
using the machine, and contact you authorized
dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Cleaning the machine
surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning
it once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry
cloth.
Cleaning the shuttle race
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
shuttle; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.
1
Turn off the sewing machine.
2
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,
and then slide it toward you.
1 Needle plate cover
X The needle plate cover is removed.
3
Turn the balance wheel toward you until the
tip of the shuttle hook aligns with the edge of
the race shelf.
1 Shuttle race
2 Shuttle
3 Edge of the shuttle race
4 Tip of the shuttle hook
• Be sure to turn the balance wheel toward
you. Turning the balance wheel away from
you may damage the machine.
4
Remove the shuttle.
Grasp the shuttle, and then pull it out.
1 Shuttle
● Unplug the power supply cord before
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
● Unplug the power supply cord before
cleaning the machine, otherwise injuries
or an electric shock may occur.
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