Caring for your machine – SINGER 2009 ATHENA User Manual

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3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED
DOGS

CAUTION

Always disconnect the machine from power
supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet.

To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it
is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times.

1. Raise the needle to its highest position.

2. Remove two screws on the needle plate (1) and slide the

needle plate toward you as illustrated for removal.

3. Remove the bobbin case (2).

4. Clean the feed dogs and hook area with the lint brush.

Put one drop of sewing machine oil on the hook race as
indicated by the arrows. (A, B)

5. Replace the bobbin case with the projection (3) positioned

against the spring (4).

6. Make sure that the needle is at its highest position and put

and slide the needle plate into position as illustrated.

NOTE: Singer Brand Sewing Machine Oil is suggested.
DO NOT use “all purpose” oil as it is not suited for
sewing machine lubrication.

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