Cleaning and oiling the shuttle, Fig. 38, Cleaning and oiling the shuttle -24 – SINGER W159 User Manual
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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere with the
efficient operation of the machine. To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows.
1, Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case A, Fig. 38.
8. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps B outward and remove the shuttle race cover C and shuttle body D.
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle and shuttle race cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of shuttle. 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) Place shuttle body, D against shuttle driver and adjust into position.
D
Fig. 37
Fig. 38
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