SINGER W714 - Manual (Page 29)

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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
(See Fig. 55 and 56)
The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes
clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere
with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning
and removal of the lint will safeguard the performance.
To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as fellows:
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
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:
Fig. 56
2 .
3.
4.
5.
Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
highest position.
Place shuttle body, (D), in race against shuttle driver and adjust into position.
Replace shuttle race cover, (C), fitting pin at lower edge into notch, and lock into position
wth shuttle race cover clamps, (B), making certain the clamps have been snapped securely
into position.
Put bobbin into bobbin case.
Put the bobbin case into the shuttle, fitting tongue into notch E of race cover.