SINGER 216G - Manual (Page 38)

To oil the parts under the bed (Fig. 33), the machine
head must be tilted back after the belt in the center
of the belt shifter has been removed.
Fig. 33 Oiling Places Under the Bed of the Machine
The shuttle race must also be lubricated with a drop
of oil.
The treadle stand must also be oiled occasionally with
a drop of oil being applied in the bearings of the
balance wheel crank, the treadle and the pitman.
After the machine has been oiled, allow the machine
to run (un-threaded) for a few minutes to enable the
oil to penetrate to the bearings. Excess oil can be
removed with a clean rag.
Oil of inferior quality, especially salad oil, clogs the
bearings causing the machine to work heavily and
will lead to a quick wearing out of the machine.
A perfect sewing machine oil of the best quality,
bearing the name SINGER Oil, can be purchased from
the nearest SINGER Shop.
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