SINGER W510 - Manual (Page 53)

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a. Use a pure oil, one that has no detergents.
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will eventually cause the mechanisms to
lock up.
b. Your machine should be oiled every
month. Using a sewing machine oil, place
a single drop on each oiling point as illust­
rated, specifically those points marked in
red on your machine. (Fig. 150, 151)
Run the machine to allow the oil to pen­
etrate. Your machine cannot be over­
oiled but excess oil may drip and stain
your garment.
c. Before oilmg the machine remove the
OILING
following:
( 1 ) The needle
(2) The presser foot
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After you have finished oiling the
machine replace the bobbin case. The
needle plate should then be placed into its
normal position, followed by the presser
foot and needle.
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4. CHANGING THE LIGHT BULB
Open the face plate by pulling towards the left.
Turn the light bulb counterclockwise to remove.
Replace the bulb by turning clockwise. (Fig. 152)
A majority of service calls could be avoided by
following the above procedures and by first
checking to see that the machine is:
1. Threaded properly top and-bottom.
2. That the bobbin is wound evenly.
3. That the needle is in the machine correctly.
4. Proper cleaning and oiling.
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