Caring for your machine, Cleaning and lubricating – SINGER 177 User Manual

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6. Caring for Your Machine

cleaning and lubricating

Your machine will serve you perfectly for many

years if you keep it clean and lubricated. How

often you will need to clean and lubricate the

machine will depend on how often you use it.

CAUTION:

Before cleaning and lubricating the

machine,

disconnect

the

power-line

plug

from

electrical supply.

EVERY WEEK OR S O . . .

Remove lint or fluff from exposed parts. With

a soft cloth, clean:

• Tension discs, presser bar and needle bar

• Take-up lever and thread guides

• Bobbin case, needle plate and slide plate

• Machine surface (If necessary, dampen the

cloth and use a mild soap)

Remove needle plate by removing screws

fastening it to machine bed and remove shuttle

as instructed on page 54.

Using a brush, clean:

• Feed

• Shuttle area

After cleaning, apply a drop of SINGER* oil at

points indicated on pages 55, 56, and 57.

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