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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