SINGER WS1145 - Manual (Page 23)

Fig. 43
CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE
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
the performance. To remove the shuttle assembly, proce
ed as follows:
1 Turn the hand wheel until the needle reaches its
higest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case (A), Fig. 43.
3 '. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps
and remove the shuttle race cover (C) and shuttle
hook (D).
4 . Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle, and shuttle race
' cover by removing all threads, lint, etc.
5, Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of
shuttle.
When the cleaning has been complied, proceed as
follows to replace the shuttle assembly.
1. Turn the hand wheel until the needle reaches its
highest position.
2. Place shuttle hook, (D), against shuttle driver and
adjust into position.
3 Replace shuttle race cover, (C), fitting pm at lower
' edae into notch, and lock into position with shuttle
race cover clamps. (B), making certain the clamps
have been snapped securely into position.
4 . Put bobbin into bobbin case.
5 Put the bobbin case into the shuttle race, fitting
' tongue into notch (E) of race cover.
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