INSTRUCTION BOOK - Janome

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SECTION V. CARE OF YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning the Hook Race and Feed Dog
WARNING:
• Turn the power switch off and unplug the machine
before cleaning.
• Do not dismantle the machine other than as explained
in this section.
CAUTION:
Do not store the machine in a high-humidity area, near
a heat radiator, or in direct sunlight.
NOTE:
Clean the outside of the machine with a soft cloth and
neutral soap.
After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle and
presser foot are attached.
Press the needle up/down button to raise the needle,
then unplug the sewing machine.
Remove the needle and presser foot.
Remove the cover plate by sliding the cover plate
release button to the right. Take out the bobbin. Brush
out dust and lint. (You may also use a vacuum cleaner.)
z Remove the setscrews w on the left hand side of the
needle plate e with the screwdriver key q supplied
with the machine. Remove the needle plate e.
x Lift up the bobbin holder y and remove it.
c Clean the bobbin holder y with a lint brush.
v Clean the feed dog u, thread cutter mechanism t
and hook race i with the lint brush.
b Clean the center of the hook race with a dry cloth.
q Screwdriver key
w Setscrews
e Needle plate
r Lint brush
t Thread cutter mechanism
y Bobbin holder
u Feed dog
i Hook race
* You may also use a vacuum cleaner.
* The machine does not require oiling.
Installing the Bobbin Holder
z Insert the bobbin holder q so that the knob e fits
next to the stopper w in the hook race.
x Insert the bobbin.
c Attach the needle plate with the setscrews t.
After cleaning the machine, make sure the needle
and presser foot are attached.
q Bobbin holder
w Stopper
e Knob
r Screwdriver key
t Setscrews