Just like every other machinery, a sewing machine needs utmost maintenance so as to prolong the life of this machine. That is why you should not only dust your machine before use, it should also be lubricated for maximum functioning. It is not enough to clean, wipe/dust/lubricate the contacting parts of the machine, we should also open and dust/lubricate the inner bearings of the machine, especially the parts that are prone to trapping dusts and fabric lint and fluff. If your machine is in daily use, you should lubricate it daily. Otherwise, oiling should be applied two or three times a month. In this lesson, we are going to clean and lubricate the Face Cover and the Stitch Regulator’s compartments. I incorporated picture diagrams of every step for a better understanding of this tutorial. Also, read my post on the labeled parts of a Sewing Machine to get more acquainted with the sewing machine parts.
Things you will need:
Small and large Screw Drivers
Lubricant/Oil
A Duster
Step 1: For the Face Cover- Unscrew the machine Face Cover(picture 1). This action will release the Face Cover with attached Thread Take-up Spring and the Tension Disc. Dust and lubricate these parts. NB: Keep the screws safe, better to place them on a magnet). Then, go for the compartment(picture 2). Using the duster, wipe, clean and lubricate every parts/bearings in the Face Cover compartment. Replace the Face Cover, screw properly and tight. Apply drops of oil on the Presser Bar Thump Screw and on the openings around it(picture 3).
Step 2: For the Stitch Regulator- this is another bearing of the machine that should be lubricated. The Stitch Regulator is in constant use each time we sew/stitch, hence it shouldn’t be neglected. Carefully unscrew the thump screw on the Stitch Regulating Plate. Using the small screw driver, unscrew the other two screws. Open the Stitch Regulator compartment(picture 4), sweep up, clean, wipe and lubricate the compartment and every bearing. Having lubricated, move the Stitch Regulator up and down for some seconds, then replace the Stitch Regulator Plate and ensure that the screws are tightened properly.
Step 4: Tread the machine continuously for 20-30 seconds to enable the oil circulate properly. This action is a necessary follow-up after lubricating the machine.
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