Baby Lock BL50A Instruction And Reference Manual

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APPENDIX ————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————————90MaintenanceSimple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.Restrictions on oilingIn order to prevent damaging this machine, it mustnot be oiled by the user. This machine wasmanufactured with the necessary amount of oilapplied to ensure correct operation, making periodicoiling unnecessary. If problems occur, such asdifficulty turning the handwheel or an unusual noise,immediately stop using the machine, and contactyour authorized Baby Lock retailer.Cleaning the machinesurfaceIf the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak acloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, andthen wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaningit once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a drycloth.Cleaning the raceClean the hook and under the needle plate.Sewing performance will suffer if lint and dustcollect in the race; therefore, it should be cleanedperiodically.aTurn off the sewing machine, and then unplugthe power cord from the electrical outlet.b Raise the needle and presser foot lever.cPull the flat bed attachment off to the left.dLoosen the presser foot holder screw andremove the presser foot holder, and thenloosen the needle clamp screw and removethe needle.e Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover,and then slide it toward you to remove it.a Needle plate coverfRemove the bobbin case.Grasp the front of the bobbin case, and thenpull it out.a Bobbin caseCAUTION● Make sure that the sewing machine has beenturned off, and then unplug the power cordbefore cleaning the machine, otherwise injuriesor an electric shock may occur.● Do not use benzene, thinner or cleansingpowder, otherwise the machine may bediscolored or deformed.CAUTION● Make sure that the sewing machine has beenturned off, and then unplug the power cordbefore cleaning the machine, otherwise injuriesor an electric shock may occur.aa