Cleaning The Feeder - Medion MD 17187 Manual De Instrucciones

Maintenance, care and cleaning
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7.5.1. Cleaning the housing and foot control
Before cleaning, pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Use a dry, soft cloth to clean the housing and foot control. Avoid the use of
chemical solutions and cleaning products because these may damage the sur-
face or markings of the machine.

7.5.2. Cleaning the feeder

 It is necessary to keep the fabric feeder teeth clean to ensure perfect sew-
ing. Remove the needle (26) and the presser foot (28) (see Page 71 ff.).
 Remove the screws on the needle plate (12) to remove the needle plate
from the machine.
 Use a brush to remove dust and loose threads from the feeder teeth.
 Replace the needle plate (12).
7.5.3. Cleaning and oiling the bobbin housing
 Move the needle (26) to its highest position, otherwise the shuttle cannot
be removed.
 Remove the bobbin case.
 Turn the snap lever outwards as illustrated and remove the shuttle track
ring.
 Remove the shuttle by holding the pin in the centre of the shuttle.
 Remove all dirt from the shuttle track ring of the shuttle track and oil the
parts using a cloth.