Brother PC660LA - Manual (Page 151)

Care and Maintenance 149
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Care and Maintenance
Simple sewing machine maintenance operations are described below.
Restrictions on oiling
In order to prevent damaging this machine, it must
not be oiled by the user.
This machine was manufactured with the necessary
amount of oil applied to ensure correct operation,
making periodic oiling unnecessary.
If problems occur, such as difficulty turning the
handwheel or an unusual noise, immediately stop
using the machine, and contact you authorized
dealer or the nearest authorized service center.
Cleaning the machine surface
If the surface of the machine is dirty, lightly soak a
cloth in neutral detergent, squeeze it out firmly, and
then wipe the surface of the machine. After cleaning it
once with a wet cloth, wipe it again with a dry cloth.
CAUTION
Cleaning the race
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the
bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.
a
Turn off the sewing machine.
b
Unplug the power cord from the power supply
jack on the right side of the sewing machine.
CAUTION
c
Remove the flat bed attachment.
d
Remove the needle plate cover.
The needle plate cover is removed differently
depending on the model.
■ If there is a screw in the needle plate cover
a
Use the disc-shaped screwdriver to remove the
screw in the needle plate cover.
b
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and
then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
X The needle plate cover is removed.
■ If there is no screw in the needle plate cover
a
Grasp both sides of the needle plate cover, and
then slide it toward you.
a Needle plate cover
X The needle plate cover is removed.
● Unplug the power cord before cleaning
the machine, otherwise injuries or an
electric shock may occur.
● Unplug the power cord before cleaning
the machine, otherwise injuries or an
electric shock may occur.
a
a