SINGER W117 - Manual (Page 3)

Oiling
A sewing machine, like every other piece of mach'
needs oiling to insure easy running and to prevent un
sary wear of the parts which bear upon each other.
Oil holes are provided in the arm of the machine for
which cannot be directly reached.
Depending on how frequently the machine is used d t»
mines the oiling requirements. Moderate use requires o \
occasional drop of oil at the points indicated on the"-n
trations shown.
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To ofl the works underneath the bedplate, turn the 1
hack and apply oil to points as shown in Figure 2.
On automatic lift machines the thumb screw on the
late near the base of the arm must be taken out before
head can be turned back.
-HEAD HINGE SET SCREWS
-HEAP HINGE LUG HOLES-
Fisrur* 1
FigTir» 2
Cleaning Machine
IF THE MACHINE RUNS HARD it is due to lack
proper oiling of some bearings. Should the machine beco
rammed from long standing or poor oil, apply kerosene to
the bearings to remove the gum; then run the machine
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Idly, wipe clean and OIL THOROUGHLY WITH GOi
SEWING MACHINE OIL before beginning to sew.
Occasionally place one drop of oil on tip of finger i
apply around outer rim of shuttle, race, and center
(C.P.) fig- 6-
Be sure to use ONLY Eenmore Sewing Machine <
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