SINGER W610 - Manual (Page 30)

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CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE (See Figs. 56 and 57)
The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint.
This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of the
lint will safeguard the performance. To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as follows:
1. Turn the balance wh^el until the needle reaches its
highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges.
2. Remove bobbin case (A), Fig. 56.
3. Turn the two shuttle race cover clamps (B) outward
and remove the shuttle race cover (C) and shuttle body
(D).
4. Clean the shuttle race, the shuttle and shuttle race cover
by removing all threads, lints, etc.
5. Apply a drop of oil with finger tip to outer edge of
shuttle.
When the cleaning has been completed, proceed as follows
to replace the shuttle assembly:
1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its
highest position.
2. Place shuttle body, (D), against shuttle driver and adjust
into position.
3. Replace shuttle race cover, (C), fitting pin at lower edge
into notch, and lock into position with shuttle race cover
clamps, (B), making certain the clamps have been snap­
ped securely into position.
4. Put bobbin Into bobbin case.
5. Put the bobbin case Into the shuttle race, fitting tongue
Fig. 56
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