Sewing machine care: how to care, recommendations, description

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Like any equipment, a sewing machine needs regular maintenance. Otherwise, it will not cope with basic tasks and will quickly fail. Nowadays it is possible to repair many damages, but this is not always effective, and the cost of repairs can be quite high. Therefore, to avoid visiting a specialist, you need to take care of the equipment. There are some simple rules for care. For example, a sewing tool should be covered with a rag or stored in a box if it is not used for more than a day. After work, it is advisable to remove remnants of threads and fabrics and wipe the machine with a slightly damp cloth or piece of material. The top layer of dirt is easily removed and is visible to the naked eye. But the equipment also gets clogged inside. Therefore, it is recommended to clean and lubricate the instrument at least once a year. If used frequently, the procedure is performed once every three months.

How to care for a sewing machine - cleaning procedure

Proper, comprehensive cleaning of the machine will help preserve its parts. Clean equipment also works faster, more efficiently and neatly. When sewing products, the bobbin compartments become dirty. It contains cut threads, remaining material, lint and other small elements. The bobbin works slower and is harder to move. Specialists clean the shuttle mechanism monthly. There is a certain sequence of actions when cleaning:

1. Let's prepare the tool. You will need a brush or a brush made of hard bristles and a piece of soft material.
2. It is advisable to read the instructions for the machine in order to understand the algorithm for disassembling and assembling parts.
3. If the equipment is powered from a power outlet, you must unplug the cord and let it cool.
4. The needle and presser foot are removed. Now you can get to the shuttle compartment. It should be opened in accordance with the instructions. Then the bobbin and holder are removed.
5. A brush with hard bristles is used to process the bobbin. It removes fabric, dust, thread residues and other debris well. Afterwards the device is wiped with a soft cloth.
6. The lower conveyor is cleaned. Particular attention is paid to the teeth.
7. Afterwards the shuttle compartment is cleaned. Vertical shuttles are sometimes lubricated, horizontal ones do not need lubrication.
8. The bobbin holder mechanism is installed in its original place according to the instructions.
9. The needle plate is returned. During these steps you can change the needle.

Sometimes craftsmen recommend cleaning the internal surfaces of the thread guide device, but not all machines have this option.

Lubrication - regular maintenance of your sewing machine

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Not all equipment requires regular lubrication. Exact recommendations can be found in the machine instructions.Lubrication is not needed if the metal is replaced with a plastic polymer. This is typical for new, professional models. The machine, which has a vertical metal shuttle, needs lubrication every six months. Lubrication recommendations:

1. The work must be carried out using specialized oil for machines. It is sold in sewing stores.
2. For ease of use, it is better to use a syringe with a thin, long needle on it. This will allow the lubricant to drip in doses.
3. In older machines, it is quite difficult to remove the remaining, old grease. Special tools will help make the task easier.
4. The lubrication and cleaning procedures must be carried out together.
5. If the upper body of the equipment is removed, it is worth working with the parts located under it.
6. In most machines it can be removed by unscrewing the screws on the left. They are covered with a plastic shell or a special plug.
7. All elements that suffer from friction during operation of the equipment must be lubricated.
8. The maximum amount of oil for one unit is two drops.

When the lubrication work is completed, wipe the equipment with a cloth to remove any oil residues. To check, it is recommended to make several seams on unwanted light-colored material. This will ensure that the machine does not stain the fabric during operation. The correct thread tension is pre-set.