SQ9310
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FAQs & Troubleshooting |
How do I clean the machine? (Cleaning the race)
Sewing performance will suffer if dust collects in the bobbin case; therefore, it should be cleaned periodically.
Make sure you unplug the machine before you clean it.
Otherwise, you may get an electric shock or be injured.
Refer to How do I change the needle?
Remove the presser foot and presser foot holder.
Refer to How do I remove or attach the presser foot? and How do I remove the presser foot holder?
Slide the needle plate cover release toward you to remove the needle plate cover.
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(1) Needle plate cover (2) Needle plate cover release |
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(1) Bobbin case |
* Grasp the bobbin case, and then pull it out.
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(1) Cleaning brush (2) Race |
Do not put oil on the bobbin case.
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(2) (3) Bobbin case |
* Align the ![]() ![]() |
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Make sure that the indicated points are aligned before installing the bobbin case.
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(1) Needle plate cover (3) Hole |
Check that the needle plate cover is flush with the top surface of the machine.
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(1) Needle plate cover |
If the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine as shown below, remove the needle plate cover (step 4), and then install it again (steps 8 and 9).
Sewing while the needle plate cover is not flush with the surface of the machine may cause the needle plate cover to come off of the machine, resulting in injuries if your fingers touch the race.