Originally Posted by gigi4419
I don't have a manual. The machine was purchased at an estate sale. The lady said she had it sitting in her garage for years. A Kenmore (148370) shesaid she got in the 80s.
Kenmore's usually have a red dot where the oil goes. Just a drop or two will go far. Too much and you will get oil stains on your fabric. Use sewing machine oil only-yes, there is a difference. (Do NOT use 3-in-1 or DW-40)
It really depends on how much you sew as to how often you need oil. So, it's hard to tell you exactly when. If it starts "chirping" at you, it is time NOW.