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10-25-2011, 07:13 AM

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catray

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Join Date: Feb 2011

Posts: 63

Gears are the toothed wheels that make things go around. In the case of a sewing machine, the needle goes up and down. Not having enough lubricant can cause friction , which means wear and tear. Or even breakage. Not good. Always service machine or end up buying a new one.