Originally Posted by
callen
Tks for the link to the manual. I have printed it off & will post a pic soon. Considering its age it is in very good condition. I can't get at all the metal parts to clean them up better than I have already done. I would like to get the metal bar off that is down the front of the machine but can't seem to be able to remove it. The metal parts are a bit rusty but the machine itself is not too, too bad. Tks for the help.
Take the machine out on a warm sunny day to work on it. That metal bar that you are referring to, is that the bar for the shuttle( bobbin area)? Sometimes that area is difficult to open. Oil it up well and let the oil seep into the grooves while the machine sits out in the sun. The heat from the sun and the oil should help with getting that plate to slide.
Same goes for any other parts or screw that you are trying to get loose. Just clean her up with sewing oil! Enjoy!