Originally Posted by BoJangles

Chris that is dried up sewing machine grease - at least that is what it looks like from here! I'd get a tooth pick - the plastic ones with brushes really work well! Dig out all that stuff and re-lube with sewing machine lubricant - not grease! You should always use the lubricant on gears, oil everywhere else!

nancy

I see Monica answered, but be careful with Q-tips - they can leave fuzz!