thanks for the info misskira... it was a bit more then one drop. but it wasnt like a gushing amount either. and it was only on the screws on the outside where the manual said to oil. it did mention the lubricant. so its totally my fault there. i should have bought some when i just did my sewclassic order. rats. i havent run it since. (waiting on bobbins) and i do believe i dabbed some of it off with a soft cloth. hmmm...