How often do I need to oil my machine?
 

I bought my Janome at the end of October and have only oiled it once. I read a thread where someone oils their machine every time they refill the bobbin. How often do I really need to oil it??

TIA.

what does your manual say?

umm, I guess I need to check that. Thanks:o

Ditto....the manual for my machine says definitely NOT oil. Just keep it clean of lint below the throat plate. Plus regular service by a qualified technician should keep it in top notch condition.

I can't find anywhere in my manual that says anything about oiling.

Perhaps a call to the dealer where you purchased your machine?

Yes, I agree about reading your manual...and it is always a good idea to follow the cleaning and oiling instructions
and I use the brush that came with my machine to clean out all the lint and or threads that may be in you bobbin area... I do not think it is necessary to oil each time your finish a project. I would also call you dealer if you have any questions at all on your machine.
I was told by the sewing machine center what I bought my Janome ... I should bring in my Janome sewing machine to my dealer and have it serviced once a year if you do allot of sewing. To keep your machine in good working
condition. A good sewing machine is quite expensive to be replacing it and your machine should last for years.

Your dealer is your best place to get all your questions answered on your machine, besides your manual.

Have Sewing...and Have a very Merry Christmas.

My Janome dealer is great, I will stop in and ask them. I do know I need to have it serviced yearly if not earlier. Mine didn't come with a brush but I did buy one so I could clean out the bobbin area when needed. You all have been a great help thank you so much.

You are very welcome...I love my Janome...and I know that by keeping it dust and lint free ...and having it serviced
yearly...I will be a happy camper...

The forum is such a great place to exchange tips and idea's...and get so many helpful and great answers.
I love seeing all the wonderful quilts and all types of sewing projects.
I can always count on a quick respond to all my questions.
Thanks Everyone.

I love reading and learning for others. All quilters and sewer's are all made for the same fabric.
Where Sharing and Caring sewers can always count on good advice . !!! Have a great sewing day

It depends on your machine. Follow your manual or advice of dealer.

Most newer machines should not be oiled at all; everything that needs oil is enclosed. In some of these machines, oil can actually damage the machine. For example, many newer machines have plastic in the bobbin case area. My older Bernina is all metal in that area and the shuttle race needs a thin coat of oil periodically; however, oil in contact with plastic can cause the plastic to deteriorate.

Especially for a newer machine, read the machine's manual and oil only if the manual specifically tells you to oil.

The 1600 does require oiling, but most of the other Janomes don't. Check the manual under care and maintenance. If it doesn't mention oiling, it doesn't require it.

I have a Janome 6600P. My dealer told me to put a drop of oil on the little white wick that you see when you remove the bobbin. The manual does not say anything about oil at all. I did read on the Yahoo Janome forum to do this, also. I think the advice was whenever it looked dry. Mine gets a little noisy when it needs a drop--probably about every 15 hours of sewing, or thereabouts. I have not been impressed with the Janome manual--fwiw. Love the machine, though

I have an older Janome and it doesn't need oiling except under the bobbin case is a wick and that needs a drop or two of oil once in a while. I usually oil every time I clean. That is usually after each project.
Sue

Most of the new machines NEVER require oil.

My Pfaff 2030 only needs the bobbin race oiled about once every couple of months. The Janome 6600 likes the bobbin race wick oiled a little more often. But those are the only two places on either machine that needs oiled.

My serger requires oil and I can't find the little flask that came with it. I am looking for equivilant.

I have a Janome Memory Craft 9000 and have had it serviced regularly and clean out the lint in the bobbin area since I've had it. It sews like the day I bought it. So you put a little care and time to it's care and it'll be good to you. Take care of her.

Here's a link to the type of oil I buy:
http://www.amazon.com/4-oz-Sewing-Ma...4014321&sr=8-1
This bottle has a telescoping nozzle which makes it easier to place a drop of oil where it is needed. JoAnn's carries it, I think.

only a vintage/antique machine would need to be oiled often (oiling too often can damage the motor!)
my vintage singer says to oil it every day if used constantly every day-
for the new machines they are much different- you need to follow the instructions in your manual for maintenance/cleaning/oiling-
i have a viking that i never have to oil---it has a closed system--
oiling improperly can cause damage-so follow what YOUR machine manual says.

You learn something new every day. Thanks for all the great advice and input...the best advice is always read your manual and if you can't find the information you are looking for, Do nothing and ...call the sewing machine dealer where you bought your machine or call the 1-800 of number of the maker of your machine.

They will give you the advice or information that you are looking for. That is the best way to go.!!

I have a Janome 6500 and my dealer told me the same thing. Just a drop of oil in the wick area of the bobbin once in a while. I agree about the manual. It is rather lacking. I love my machine though.