My main machine is so old I don't have a manual anymore and I can't get another. It's an Electro Grand. So when I clean and oil it, I look where ever there's any lint to remove, and oil any little holes and where ever metal moves. If the oil can nozzle doesn't reach, I hold a toothpick over the hole and drip the oil onto the pick. It runs down and into the hole. Then wipe up any excess, run some scraps through to catch any extra oil and I'm back in business.

My manual is getting worn in spots. They also do not recommend this machine be oiled. I take it in to the shop on Tuesday and will pay them to clean, oil, and do a tune-up. It messed up on me and I have been without a machine for almost two weeks. It's killing me!

I think I found a manual for the Electro Grand sewing machine. Don't know if you need it, but this site says they have it.

http://pages.sewing-machine-manuals....922452725.html

Thanks for the link, but it's not quite that old. I got it in the mid 70s and it doesn't look like those on that link. So far, just common sense about oiling it has been working.

Darn and I hoped I found what you were talking about. I'd never heard of it.

YES! Sewing out on a scrap after oiling is really really a good idea. Don't ask about why I am so adamant about this! LOL!

I just looked in my manual for my Janome 6600. All it says is to wipe and clean. It doesn't say anything about oiling it. I guess I'll call the LQS where I purchased it to see if I need to.

I just wrote a PM to LostN51 for his expert opinion on this matter...

hoping that he will enlighten us with his knowledge after reading this thread.

thanks for saving me the trouble. every time i have to hunt for a manual it reminds me that my housework is overdue. :lol:

I have two industrial machines so I am the mechanic! One is over 30 years old and the only time I had a mechanic make a home visit was when I burned out the motor and had to have a new BIGGER one bolted to the table. Otherwise clean and oil frequently.