Originally Posted by
RJLinkletter
I'm new to machine quilting and got my first sewing machine at Christmas. Obviously I want to look after it and have read about people oiling their machines etc. In the manual for my Brother machine it says that users should not oil the machine - only dealers. Is this right? And if so how often should I take it to be serviced?
Your manual is correct No oiling of the machine is needed except during the dealer maintenance.
My local dealer offers maintenance class for our machines (brand as mentioned above). They also blow out our machines when we have class.
You can have your dealer show you how to clean the bobbin case area and apply ONE drop of oil as needed.
I clean out the lint with a q tip and any loose threads at each bobbin change. The thread cutter area is another area to check for stray threads.