Cleaning Sewing Machine
#51
Originally Posted by Iamquilter
I try to clean my Bernina after every big project. I use Q tips to get most of the dust out and my stiletto for all the dust pads under the feed dogs.
#53
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Michigan
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I just cleaned my machine this weekend and it had a lot of dust bunnies. I just use a cheap craft brush, it works well, all you want to do is get the dust bunnies to cling to it, I also use a pair of tweasers to reach the hard to get at places.
#54
I use sumi brushes. I find them at the art supply store, and they are used in Japanese and Chinese calligraphy painting. They are a very soft natural hair brushes that will get into the smallest places, the lint just naturally wants to stick to the hair and can be cleaned by just pulling the lint off with your fingers. I also use them to clean my keyboard.
#55
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Posts: 15,639
In the classes that came with my machine, I learned just how far to take her apart, what and where to clean. Was told that canned air is OK IF it is directed AWAY FROM the motor. I still don't like to use it. I use anything from soft brush, soft (lint-free) cloth, Q-tip, tweezers...to clean. One of these days, I'll order the vacuum attachment.
#56
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 57
My dealer in Lancaster Ohio will send you a brush. Go to [email protected] Tell them that Dink referred you to them. They will be glad to help you. I have a 730 and a 830. I love my machines. You can also use air only in the foot and bobbin area.
#59
a childs paint brush will do the same job and has a longer handle. the cheep kind for water color. I use one all the time. never, never blow dust back into the machine. It can compact and cause the machine to freeze up and burn up the motor.
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