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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:39 PM
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    My dealer said not to use compressed air since it will blow the fibers deeper into the machine, especially if you have one with electronics (like I do)....not a good idea.

    I bought the little vacuum attachment and hook it to a regular vacuum with a hose - works great - makes it look brand new inside.

    I also use a folded pipe cleaner to clean around the bobbin area inbetween full cleanings.

    When I turned in my old machine for this new one, he said he's never seen such a clean machine. ( I wish my house was this clean :-)
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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:41 PM
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    check your machine dealer - that's where I found mine. But they also sell vacuums and such. I've also seen the attachment sets online - I think Clotilde or maybe Nancy's Notions.

    Relatively inexpensive and very well worth it.
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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:54 PM
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    Call the sewing machine repair man and ask them. They deal with all our mistakes!!!!
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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:57 PM
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    I've been told by more than one dealer not to ever use compressed air. I have my dream machine so I wouldn't dare venture to even try it.
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    Old 09-12-2010, 03:59 PM
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    Originally Posted by Bevaross22
    I worked for 13 years as a service technician. One of the things I repaired was sewing machines. We used an air compressor with a nozzle to monitor pressure, to clean out most machines. For the hook area, when there was thread and lint massed up in there I used a very sharp pencil. The graphite helped to lubricate it and the lead was sharp enough to get out the lint, thread, etc. while being soft enough to break before it would scratch.
    Today, I am retired and use canned air on my own machine and on others that I will work on for friends.
    Just use common sense and you will not have any problems using it. I have never had it cause the lint to get stuck tighter.
    Isn't it true that we need to change the needle and oil the machine after so many hours of use? Could you suggest some ideas about how to maintain our machines better. I am sure you have seen some things that could have been avoided by proper care .
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    Old 09-12-2010, 04:41 PM
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    My machine tec said to use the can stuff too, but don't put the can up side down as the moisture will get inside machine and that is a problem for rusting...Keep the can straight up and use the straw this is provided
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    Old 09-12-2010, 04:43 PM
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    We had a machine repairman come to a guild meeting to teach us maintenance. He said never use compressed air as it blows lint into electronics. He has seen computers in machines totally plugged with lint. Expensive repair! He said use the brush provided with machine and take the plate off as a lot builds up under it.
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    Old 09-12-2010, 04:59 PM
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    I have a small set of attachments for my vacuum cleaner-they are quite cheap and I dedicated my old vacuum for that purpose.
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    Old 09-12-2010, 05:08 PM
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    My Brother dealer where I bought my Innovis 4000 told me it was okay to use the compressed air to blow it clean and that it would not hurt the machine.
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    Old 09-12-2010, 06:35 PM
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    VERY INTERESTING and informative topic....
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