Oiling my machine
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Oiling my machine
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?
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The manual says no oiling so it’s right. Machines like this should be serviced about once a year or so. Depends on how much you use it. With light use you may be able to stretch the service to every two years. At least that is what I’ve been told.
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Most vintage machines need oiling, but most modern machines do not.
Edit: My Bernina 1230, which is now probably "vintage" since it is getting close to 20 years old, requires only oiling of the bobbin race. I don't know if top-loading bobbins need oiling, though; mine is the other kind.
Edit: My Bernina 1230, which is now probably "vintage" since it is getting close to 20 years old, requires only oiling of the bobbin race. I don't know if top-loading bobbins need oiling, though; mine is the other kind.
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.........and speak with your dealer. They have the knowledge and training to advise you on the specific model.
Correct ... Some machines are not meant to be oiled by the user.
Correct ... Some machines are meant to be oiled.
I have one of each ...............
Correct ... Some machines are not meant to be oiled by the user.
Correct ... Some machines are meant to be oiled.
I have one of each ...............
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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?
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.
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I never oil my Bernina. It goes into the shop about once every 18 months or so. I used to take it in once a year when it was my only machine. Now that I have several vintage machines as well as the Bernina, I take it in less often. I do oil the bobbin area every bobbin change as they told us to do in the guide class. My vintage machines I oil as per the manual.
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