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    Old 06-07-2011, 05:24 AM
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    I use a stencle bruch you can get it at an art store or your paint store.
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    I have misplaced (lost) my cleaning brush for my sewing machine. My dealer is quite a distance away to get the same brush. I was wondering if you could share how you keep the dust bunnies out of your machine. Do you vacuum ,brush or canned air? I have a Bernia 730. Thanks
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    Old 06-07-2011, 05:49 AM
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    You know those little plastic sticks with foam on each end that we ladies use to apply eyeshadow? Well those little things are the best for cleaning the lint out from all around the bobbin area (after the bobbin has been removed :=) )
    So I use that first. After using that, I sometimes go over again with my brush, and then to top it all off, I use my little vacuum. Those pieces of lint are pesky little things! I do this every time I have to change the bobbin.
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    Old 06-07-2011, 06:26 AM
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    I bought a boar's hair paint brush from Michaels. They have several sizes and they work perfectly.
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    Old 06-07-2011, 06:33 AM
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    My cleaning kit has a brush, which I gaurd like my life. My Mom one time lost hers, so she just got a toothbrush from her stash of daily needs and used that. It worked fine.
    My tech guy said to use the canned air, and it really does a superb job!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 06:36 AM
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    I used some makeup brushes, and they work better because they have longer handles and I have big hands.
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    Old 06-07-2011, 06:41 AM
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    A pastry brush works very well
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    Old 06-07-2011, 06:41 AM
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    I use my brush but pipe cleaners are good too. Don't use a vacuum as the static electricity can damage your machine. Aside from a quick daily brush out of my bobbin cases, at least once a month I take the whole thing apart. You'd be amazed at what gets in there. And I am always amazed at how much smoother they run after I do it. A real PITA getting those screws back in, but worth it!
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    Old 06-07-2011, 06:50 AM
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    I use a cheap 1" paint brush.
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    Old 06-07-2011, 06:58 AM
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    Don't blow - vacuum (draw the dust bunnies out). I bought a set of tools that fit on my vacuum cleaner called "Tool-Micro Att Set" It is great and cleans the smallest areas. My sewing repair shop said that blowing sometimes forces dust even deeper into areas instead of removing it.
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    Old 06-07-2011, 07:05 AM
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    I have a tiny vacuum attachment group which works well but after vacuuming I use a soft brush as well as the one that came with the machine.
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