I am a bit embarassed
06-20-2010, 03:17 PM
#61
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Read the manual?
What manual? You mean that little book that came
with the machine? I know it's around here somewhere.
But where is the question. One of these days I'll find it,
and perhaps even read it. So far, my two machines are
running nicely.
What manual? You mean that little book that came
with the machine? I know it's around here somewhere.
But where is the question. One of these days I'll find it,
and perhaps even read it. So far, my two machines are
running nicely.
06-20-2010, 08:39 PM
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I have a brother CS6000i. I had lint built up in the bobbin case and thought it was broken. Anyway, I called the manufacturer and the gentleman I talked to said never oil it. He said that there is a special lubricant that machine mechanics use and to take it once a year to be serviced.
06-20-2010, 08:41 PM
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I was an industrial mechanic for several years a long time ago so I have always oiled mine just because I knew it was needed. All moving parts on any machine need some lubrication at some point in time. But I also tear it down (sort of speak) once a year and do a complete cleaning and oil job. I have a Singer Touch & Sew that is probably about 35 years old or older. Works like new and I don't think I will ever get rid of it.
Oh yea the special machine oil they are talking about is called machine oil ( I use the "3-in-one" brand myself) which you can get at any hardware store.
Oh yea the special machine oil they are talking about is called machine oil ( I use the "3-in-one" brand myself) which you can get at any hardware store.
06-20-2010, 11:10 PM
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Re oiling - if your machine is under warranty, and you don't follow the instructions in the manual, you could invalidate your warranty. I for one wouldn't spend 1500 euros on a machine and then not look after it properly (and this includes reading the manual in my view, and understanding how it works). That is just foolhardy. :hunf:
06-21-2010, 04:39 AM
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Originally Posted by true4uca
My manual for my Brother NX 600 clearly says no oil. DH thinks all machines needs oil, so he oiled it. My machine occassionly dripped a little oil for about a month afterward, till it got rid of all that oil. It just amazed me how much did drip out. Guess it could have been worse.
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06-21-2010, 06:25 AM
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Originally Posted by btty
I have a brother CS6000i. I had lint built up in the bobbin case and thought it was broken. Anyway, I called the manufacturer and the gentleman I talked to said never oil it. He said that there is a special lubricant that machine mechanics use and to take it once a year to be serviced.
06-21-2010, 07:39 AM
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I win, I hade my old White Rotary machine since high school (1945) and I never oiled or cleaned it. I mean NEVER. It still worked perfectly when I gave it to my son( he asked for it) about about 1984. It still works beautifully!!
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