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Originally Posted by OurWorkbench (Post 8490335)

... You want to use "Sewing Machine Oil" not 3-in-1. If you can find the SDS sheet you want to see CAS #64742-54-7 preferably 100%. Such as https://www.amazon.com/Lily-White-Se.../dp/B07D3CSLQM Not all Zoom Spout oil is the same. ...

Actually, Singer has recommended kerosene to use in oiling spots if machine hasn't been used for a while to clean the parts. Then you will want to use regular machine oil. Just SMO will work, but sometimes take a little longer to work out the old oil.

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sewing machine oil will be fine for the hinges.. Some cabinets have a wooden stop about 3" high to catch teh back of the machine as you open it.
Can you open the front slide over the shuttle area? if not try a bit of oil there, and let it soak in for a day, try again tomorrow.

Shuttle slide open on a FreeWestinghouse, but yours will be simillar.