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94 Chapter 8 Appendix 8 Regular maintenance is important to assure reliable, long-lasting use of the machine. In addition to periodically cleaning the machine, you should also apply oil at the specified locations. 8.2.1 Cleaning the machine The places shown below must be cleaned on a routine basis. Place extra care on keeping the area around the rotary hook and thread trimming knife clean, since waste thread, dust, etc. tend to accumulate there. If not kept clean, the quality of the embroidery may deteriorate. Make sure to adhere to the cleaning schedule. Inside needle plate 1. Use the Phillips end of the Z-shaped screwdriver to remove the screws from the needle plate, and then remove the needle plate from the bed. 2. Use the brush to clean away any dust or waste thread that may have accumulated around the thread trimming knife. 3. After cleaning is finished, attach the needle plate to the bed, and use the Phillips end of the Z-shaped screwdriver to fasten the screws. 8.2 Maintenance Places to clean Frequency Supplied accessories used Machine itself, operation panel Routine — Inside needle plate Once a week Z-shaped screwdriver Brush Inside the rotary hook Once a week Brush Inside the bobbin case Once a week Brush Tension base Once a week Brush Caution Switch power off before beginning the cleaning.