If you want our sewing machine to work properly for you, you have to take care of it by dusting and feed it with oil. I suggest that you clean and oil after it after any big project, or after a few small projects. It's really easy to forget, and I would much rather be sewing than cleaning my machine. You can instantly get my printable Sewing Oil lubrication system checking. Oil change. Moto & control box clean by air pressure. All moving parts checking/replacement. Gear and bearing checking/replacement. Hook for sharp surfaces and burrs on the hook point. Check the oil levels in the machines. If you have any confusion then please let me know. Follow the steps for oiling the machine: Turn off the power supply. Apply 1-2 drops of oil to the machine's body's series of holes. Run the machine for a few minutes without any thread or fabric in it to disperse the oil. Wipe the machine's outer surface for any excess oil around the openings. Once every two years: take your machine to the dealership or service center for a standard check-up and maintenance (should run you around $55-$65, depending on where you live, and is totally worth it) Serger/Overlock cleaning and service schedule. Every time you sew: clean beneath the machine, dust off any lint, and keep the serger covered Step 4: Cutting Fluid Monitoring Machine. Whether you use pure oils, synthetics, or emulsion cutting fluids in your shop, they must all be kept clean and maintained. The ultimate result of increased tool life and productivity is higher part quality and longer-lasting machine tools. The care and maintenance of a sewing machine help to improve its working. This consists mainly of cleaning, oiling, and right handling, which contributes to good output, quality production, and safety of the workers. Care and maintenance are also necessary in order to operate the machine smoothly and for its long term use. A well-made sewing machine—traditional or serger, new or old, used often or only occasionally—will sew perfectly for many years if it is given proper care. It may need to be adjusted or a part may need to be replaced, but a sewing machine that is given proper maintenance and cleaned regularly seldom actually "wears out." Sewing machines generally require basic maintenance of cleaning Use good quality thread to reduce lint build up. Regularly use a small paint brush to remove dust from inside the bobbin case. Use a cloth to wipe down your sewing machine after each use, take a quick look in the bobbin case and clean away any build up of thread or lint that may cause damage to the machine. Only clean one part of your sewing To recap what we've covered, here is a running list of the 7 essential sewing machine maintenance tips that we recommend using: Use high quality needle and thread on your machine. Keep your Sewing Machine Covered. Apply Oil to your Sewing Machine. Use the correct needle and bobbin for your sewing machine. Change Your Needles Often. Cotton. Ensure that there is no pins, labels, buttons other than the thread cone on the spool. 2. Machine head. Everyday. Cotton. Remove the complete dust from the entire areas including bobbin winding area, knee lifter connecting areas, backside of the machine arm etc.., 3. Hook shuttle. These steps are normally used for industrial sewing machine cleaning. 1. Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply. 2. Take the thread take up to t