The operation of the sewing machine is described in detail in the instructions for any sewing machine. Make sure to follow the instructions in this manual. Periodically lubricate the sewing machine using only special sewing machine oil. Follow not only appearance sewing machine, but also clean its internal compartments from lint and dirt, oil residues.

1. Proper operation of sewing machines is a guarantee of work without breakdowns

Correct exploitation sewing machines - this is the guarantee of its many years of work without breakdowns. Unfortunately, often we simply do not even read the instruction manual to the end. We figured out how the sewing machine works, and enough, we start sewing. However, based on experience, we can conclude that the main cause of sewing machine breakdowns is non-compliance with the operating rules clearly indicated in the sewing machine manual.

In addition to the sewing machine lubrication scheme and brand engine oil, the instructions give recommendations on the selection of sewing needles, indicate which fabrics can be sewn on this machine, which sewing threads are better to use, etc.

Sewing machine, whether it's a Seagull or a Singer latest model with computer control is, first of all, a mechanism that requires periodic lubrication and maintenance. Indeed, it should be noted that many modern models use super slippery materials that do not require machine lubrication at all. But such "happiness" can be bought for no less than $500.

Any sewing machine is designed for certain loads of components and parts, and sewing thick and coarse fabrics on household seamstresses is the main reason for the breakdown and failure of many of their nodes. untimely sewing machine lubrication or the absence of such at all is the second reason, and not proper storage sewing machine - the third.

2. Regular lubrication of the sewing machine is the main condition for operation

In many cases, sewing machine repairs will not be needed if the sewing machine is carefully looked after, kept clean, lubricated in a timely and regular manner. sewing oil. If a seamstress takes care of her machine, then, probably, she will protect it from overloading during work, not give it into "the wrong" hands, which means it will break less often.

After a long period of operation, the bobbin compartment should be periodically cleaned, and other available seats from dust, lint, oil stains. Sometimes, you should clean the shuttle itself, the shuttle mechanism, the bobbin case with a hard hair brush. In the bobbin case, over time, noils of threads and fabrics, dust accumulate. They are compacted and interfere with the free rotation of the bobbin.

For each machine, a sewing machine lubrication diagram is included in the instruction manual. However, one can follow simple rule- lubricate any metal components that have friction. Even the grooves in which the shuttle rotates can be lubricated with one or two drops of machine oil.
It is advisable to sometimes remove the bottom cover and lubricate the lower "inaccessible" rotating nodes with sewing oil too. Just be careful not to remove those housing covers that you cannot put back on the machine after lubrication.

3. Sewing oil for lubricating sewing machines and overlockers

Sewing oil, or it is also called machine oil, is best drawn into a medical syringe and instilled in small drops into accessible places. More precisely, in those places where there is friction of metal parts with each other.
The instructions for the sewing machine indicate lubrication points, but you can take the initiative and remove top cover, the bottom cover and find those nodes that are hidden under them and are not indicated in the instructions. After such a thorough lubrication, the machine will work twice as quiet and softer, "purring" like a cat that was stroked by the owner.

4. It is advisable to lubricate the sewing machine at least once every six months

It is advisable to lubricate the sewing machine or lubricate the household overlock at least once every six months. After lubrication, you need to work on it a little “idle”, especially if the machine has not been used for a long time. During operation, the oil heats up slightly and penetrates better into the nodes and friction points. Such a recommendation is more suitable for old-style sewing machines, such as Podolskaya 2M PMZ, Singer, etc.

Many modern machines do not require lubrication at all. This is possible through the use modern technologies using super-slippery artificial polymers at friction points instead of metal. In such machines, lubrication can only harm. Therefore, carefully study your instruction manual for the sewing machine, especially when buying a new machine. The manual for it always details the rules of care and operation.
The instructions also indicate how to lubricate it, in what places and how often. What fabrics can be sewn, the type of needles used, etc. Do not neglect the recommendations of the instruction manual for the sewing machine. It was made up of engineers who created this machine. Of course, they write boringly, but they know perfectly well what they write about.

The big enemy of all mechanisms and sewing machines including, are dirt and rust. Probably, many have noticed that if the machine is not used for a long time, in the first minutes it can tear the thread and make gaps and make more noise. This is due to the fact that the metal surface of the bobbin case and the shuttle is oxidized, becoming covered with a coating. After a little work, the thread itself will polish these parts, and the machine starts working normally again.

Try to keep the sewing machine in a dry, cool place.
If the machine is not going to be used for a long time, keep it away from dust, otherwise even the sewing oil will harden from dust, and the machine will turn hard or even jam.
If the sewing machine did not work for a long time, especially if it was in a damp place or in the attic, its metal parts could rust. In this case, wipe off dust and dirt from it and then lubricate all accessible rubbing nodes with oil. After lubrication, let it stand for a while and then work for several minutes at low speed without a thread, with the foot raised. Oil, from friction and heat, will spread better over lubricated places. It may be necessary to wipe off the excess oil that has appeared again.
Be sure to replace the sewing needle with a new one. Select the size of the needle and the thickness of the thread according to the instructions for use of the sewing machine.
Make it a rule, if the sewing machine has not been used for a long time, first of all, lubricate it. After that, a little work on it "idle". And only after cleaning and lubrication proceed to sewing.

Operation of the sewing machine, how to lubricate the sewing machine. Malfunctions, malfunctions, repair of sewing machines different brands. Our site is dedicated to these issues. Take a look at the articles on the site, maybe something will be useful to you. And you will learn, at least, how to properly oil your sewing machine.

The instruction for the Seagull sewing machine does not contain a section on how to set it up, but it has a visual diagram and detailed instructions about how to lubricate the machine. The diagram clearly and in detail explains which places must be lubricated, and even indicates the brand of engine oil. In this article, we are trying to supplement the instructions for the Chaika sewing machine with recommendations on how to set up its work with your own hands.

The lubrication of the Podolsk sewing machine, which makes only one straight line, is an important condition for its silent operation. All components of the machine are made of metal and frequent lubrication for them will not be superfluous. If you use it constantly, then you can lubricate this machine monthly.

The foot drive is the only sewing machine device that needs to be generously lubricated, and not only with sewing oil, but also with a thick special grease for bearings. On the axis of the flywheel of the foot drive is ball bearing, which must be "stuffed" with grease for bearings. Be careful, the balls of this bearing may fall out. When disassembling it, get ready to collect them on the floor.

The instruction manual for sewing machines does not indicate a manual drive. And they often forget to lubricate it with oil, not noticing that there are special holes in the bushings for oil lubrication. Put a few drops of sewing oil into each of them and the drive will work silently and quietly, like a new one.

My name is Igor, I am an experienced sewing mechanic 20 years. I offer you a short article on cleaning and lubricating sewing equipment.

If you take care, clean and lubricate the main components and mechanisms of sewing machines, overlockers, stitching machines, periodically do full maintenance by specialists, then such equipment will last much longer.

At home, it is quite easy to clean and lubricate the shuttle mechanism (main), the needle bar mechanism, and clean the teeth of the fabric conveyor.
It is necessary to lubricate both vertical shuttle devices and horizontal ones. To make it more clear, I will give the types of shuttles

1. (shuttle-bullet) - * grandmothers *, in old machines like SINGER, there are also in new ones.
2. (shuttle-crescent), sometimes it is called * oscillating * - the most common. Present in old machines (Chaika, Podolsk, Singer, etc.), as well as in new modern sewingmachines (ELNA, Bernina, Janome, Singer, Brother, Pfaff, etc.)
3. (the bobbin is placed on top, there is no bobbin case) - present on the machines of all modern sewing companies.
4. , sometimes called * double run * - household sewing machines VERITAS, PFAFF, etc., industrial sewing machines.

Machines with a vertical shuttle.

Shuttle cleaning and lubrication.

Vertical swing shuttles are the most in need of cleaning and lubrication. Even in imported sewing machines.

Instruction:

1. We take out the bobbin case.
2. We move the latches (mostly plastic, black): left-left, right-right.
3. We remove the locking ring, we take out the half-moon shuttle.

The most important thing is to qualitatively clean the grooves of the shuttle body from dust and dirt: the place where the shuttle rotates *

After cleaning, lubricate with oil (preferably transparent), the grooves of the shuttle body - 2-4 drops on the left and right. See photo:

Assembly in reverse order.

Important: when assembling the vertical hook, the needle bar with the needle must be in top position. The crescent-pusher of the shuttle and the crescent-moon of the shuttle must face each other (up to a full circle).

Machines with a horizontal shuttle.

In the operating instructions for modern machines with a horizontal shuttle, some companies say that the shuttle does not need to be lubricated - it is lubrication-free. The Swedish concern HUSKVARNA especially sins with this. Accordingly, about thissellers of sewing equipment tell buyers: the horizontal hook does not need to be lubricated. It is a completely wrong position - any rotating and moving mechanism where there are bushings, hinges, gears - needs to be cleaned and lubricated!
Perhaps sewing firms mean that this should be done in service center at a specialist. In our conditions, this mostly does not work out. (For example, the equipment is located in another city - far from the service center).
It turns out like this: if they said it’s not necessary to lubricate - so much the better - I’ll calmly sew ... Then it turns out a serious breakdown and expensive repairs(sooner or later - depending on the amount of sewing).
Of course, you can invite a specialist for maintenance, but he is not always available in a certain locality. Therefore, it is useful for the owner of the sewing machine to learn how to do all these simple works.

Cleaning and lubricating the horizontal shuttle is even easier than the vertical one

1. Unscrew the two screws on the needle plate, remove it
2. remove the bobbin insert (nest) - the part where the bobbin is placed (usually black).
3. Next, we clean the dust-dirt between the teeth of the fabric conveyor and under the bobbin insert
4. drip about 3 drops of oil into the center of the fixed bushing.
5. Assembly in reverse order.

Machines with a rotating rotary shuttle.

These are old VERITAS machines, modern BERNINA, PFAFF machines ( limited quantity models), put in some models of cars of Chinese firms.
Rotary hook - the most durable and high quality, allows you to sew on high speed. Therefore, they are put in almost all models of industrial machines. It is enough to keep this shuttle clean (brush) and drip about 3 drops of oilbetween the movable and immovable parts.

In all sewing machines clean and lubricate the needle bar unit with the hinges adjacent to it. To do this, remove the left cover (where the light bulb is located), clean the dust and dirt with a brush,
drizzle oil on the needle bar shaft and adjacent hinges.

It is very useful to clean the dust between the teeth of the feed dog ( rack). In my practice, there have been cases of motor breakdowns (expensive replacement) due to uncleaning of sewing equipment - jamming of mechanisms occurs, after *fires* engine.

How often should I oil and clean my sewing machine?

It all depends on the amount of load on the machine, the hours worked (Total 8 hours of sewing).

• Who sews a lot - cleans and lubricates 2-3 times a week
• who sews little - cleans and lubricates 1-2 times a month.

Doing all this is quite simple without inviting a specialist to your home. Full maintenance, of course, will be done only by the master (with disassembly of the case).

Depending on the amount of sewing, masters are invited for full maintenance once a year.Then the sewing technique will thank you with high-quality and durable work.

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One of important requirements correct operation sewing machine is the timely lubrication of components and mechanisms with special sewing oil, the brand of which is indicated in the instruction manual for the sewing machine. Lubrication and cleaning of the sewing machine should be carried out regularly, at least once every six months.
Sewing machine care includes not only regular lubrication and cleaning, but also proper storage, using the sewing machine for sewing the fabrics for which it is designed.

Proper operation of sewing machines is the key to many years of its work without breakdowns. Unfortunately, often we simply do not even read the instructions to the end. We figured out how it works, and that's enough, we start sewing. However, based on experience, we can conclude that the main cause of sewing machine breakdowns is non-compliance with the operating rules clearly indicated in the manual for it. A sewing machine, whether it is a computer-controlled Seagull or Singer sewing machine of the latest model, is, first of all, a mechanism that sometimes requires lubrication and maintenance, and most importantly, designed for certain loads of components and parts.

Tailoring of thick and coarse fabrics on domestic seamstresses is the main reason for the breakdown and failure of the knots of many of them. Untimely lubrication or lack thereof at all is the second and improper storage of the sewing machine is the third.

2. Lubrication of sewing machines is the main condition for the good operation of the machine

4. Care of the sewing machine. Cleaning the cloth feed mechanism

Before cleaning the machine, unplug it from the mains so as not to injure your hands with a needle from accidentally pressing the pedal.
Remove the needle plate, presser foot and, just in case, the needle with a screwdriver. By the way, it does not hurt to replace it in any case.

Run your fingernail along the point of the needle, if the point is bent you can feel it. Remove all lint with a stiff brush, especially carefully clean the slat teeth.

5. The device of the bobbin case. Cleaning the bobbin

1-Bobbin case.
2-Levers of fastening of the shuttle.
3-Central rod for fixing the latch of the bobbin case.
5-Shuttle.
6-Shuttle guide.
7-Protrusion of the shuttle.

The bobbin compartment becomes dirty with lint and scraps of thread, which sometimes penetrate the bobbin case and press on its walls, preventing the free movement of the bobbin. You should inspect it before installing it back and, if necessary, clean the walls from lint with a stiff brush. In addition, it is necessary to disassemble the shuttle itself, as shown in the diagram. Be sure to lubricate the grooves of the shuttle movement with a small amount of oil.

In general, try not to use too much oil in the shuttle compartment. Oil can get in when the thread is moving up and stain your product, even after a long time.
If your machine has a horizontal hook, the grooves do not need to be lubricated. The shuttle is made of plastic and does not require lubrication. But the swinging shuttles are all metal, so a little lubrication will do the trick.

When installing the hook back, position it as shown in the figure so that the hook guide 6 forms a crescent on the left side of the sewing machine. Holding the shuttle 5 by the central rod 3, position it so that it forms a crescent with right side. The ledge 7 shown in the figure will be at the bottom. Put the bobbin plate 4 on top. Return the levers 3 to their original position, until they click.

6. Not all sewing machines need to be lubricated.

Lubrication of sewing machines should be done at least once every six months, and after lubrication, you need to work on it "idle" a little, especially if the machine is not used for a long time. The oil heats up slightly during operation and better penetrates into the nodes and friction points. Such a recommendation is more suitable for old-style sewing machines, such as Podolsk.
Many modern machines do not require lubrication at all. This is possible due to the use of modern technologies using super slippery artificial polymers in friction points instead of metal. In such machines, lubrication can only harm. Therefore, carefully study your sewing machine instruction manual, especially when buying a new machine. The manual for it always details the rules for care and operation, where it is indicated whether it can be lubricated, in what places and how often, what fabrics can be sewn, the type of needle, etc.

The main causes of sewing machine malfunctions are a violation of the rules for operating, maintaining and lubricating the sewing machine. Lack of lubrication leads to rapid wear parts, the appearance of noise, and sometimes, to the failure of the shuttle.

Lubrication of the foot drive is a condition for its silent operation. The operation of the foot drive provides not only regular lubrication, but also periodic adjustment of the connections of the foot drive parts.

The manual for sewing machines Podolsk does not provide a section with recommendations for repair and setup. We offer you simple available ways repair of sewing machines, such as Podolsk, Singer. Before starting repairs, clean the machine of dirt and lubricate with machine oil.

The instruction manual for sewing machines does not provide for lubricating the bobbin. The bobbin does not need lubrication. But sometimes, to facilitate its sliding into the bobbin case at the bottom, you can install a gasket made of thick thin paper and lightly grease it with sewing oil.

Same as for sewing machine manual drive requires lubrication of its simple mechanism. The gear bushings have a hole for lubrication. A few drops of oil will make the operation of the hand drive silent.

Proper operation, timely lubrication, cleanliness and care will ensure many years of trouble-free operation of the overlock. Read the instructions, the overlock manual pays a lot of attention to maintenance and lubrication.

All lockstitch sewing machines have the same device. To form a stitch, the upper thread is removed from the needle with a hook and intertwined in the fabric. Wrong tension thread leads to the appearance of loops, both from the front and from the wrong side of the fabric.

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A sewing machine, like any other device, needs to be repaired mechanically or electrically from time to time. An integral part of any mechanical repair is cleaning and lubrication, which is also carried out for the prevention possible breakdowns and easy running of the machine. Sewing machine oil contributes to:

• Reduce friction load
• Increased wear resistance of parts
• Protection from dust and automatic cleaning of it from the gaps between the nodes
• Rescuing a car from rust

The regularity of lubrication depends on the frequency of use of the machine, as well as the quality of the materials of your work: after sewing “fluffy”, pile fabrics, batting, cleaning and lubrication should be carried out more often.

Types of oils.

Now you can find many types of oils on sale - from cheap to the most expensive. According to the raw material from which it is made, they distinguish:

• Mineral. Made by processing a natural product - oil. Cheaper than others.
• Synthetic. Created by chemical synthesis. Does not contain mineral fats and solvents, so it does not damage plastic parts.
• Semi-synthetic. Practically - a mixture of the two previous types.

Oil properties

The price of oil for sewing machines also depends on the properties and degree of purification. Of course, the cleaner, more transparent the oil, the better it is: it does not stick parts, does not leave stains on the fabric. In addition to cleanliness, lubricating oil may have the following properties:

• Viscosity. This is a value that indicates how strong the oil film will be on lubricated parts. The optimal viscosity index for sewing equipment is 18-20. As a rule, for high-speed machines, oil is taken with a higher viscosity.
• Freezing temperature. At low temperatures, the oil loses its mobility. If your cars are constantly in a well-heated room, then this does not threaten you.
• Antioxidant properties - the ability to not deteriorate under external influences, that is, a shorter or longer service life.
• Detergent properties - the ability to prevent dust from adhering.
• The content of additives. Additives are additives that improve the properties of the oil (for example, so that it does not foam).

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• Some “thrifty” owners try to adapt other household oils or “age-old stocks” as sewing machine oil. In this case, be aware that, for example, sunflower oil only initially gives nice results, and then dries and glues the moving parts of the machine. About the same thing happens with the old, which has become dark and cloudy.
• Never apply oil to dirty car! Before lubrication, the parts must be cleaned of production residues - dust, pieces of thread, etc., as well as previous lubricants (especially if you purchased a new oil that is different from the previous one).

The sewing machine is a very sensitive household appliance. The slightest infringement in the operation of its parts may cause malfunctions or even serious breakdowns. Each owner must pay Special attention sewing machine maintenance and maintenance unit, namely cleaning and lubricating.

If you notice that the old sewing machine has started to act up: it skips stitches, does not work with thin threads and deforms the fabric, which means it's time to conduct a technical inspection. Consider the process of disassembling, cleaning parts from accumulations of dust and grease using the example of a conventional Janome home sewing machine (Janome). Fundamental difference in internal structure these devices do not, so the instructions given here are relevant for any model. Of course, specific devices or devices can be added to individual devices, but these are already special cases. We will analyze what anyone can repeat at home.

What you need to work

To carry out the procedure, you will need to stock up on a certain set of tools and materials.

1. A lint-free cloth, any cotton rag will work fine.
2. Hard bristle brush. Usually, a toothbrush is used for these purposes, but artistic brushes also do an excellent job.
3. Oil for sewing machines.
4. WD-40, you can ask at automotive stores. This is a special substance with which the moving part of any mechanism is usually lubricated. It is sold in the form of an aerosol.

How to lubricate a home sewing machine in hard-to-reach places? Professionals usually use a 5 ml disposable syringe, which can be purchased at any pharmacy. Its needle allows you to penetrate into the smallest holes and dispense oil.

step by step algorithm

We proceed directly to the procedure.

1. Unplug the appliance and pull the needle out of the mount - this will save you from accidental injuries during work. After that, look for a screw on the front of the case, usually hidden under a decorative plug.
   
   
2. Remove the plug and unscrew the screw with a screwdriver. Then you need to unscrew the fixing screws at the bar rack and pinion mechanism performing the functions of moving matter. The released plate must be pulled out, and the space under it should be properly cleaned.
   
   
3. The next step involves hard work. It is necessary to remove dust from all connections that you can safely reach. Remove the old home sewing machine oil from them and apply a new coat. Carefully distribute the substance with an oil can. For each connection will be enough two drops of oil. Blot the excess flowing down with a cloth and wipe off all traces left. To evenly distribute lubricants, rotate the drive wheel slowly.
   
4. In the next step, it is necessary to press the shuttle fastening mechanisms, and carefully pull it out of the socket. The operation is completely carried out manually, additional tools will not be useful to you.
   
   
5. Apply required amount lubricants on a roller. This part must rotate well so as not to interfere with the movements of the shuttle. Also carefully handle shaft attachment points. Some models may have felt and felt pads there, do not be surprised and do not rush to pull them out. These parts are designed to soak up sewing machine oil that has been left over and leaked out of the assembly.
6. Check the operation of the fasteners of the shuttle mechanism. They should move easily, not jam or create obstacles.
   
   
7. Like the previous nodes, your attention requires carriage and plate that secures it. Simply pull the part out and brush off the layer of old oil and dust. After that, the carriage is lubricated with a thin layer of fresh grease and put in place.
   
   
8. Under the feed plate usually most of all dirt and dust. She gets there along with a piece of material that passes through the foot with a needle. Use a toothbrush and carefully clean out any debris that has accumulated during work. Pay special attention to rubbing parts - you definitely need to erase old layers from them. How to oil our sewing machine in this place? Using a special oiler or syringe. In this segment, you need to be even more careful, because the oil that has leaked in the wrong place will definitely fall on the threads, and after them on the fabric of the product.
   
   
9. Don't pay attention and shuttle. Thoroughly clean all its elements from dust. A dry brush with a hard bristle can help with this. Do not use a damp cloth or wipes with cleaning solution as this may damage sensitive parts.

In all this work, a substance called WD-40 will serve you well. It perfectly removes old sewing machine oil and dust accumulated in the joints of mechanisms.

The sewing machine cleaning procedure can take quite a long time. If you are not ready to spend it or are not confident in your skills, it is better to call the master. Errors during assembly and disassembly, as well as careless handling of small parts, can lead to problems in the future.

Lubrication Features

The biggest mistake is to think that sewing machine oil needs to be applied in large quantities. In this situation, more is not better. During the use of internal parts the device accumulates an impressive layer of dust that gets there along with the cloth. Over time, this can cause problems with the advancement of the canvas. In addition, deposits of dirt on the moving elements create a serious load on the drive of the device. An excessive amount of oil, applied by the generous hand of an ignorant owner, accumulates the smallest pieces of matter, thread fragments, dust. Falling into lumps, this mass accumulates in one place, causing malfunctions in the sewing machine.

How to choose lubrication oil

Sewing machine oil has viscosity index. Applying too thick, you run the risk of not lubricating the internal parts of the mechanisms, which account for the main friction. Taking a more fluid one, you can again be left with nothing, because it simply flows down, and again the mechanisms will not receive lubricant. Lubricant for an average household sewing machine should have a medium viscosity. Usually this indicator is indicated directly on the label. It is worth noting that oil for industrial sewing machines is sometimes not needed at all: high-quality professional units are equipped with an automatic lubrication system.

What is the best oil? The one that comes with the machine. If it was not there initially, then choose special grease only himself best quality. Its cost can start from 100 rubles and more. It can be sold from special oiler and in a simple plastic bottle.

Do not even think about using automotive or vegetable oil - this is strictly prohibited, as it has a detrimental effect on the functioning of the entire system.

Experts do not recommend saving in this matter. cheap oil may smell bad, dry out quickly, or form lumps. Such oil is not recommended to be stored for a long time after opening. You can use it only if nothing else was at hand.