How Do I Oil a Janome 405 Sewing Machine?
The Janome brand was established in Japan during 1935 and has been continually designing sewing machines ever since. The company is known for manufacturing conventional, embroidery, sewing-quilting and serger machines. One of these models, the Janome 405, was created as an affordable and easy-to-use option for decorating, quilting and garment construction. For those who own or are seeking to purchase a 405, routine maintenance will play a regular role. One way to keep your machine purring is through the annual application of oil. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Oiling behind the face plate
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Unplug the sewing machine before beginning. Locate the faceplate. The faceplate covers the needle mechanism.
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Remove the plastic screw cap from the front and center of the faceplate, using a flat-head screwdriver. Remove the faceplate screw beneath the cap using a Phillips screwdriver.
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Locate the needle bar. The needle bar rests vertically and holds the sewing needle in position. Oil the top of the higher square retaining bolts that hold the needle bar in position.
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Locate the bracket arm. The bracket arm mounts the needle bar to the inner housing of the sewing machine. Locate the top screw of the bracket arm, where it mounts to the inner housing of the machine. Oil this screw.
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Locate the mounting screw along the lower end of the bracket arm. Oil the connecting hardware in between the bracket arm and the needle bar.
Oiling the shuttle hook area
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Raise the needle to its highest position. Slide the extension table off the machine by pulling to the left---away from the machine.
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Locate the hook cover. The hook cover can be found attached to the side, outer housing of the machine adjacent to the needle plate. Lower the hook cover by pulling the tab toward you and down.
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Slide the two teardrop-shaped locking arms away from the hook compartment. Remove the outer ring. Remove the semicircular shuttle hook. Oil the arm the shuttle hook rests upon.
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Tips & Warnings
Use only oil specifically designed for sewing machines.
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