The machine is noisy

Lubricate as described.
Maintenance
Important: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electricity supply.
	Removing the stitch plate (A): Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and remove the stitch plate screws with the L-screwdriver.

	Cleaning the feed dog (B): Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area.

	Cleaning and lubricating the catch (C-G): Remove the bobbin case. Snap the two catch retaining arms (C) outwards. Remove the shuttle race cover (D) and the catch (E) and clean with a soft cloth. Lubricate at the points indicated (F) (1-2 drops) using sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the shuttle race (G) is in the left position. Replace the catch (E). Replace the shuttle race cover and snap back the two catch retaining arms. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the stitch plate.
Important: Fabric fluff and threads must be removed regularly!

Clean the hook and feed dog as described.
Maintenance
Important: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electricity supply.
	Removing the stitch plate (A): Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and remove the stitch plate screws with the L-screwdriver.

	Cleaning the feed dog (B): Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area.

	Cleaning and lubricating the catch (C-G): Remove the bobbin case. Snap the two catch retaining arms (C) outwards. Remove the shuttle race cover (D) and the catch (E) and clean with a soft cloth. Lubricate at the points indicated (F) (1-2 drops) using sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the shuttle race (G) is in the left position. Replace the catch (E). Replace the shuttle race cover and snap back the two catch retaining arms. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the stitch plate.
Important: Fabric fluff and threads must be removed regularly!

Only use good quality sewing machine oil.
Maintenance
Important: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the mains socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electricity supply.
	Removing the stitch plate (A): Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised. Open the hinged front cover and remove the stitch plate screws with the L-screwdriver.

	Cleaning the feed dog (B): Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area.

	Cleaning and lubricating the catch (C-G): Remove the bobbin case. Snap the two catch retaining arms (C) outwards. Remove the shuttle race cover (D) and the catch (E) and clean with a soft cloth. Lubricate at the points indicated (F) (1-2 drops) using sewing machine oil. Turn the handwheel until the shuttle race (G) is in the left position. Replace the catch (E). Replace the shuttle race cover and snap back the two catch retaining arms. Insert the bobbin case and bobbin and replace the stitch plate.
Important: Fabric fluff and threads must be removed regularly!

Replace the needle.
Inserting the needle
Important: Turn power switch to off ("O").
	Change the needles regularly, especially at the first signs of problems when sewing. Insert the needle as in the illustration. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. B. FThe flat side of the shaft should be towards the back. C/D. Insert the needle up to the stop at the end of the shaft. Only use fully-functional needles. Problems can occur with the use of: - Bent needles - Blunt needles - Damaged points