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There is a huge list of things you need to do to keep your sewing machine in working order but these are the basics that you need to look out for on a daily basis. Not only will this list keep your machine working it is also important for your safety. Sewing machines are not toys. They can maim or even kill if not serviced correctly. For safety reasons we advise unplugging your machine from the mains before attempting to do any maintenance.

Removing Lint

Lint is a build up of fluff from using thread. Although it looks harmless enough it builds up in hard to reach areas and clogs up the mechanism of your sewing machine.

Open up any casings you can on your machine and clean the lint out with a small brush. You will generally find a build up near the bobbin case. Don't use a vacuum cleaner. It has too harsh a suck and can remove small parts and oil.

Try to clean the lint from your sewing machine every time you have finished a project. That way your machine will always be ready for use.

Sewing Machine Oil

Use proper oil! Don't use the stuff you put in your car engine because it won't penetrate the moving parts properly. Proper sewing machine oil is clear and you may have had some included with the purchase of your machine. If not you can buy it quite easily as most sewing shops. Refer to your owners manual for the areas that need regular oiling. Some machines have these areas marked but check your manual anyway.

After oiling run a few stitches over some scrap fabric. This allows any excess oil to escape onto the scrap piece and not on your new sewing project.

Oiling your machine properly stops wear and tear and keeps everything working smoothly. It also prevents rust which can form on surface areas. Rust doesn't only stain your fabrics it gets into the mechanism of your sewing machine and grinds away at the moving parts.

Loose Screws

As you oil your machine check for any screws that may have become loose and tighten them as necessary. Some may require a hex key to tighten so it maybe worth getting hold of a set if you can.

If you find a missing screw don't use the machine until it has been replaced. A missing screw can cause huge damage to your machine particularly if it's part of the timing mechanism.

Electrics

Look out for wires that have split or where the outer PVC covering is becoming worn. This won't usually be a problem on the inside workings of the sewing machine as those wires are generally fixed and don't move.

The most common fault is with the cable on the pedal. Make sure it's not being stretched when in use. Make sure the outer PVC of the cable is not split and showing the copper inner cores.

Check the plug where it fits into your machine. With a lot of use these can wear and become sloppy causing your machine to short out at the most inconvenient of moments.

If you find any electrical faults I would advise taking your machine to a competent electrician or servicing agent as you cannot be too careful when it comes to electricity.

To Conclude

As I said in the beginning these are only the basics of sewing machine maintenance. Later I will go into more detailed servicing but if you follow the simple steps often you will spend less time having your sewing machine repaired and keep your machine in good working order.

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How To Maintain Your Woodworking Power Tools ?

Stepping up to a poorly maintained machine can create a spectrum of emotions from apprehension to frustration. When the handwheel on your table saw forces you to one knee, requiring two hands and all of your strength to raise the blade, and when the machine screams and smoke billows as stock is fed through, face it: It's time to do a little maintenance!

Perhaps the most straightforward part of shop maintenance is the obvious reason behind it: safety and efficiency. It is very important to keep cutting implements sharp. More accidents occur with dull tools because more force is required to operate the tool.

You'll need a few tools to get you started, including a grease gun, an oil can, WD40™, graphite, silicon spray, and paste wax. It is also convenient to have a set of wrenches, sockets, hex wrenches, and brushes for cleaning gears. Finally, pick up some abrasives such as steel wool, fine silicon carbide paper, and a mill file for deburring shafts and nicks in tabletops.

Cutters such as saw blades, knives for jointers and planers, shaper cutters, bits for routers and drill presses and turning tools must be kept sharp and free of pitch and resin in order to cut cleanly. Pitch and resin on cutters and saw blades, which can cause kickback, can be removed with spray oven cleaner. Some in-house sharpening can be done to carbide tools with a diamond stone. High-speed steel cutters such as turning tools and shaper knives can be sharpened on a bench grinder or honed with a bench and slip stones.

Alignment of tables and fences is also important. The position of a tabletop is important especially if it has slots cut in it for miter gauges. The slots need to be parallel to the cutters. The same is true for fences.

Lubricate gears and ways that raise and lower arbors and tables. Lubrication of exposed gears and ways should be done with graphite, spray silicon, or paste wax. These dry lubricants prevent build up of sawdust that would occur if the parts were greased or oiled. Bearings with grease fittings or oil caps should be attended to periodically with the appropriate lubricant.

The tables and beds of all machines should be inspected and, if necessary, filed flat. These surfaces should be kept free of rust and paint splatterings and should be cleaned with steel wool or fine silicon-carbide paper. Once clean, an application of paste wax will help prevent rust and allow stock to slide across the surface with less effort.

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driving 2001 gmc jimmy without the oil cap .found in engine against firewall?

its me again. still need help please?????the motor doesnt look like any oil has blown around in there. How the heck do i get to the plug wires . wheres the distributor??? damn technology,, the square plastic box that the plug wires appear to go in has hex star type screws. is anything gonna pop out of there if i unscrew those?? anything ive ever taken those kind of screws out of ,-usually something pops or springs out . i realize that it would be best to take it to someone who is qualified mechanic-not gonna happen .rural area --gas $$$$ car payment $$$ rent$$$ no jimmy to drive to work no $$$.
in less i win the lotto my jimmy s gonna sit till I figure this out. .doesnt get hot - oil pressure in the middle. the heater takes forever to get warm, doesnt ever get hot, could it be the thermostate?i think it would get hot if it was. Who knows, not me thats for sure. PLEASE HELP.looks like the jimmys gonna sit for awhile -lol- Bradilady

"the motor doesnt look like any oil has blown around in there"
-that could be a problem, you want to have oil "blowing" around in your motor!! I would change the oil if the oil cap was off. No telling what got in!!

"How the heck do i get to the plug wires"
-should be attached to the plugs.

" wheres the distributor"
-shouldn't have one. Should use a sensor to fire the cylinder through the ecm.

"the square plastic box that the plug wires appear to go in"
-thats your coil pack.

"the heater takes forever to get warm, doesnt ever get hot, could it be the thermostate"
-yes it could be, make sure you have enough coolant in it.

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