How to Degrease an Old Singer Sewing Machine

Old Singer sewing machines use oil to keep the gears working properly while bringing the needle up and down. If you haven’t used the sewing machine in a while, the oil can get greasy and might not work properly. This is basic maintenance that your need to do over time. You don’t have to be a Singer technician to get the grease off of your machine. You can do it yourself with little hassle and minimal knowledge of the unit.

Screwdriver
Tweezers
Lint brush
Compressed air
Degreaser
Rag
Sewing machine oil

Instructions

- 1
  Use a screwdriver to remove the needle from the unit. Remove the foot from the machine with your screwdriver.
- 2
  Remove the machine’s throat plate by taking out the screws from the unit casing.
- 3
  Use a pair of tweezers and a lint brush to remove any debris from the gears or the other parts on the unit.
- 4
  Use a can of compressed air to blow out the bobbin area and the footplate.
- 5
  Use a degreaser to remove the grease from the gears on your sewing machine. Spray the degreaser onto your rag and then wipe down the gears to remove the grease.
- 6
  After degreasing the gears, put a small drop of oil on the gears so they work properly. Replace the throat plate and the foot. Replace the screws on the unit casing.
- 7
  Replace the needle on your sewing machine.

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