Hi Marg,
Thoroughly clean off all the fluff and old oil. Drop some oil on a lint-free cloth and wipe along the front and back rails of the needlebed and on the underside of the carriage along all the channels through which the needles pass. Also wipe along the needle butts as this helps things to run smoothly.
Hope this helps.
Sue
May 2009
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