How Do You Clean A Tension Assembly?
Maintaining your sewing machine is important to keep it in good condition and to avoid unnecessary service costs. Keeping the tension assembly clean is one of the maintenance procedures that, if performed on a regular basis, can help ensure that your stitching is accurate and precise. Use the following steps to assist you when you clean your sewing machine tension assembly. Clean your machine often. Each stitch is precise and even a bit of lint collected on the tension assembly can cause problems. Make it a habit to clean your sewing machine after any large project. Start at the top. Raise the pressure foot to release the tension on the disks. Gently run the folded edge of a clean piece of lint free cloth through the tension disks. Compressed air will also dislodge any bits of thread or lint. Remove all lint along the thread guides using a small brush or clean cloth. Check the bobbin area of the machine. The bobbin controls the lower tension and can be a source of built up lint. Depend
