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| The release knob... |
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| Press the release knob... |
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| The frame cover can now be removed.. Now you can look inside |
Friday, February 15, 2013
Bernina 801: Removing the Frame Cover
How do you open the top (the frame cover) of your Bernina 801 sewing machine....Even I forget and I guess I haven't done this for awhile because my button was really stuck! My poor machine is getting tired and old. I must look under there more often (perhaps it need a little oil).
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I think you are turning into a sewing machine mechanic. ha. Such a great job, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I wish I was...Wouldn't it be wonderful to have a sewing machine mechanic on hand who can fix your machine anytime you want :)
ReplyDeleteDo you ever oil anything inside the top of your machine? I did on mine, but not sure if it is even recommended. I just remember doing that to other older machines, but it does not say to in the guide book. I hope I didn't overdo it. Any thoughts
ReplyDeleteYes I always oiled the top in my older machines. I have oiled the top of the 801 but I haven't done it for so long I'm not sure where I oiled it. The old Bernina 730 has a red mark to tell you where to put the oil.
ReplyDeleteWhen I bought the machine new I was only told to oil shuttle and run a lead pencil round it for maintenance. What I can remember I didn't think you had to oil it so never did really..
Seems weird though that you would oil the 730 and not the 801 though. I do know I read somewhere you never oil the nylon thing (is it the cam). I think your machine will be okay they seem to go forever with minimal oiling...