TM 10-3530-207-14
4-21. CLOTHING SEWING MACHINE THREAD GUIDES MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Installation
f.
Adjustment
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B,
Sewing machine removed (para. 2-18).
Item 1)
Needle and thread removed (para. 2-8).
Materials/Parts:
Cleaning Solvent (Appendix F, Item 8)
Rag, wiping (Appendix F, Item 2)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix F, Item 1)
Removal.
(1)
Remove thread pin (1).
(2)
Remove setscrew (2) and slide the thread retainer (3) out.
(3)
Loosen nut (4) and remove thread guide (5).
(4)
Remove screw (6), and thread eyelet (7).
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