TM 10-3530-207-14
5-20. COTHING SEWING MACHINE SLIDE RAIL MAINTENANCE.
This task covers:
a.
Removal
b.
Cleaning
c.
Inspection
d.
Repair
e.
Installation
INITIAL SETUP :
Tools:
Equipment Condition:
General Mechanics Tool Kit (Appendix B,
Needle bar and thread take-up removed (para. 5-
18)
Item 1)
Materials/Parts:
Rag, wiping (Appendix F, Item 2)
Cleaning Solvent (Appendix F, Item 8)
Brush, Medium Bristle (Appendix F, Item 1)
Removal.
Remove two screws (1) and slide rail (2).
Cleaning.
(1) Remove all buildups of grease, dirt, etc., by wiping with a wiping rag (Appendix F, Item 2).
WARNING
Cleaning solvent, Federal Specification P-D-680, is both toxic and flammable. Keep off skin Use
only in a well ventilated area and avoid prolonged breathing of vapors. Keep away from open
flame.
(2) Clean using cleaning solvent (Appendix F, Item 8) and either a wiping rag (Appendix F, Item 2) or a
medium bristle brush (Appendix F, Item 1).
(3) Allow to dry.
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