Oiling and Maintenance

If you want your machine to stay happy, this is the most important maintenance procedure!

Clean and Oil the Hook and Race

There are two methods described below for Hook Maintenance: the QUICK oiling procedure and the the FULL oiling/cleaning procedure.
We will cover both the Oscillating Hook (CB) and Rotary Hook.

*(This procedure should be done after every 6-8 hours of sewing)*

Oscillating Hook CB

Oscillating Hook machines include most bernina models, such as 130-170 and 220-630.

Rotary Hook

There are fewer rotary hook machines.

1000, 1001, 1630, 180, 200, 435/450, 640, 730

Oscillating Hook

(for example: Aurora models 130 thru 170 & 220 thru 630)

QUICK Oiling Procedure

Full Oiling/Cleaning Procedure

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Rotary Hook

(for example: Artista models 180 & 200, 640 & 730)

QUICK Oiling Procedure

Full Oiling/Cleaning Procedure

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NOTE: Too much oiling may cause poor quality stitches with a rotary hook, but oiling is essential--in moderation. One should still oil a rotary hook after every 6-8 eight hours of sewing, just not in excess.