Like most machines with many mechanical components, a serger requires regular care and maintenance to keep it in good condition. A well-maintained serger can last for a long time.
Because a serger trims fabric as it sews, it creates more lint than a conventional machine and needs to be cleaned inside and out frequently. Use a lint brush or canned air to remove lint from the looper and throat plate area.
Wipe off tension discs, needles, knives, and feed dog with alcohol. When knives seem dull, first clean them with alcohol; then reposition and tighten the screw. Replace individual knives accordingly if problem remains.
To keep a serger running smoothly and quietly, oil it often. Sergers are lubricated by a wick system and can lose oil by gravity even when idle.
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