I suggest that when taking apart something (sewing machine, computer, etc.), put small pieces (like screws) in a bowl or jar so they do not get knocked off onto the floor where the dog can eat them or the can can play with them into oblivion. If certain screws should go in certain holes, have several bowls/containers ready and mark them to help the screws/parts return to the right places.
@@whatsshecreating -- Also, some folks have been asking about oiling the machine. I have the LX 3817A (I think the "A" stands for Amazon, as I bought it from them), and in reading the (boring) instructions, it does note that oiling is not needed, though cleaning out fuzz and such is a very good idea. They even mentioned using a vacuum cleaner, which I had wondered about; however, one does not want any loose screws, pins, needles, etc. around if using suction to grab dust! At this very moment, typing this, I see to the right on my screen a video offered by "Jennifer Sweany" called "Oiling a Brother LX-3817 Sewing Machine" (7 months ago). I'll check that out in case she has better advice than given by the instruction book.
I've owned my sewing machine for 3 years and made at least a dozen outfits on it, as well as the odd mending here and there. In all that time I have never cleaned it. 😅 And I kept wondering why it was dropping stitches! Thank you so much for posting this tutorial I'm about to pop mine open and give it a clean!
Instruction book (for LX 3817A and similar models) says no oiling needed, but I just saw a recommendation for a video offered by "Jennifer Sweany" called "Oiling a Brother LX-3817 Sewing Machine" (7 months ago). I haven't watched it yet, so no info on if she has a better idea than the instruction book.
