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Kenmore model 385.16221300 Lubrication?

The machine is not sounding good when running. I think it needs lubricaton as I don't think it has ever been lubricated. I don't have a manuel as it is a second hand machine. Can you tell me what to look for so I know just where to lubricat it?
gloria, December 2007
There are no oiling ports. It probably needs to be de-fuzzed. Take all the stuff under the throatplate off. Get some tweezers and get all the fuzz out. Open up the threader door and clean it with the spray stuff. Change the needle more often.

Trisha, September 2009
Hello Gloria,
If you do not have oil holes on the machine take the top off if you can and put a few squirts of WD40 on every moving part, open the faceplate and put just a few drops on all moving parts, take the bottom off and do the same, take pout the bobbin case and wipe some oil in the raceway area do not spray it otherwise you will get oil on your fabric.
Ken

drivewithken@blueyonder.co.uk, December 2007