[amayausers] Re: Thread Breaks

thanks Rod...it is two different places but both affected by how  
often and how long the machine is used. The service tech that did the  
overhaul on our Amaya last month went over with us what to oil, when  
to do it, and then talked about our 'normal' routine use of the  
machine. He said that just letting it sit without use...which can be  
sometimes a week or more...is just as bad as using it for 24 hours  
straight! We hadn't thought that oil would evaporate-it does.
He explained how some of his customers have a regular schedule of  
cleaning and oiling besides that called for by the program. Those  
that use them all day every day, start the morning off with a  
cleaning, checking needles, oiling and checking bobbin, and a couple  
extra drops of oil where we do when in use. Others, like us that let  
it sit for long periods, he recommended starting off the same way-if  
it has set for a week of unuse, clean and oil everything-even if just  
an extra drop or two on the needle bar and reciprocator-and then  
follow recommended guidelines as it is used.
Typical for us, like today-is a quick one or two 'retail' jobs-then  
it sits until I get a commercial order-last week for two days we did  
sweatshirts for a swim team-15-20 sweats, front and back-two days.  
Then a quick 2 crewneck sweats for a 'retail' order..then it sat all  
week until this morning for an 'emergency' fleece vest award for a  
group.
Not a single other job scheduled for it...yet!
So if it sits, I would get the oil bottle out by the end of the week  
and 'touch up' where needed. Just  did the 4 mil. oil job at the end  
of the sweatshirt run-so I leave that alone for awhile, otherwise I  
would 'top it off'.
The service tech was great about walking through our normal routine  
and set up a 'tailored' maintainence routine for us to prevent any  
further problems like he found.
So if you can get a service tech out-do the same-sit down and go over  
when and how you use the machine and what he would recommend for  
'preventative' maintainence based on your use!
Well worth it!
He came out FREE because we renewed the warranty contract-and will be  
over once a year, everytime we renew.
Roland

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