Oiling my Janome Gem Gold

If the manual doesn't call for oiling the machine, then the sewing machine has sealed bearings that do not need additional lubricant. Most computerized sewing machines do not need oiling by the user.

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

When the sewing machine manual does not call for oiling, then you should not add oil. The sewing machine has sealed bearings and long-lasting lubricant. If you attempt to oil the machine yourself, you could damage the electrical system of the sewing machine. (There is a small computer in that machine for the stitch selection and adjustments.)

I hope this helps.

Cindy Wells

Follow the instructions in the manual, especially if it is a computerized machine. These machines require little, if any, oiling. Additional oiling can damage the machine.

Mechanical machines--use only fresh, good quality sewing machine oil. Gently wiggle the handwheel and apply a drop or two of oil every place that metal rubs against metal.

the information should be in the manual, here is a link for a manual if you don't have one, if the oiling instructions is not in the manual, the contact the dealer you bought the machine from and ask them if the machine is self oiling or not?
Instruction Manual Janome MC10000 Instruction Manual Janome MC10000

I have a Janome which does not need oiling. I can't explain this, but I've had the machine for 20 years and I clean it often, but no oiling. I found this statement below on another website:
"Many new modern machines don't need oiling. Indeed, oiling can wreck them by attracting lint and dirt to the places where it can damage the machine. Check the instruction manual that comes with the machine and follow the instructions carefully. If there are no oiling instructions in the manual then don't oil the machine -it doesn't need oil. If you think there's a mechanical issue that can be solved by lubrication then take the machine to a repair shop and have a pro look at it, it could be in a place where you can't get to without a pros help -or it could be something else entirely -like build up of dirt or lint." from: http://ca.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20110609192222AANV9DF

Check for a local sewing machine repair shop. Some shops will give you a free or low cost estimate for repair. It sounds like something is binding (growling sound) and you need to have a repair person look at it before it becomes an expensive problem. Better to be safe than sorry.

some machine are self oiling, when they are run & they parts get warm to hot then the oil come out of the parts & it's self oil.
contact a janome dealer & ask if your model is self oiling

Almost all new, computerized machines do not require oiling. Be sure to clean the lint out of the bobbin area every time you change the bobbing. A pipe cleaner will get into small places. Best bet is to check your manual or talk to your sewing machine repairman. Another hint is to always use good thread--that can save a lot of headaches.

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check out this. good luck. thanks.

Please don't use WD40 on your sewing machine, WD40 is an alcohol based cleaner and will do the opposite of lubricate. Take your machine to a certified Bernina Repair shop, they will have a look at the timing and lubricate all of your gears. Lubricant will dry out over time, grease turns to putty and oils turn to varnish after several years of non-service. Lint is attracted to moisture, moisture being those key areas of any machine. Lint acts like an oil wick and will draw out your lubricant from key areas. It then begins to attract dust and other nasty things over the years to become grit. Your motor begins to burn out due to stress trying to move all of these clocked gears, cams and shafts. Take your machine in!