Hook Wash instructions from Jim Auclair:

I have personally tested this product around every different type of embroidery machine for over 2 years with great success. I use it during field rebuilds of embroidery machine equipment as well as during normal tune-ups and maintenance.

 Who uses this product:   Equipment owners, operators and technicians.

What the product is:   A lubricant / light solvent mixture used for cleaning. This product is also safe on plastic, electronics and bushings.

Where it is used:  Rotary hook area, quick clean and flush when replacing reciprocators, needle cases, bobbin cases and tensioner assemblies.

When it is used:  Weekly as a rotary hook flush and clean. Use as needed when performing tune-ups on equipment.

Why it is used:  To enhance performance of the embroidery process by reducing thread breakage and bird nesting. By removing dirt, dust and adhesive build-up in the rotary hook, chances of thread snagging in the hook race is reduced.

How it is used:

A)    Turn off Unit.

B)    Remove needle plate and rotary hook cover.

C)    Using nozzle straw provided flush away thread lint, dust and debris from hook area into an absorbent cloth to catch the results of the flushing. For harder to remove debris, spray lightly and let stand for a few seconds, and then flush again with Hook Wash.

D)   Once all debris is flushed away, use canned air or an air compressor to blow away all remaining product and dirt.

E)  Oil the hook before running your machine just as you usually would.

F)  Hook Wash is a lubricant but is not intended to replace your normal oiling schedule.  When you use Hook Wash, you will still need to oil the hook.  Hooks need to be oiled on a regular basis; every 3 to 4 hours of machine run time is recommended.

G)  It's advised that you run a sample design to remove any excess lubricant from the sewing area to prevent the possibility of a stain on the garment/product you are stitching on.