Applying machine oil to all oiling holes and joints where one parts rub against another. One drop of oil is enough for each point. While oiling turn the flywheel back and forth to help the oil flow to the moving parts. It is essential to oil the shuttle race. After oiling the points on the head of the machine, tilt the machine head back to oil the parts on the under side. On a treadle machine, the belt will have to be released before tilting the machine head back. Do not forget to oil the pivots of the treadle. When the machine has been thoroughly oiled, wipe away excess oil and run it slowly for several minutes on a waste piece of material. Place a scrap of fabric under the presser foot and lower the needle before closing. The fabric will absorb the excess oil that will drain down through the machine and will prevent formation of oil spots on the fabric.

5. Roving: The combined or condensed combed sliver is taken to the slubber of a series of machines called roving frames. 6. Spinning: Spinning is a continuation of the roving and on the spinning frame many spools containing the roving pass through the ring spinning mechanism which further draws and twists to a yarn of the required size and twist and winds it on bobbins preparatory to the weaving operation.