Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Machine Basics 1-1
Machine Installation ............................1-1
Important Safety Instructions .......................1-3
Danger ...................................1-3
Warning ..................................1-4
Grounding Instructions ..........................1-5
220V 3 Phase .............................1-5
Sewing Head Components.........................1-7
Threading the Sewing Head ........................1-9
Sewing Head Controls ..........................1-15
Thread Break Detection .........................1-15
Disengaging a Sewing Head .......................1-15
Replacing Bobbins ............................1-17
Stitch Theory ...............................1-17
Needle Anatomy .............................1-18
Important Conditions For Forming Stitches .............1-19
Tension Adjustments ...........................1-19
Top Thread Tensions ...........................1-19
Adjusting the Top Tension ........................1-21
Adjusting the Bobbin Tension ......................1-22
Take-Up Spring Adjustment .......................1-23
Sewing Preparation............................1-24
Positioning the Design on the Garment .................1-24
Millimeter Conversion Chart ....................1-26
Backing Materials ............................1-26
Backing Guidelines .........................1-26
Softouch ...............................1-27
Tearaway...............................1-27
Cutaway ...............................1-27
Nylon Backing ............................1-28
Backing Paper ............................1-28
Water Soluble Topping .......................1-28
Needle Types ...............................1-28
Needle Insertion ...........................1-29
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