1 GETTING READY

The various preparations required before starting to sew are described in this chapter.

Turning the Machine On/Off ..................................................................................

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Power supply precautions ..................................................................................

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Turning on the machine .....................................................................................

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Turning off the machine .....................................................................................

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Understanding the LCD Screens..............................................................................

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Changing the Machine Settings ...............................................................................

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Changing the settings .........................................................................................

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Adjusting the brightness of the LCD...................................................................

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Changing the screen language ..............................................................................

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Winding/Installing the Bobbin.................................................................................

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Bobbin precautions ............................................................................................

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Winding the bobbin ...........................................................................................

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Installing the bobbin ..........................................................................................

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Upper Threading .....................................................................................................

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Threading the upper thread................................................................................

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Threading the needle..........................................................................................

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Threading the needle manually (without using the needle threader)..................

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Using the twin needle ........................................................................................

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Pulling up the bobbin thread..............................................................................

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Replacing the Needle ..............................................................................................

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Needle precautions ............................................................................................

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Needle types and their uses................................................................................

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Checking the needle...........................................................................................

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Replacing the needle ..........................................................................................

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Replacing the Presser Foot ......................................................................................

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Presser foot precautions.....................................................................................

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Replacing the presser foot..................................................................................

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Adjusting the pressure of the presser foot ..........................................................

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Removing the presser foot holder ......................................................................

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Using the walking foot .......................................................................................

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Sewing Cylindrical or Large Pieces..........................................................................

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Stitching cylindrical pieces.................................................................................

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Sewing large pieces of fabric..............................................................................

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