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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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LCD (Liquid Crystal Display) Operation
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Viewing the LCD
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Changing the machine settings
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Checking machine operating procedures
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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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About the spool of thread
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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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Removing and attaching the presser foot holder
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Sewing Cylindrical Pieces
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Free-arm sewing
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