Table of contents
Introduction
Parts of the machine
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4
Accessories
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5
Optional accessories from INSPIRA™
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6
Preparations
Connecting the foot control
and the power supply
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7
Setting up the spool stand
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7
Setting up the telescopic thread stand
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7
Front cover
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8
Open
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8
Close
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8
Attaching the waste tray
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8
Presser foot lift
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8
Changing the presser foot
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8
Needle information
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9
Changing the needles
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9
Movable upper cutter
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9
Disengaging, position B
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9
Engaging, position A
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9
2-thread overlock converter
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10
Engaging
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10
Disengaging
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10
Stitch
fi
nger lever setting
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10
Threading
General threading information
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11
Threading the upper looper (red)
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12
Threading the lower looper (yellow)
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13
Threading the right needle (green)
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14
Threading the left needle (blue)
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15
Needle threader
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16
Changing thread
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16
Stitches & Sewing techniques
Stitch overview
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17
Start sewing
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21
Pin placement
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21
Chain off
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21
Flatlock sewing
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22
Standard
fl
atlock stitch
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22
Ornamental
fl
atlock stitch
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22
Ladder stitch
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22
Rolled edge sewing
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23
Sewing hints
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23
Pintuck sewing
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23
Sew in circles
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23
Securing the thread chain
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23
Sewing with heavy decorative threads in the loopers
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23
Braiding by chaining off
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23
Stitch adjustments
Stitch width adjustment
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24
Width adjustment by changing needle position
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24
Width adjustment with the cutting width dial
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24
Presser foot pressure adjustment
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24
Stitch length adjustment
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24
Differential feed adjustment
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25
Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics)
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25
Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics)
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25
Thread tension
fi
ne tuning
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26
Maintenance
Machine maintenance
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28
Cleaning
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28
Oiling
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28
Replacing the movable upper cutter
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28
Changing the light bulb
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29
Storage
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29
Servicing
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29
Trouble shooting
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30
Machine speci
fi
cations
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31
Intellectual Property
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31