
Threading the right needle ............................................................................. 27
Threading the left needle ................................................................................28
Test run .......................................................................................................... 30
Cutting threads.............................................................................................. 30
Adjusting the thread tension.........................................................................31
Adjusting the thread tension for needle threads......................................... 32
Adjusting the thread tension for looper threads.......................................... 32
Overview of machine settings .......................................................................33
Overview of yarn and needles...................................................................... 39
Changing the thread..................................................................................... 40
Handle ........................................................................................................... 40
Setting the stitch length ................................................................................ 41
Setting the stitch length....................................................................................41
Setting the cutting width............................................................................... 41
The ideal cutting width ....................................................................................42
The cutting width is too narrow......................................................................43
The cutting width is too wide ..........................................................................43
Disengaging the upper knife........................................................................ 44
Converting to two-thread operation............................................................ 45
Tight and loose chaining with three threads............................................... 47
Stitch finger control....................................................................................... 49
Differential feed .............................................................................................51
Functionality .......................................................................................................51
Positive differential feed ..................................................................................52
Negative differential feed................................................................................52
Setting the differential feed ............................................................................53
Setting the presser foot pressure ................................................................. 54
Replacing needles......................................................................................... 55
Replacing the knife ....................................................................................... 56
Replacing the lower knife................................................................................56
Replacing the upper knife ...............................................................................56
Troubleshooting............................................................................................ 58
Storage .......................................................................................................... 59
Cleaning and lubrication............................................................................... 60
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