Singer QUANTUM L-500 User manual

SINGER Quantum L-500
®™
Instruction Manual

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked
Always use the proper needle plate, as a wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break.
witch the sewing machine off ("O") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, changing the presser foot or
changing the light.
1. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
3. Always unplug before checking and re-lamping. Contact the authorized retailer or service center for
repair in the event of failure if the machine is with 200mW, 300mW and 200mW LED lamp, which is
not user-replaceable.
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or
near children.
2. Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only the attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has
been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the appliance to the nearest authorized
retailer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. . Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot control free from accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. pecial care is required around the sewing machine needle.
6.
7. Do not use bent needles.
8. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
9.
10.Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
11.Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
12.Do not use outdoors.
13.Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
14.To disconnect, turn all controls to the off ("O") position, then remove plug from outlet.
15.Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16.The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is 75dB(A).
17.
18.Never place anything on the foot controller.
19. If the supply cord that fixed with foot controller is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or
its service agent or a similar qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
20.This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety.
21.Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
This sewing machine is intended for househo d use on y.
DANGER
WARNING
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
-To reduce the risk of e ectrica shock:
-To reduce the risk of burns, fire, e ectrica shock, or injury to persons:
Please turn off the machine or unplug when the machine is not operating properly.

For safe operation
For a onger service ife
For repair or adjustment
1. Be sure to keep your eye on the needle while sewing. Do not touch the handwheel, thread take-
up lever, needle or other moving parts.
2. Remember to turn OFF the power switch and unplug the cord when:
Operation is completed.
Replacing or removing the needle or any other parts.
A power failure occurs during use.
Maintaining the machine.
Leaving the machine unattended.
3. Do not store anything on the foot controller.
4. Plug the machine directly into the wall.
1. When storing this machine, avoid direct sunlight and high humidity locations. Do not use or
store the machine near a space heater, iron, halogen lamp, or other hot objects.
2. Use only neutral soaps or detergents to clean the machine. Benzene, thinner, and scouring
powder can damage the machine, and should never be used.
3. Do not drop or hit the machine.
4. Always consult this operation manual when replacing or installing any assemblies, the presser
feet, needle or other parts to assure correct installation.
In the event a malfunction occurs or adjustment is required, first follow the troubleshooting guide
in the back of this operation manual to inspect and adjust the machine yourself. If the problem
persists, please consult your local authorized retailer.
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INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE

CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS
GETTING READY
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................................................1-2
CONTENTS..........................................................................................................................................3-5
ACCESSORIES ......................................................................................................................................6
PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ................................................................................................7
FOOT CONTROL....................................................................................................................................8
OPERATION BUTTONS....................................................................................................................9-11
FUNCTION BUTTONS ....................................................................................................................12-15
SELECTION BUTTONS ..................................................................................................................16-17
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE ...............................................................18
TURN MACHINE ON / OFF ..................................................................................................................19
UNDERSTANDING THE LCD SCREEN .........................................................................................20-21
LCD SCREEN BRIGHTNESS CONTROL............................................................................................21
WINDING THE BOBBIN .......................................................................................................................22
INSERTING THE BOBBIN ..............................................................................................................25-26
UPPER THREADING.......................................................................................................................27-32
CUTTING THE THREAD ......................................................................................................................33
REPLACING THE NEEDLE..................................................................................................................33
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT ................................................................................................34-36
TART/ TOP button.....................................................................................................................9
Thread cutter button ......................................................................................................................9
Reverse button ............................................................................................................................10
Auto-lock button ..........................................................................................................................10
Needle position button ................................................................................................................11
titch width adjustment button ....................................................................................................12
titch length adjustment button ...................................................................................................13
Tension adjustment buttons ........................................................................................................13
FUNC selection button ................................................................................................................14
Key lock button............................................................................................................................14
Bobbin winding button .................................................................................................................14
Elongation button ........................................................................................................................15
Mirror image button .....................................................................................................................15
Twin needle button ......................................................................................................................15
Direct pattern selection and number buttons...............................................................................16
Memory button ............................................................................................................................17
Edit button ...................................................................................................................................17
Clear button.................................................................................................................................17
Connecting the machine..............................................................................................................18
Bobbin winding.......................................................................................................................22-24
Threading the upper thread....................................................................................................27-29
Using the needle threader ...........................................................................................................30
Using the thread net ....................................................................................................................31
Raising up the lower thread.........................................................................................................32
Attaching the presser foot holder ................................................................................................34
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INSTRUCTIONS

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Attaching the presser foot ...........................................................................................................34
Removing the presser foot ..........................................................................................................34
Type of presser foot chart ...........................................................................................................35
Two-step presser foot lifter..........................................................................................................36
To engage the DF .........................................................................................................37
To disengage the DF ....................................................................................................38
Fabric positioning ........................................................................................................................38
titch width adjustment ...............................................................................................................43
titch length adjustment ..............................................................................................................43
Reverse .......................................................................................................................................46
Free arm sewing..........................................................................................................................46
Installing the extension table .......................................................................................................47
To raise or lower the feed dogs...................................................................................................48
Attaching the knee lifter...............................................................................................................48
Knee lifter to raise / lower presser foot........................................................................................48
ewing corners............................................................................................................................49
ewing on heavy fabric ...............................................................................................................49
traight stitches and needle position...........................................................................................51
Zigzag stitches ...........................................................................................................................51
tretch stitch................................................................................................................................52
Using the overcasting foot...........................................................................................................54
Using the all-purpose foot ...........................................................................................................54
Inserting a centered zipper..........................................................................................................55
Inserting a side zipper .................................................................................................................56
Making a one-step buttonhole................................................................................................58-61
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics........................................................................................61
DUAL FEED SYSTEM (DFS) ..........................................................................................................37-38
PATTERN CHART...........................................................................................................................39-40
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD ...........................................................................................41
THREAD TENSION...............................................................................................................................42
LENGTH & WIDTH ADJUSTMENT......................................................................................................43
PATTERN BALANCE ADJUSTMENT .................................................................................................44
PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT ....................................................................................45
USEFUL FUNCTIONS .....................................................................................................................46-48
USEFUL SEWING TIPS........................................................................................................................49
SELECTING STITCHES .......................................................................................................................50
BASIC STITCHING..........................................................................................................................51-52
BLIND HEM / LINGERIE STITCHING ..................................................................................................53
OVERCASTING STITCHES .................................................................................................................54
ZIPPER INSERTION........................................................................................................................55-56
BUTTON SEWING ................................................................................................................................57
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ............................................................................................................58-61
BAR TACK STITCH.........................................................................................................................62-63
SEWING BASICS
STITCHES
system
system
CONTENTS
INSTRUCTIONS

EYELET STITCH...................................................................................................................................64
DARNING STITCH...........................................................................................................................65-66
NARROW HEMMING ...........................................................................................................................67
QUILTING ........................................................................................................................................68-71
ATTACHING THE EDGE/ QUILTING GUIDE ......................................................................................72
CORDING..............................................................................................................................................73
FAGOTING............................................................................................................................................74
GATHERING....................................................................................................................................75-76
SATIN STITCH SEWING ......................................................................................................................77
SCALLOP STITCH ...............................................................................................................................78
SMOCKING...........................................................................................................................................79
TWIN NEEDLE SEWING .................................................................................................................80-81
ELONGATION.......................................................................................................................................82
MIRROR IMAGE ...................................................................................................................................83
MEMORY FUNCTION......................................................................................................................84-87
WARNING FUNCTIONS..................................................................................................................88-91
MAINTENANCE...............................................................................................................................92-93
TROUBLESHOOTING.....................................................................................................................94-95
STITCH REFERENCE CHART......................................................................................................96-107
To adjust the evenness of darning stitch.....................................................................................66
Patchwork sewing .......................................................................................................................68
Hand-look quilting stitch ..............................................................................................................68
Decorative patchwork stitching....................................................................................................69
Free motion darning, embroidery & monogramming..............................................................70-71
ingle cording..............................................................................................................................73
Triple cording...............................................................................................................................73
callop hem.................................................................................................................................78
callop edging.............................................................................................................................78
Combining patterns or letters .................................................................................................84-85
Adding patterns or letters ............................................................................................................85
Editing patterns ...........................................................................................................................86
Clearing patterns or letters ..........................................................................................................86
Recalling and sewing the memorized pattern .............................................................................87
Warning animation message display .....................................................................................88-89
Instruction animation message display .......................................................................................90
Warning beeping sound ..............................................................................................................91
Beeping sound ............................................................................................................................91
Cleaning the LCD screen ............................................................................................................92
Cleaning the sewing machine surface.........................................................................................92
Cleaning the hook ..................................................................................................................92-93
DECORATIVE TECHNIQUES
DECORATIVE PATTERNS
APPENDIX
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INSTRUCTIONS
CONTENTS

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ACCESSORIES
Dimension:
600(L) x 500(W) mm
INSTRUCTIONS
Standard
Optiona
1. All-purpose foot (RA)
2. Zipper foot (RB)
3. Button sewing foot (RC)
5. Buttonhole foot (RJ)
6. Open toe foot (RN)
7. Blind hem foot (RM)
8. Cone holder (2X)
9. Net
10. pool cap  large (2x)
11. pool cap  small (2x)
12. Bobbin (3X)
13. Pack of needle
.
15. crewdriver (L & )
16. Brush/seam ripper
17. Knee lifter
18. oft canvas cover (Black)
These items are not included with
machine, but available from
authorized INGER retailers.
21. Quarter-inch quilting foot (RE)
22. Quilting foot (RF)
23. Hemmer foot (RG)
24. Cording foot (RH)
25. Darning/embroidery foot (RX)
26. Extension table
(3 x single
Needle, 1 x twin-needle)
14 Edge/quilting guide
20. Gathering foot (RD)
4. atin stitch foot (RK)
19. Overcasting foot (RI)

PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
pool pins Retractable thread guide
Face plate
Presser foot pressure dial
Drop feed lever
Thread cutter
Operation buttons
ewing speed controller
Pattern adjustment dial
Knee lifter slot
titch pattern plate
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Needle plate
ewing table and
accessory box
Bobbin thread guide
election buttons
Bobbin winder switch
and thread cutter
Bobbin winder
Handwheel
Main power switch
Handle
Presser foot lever
Foot control connector
Power supply connector
LCD screen
Dual feed system(DF )
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INSTRUCTIONS
LCD screen
brightness control
Function buttons

FOOT CONTROL
Attention: Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as how to connect the machine to
the power source. Unplug the power cord when the machine is not in use.
The appliance must be used with the foot control C 9001 manufactured by CHIEN HUNG
TAIWAN., LTD.
With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot
control plug and the power supply cord into their
appointed connectors on the sewing machine.
Turn on the sewing machine, and then slowly
depress the foot control to start sewing.
Release the foot control to stop the sewing machine.
By tapping the foot control one time will allow the
needle to go up or down.
Note: The setting of the sewing speed controller will limit the maximum speed of the
machine when using the foot control.
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INSTRUCTIONS

OPERATION BUTTONS
The machine will start running when the
TART/ TOP button is pressed and will stop
when pressed the second time. The machine will
stitch slowly at the beginning of the sewing.
The sewing speed can be controlled by the
sewing speed controller.
START/STOP button
Needle position button
Auto-lock button
Reverse button
TART/ TOP button
Use the sewing speed controller to adjust the
sewing speed.
To increase the speed, slide the lever to the
right; to decrease the sewing speed, slide the
lever to the left.
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Press this button after finishing sewing and the
machine will trim the threads.
Thread cutter button
Thread cutter button
INSTRUCTIONS
Note: The Reverse button function will work
with the foot controller either connected or
disconnected. The START/STOP button
functions will also work with the foot
controller either connected or disconnected.

When the Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 45 and
Group 3-C Patterns 01-02, 04, 18 are selected,
the machine will immediately sew 3 locking
stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed,
then will automatically stop.
The LCD screen will display the figure " " until
the locking stitches stop.
Auto- ock button
To stop machine at the end of the current pattern or
to sew a single pattern (except Group 2-B Patterns
00-05, 27-49 and Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18),
press the Auto-lock button, the machine will sew 3
locking stitches at the end of the current pattern and
automatically stop.
The LCD screen will display the Auto-stop figure
" " until the feature is cancelled.
The function will be cancelled if you press the
button once again or select another pattern.
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Reverse button
The following stitches can be sewn in reverse:
Group 2-B Patterns 00-06, 27-29; Group 3-C
Patterns 00-01, 04. After selecting the stitch, press
the reverse button. An arrow " " will display on the
LCD screen while stitching in reverse. The machine
will sew forward after the button is released.
The reverse button can be used to sew a
reinforcement stitch for the following stitches: Group
2-B Patterns 07-26, 50-92; Group 3-C Patterns 03,
05-24; Group 4-D Patterns 00-78. After selecting the
stitch, press the reverse button. A reinforcement
stitch sews at a low speed and the machine will
automatically stop.
OPERATION BUTTONS
INSTRUCTIONS

Need e position button
Press the needle position button so that the arrow
" " (on the LCD screen) will point upward and
the need will stop in the highest position.
When you press the button so that the arrow
points downward " ", the machine will stop
with the needle in the lowest position.
Pressing the needle position button once will raise
or lower the needle.
Pressing the needle position button twice will sew
one stitch.
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OPERATION BUTTONS
INSTRUCTIONS

FUNCTION BUTTONS
Stitch width adjustment buttons
When you select a stitch, the machine will auto-
matically set the recommended stitch width, which
will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen.
The stitch width can be regulated by pressing the
stitch width adjustment buttons.
Certain stitches have a limited stitch width.
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For a narrower stitch, press the left side of the
button "". For a wider stitch, press the right side
of button "+". The stitch width can be adjusted
between "0.0-9.0".
Certain stitches have a limited stitch width. ( ee
" " on page 96.)titch reference chart
When Group 2-B Patterns 00-05, 27-29 and
Group 3-C Patterns 00-02, 04, 18 and Group 4-D
Pattern 50 are selected, the needle position is
regulated by the stitch width adjustment buttons.
Pressing the "" button (left), will move the needle
to the left and pressing the "+" button (right), will
move the needle to the right. The numbers will be
changed from left position "0.0" to extreme right
position "9.0". The pre-set center needle position
will be indicated as "4.5".
FUNC selection button
titch width
adjustment buttons
titch length
adjustment buttons
Elongation button
Mirror image button
Twin needle button
Bobbin winding button
Key lock button
Tension adjustment
buttons
INSTRUCTIONS

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Stitch ength adjustment button
When you select a stitch the machine will
automatically set the recommended stitch length
which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD
screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by
pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons.
For a shorter stitch, press the left side of the
button . For a longer stitch, press the right
side of button "+". The stitch length can be
adjusted between "0.0-5.0".
""
Certain stitches have a limited stitch
length range.
Note:
When you select a stitch the machine will
automatically set the recommended
which will be indicated by numbers on
the LCD screen. The can be
adjusted by pressing the tension adjustment
buttons.
thread
tension
thread tension
Tension adjustment buttons
To increase the tension, press the button "+" to
the next number up. To reduce the tension,
press the button "" to the next number down.
Tight
Loose
FUNCTION BUTTONS
INSTRUCTIONS

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Press the " " button to lock the Function and
election buttons. Press the " " button again
to unlock. Lock buttons to prevent stitch settings
from accidentally being changed.
Attention: While the key lock button is locked
the Function and Selection buttons cannot be
operated.
Key ock button
FUNC
FUNC se ection button
The LCD screen will be set at direct mode A when
you turn on the machine. By pressing the " "
button, the LED light will turn on. LCD screen
enters the pattern group screen automatically.
Press the numbered button corresponding to the
group of stitches. For example : Press FUNC, then
2 for group B. Then press the 2 digit pattern
number from group B on the stitch chart.
Direct mode stitch selection (Group 1-A)-
elect pattern from the numbered buttons or
" ", and then 1 to reenter direct selection.
Utility and decorative pattern mode (Group
2-B)- Press " ", then 2, and then pattern
number by using the numbered buttons.
Quilt pattern mode (Group 3-C)- Press " ",
then 3, and then pattern number by using
the numbered buttons.
Decorative pattern mode (Group 4-D)- Press
" ", then 4, and then pattern number by
using the numbered buttons.
Block letter mode - Press " ", then 5, and
then pattern number by using the numbered
buttons.
cript letter mode - Press " ", then 6, and
then pattern number by using the numbered
buttons.
FUNC
Put the empty bobbin on the bobbin winder shaft.
Push the bobbin winder switch to the left.
Press the " " button to wind the bobbin.
The LED light will be on while the bobbin is
winding.
Bobbin can wind in any operation mode.
Bobbin winding button
FUNC
FUNCTION BUTTONS
INSTRUCTIONS

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Twin need e button
FUNC
Mirror imaging the pattern appears on the LCD
screen.
A - Normal
B - Mirror imaged
AB
Mirror image button
Pattern can be mirror imaged along a vertical axis
by pressing the " " button except for patterns
30-49 from the Group 2-B Patterns.
LED light will turn on. The machine will continue
to sew the reflected pattern until the mirror image
button is pressed again or the pattern is changed.
FUNC
E ongation button
Group 2-B Patterns 58-75 can be elongated up to
five times its normal length by pressing the " "
button, the LED light will turn on.
Combine different stitches in this group : change
width or length for a greater variety of patterns.
FUNC
FUNCTION BUTTONS
INSTRUCTIONS
Patterns can be sewn in two parallel lines of the
same stitch with the twin needle.
Press the " " buttonthe LED light will turn on
and the machine automatically reduces the width
for twin needle sewing.
When using some straight stitches and the
needle position is set below 2.0, the width will
automatically move to 2.0mm.
Press the button again to return to single needle
sewing.
Note: Group 1 A pattern 0, 8, 9 and
Group 2 B patterns 27 49 cannot be used
with twin needle function.

Direct pattern selection
and number buttons
Clear button
Edit button
Memory button
Direct pattern se ection and number buttons
Direct pattern se ection
Press the numbered button to the right of the utility
pattern shown when the mode button (FUNC) is
set at the direct mode (1-A).
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Number buttons
To select a pattern other than direct mode 1-A :
Press the " " button and enter the number of
pattern group (see page 14). Then press the two
numbers of the desired pattern from the stitch
chart.
For example: For Group 2-B press FUNC then
button 2. Press 92.
SELECTION BUTTONS
INSTRUCTIONS

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When combining characters or decorative patterns,
press the " " button to clear or erase one
character or pattern. ee page 86 for details.
C ear button
If you wish to modify the pattern settings in the
memory mode, use the stitch width "+" or
button to select the pattern to be modified. Press
the " " button to enter the editing mode, the
LED light will turn on.
Manual setting function of the stitch width, stitch
length, mirror and Auto-lock for these memorized
patterns can be changed. Press the " " button
again to exit the editing mode. ee page 86 for
details.
""
Edit button
Press the " " button to enter the memory mode.
elect up to 8 memories for storing combinations
of characters and decorative stitches.
Up to 20 patterns can be combined in each memory.
Use the stitch width "+" and button to scroll
through the pattern combination memorized. Press
the " " button again to exit the memory mode.
ee page 84 for details.
Note: Direct Patterns, Group 2 B patterns
27 49 and Group 3 C pattern 00 cannot be
memorized.
""
Memory button
INSTRUCTIONS
SELECTION BUTTONS

Caution: Never leave machine unattended when plugged in.
Always unplug this machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before
maintenance.
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE
Connecting the machine
Before connecting the power supply, make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown on the
machine is conforming to your electrical power.
Place the machine on a stable table.
1. Connect the power cord to the machine by inserting the plug into the power supply connector.
2. Connect the power cord plug to the electrical outlet.
3. Insert foot control plug into the foot control connector on machine.
* 001.The appliance must be used with foot control C-9
Po arized p ug information
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to
reduce the risk of electrical shock; this plug will fit in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug.
If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician. Do not modify the
plug in any way. (For U. .A. only)
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GETTING READY

TURN MACHINE ON/ OFF
Turn on the machine
Press the right side of the main power switch on
the right side of the machine, the
The lamp comes on when the machine is turn on.
power switch is
ON (" I ").
Turn off the machine
When you are finished using the machine, turn it
off. In addition, before transporting the machine to
another location, be sure to turn it off.
1. Make sure the machine is not sewing.
2. Press the left side of the main power switch on
the right of the machine, the power switch is
OFF ("O").
The lamp goes off when the machine is turn off.
3. Unplug the power supply cord from the power
supply jack.
Note: If a power outage occurs while the machine is being operated, turn off the machine
and unplug the power supply cord.
When restarting the machine, follow the necessary procedure to correctly operate the
machine.
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GETTING READY