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*Weight 40 thread | *Weight 40 thread | ||
=== '''Needle Replacement Procedure''' === | ==='''Needle Replacement Procedure'''=== | ||
# Loosen Flathead screw, remove worn or damaged needle | #Loosen Flathead screw, remove worn or damaged needle | ||
# When installing needle, vertical groove faces user, seat needle fully into holder. | #When installing needle, vertical groove faces user, seat needle fully into holder. | ||
# Ensure vertical groove still aligned before tightening | #Ensure vertical groove still aligned before tightening | ||
# Tighten flathead screw | #Tighten flathead screw | ||
# Rethread the needle | #Rethread the needle | ||
=== Changing a Spool === | ===Changing a Spool=== | ||
# Load on new spool | #Load on new spool | ||
# Cut old spool. | #Cut old spool. | ||
# Tie end of old thread to new thread. Clip any extra and stray material so it does not get caught when you pull it through | #Tie end of old thread to new thread. Clip any extra and stray material so it does not get caught when you pull it through | ||
# Pull the old thread from the needle side. The new thread will get pulled through the tubing and tensioners automagically | #Pull the old thread from the needle side. The new thread will get pulled through the tubing and tensioners automagically | ||
# Cut new thread and rethread the needle | #Cut new thread and rethread the needle | ||
=== Rethreading A needle === | ===Rethreading A needle=== | ||
To cleaning cut a thread, put new thread under NO TENSION and cut at an angle. This makes the thread end a wedge and un-frayed which is far easier to thread through the eye of a needle | To cleaning cut a thread, put new thread under NO TENSION and cut at an angle. This makes the thread end a wedge and un-frayed which is far easier to thread through the eye of a needle | ||
Thread needle front to back (away from user), raise thread end up and into spring to hold it there. | Thread needle front to back (away from user), raise thread end up and into spring to hold it there. | ||
'''Troubleshooting''' | |||
[https://forum.protospace.ca/t/troubleshooting-the-embroidery-machine-tip/2418 Machine detected a thread breakage] | |||
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