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| *Do not run thick fabrics or many layers of fabric through a standard sewing machine. Use the industrial sewing machine for these applications. | | *Do not run thick fabrics or many layers of fabric through a standard sewing machine. Use the industrial sewing machine for these applications. |
| *When you finish using the sewing machine, disconnect the power cable from both the machine and the wall outlet/power strip. Coil the power cable neatly on the table. | | *When you finish using the sewing machine, disconnect the power cable from both the machine and the wall outlet/power strip. Coil the power cable neatly on the table. |
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− | (Summer is working on preparing the manual for upload.) | + | (Nick, Summer is working on preparing the manual for upload.) |
| Please refer to the manual to learn the anatomy of the machine. You will need to know how to replace a broken or damaged needle. The needle must be seated with the scarf to the right. See this article regarding a needle's structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle | | Please refer to the manual to learn the anatomy of the machine. You will need to know how to replace a broken or damaged needle. The needle must be seated with the scarf to the right. See this article regarding a needle's structure: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sewing_machine_needle |
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− | The thread that is used when operating the Consew must be . . . (S- or Z-twist?) | + | The thread that is used when operating the Consew must be z- or left twist thread. |
| + | [[File:S-and-z-twist-figure.png|250px|thumb|right|The difference between S-twist and Z-twist thread.]] |
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| + | On the Consew you must use z- or left twist thread for upper/needle thread, but you can use either s-/right or z-/left twisted thread for lower/bobbin thread. |
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| * Bobbin: The metal drum that holds the lower thread. | | * Bobbin: The metal drum that holds the lower thread. |
| * Foot: | | * Foot: |
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| User Manual | | User Manual |