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HEAD SHUT-OFF
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Switch located on the side of the Barudan sewing head, mechanically disengages the sewing head from the drive shaft. Used primarily on multi-head machines.
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HOOK ASSEMBLY
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A rotating assembly that grabs the top thread off the needle and loops it around the bobbin, thus forming a stitch. Consists of two interlocking pieces, one is called the basket, which remains stationary and houses the bobbin case and bobbin. The other is the hook, which rotates while the machine is sewing.
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HOOK POINT
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The sharp, pointed tip on the hook assembly which grabs the loop of the thread behind the needle to form a stitch.
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HOOK RACE
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An internal part of the hook. A channel that allows the hook to spin around the hook basket.
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HOOK TIMING
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Proper positioning of the hook assembly in relation to the needle in forming a stitch.
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HOOP
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Device made from plastic, metal or wood that grips the fabric tightly between an inner and outer ring and attaches it to the machine pantograph. Also referred to as a "frame."
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HORIZONTAL
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Refers to front to back movement of the pantograph on the machine.
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