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PANTOGRAPH POSITIONING
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Using the jog keys to move the frame to the desired location.
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PAPER TAPE
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Pattern storage media, a continuous reel of perforated paper. The perforations contain the pattern information in coded format.
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PATTERN
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The sequence of stitches that make up a design or monogram.
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POSITION FINGER
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Small black retainer sitting directly in front of the hook assembly. The position finger keeps the basket of the hook assembly from turning. It also maintains a small gap that allows the bobbin thread to pass through.
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POWER ON BUTTON
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Turns the machine on when pressed.
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POWER SOURCE SWITCH
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Turns power on/off for entire machine.
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PRESSER BAR
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The bar to which the presser foot is attached. The presser bar moves with the other internal parts of the sewing head, which allows the presser foot to jump with the motion of sewing.
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PRESSER FOOT
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A metal ring around the needle that moves with the needle bar and holds the fabric down while the needle penetrates it. Aids in loop formation.
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PRETENSIONER DISKS
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Set of tension disks for each needle on the machine. Located on the thread stand of the machine. Controls the flow of thread from the cone to the primary tensioner. See also tensioner.
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PRIMARY TENSIONER
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Set of tension disks for each needle on the machine. Located between the pre-tensioner and the lower tensioner. Controls the tautness of the thread for variations in fabrics and thread types. See also tensioner.
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PROGRAM
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Under the Memory menu, parameters that allow the alteration of the appearance and orientation of the design.
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PUCKERING
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Result of the fabric being gathered by the stitches. Causes include loose hooping, insufficient backing or incorrect thread tension.
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PUSH AND PULL COMPENSATION
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Digitizing technique that takes into account the distortion of the design that will occur because of the interaction of the thread with the material. This can cause a perfect circle to appear egg shaped when sewn out. Generally, it is necessary to extend horizontal elements and reduce vertical elements.
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