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Question posted by jwillamson636 on June 25th, 2012

When Embroidering A Motive Why Does It Reduce Speed ?

The machine starts embroidering a motive {single colour but complex} then towards the end starts to reduce speed and sometimes stops for no reason. Re-booting wil start it again but you have to move it manually to the last position

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User Guide - Page 1

... 1 DANGER To reduce the risk of the sewing computer. 17. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to be used as a toy. Use this manual. Special care is... (spray) products are provided instead of doubleinsulated machines. Under no circumstances should never be left unattended when plugged in this sewing computer from the outlet. 15. Do not...

User Guide - Page 2

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User Guide - Page 3

... Additional information on the corresponding subject you will find on Motifs and Embroidering Embroidery Support Peripherals and Accessories Glossary Summary Stitches and motivs Index 109 - 119 120 - 147 148 - 153 154 -... - 83 Personal Program Saving and Deleting Stitches and Stitch Combinations Setup Program Sewing and Sewing Computer Support 84 - 86 87 - 91 92 - 101 102 - 108 Preparing for Embroidery ...

User Guide - Page 7

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User Guide - Page 8

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User Guide - Page 10

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User Guide - Page 18

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User Guide - Page 19

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User Guide - Page 27

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User Guide - Page 28

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User Guide - Page 72

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User Guide - Page 80

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User Guide - Page 81

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User Guide - Page 94

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User Guide - Page 128

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User Guide - Page 132

... 150%. If the knob is turned slowly the motif size can be proportionally enlarged or reduced. Enlarging or Reducing Motif Proportionally • touch symbol • the Information Area for operating the stitch width...of the design, it is a good idea to test-sew your edited size and/or position of the design before you embroider your final product. Combining designs If mirrored and unmirrored ...

User Guide - Page 135

...of different ones. Application • combining motif variations • creating new designs • embroidering borders • creating logos, crests, badges, labels, etc. Altering the stitch density •...;-» symbol or turn the Stitch Width knob counter clockwise = the stitch density will be reduced (fewer stitches) • Touch the «+» symbol or turn the Stitch Width knob...

User Guide - Page 137

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User Guide - Page 150

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User Guide - Page 165

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