"Remember this important tip: don't retime your machine if there isn't a stitching problem. Instead, just observe and learn what proper hook time is."
Jim Auclair, owner of Fixyourstitch Embroidery Machine Repairs
"The term 'hook timing' refers to the point at which the rotary hook and needle intersect with each other. Without this critical juncture, a stitch would never successfully form."
Jim Auclair, owner of Fixyourstitch Embroidery Machine Repairs
"Having a yearly tune-up is recommended. If you're unclear on how to perform any instructions or tips given, contact your maintenance provider."
Jim Auclair, owner, Fixyourstitch Embroidery Machine Repairs
"If you notice burrs on the leading edge of the moveable knife blade, gently buff with a fine grit sandpaper or emery board."
Jim Auclair, owner, Fixyourstitch Embroidery Machine Repairs
"Don't attempt any knife-blade adjustments until you contact your manufacturer or distributor for information on knife-adjustments."
Jim Auclair, owner, Fixyourstitch Embroidery Machine Repairs
"Having spent many years rebuilding and test-sewing many different types of commercial embroidery machines, I've found that using an upper-to-lower thread tension ration of 3-to-1 will yield a comfortable thread tension zone."
Jim Auclair, owner, Fixyourstitch Embroidery Repairs
"Machines, brand new or completely refurbished and in excellent shape, can sew like a damaged and neglected machine if the tensions aren't correct."
Jim Auclair, owner, Fixyourstitch Embroidery Repairs
"Over-oiling of the rotary hook is not as detrimental to your machine as under-oiling. However, it is something to watch out for."
Jim Auclair, owner,Fixyourstitch Embroidery Repairs
"The heart of the stitch making process could easily be considered the rotary hook on your machine."
Jim Auclair, owner,Fixyourstitch Embroidery Repairs
"When maintaining embroidery machines make sure their needle bars are oiled every 40 hours of run time."
Jim Auclair, Fixyourstitch Embroidery Machine Repair
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