Chandler Darner All Models Instruction Manual

OPERATING

INSTRUCTIONS

for

the

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All

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Models

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Read

thoroughly

these

instructions

before

operating

carefully

machine.

and

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B -

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D -

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1 -

Top

Take-up

Top

Face

Needle

Presser

Needle

Presser

Spool

Thread

Plate

Bar

Foot

Clamp

Foot

Lever

Guide

Thread

Adjustment

(Front)

CHANDLE

Tension

Hook

Guide

Lifter

Screw

K -

L -

M -

N -

O -

P -

R -

S -

T -

Motor

Bobbin

Thumb

Hand

Spool

Take-up

Latch

Presser

Winder

Screw

Wheel

Sleeve

Foot

Tilting

(Rear)

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for

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tension

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belt.

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the

machine

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machine.

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the

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right

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left

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to

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hand

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center

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hold

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Fig.

4

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thread

around

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clamp-

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paragraphs.

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