SINGER 626E6 User Manual
The Touch & Sew <&) Special Zig-Zag
Sewing Machine by SIN G E R*
You are about to enter the enchanted world of custom sewing. Now you can
create the elegant effects endlessly sought after by the world’s most sophisticated
women. And, it’s so easy with all of the exclusive SINGER features. Each one
is meticulously designed with ease of sewing in mind.
• Exclusive Push'Button Bobbin lets you wind and rewind your bobbin while
it stays right in the machine.
• Exclusive Set'A'Pattern makes it easy to select either straight or decorative
stitches. You can create numerous variations of patterns and designs with
one or two needles ... all without ever changing a disc.
• Exclusive Built'in Threading Chart keeps an easy-toYollow diagram at your
fingertips.
• Exclusive Friction'Free Spool Holder with horizontal pin holds spools stationary so the thread flows freely to the needle without tug or drag.
• Exclusive Singk'Thread Chainstitching holds firmly or pulls out in seconds
as needed, does away with most hand basting so you save lots of precious
time. It’s ideal for any sort of temporary stitching.
Your SINGER sewing machine is the key to your sewing success when used
properly. To achieve professional results, SINGER suggests you sit down at
your machine before you start to sew and go through this book step by step.
You’ll discover all the many advantages of sewing with your Touch & Sew
sewing machine.
SINGER* Service is always close at hand. If your sewing machine should need
servicing, call your local SINGER CENTER to be sure of warranted SINGER
Parts and Service. You will find the address under THE SINGER COMPANY
in the telephone directory.
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Copyright © 1966 by The Singer Company
Printed in U.S.A.
CONTENTS
Page
1. Getting to Know Your SINGER Sewing Machine........................................................................... 2
Principal Parts — What They Are Called.................................................................................... 3
Principal Parts — How They Are Used............................................................................................ 4
To Connect Machine © To Turn On Machine and Light; Control Speed; Turn Off
Machine and Light © To Set Stitch Patterns © To Set Stitch Width © To Set Needle Posi
tion © To Set Stitch Length © To Regulate Pressure © Needle-Thread Tension © To
Thread the Needle © To Wind the Bobbin © To Position Throat Plate
Accessories ..................................................................................................................................... 13
2. Straight Stitching ................................................................................................................................ 17
Preparation ..................................................................................................................................... 17
How to Sew a Seam........................................................................................................................ 20
3» Zig-Zag Stitching................................................................................................................................ 24
To Set Pattern Selector © How to Adjust the Width of the Design © How to Adjust Stitch
Placement ® How to Adjust Stitch Length and Needle-Thread Tension
4. Two-Needle Stitching......................................................................................................................... 26
Preparation © To Thread the Needles............................................................................................ 26
Straight Stitching with Two Needles.............................................................................................. 27
Zig-Zag Stitching with Two Needles.............................................................................................. 27
Decorative Two-Needle Stitching................................................................................................... 28
5= ChainstStching ................................................................................................................................... 29
Where to Use Chainstitching © Preparation © To Sew a Chainstitch Seam © To Remove the
Stitching © To Remove the Fittings ® Garment Fitting and Construction Guides with
Chainstitching
Free-Motion Stitching ........................................................................................................................ 36
Preparation .................................................................................................................................... 36
7o Clothes and Home Decorations............................................................................................................ 37
Seams .............................................................................................................................................. 37
Lingerie Seams © Inside Seams of Sheer Collars, etc. ® Seams in Knit Fabric © Flat
Felled Seams © Seam Finishes
Darts................................................................................................................................................. 40
Regular Darts © Continuous-Thread Darts © Darts in interfacing
Hems ............................................................................................................................................... 41
Buttons ............................................................................................................................................ 42
Buttonholes ..................................................................................................................................... 43
Buttonhole Length © Stitch Width Settings © Procedure
8. Finishing Touches................................................................................................................................. 45
Top Stitching................................................................................................................................... 45
Shell Edging ................................................................................................................................... 45
Applique ........................................................................................................................................ 46
Monograms, Motifs, Script............................................................................................................. 47
Flower Embroidery ........................................................................................................................ 48
Keeping Up Appearances.................................................................................................................... 49
Mending ......................................................................................................................................... 49
Tears ® Elastic © Bar Tacks
Blanket Binding............................................................................................................................... 50
Darning .......................................................................................................................................... 51
Without Embroidery Hoop © With Embroidery Hoop
10, How to Take Care of Your Machine.....................................................................................
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52
Cleaning, Oiling, Lubricating ® To Remove Bobbin Case © To Replace Bobbin Case © To
Change Light Bulb © To Replace Slide Plate
11, Fashion Aids........................................................................................................................................ 58
Index ......................................................................................................................................................... bO
1. GETTIIMG TO KNOW YOURSINGER
21. Foot Controller
principa! parís—what they are called
1. Needle Position Selector allows for placement
of both straight and zig-zag stitching in either
left, center, or right needle position.
2. Stitch Width Selector allows for variety of stitch
widths, as well as straight stitching.
3. Pattern Selector with illustrated settings allows
for easy selection of seven decorative stitches,
and straight stitching.
4. Take-up Lever.
5. Pressure Regulating Dial has eight numbered
settings (from low for light pressure to high for
heavy) and special setting for darning.
6. Threading Chart on swing-open face plate is
convenient, easy to read.
7. Thread Cutler built into presser bar is designed
for safety, convenience.
8. Presser Foot holds fabric against feed dog.
(Presser Foot Lifter at back of machine, not
shown, allows you to raise and lower Presser
Foot.)
9. Elevator-Type Throat Plate is easily placed in
any of three sewing positions: REGULAR,
FINE, DARN; and UNLOCK position for easy
removal.
10. Transparent Bobbin shows thread supply. Two
halves can be unscrewed to remove unwanted
thread.
11. Bobbin Latch flips up at a touch of your finger.
12. Bobbin Push-Button allows you to switch from
sewing to bobbin winding without removing
bobbin.
13. Slide Plate opens easily, lets you see bobbin.
Automatically releases bobbin push-button
from winding to sewing position when closed.
14. Needle-Thread Tension Dial allows for exact
settings.
15. Built-in Sewing Light pours light on sewing
area.
16. Throat Plate Position Lever.
17. Stitch Length Selector allows for variety of
stitch lengths including FINE for zig-zag satin
stitching.
18. Hand Wheel controls take-up lever. Always turn
it toward you.
19. Power and Light Switch turns on machine and
sewing light simultaneously.
20. Friction-Free Spool Holder. Horizontal pin
holds spools of various sizes; holders let thread
unwind without tug or drag. The spool does not
turn.
21. Electrical Connections and Foot Controller are
designed for your convenience and safety.
1. TO CONNECT MACHINE
Before plugging in your machine, be sure that the
voltage and number of cycles stamped on the fourpin receptacle are within the range marked on the
electric meter installed by your power company.
Push the four-hole plug onto the four pins at the
right end of the machine. Then connect the two-pin
plug to your electrical outlet.
Electrical Connections
POWER & LIGHT
OFF
Power and Light Switch
O N
rO TURN ON M
IL SPEED; TURN
OFF MACHINE
LIGHT; CC
AND LIGl
To turn on both the machine and the sewing light,
slide the Power and Light Switch to ON position.
To run the machine and control speed, press the
foot controller (or knee lever) The harder you press,
the faster the machine will sew.
To turn off both the machine and the light, return
the Power and Light Switch to the OFF position.
This unique electrical system offers several advan
tages : you see at a glance when the machine is ON
or OFF by means of the light; you can turn off the
power with the convenient switch instead of having
to unplug the machine; and since the Power and
Light Switch must be turned on before the machine
will start, there is less chance of “little hands or feet”
accidentally pressing the Foot Controller (or Knee
Lever) and starting the machine.
Foot Controller
stitch Patterns
Straight Stitch
Zig-Zag
Bali
Pyramid
3. TO SET STITCH PATTERNS
The Pattern Selector offers you a choice among
seven decorative and practical stitch patterns in
addition to the straight stitch.
To select a pattern, push selector button in and slide
either left or right to bring indicator line to desired
setting. Release button.
4. TO SET STITCH WIDTH
The Stitch Width Selector does two jobs: it sets the
machine for bobbin winding and straight stitching,
and it controls the stitch width in zig-zag stitching.
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Stitch Patterri Selector
© Straight Stitch Setting: 1
© Zig-Zag Width Setting; 2 to 5
Bobbin Winding and Straight Stitching: Set selector
at straight stitch position 1.
Zig“Zag Stitching: First be sure you set the Pattern
Selector (see instructions above). Then set selector
at any position between 2 (narrow) and 5 (wide).
Stitch Width Selector
Meedle PosBtion Selector
Press Down
Slide
Release
Stitch Length Selector
5.
' SET N EEC
The Needle Position Selector places the needle in
either left, center, or right stitching position. Yon
will need to set it for bobbin winding as well as for
straight or zig-zag stitching.
Before moving selector, be sure that needle is out of
the fabric.
Always set selector at C.
: Set selector at C.
Zig-Zag Stitchirig: You will use C position most
often; L and R settings are for special stitch place
ment. For example: L setting is required for button
holes, button sewing, and two-needle work. L or R
setting is used to place narrow zig-zag stitching to the
left or right of center in decorative work.
Reverse
Locked Setting
Forward
Thumb Nut
To Loosen To Tighten
6. TO SET STITCH LENGTH
The Stitch Length Selector does two jobs, which in
this case are common to both straight and zig-zag
stitching: it controls the length of stitches and the
direction of stitching (either forward or reverse).
The numbers on either side of the lever represent the
number of stitches per inch: the higher the number,
the shorter the stitch. Generally, shorter stitches are
best for lightweight fabric; longer ones for heavy
fabric. The FINE area, which represents over 20
stitches per inch, is used for zig-zag stitching.
To Set Selector
® Loosen thumb nut by turning to left.
® Position lever for desired stitch length.
® Tighten thumb nut by turning to right.
For reverse stitching, simply raise lever as far as it
will go. Do not loosen the thumb nut to reverse
unless you are using the No. 6 setting, in the very
bottom position.
1. TO REGULATE PRESSURE
The Pressure Regulating Dial regulates the pressure
that the presser foot exerts on the fabric. Correct
pressure is important because it means fabric feeds
smoothly, evenly, without being marred. Generally,
heavy fabric requires a high number setting; light
weight fabric requires a low number setting. But
fabric texture must also be considered; soft fabrics,
for example, require less pressure than crisp fabrics.
Lower the presser foot before setting.
® T© increase pressure, turn dial to higher number.
® To decrease pressure, turn dial to lower number.
® For darning, turn dial to DARN, which releases
pressure and permits darning without an embroid
ery hoop.
c8. TO REGULATE NEEDLtTHREAD TENSION
To Lower
Presser Foot
Increase
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Pressure Dial
Decrease
Darning
The Needle-Thread Tension Dial regulates the de
gree of tension on your needle thread and lets you
select just the right setting for your stitch pattern,
thread, and fabric. The numbers eliminate guess
work in duplicating settings.
Correct tension is important because too much or
too little will weaken your seams or mar the appear
ance of decorative work. To determine correct ten
sion setting, make a test on a sample of your fabric.
If the fabric puckers, decrease tension. If the stitches
look loose, increase tension. (For detailed instruc
tions on adjusting zig-zag stitch tension, see page 25.)
® To increase tension, turn to higher number.
® To decrease tension, turn to lower number.
Note: This dial governs needle-thread tension only.
Bobbin-thread tension has been correctly set at the
factory, and you do not need to adjust it.
Increase
Decrease
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Remove spool holder
from spindle by sliding
it to the left.
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Slip spool of thread onto
spindle.
To hold small spools —
Turn small end of spool
holder to the right and
slide onto spindle. Press
spool holder firmly
against spool.
To hold large spools —
Turn wide end of spool
holder to the right and
slide onto spindle. Press
spool holder firmly
against spool.
1. Turn hand wheel to raise take-up lever to its highest
position.
2. Raise the presser foot.
3. Lead thread through all threading points as shown.
4. Thread needle from front to back, drawing about four
inches of thread through eye of needle.
THE BOBBIN
The Push-Button Bobbin will make your sewing go
faster than ever before — whether you are using a
lot of one kind of thread or small quantities of dif
ferent threads, as you are likely to do when mending
or darning.
You will find a bobbin already in place in your ma
chine, located under the slide plate. (To open slide
plate, simply slide it gently toward you.) Notice the
white rings on the bobbin. Each ring represents an
approximate yardage of No. 50 Mercerized cotton
thread. The third, or outer ring, marks the full limit
of the bobbin and you should never wind beyond that
ring. If you are using fine thread, yardage on the
bobbin will be greater. If you use thread heavier than
No. 50, the yardage will, of course, be less.
2 Yards
Full Bobbin (approximately 20 yards)
Winding Steps
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10 Yards
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The bobbin is ready for winding as you find it in the
machine. If the bobbin runs out of thread while you
are sewing, you can rewind it without removing it
from the machine.
Preparation Steps
1. Use General Purpose or Straight Stitch Presser
Foot. The General Purpose Foot is in place when
the machine is delivered to you.
2. Raise presser foot to release tension on thread.
3. Turn hand wheel toward you to raise take-up
lever to highest point.
4. Open slide plate.
5. Make sure bobbin is empty. (For instructions on
removing bobbin and thread, see next page.)
6. Set Pattern Selector at Straight Stitch, Stitch
Width Selector at 1, and Needle Position at C.
Winding Steps
1. Press bobbin push-button toward you.
2. Wrap thread around presser foot screw, and hold
end of thread firmly.
3. Start the machine.
® Run the machine at a moderate speed.
® Pull thread end away after a few coils have been
wound.
® Keep your eye on the bobbin and fill with desired
quantity of thread. Do not allow thread to wind
beyond FULL ring,
4. Close slide plate to release push-button, (For in
structions on starting to sew with a nev/ly wound
bobbin, see page 19.)
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Step 3
Do Not Allow
Thread to Wind
Beyond Full Ring
Step 4
TO WtND THE BOBBIN (Continued)
To Rem©¥e Short Thread, Pull Through Throat Plate
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To Remove Thread
Thread can be removed from the bobbin in either of
two ways. If there is not much thread left on the bob
bin, simply pull the thread end through the throat
plate.
If there is a lot of thread left, remove the bobbin (as
illustrated below), unscrew the two halves, and re
move all the thread at once.
To Remove Bobbin
1. Turn hand wheel to raise take-up lever to its
highest position.
2. Open slide plate; leave bobbin push-button in
sewing position.
To Remove Long Thread, Unscrew Two Halves of Bobbin
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3. Raise bobbin latch by inserting fingernail under
end of latch at center of bobbin.
4. Insert fingernail under rim of bobbin immediately
to right of latch and remove bobbin.
To Remove Bobbin
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Open Slide Plate and Raise Latch
Lift Out Bobbin
To Replace an Empty Bobbin
1. Tighten bobbin halves securely.
2. With latch raised, slip bobbin (wide side up)
into bobbin case.
3. Snap latch down to secure bobbin.
4. Leave the slide plate open until you have finished
winding.
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Snap Latch Down
Slip Bobbin into Case
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Insert Bobbin
To insert a Previously Wound Bobbin
1. Open slide plate; leave bobbin push-button in
sewing position.
2. Turn hand wheel to raise take-up lever to its
highest position.
3. Draw three or four inches of thread from bobbin
and place bobbin in case with thread leading off
to left side of latch.
4. Snap latch down to secure bobbin.
5. Close slide plate, allowing the thread to enter the
notch. (For instructions on starting to sew with
a previously wound bobbin, see page 19.)
Close Slide Plate
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11. TO POSITION THROAT PLATE
The Throat Plate may be placed in any one of
its four positions — REGULAR, FINE, DARN,
UNLOCK — by gently moving the Throat Plate
Position Lever into place above the appropriate
designation. When each position is reached, you will
feel a slight resistance to the movement of the lever.
Throat Plate in REGULAR position for sewing on
most fabrics and for all chainstitching, no matter
what kind of fabric is used.
Throat Plate in FINE position for sewing (other than
chainstitching) on delicate or lightweight fabrics such
as silk, batiste, crepe or organdy; and on fabrics that
may mark easily.
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Throat Plate in DARN position for free-motion darn
ing, embroidery and button sewing.
Throat Plate in UNLOCK position for removal and
replacement, (See page 15 for instructions on chang
ing the throat plate.
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'accessories
The following accessories come with your machine.
And to increase the versatility of your sewing ma
chine still further, a number of additional accessories
such as a Special Purpose Presser Foot, a Binder Foot
and a Ruffler are available at your local SINGER
CENTER. (Some of these accessories are described
at the end of this instruction book.)
BOBBINS
® One Transparent Drop-in Bobbin in place in your
machine.
® Two extra Transparent Drop-in Bobbins,
NEEDLES
® One Needle, Catalog 2020 (15x1) Size 14, in
place in your machine.
® Three extra Needles of the same size.
To Change the Needle
1. Raise needle bar to highest position by turning
hand wheel toward you.
2. Loosen the needle-clamp screw and remove the
needle.
3. Insert new needle in clamp, with the flat side
of the needle to the back and the long groove
toward you; push it up as far as it will go.
4. Tighten needle-clamp screw.
This machiiie oses needles
Catalog 2020 (15X1)
Sizes 9p 11, 14, 16 and 18,
® One Vertical Spool Pin
The Vertical Spool Pin is used for two-needle stitch
ing (see page 26 for detailed instructions).
Vertical Spool Pin
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straight Stitch Presser Foot
PRESSER FEET
® General Purpose Presser Foot on your machine.
Use the General Purpose Presser Foot with the
Genera! Purpose Throat Plate for all utility sew
ing. These general purpose fittings must be used
when alternating between straight and zig-zag
stitching. (For discussion of throat plates, see page
15.)
® Straight Stitch Presser Foot,
Use the Straight Stitch Presser Foot with the
Straight Stitch Throat Plate, and pattern selector
set for straight stitching in center needle position,
when your fabric or sewing procedure requires
close control. This narrow, hinged foot rides over
pins and allows you to control the fabric easily
when stitching in a curve or close to the fabric
edge. The narrow slot prevents fabric from rising
with the needle. Use these fittings for:
® Precision stitching of curved and scalloped
edges, top stitching, edge stitching, etc.
® Stitching on delicate or spongy fabrics, synthet
ics, and knits, particularly tricot.
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To Change Any Presser Foot
1, Raise presser foot.
2, Loosen presser foot screw. (You do not need to
remove the screw. )
3, Remove presser foot.
4, Hook new presser foot around presser bar.
5, Tighten presser foot screw.
THROAT PLATES
® General Purpose Throat Plate in place on your
machine. (For use with General Purpose Presser
Foot.)
Two additional Throat Plates;
® Straight Stitch Throat Plate. (For use with Straight
Stitch Presser Foot.)
* Chainstitch Throat Plate. (This throat plate is one
of three chainstitch fittings that must be used to
gether and is discussed under the heading, “Chain
stitch Fittings” on page 16.)
To Interchange Straight Stitch and General Pur
pose Throat Plates
(For instructions on attaching and removing Chain
stitch Throat Plate, see “Chainstitching” beginning
on page 29.)
(Note: Remove bobbin if it contains thread.)
1. Raise presser foot. (You do not need to remove
the presser foot.)
2. Turn hand wheel to bring needle above throat
plate.
General Purpose Throat Plate
Straight Stitch Throat Plate
3. Move throat plate lever to UNLOCK position.
4. Remove throat plate by sliding it out.
5. Insert new throat plate by sliding it into place
between the slots in the pins.
6. Move throat plate lever toward right to lock
throat plate in place.
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Bobbin Case Cover
Thread Guide
Chainstitch Fittings
CHAINSTiTCH FITTINGS
One Set of three fittings;
® Bobbin Case Cover
® Throat Plate
® Thread Guide
Chainstitching has many decorative as well as prac
tical uses. (See section called “Chainstitching” be
ginning on page 29 for detailed instructions on
chainstitch applications. )
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CLEANING AND OILING TOOLS
® One Lint Brush
® One Tube SINGER* Sewing Machine Oil
Your sewing machine is a fine yet sturdy precision
instrument, and it will serve you perfectly for many
years if you take a few simple steps to keep it in good
working condition. Instructions on at-home care of
your sewing machine begin on page 52.
Z. STMIOHT STITCHIIMG
preparation
FABRIC, THREAD, NEEDLE, AND STITCH LENGTH TABLE ^
FABRICS
DELICATE—tulle, chiffon, fine
lace, silk, organdy, fine tricot
LIGHTWEIGHT—batiste, organdy,
jersey, voile, taffeta, silk,
crepe, chiffon velvet, plastic film
MEDIUM WEIGHT—gingham,
percale, pique, linen, chintz,
faille, satin, fine corduroy, velvet,
suitings, stretch fabric
THREAD
SIZES
Fine Mercerized
100 to 150 Cotton
Synthetic Thread
50 Mercerized
80 to 100 Cotton
“A” Silk
Synthetic Thread
50 Mercerized
60 to 80 Cotton
“A” Silk
Synthetic Thread
NEEDLE
SIZES
■ 9^ 15 to 20
11
14
STITCH LENGTH
SETTING
12 to 15
(8 to 10 for plastic)
12 to 15
MEDIUM HEAVY—gabardine,
tweed, sailcloth, denim,
coatings, drapery fabrics
HEAVY—overcoatings, dungaree,
upholstery fabrics, canvas
fDoes not apply to chainstitching.
tfSIze 9 needle recommended for sewing only. For bobbin winding, use larger size needle.
Heavy Duty
Mercerized
40 to 60 Cotton
Heavy Duty
Mercerized
20 to 40 Cotton
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18
10 to 12
6 to 10
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straight Stitch Selector Settings
MACHINE SETTINGS AND ACCESSORIES
Before making any setting adjustments, turn hand
wheel until needle is out of fabric.
Your choice of accessories will depend on the fabric
and stitching requirements.
® Stitch Pattern Selector: Straight Stitch (--------------------® Stitch Width Selector: 1
® Needle Position: C
® Stitch Length: To suit fabric
® Throat Plate: Straight Stitch or General Purpose
® Presser Foot: Straight Stitch or General Purpose
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Use the Straight Stitch Presser Foot with the
Straight Stitch Throat Plate when your fabric or
sewing procedure requires close control. This nar
row, hinged foot rides over pins and allows you to
control the fabric easily when stitching in a curve
or close to the fabric edge. The narrow slot prevents
fabric from rising with the needle.
Use the General Purpose Presser Foot with the
General Purpose Throat Plate for all utility sewing.
These general purpose fittings must be used when
alternating between straight and zig-zag stitching.
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