Difficulty
Moderate
Steps
8
Time Required
- 02 - Threading the Tufting Gun 8 steps
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It is always a good practice to turn off this switch when not tufting. This prevents accidental misfires, which can be harmful.
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Grip the swivel handle with one hand, holding the rear grip of the gun with the other.
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Ensure you are holding the swivel handle UNDER your threaded yarn, or you will run into trouble.
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Press the needle into the fabric slowly but firmly. The goal is to create a gap in the weave by pulling it apart, not by tearing it.
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The foot should be pressed firmly against the tufting fabric. Likely more firmly than you'd think!
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The gun will pull itself in the direction the foot is facing while tufting. The operator should not “push” the gun in any direction, or the machine will fail.
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The gun will skip / jump if not pressed into fabric firmly enough. As fabric loosens, you may need to press more firmly over time, or readjust the fabric on the frame.
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The trigger must be released before pulling the gun from the fabric. Otherwise, the needle may create a tear in the fabric.
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