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 <callout title="Needle types" type="info" icon="true"> Use a specialist embroidery needle as these have a particular shape that fits around the rotary hook. The standard size is 75/11, the brand we have been advised is Schmetz GOLD Embroidery 130/705 H-ET 75/11, these are currently provided by Hackspace, if we are running low please request more on the forum in the consumables thread. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 Schmetz GOLD Embroidery also do a version of this. If you are embroidering a knitted fabric (such as t-shirt material), you should use a ball point needle.</callout> <callout title="Needle types" type="info" icon="true"> Use a specialist embroidery needle as these have a particular shape that fits around the rotary hook. The standard size is 75/11, the brand we have been advised is Schmetz GOLD Embroidery 130/705 H-ET 75/11, these are currently provided by Hackspace, if we are running low please request more on the forum in the consumables thread. When embroidering on thick fabrics such as denim, use a 90/14 Schmetz GOLD Embroidery also do a version of this. If you are embroidering a knitted fabric (such as t-shirt material), you should use a ball point needle.</callout>
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 +=== Storage ===
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 +The embroidery machine is stored in a box using an [[access_control:door|access control door]].
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 +{{ :equipment:adt:access_control_doors_embroidery.jpg?600 |}}
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 +After completing the quiz on the induction PC located in the laser room tap your key-card / fob on the NFC logo to unlock the door. 
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 +Beware the embroidery machine weighs 7Kg, make use of the carry handle and use two hands to lift the machine out of the box to an appropriate work area.
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 +{{ :equipment:adt:embroidery_machine_carry_handle.jpg?400 |}}
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 +The embroidery hoops and spare needles (top right) are stored within the box.
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 +{{ :equipment:adt:embroidery_box_open_loops.jpg?400 |}}
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 +Leave the door closed but unlocked while you use the machine. This will show the machine as in-use on the tool status page.
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 +When finished with the embroidery machine check the following items are in the box as well as the machine:
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 +  * All hoops
 +  * Non-empty needle boxes
 +  * The power cable
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 +Close the door, the orange indicator light should stop flashing to confirm the door is correctly closed. Firmly push the button until the orange indicator goes out to lock the door.
  
 === Before turning the machine on === === Before turning the machine on ===
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