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801 - 802S
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Features
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801S
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801
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802
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802S
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Years Manufactured
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1984
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1977
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Place(s) Manufactured
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SWITZERLAND
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SWITZERLAND
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Country(ies) Sold
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USA
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US
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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594 600
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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600
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350-799 399 400 525 500
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349
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375
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Height (inches)
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12
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12
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Weight (pounds)
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15
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15
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Sewing platform dimensions with table (l x
w)
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6.5 X 2.5
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6.5 X 2.5
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flat bed
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free arm
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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13.5 X 6.5
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13.5 X 6.5
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Carrying Case
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NO
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YES
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Carrying Case Type
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SOFT
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SOFT
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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YES
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YES
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Computerized or Mechanical
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M
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M
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M
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Memory Capacity (units)
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NA
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NA
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Single Pattern
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NO
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NO
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Pattern Begin
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NO
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NO
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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NO
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NO
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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NO
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NO
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Directional Sewing
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NO
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NO
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Hook Type
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OSCILLATING
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OSCILLATING
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Zig-Zag Width
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4 mm
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4 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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4 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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VARIABLE
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Stitch Length Settings
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VARIABLE
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Fixed Needle Positions
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5
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# Stitches
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8
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8
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# Practical Stitches
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7
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7
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# Decorative Stitches
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1
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1
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Zig-Zag
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YES
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YES
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Blind Hem Stitch
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YES
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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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NO
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NO
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Basting Stitch
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NO
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YES
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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NO
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NO
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# Standard Feet
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7
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7
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Standard Feet (list)
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000,470,285,
452,007,016,
033
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00 PRESSER FOOT, 470 OVERLOCK FOOT, 285
DARNING FOOT, 452 BUTTONHOLE FOOT, 007 ZIPPER FOOT, 016 BLIND STITCH
FOOT, 033 BUTTONHOLE FOOT
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Feet Type
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CLIP ON
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CLIP ON
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Motor Type
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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1
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Quick Reverse
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NO
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YES
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Continuous Reverse
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NO
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NO (MUST HOLD LEVER UP)
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Needle Up
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NO
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NO
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Needle Down
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NO
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NO
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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YES
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YES
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Thread Cutter
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YES
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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NO
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NO
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Free Arm
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YES
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YES
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Extension Table (Standard)
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NO (OPTIONAL)
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NO (OPTIONAL)
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YES
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Automatic Buttonhole
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NO
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NO
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Programmable Buttonhole
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NO
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NO
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Buttonhole Types
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1
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1
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Auto Button Sew On
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NO
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NO
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Alphabet Types
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0
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0
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PC Interface
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N0
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NO
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NO
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Embroidery Attachment
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Control Type
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KNOB, LEVER
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LEVER
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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NO
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Back to Top |
| 803
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Features
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803
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807
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810
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811
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Years Manufactured
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Place(s) Manufactured
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Country(ies) Sold
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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500
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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100
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200
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Height (inches)
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Weight (pounds)
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Sewing platform dimensions with table (l x
w)
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flat bed
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free arm
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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Carrying Case
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yes
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Carrying Case Type
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HARD
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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NO
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Computerized or Mechanical
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MECHANICAL
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M
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Memory Capacity (units)
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Single Pattern
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Pattern Begin
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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Directional Sewing
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Hook Type
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OSCILLATING
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Zig-Zag Width
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4
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Max. Stitch Length
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Stitch Width Settings
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4
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Stitch Length Settings
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4
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Fixed Needle Positions
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5
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# Stitches
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6
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7
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# Practical Stitches
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# Decorative Stitches
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Zig-Zag
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YES
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Blind Hem Stitch
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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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YES
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Basting Stitch
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NO
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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NO
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# Standard Feet
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8
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Standard Feet (list)
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Feet Type
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CLIP-ON
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Motor Type
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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2
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Quick Reverse
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NO
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Continuous Reverse
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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NO
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Needle Up
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NO
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Needle Down
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NO
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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YES
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Thread Cutter
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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YES
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Free Arm
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YES
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NO
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Extension Table (Standard)
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YES
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Automatic Buttonhole
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NO
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YES
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Programmable Buttonhole
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NO
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Buttonhole Types
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NO
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Auto Button Sew On
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NO
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Alphabet Types
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NO
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PC Interface
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NO
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NO
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Embroidery Attachment
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NO
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NO
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Control Type
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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Back to Top |
817 - 901
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Features
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817
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830
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840
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900 NOVA
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901
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Years Manufactured
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1972 1977
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1982-1985
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Place(s) Manufactured
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SWITZERLAND
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SWITZERLAND
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Country(ies) Sold
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UK, USA, AUS
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USA
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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704 800 900 AUS699
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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137 250
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349 380 450 480 500 700 750 1000
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500
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Height (inches)
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11.5
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12
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Weight (pounds)
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20
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15
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Sewing platform dimensions with table (l x
w)
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15 X 8
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11 X 7
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flat bed
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12 X 7
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free arm
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9 X 2.5
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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14.75 X 7.125
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Carrying Case
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YES
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YES
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Carrying Case Type
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HARD RED CASE WITH HANDLE
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HARD
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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NO
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YES
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Computerized or Mechanical
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M
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M
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M
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M
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Memory Capacity (units)
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NO
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NONE
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Single Pattern
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NO
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NO
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Pattern Begin
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NO
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NO
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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NO
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NO
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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NO
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NO
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Directional Sewing
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NO
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NO
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Hook Type
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OSCILLATING
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CB/OSCILLATING
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Zig-Zag Width
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4 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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4 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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VARIABLE
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Stitch Length Settings
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VARIABLE
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Fixed Needle Positions
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5
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# Stitches
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6
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21
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7
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# Practical Stitches
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6
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5
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# Decorative Stitches
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15
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2
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Zig-Zag
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YES
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YES
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Blind Hem Stitch
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YES
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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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NO (CAN USE #4 STRETCH STITCH)
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NO
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Basting Stitch
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YES/NO
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YES
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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NO
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NO
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# Standard Feet
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10
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7
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Standard Feet (list)
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Zigzag 000, Embroidery 030, Overlock 470, Blindstitch 016, Buttonhole 452,
Small Darning 285, Tailor tacking 419, Hemmer 4mm 003, Pintuck 028 (7-groove), Lap
Hemmer 174, Zipper 007, Shank Adaptor.
000,007,016,028,030, 168,272,419,452,470
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Zigzag 000, blindstitch 016, zipper 007, overlock 470,
embroidery 030, buttonhole 452, darning 285
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Feet Type
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CLIP ON
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CLIP ON
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Motor Type
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AC
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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2 (Full or Half)
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Quick Reverse
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YES
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YES
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Continuous Reverse
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NO
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YES
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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NO
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YES
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NO
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Needle Up
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NO
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NO
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Needle Down
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NO
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NO
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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YES
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YES
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Thread Cutter
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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YES
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Free Arm
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NO
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YES
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NO
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YES
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Extension Table (Standard)
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YES
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YES
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Automatic Buttonhole
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YES (5-STEP MANUAL)
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MANUAL 5 POSITION
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Programmable Buttonhole
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NO
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NO
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Buttonhole Types
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1
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NORMAL
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Auto Button Sew On
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NO
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NO
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Alphabet Types
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0
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NONE
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PC Interface
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Embroidery Attachment
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Control Type
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KNOB
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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Back to Top |
| 910
- 931 |
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Features
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910
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930
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930n
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931
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Years Manufactured
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1978-1989
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Place(s) Manufactured
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SWITZERLAND
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Country(ies) Sold
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USA, CANADA
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Retail Price when new (USD)
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700-800 999
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425 800 950 (1200 CANADIAN)
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Used Prices (USD as on 6/1/99)
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300-800 495 600 699 750 775 900 925
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Height (inches)
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14
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Weight (pounds)
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26; 32 WITH CASE
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Sewing platform dimensions with table (l x
w)
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flat bed
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9 X 15
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free arm
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9 X 3
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Base dimensions (l x w)
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15 X 7
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Carrying Case
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YES
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Carrying Case Type
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HARD
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Integrated Handle on Machine
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NO
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Computerized or Mechanical
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M
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M
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M
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Memory Capacity (units)
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NO
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Single Pattern
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NO
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Pattern Begin
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NO
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Mirror Image Right/Left
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NO
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Mirror Image Up/Down
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NO
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Directional Sewing
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NO
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Hook Type
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CB/O
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Zig-Zag Width
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4 mm
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Max. Stitch Length
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4 mm
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Stitch Width Settings
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VARIABLE
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Stitch Length Settings
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VARIABLE
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Fixed Needle Positions
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5
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# Stitches
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26
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# Practical Stitches
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14
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# Decorative Stitches
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12
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Zig-Zag
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YES
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Blind Hem Stitch
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YES
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Blanket Stitch
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NO
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Basting Stitch
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YES
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Hand-look Quilting Stitch
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NO
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# Standard Feet
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10
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Standard Feet (list)
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STRAIGHT STITCH, ZIPPER, BLIND STITCH,
EMBROIDERY, JEANS, DARNING, TAILOR TACKING, BUTTONHOLE, OVERLOCK, AN
EXTRA FOOT FOR SOME OF THE SPECIAL DECORATIVE STITCHES
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Feet Type
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LEVER ON SHANK (CLIP-ON)'
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Motor Type
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DC
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Speed (Stitches per minute)
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Speed Ranges
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2
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Quick Reverse
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YES
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Continuous Reverse
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YES
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Knee Lift for Presser Foot
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YES (LATER MODELS 1984-87; SN 24-27)
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Needle Up
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YES WITH HEEL TAP/PUSH (LATER MODELS
1984-87; SN 24-27)
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ALWAYS
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NO
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Needle Down
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YES WITH HEEL TAP/PUSH (LATER MODELS
1984-87; SN 24-27)
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YES (WITH HEEL TAP/PUSH)
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NO
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Feed Dogs Lower?
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YES
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Thread Cutter
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YES
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Automatic Bobbin Winder
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YES
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Free Arm
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YES
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Extension Table (Standard)
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YES
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Automatic Buttonhole
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NO, 5-STEP
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Programmable Buttonhole
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NO
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Buttonhole Types
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1
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Auto Button Sew On
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NO
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Alphabet Types
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0
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PC Interface
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Embroidery Attachment
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NO
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NO
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NO
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Control Type
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Adjustable Presser Foot Pressure
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