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Course: |
PSP 147
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Title: | Serger Machine Tune-up |
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Long Title: | Serger Machine Tune-up |
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Course Description: | Covers the proper care and overhaul of the serger. Special focus is on cleaning, timing, and adjusting tension. Students bring their own machines (serger only, no commercial machines), a set of scrwdrivers, and serger tools. A factory-trained technician provides step-by-step instruction on serger tuning and care. |
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Min Credit: | .5 |
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Status Notes: | The course number changed from FS630 |
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Origin Notes: | EGOS |
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STANDARD COMPETENCIES:
I. Discuss the importance of serger maintenance.
II. Disassemble serger.
III. Clean, and oil serger.
IV. Time the needle bar if needed.
V. Adjust the tensions to produce acceptable stitch quality.
VI. Reassemble serger in working condition.
VII. Identify the appropriate needles and threads to produce desired stitch quality.
VIII. Analyze machine problems to know if machine needs service by trained technician.
TOPICAL OUTLINE:
I. Orientation
II. Serger Maintenance
III. Timing
IV. Tension Adjustments
V. Needles and Threads
VI. When Is Factory-Trained Technician Needed?
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