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# General Machine Care and Maintenance
Learn more about the Gammill machine including basic maintenance, troubleshooting, and optional equipment for all Gammill machines.
## Exploring the Table and Loading the Quilt
- [Statler: Belts](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/statler-belts-and-encoders)
- [Exploring and caring for the table](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/parts-of-the-table)
- [Preparing your quilt for loading](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/preparing-your-quilt-for-loading)
- [How to Load a Quilt](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/metho)
- [Loading the HomePro Table](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/loading-the-homepro-table)
- [Preparing the layers for quilting](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/preparing-the-layers-for-quilting)
- [Basting a Quilt Top Square](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/basting-a-quilt-top-square)
- [Zippered Leaders](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/zippered-leaders)
- [Adjusting the Pickup Rollers](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/adjusting-the-pickup-rollers)
- [Computer Mount Assembly Instructions (Statler)](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/computer-mount-assembly-instructions)
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## Thread and Bobbins: Threading, tension, bobbin cases
- [Choosing Thread](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/choosing-thread)
- [Threading and Tension](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/threading-the-machine)
- [Bobbins and Bobbin Cases](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/bobbins-and-bobbin-cases)
- [TOWA Gauge and Bobbin Tension](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/bobbin-tension-and-trouble-shooting)
- [Anti-Backlash Spring](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/anti-backlash-spring)
- [Thread Tension](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/thread-tension)
- [Onboard Bobbin Winder](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/onboard-bobbin-winder)
- [Professional Bobbin Winder](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/professional-bobbin-winder)
- [Replacing the Rotary Check Spring Assembly](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/replacing-the-rotary-check-spring-assembly)
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## Optional Equipment
- [Using the Needle Height Gauge](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/using-the-needle-height-gauge)
- [Ruler Base Plate](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/ruler-base-plate)
- [Professional Bobbin Winder](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/professional-bobbin-winder-1)
- [Soft Touch Switches](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/soft-touch-switches)
- [Approach Foot System & Hopping Foot Stroke and Height for the 26, 30 and 36 inch machines](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/approach-foot-system-hopping-foot-height-for-the-26-30-and-36-inch-machines)
- [Approach Foot System & Hopping Foot Stroke and Height for the 18 and 22 inch machines](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/approach-foot-system-hopping-foot-stroke-and-height-for-the-18-and-22-inch-machines)
- [TOWA Gauge](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/towa-gauge)
- [MicroFill Handles](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/microfill-handles)
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## The Machine Head: Mechanics, Stitching and Troubleshooting
- [Parts of the Machine Head (Hand Guided and Elevate)](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/parts-of-the-machine-head-hand-guided)
- [Parts of the Machine Head (Statler)](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/parts-of-the-machine-head)
- [Statler Specific Components](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/statler-specific-components)
- [Starting Up and Shutting Down the Statler](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/starting-up-and-shutting-down-the-statler)
- [Needles and Needle Bar](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/needles-and-stitching-mechanism)
- [Hopping Foot Adjustment](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/hopping-foot-adjustment)
- [Rotary Hook and Timing](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/rotary-hook)
- [Rocking Finger Timing and Adjustment](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/rocking-finger)
- [How the Machine Stitches](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/stitching-mechanism)
- [Basic Stitching Techniques: Start Stitching](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/basic-stitching-techniques)
- [Troubleshooting Stitch Quality](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/stitch-quality-and-thread-breaks)
- [Caring for the Motor and Motor Belt](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/motor-jams)
- [Gammill Model Identification](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/gammill-model-identification)
- [RS Switch Replacement Video](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/rs-switch-replacement-video)
- [Cable Strain Relief (Statler)](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/cable-strain-relief)
- [Machine Oiling of Bushings for Squealing](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/machine-oiling-of-bushings-for-squealing)
- [Selecting a Location for Your Gammill](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/selecting-a-location-for-your-gammill)
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## Regular Maintenance & Care
- [Oiling the Machine (Statler)](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/oiling-the-machine-statler)
- [Oiling Your Machine (Hand Guided)](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/oiling-your-machine)
- [Maintenance Schedule and Replacement Parts](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/maintenance-schedule)
- [Replacing a Needle](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/needles-and-needle-installation)
- [Supplies and Parts](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/supplies-and-parts)
- [Rotary Check Spring Assembly Replacement](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/replacing-the-checkspring-for-the-rotary-tensio)
- [Motor Belt Replacement](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/motor-belt-replacement)
- [Anti-Backlash Spring Maintenance](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/anti-backlash-spring-maintenance)
- [Statler: Belt Pulleys](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/cleaning-and-checking-belt-pulleys)
- [Caring for your “M” style hook](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/caring-for-your-m-style-hook)
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- [CreativeStudio](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#main-content)
- [Introduction and Quick Start](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#introduction-and-quick-start)
- [File, Edit, View Commands](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#file-edit-view-commands)
- [Pattern Manager](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#pattern-manager)
- [References](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#references)
- [Draw Commands](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#draw-commands)
- [Feature Commands](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#feature-commands)
- [Pattern Commands](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#pattern-commands)
- [Stitch Commands](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#stitch-commands)
- [Help Commands](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#help-commands)
- [Right-Click Menus](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#right-click-menus)
- [Service Commands](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#service-commands)
- [Pattern Manipulation](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#pattern-manipulation)
- [Troubleshooting](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/creativestudio#troubleshooting)
- [General Machine Care and Maintenance](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/general-machine-care-and-maintenance#main-content)
- [Exploring the Table and Loading the Quilt](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/general-machine-care-and-maintenance#exploring-the-table-and-loading-the-quilt)
- [Thread and Bobbins: Threading, tension, bobbin cases](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/general-machine-care-and-maintenance#thread-and-bobbins-threading-tension-bobbin-cases)
- [Optional Equipment](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/general-machine-care-and-maintenance#optional-equipment)
- [The Machine Head: Mechanics, Stitching and Troubleshooting](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/general-machine-care-and-maintenance#the-machine-head-mechanics-stitching-and-troubleshooting)
- [Regular Maintenance & Care](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/general-machine-care-and-maintenance#regular-maintenance-care)
- [Hand Guided Machines](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/hand-guided-machines#main-content)
- [Vision 2.0](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/hand-guided-machines#vision-2-0)
- [Older Models: Plus, Minus, Vision 1](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/hand-guided-machines#older-models-plus-minus-vision-1)
- [Elevate](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/elevate#main-content)
- [Elevate Troubleshooting](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/elevate#elevate-troubleshooting)
- [Introduction and Software](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/elevate#introduction-and-software)
- [Quick Start](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/elevate#quick-start)
- [Elevate Projects](https://knowledgebase.gammill.com/knowledge/elevate#elevate-projects)
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