I would like to mention the importance of oiling your machines. The amaya's are designed to run very fast and they run their best if they are oiled very regular. Try not to miss any of the maintenance. Another thing I do is at the end of each day I take out the bobbin and spray the machine with canned air or an air compressor to get as much lint and thread debris clear of the machine. It doesn't hurt to give it a quick spray whenever you change bobbins or a few times a day, depending on how much you are sewing. My machines usually run 8-10 hours a day and find it very important for my production to keep them oiled and cleaned. Aaron Sargent The Linen Barn linen@xxxxxxxxxxx Medford, Oregon