I received my new Juki with needle positioner two days of ago, because I had to work, today was the first chance I had to set it up. Took me about 60 minutes- but I work in Maintenance, so you might want to double that if you're not used to using tools. I haven't used a swing machine in in about 10 years but it didn't take long for it to come back. This thing sew like a dream. Thanks to Eric for recommending the needle in positioner. It's really great. Everything was set up I just loaded my thread tied it to the piece left in the machine, pulled it through and took off sewing. Can't wait to to take on some projects.