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Warning -To reduce the risk of the overlock machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the instruction manual. 16. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in for instruction on cord. Never operate this overlock machine if it to the off (0) position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using an electrical overlock machine, basic safety precautions should never be used or where oxygen is required around the overlock machine ...
Warning -To reduce the risk of the overlock machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the instruction manual. 16. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as described in for instruction on cord. Never operate this overlock machine if it to the off (0) position, then remove plug from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before using an electrical overlock machine, basic safety precautions should never be used or where oxygen is required around the overlock machine ...
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CONTENTS 1. DIFFERENTIAL FEED (DF-TYPE ONLY) 19. REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE 13. MAIN PARTS. ACCESSORIES 3. CHART FOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 9. PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Page 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NAMES AND FUNCTION 2. PREPARATION FOR THREADING 5. REPLACING THE NEEDLES 12. CHANGING THE THROAT PLATE (FOR ROLLED OR NARROW HEM) 17. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 4. THREADING YOUR MACHINE 6. CLEANING AND OILING 14. TRIAL SEWING 7. ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS 8. ADJUSTING OVERLOCK STITCH WIDTH 10. HOW TO MAKE NARROW OR ROLLED EDGE 18. BLIND ...
CONTENTS 1. DIFFERENTIAL FEED (DF-TYPE ONLY) 19. REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE 13. MAIN PARTS. ACCESSORIES 3. CHART FOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT 9. PROBLEMS AND CAUSES Page 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 NAMES AND FUNCTION 2. PREPARATION FOR THREADING 5. REPLACING THE NEEDLES 12. CHANGING THE THROAT PLATE (FOR ROLLED OR NARROW HEM) 17. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 4. THREADING YOUR MACHINE 6. CLEANING AND OILING 14. TRIAL SEWING 7. ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS 8. ADJUSTING OVERLOCK STITCH WIDTH 10. HOW TO MAKE NARROW OR ROLLED EDGE 18. BLIND ...
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The motor and handwheel turn the power switch to "off the overlook machine to 1400 s.p.m 4 thread-r--6mm 3 thread-4mm 1-4.5mm 0.8-2 (DF-type only) 4.5mm HAx1 No.11-14 or 1301705H No. 75-90 290(W)x2608.)x275(H) 6kg (13 lbs) 6.6kg (15 lbs) (DF-type) -1- Make sure to turn the same direction as a household sewing machine (toward the sewer). • SPECIFICATION Description Number of threads Number of needles Sewing speed Stitch width Stitch length Differential feed ratio Lift of 1,400 s.p.m. This machine has a maximum speed of presser toot Needle Dimensions Weight Specification ...
The motor and handwheel turn the power switch to "off the overlook machine to 1400 s.p.m 4 thread-r--6mm 3 thread-4mm 1-4.5mm 0.8-2 (DF-type only) 4.5mm HAx1 No.11-14 or 1301705H No. 75-90 290(W)x2608.)x275(H) 6kg (13 lbs) 6.6kg (15 lbs) (DF-type) -1- Make sure to turn the same direction as a household sewing machine (toward the sewer). • SPECIFICATION Description Number of threads Number of needles Sewing speed Stitch width Stitch length Differential feed ratio Lift of 1,400 s.p.m. This machine has a maximum speed of presser toot Needle Dimensions Weight Specification ...
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MAIN PARTS: NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Thread guide Thread reel bar Front panel Upper thread tension dial (Right needle) Upper thread tension dial (Left needle) Built in light Upper knife holder Presser foot Throat plate ----e Cloth plate Upper looper Lower looper • IYI /slime Front cover Thread guide plate Lower thread tension dial (Upper looper) Lower thread tension dial (Lower looper) Hand wheel 0 791/ 4 0 Differential feed adjustment dial (DF-type only) Stitch length dial Main switch Power socket -2- Cutting width dial
MAIN PARTS: NAMES AND FUNCTIONS Thread guide Thread reel bar Front panel Upper thread tension dial (Right needle) Upper thread tension dial (Left needle) Built in light Upper knife holder Presser foot Throat plate ----e Cloth plate Upper looper Lower looper • IYI /slime Front cover Thread guide plate Lower thread tension dial (Upper looper) Lower thread tension dial (Lower looper) Hand wheel 0 791/ 4 0 Differential feed adjustment dial (DF-type only) Stitch length dial Main switch Power socket -2- Cutting width dial
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ACCESSORIES Accessory box Oiler Brush Screwdriver Tweezers Needles (3pcs) (HAxl #14) Roll edge Throat plate Hexagon wrench Thread spool holder caps (4pcs) Cone holder (4 pcs) Machine cover Waste collector -3-
ACCESSORIES Accessory box Oiler Brush Screwdriver Tweezers Needles (3pcs) (HAxl #14) Roll edge Throat plate Hexagon wrench Thread spool holder caps (4pcs) Cone holder (4 pcs) Machine cover Waste collector -3-
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Foot control 0 0 0 Main switch PC:we,' socket Caution: 1. Turn the power switch to the main socket. This will the machine. Disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet when mchine is not in speed with added pressure. The power switch is being cleaned. 2. Power socket Main plug 0 Main switch (AwedLamp Switch) CD Main socket Foot contrail • Foot control • Power/lamp switch Place your foot on the foot control, the machine will help prevent accidents. -4- SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE • Connecting the foot control Connect the foot control plug to...
Foot control 0 0 0 Main switch PC:we,' socket Caution: 1. Turn the power switch to the main socket. This will the machine. Disconnect the electrical cord from the wall outlet when mchine is not in speed with added pressure. The power switch is being cleaned. 2. Power socket Main plug 0 Main switch (AwedLamp Switch) CD Main socket Foot contrail • Foot control • Power/lamp switch Place your foot on the foot control, the machine will help prevent accidents. -4- SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE • Connecting the foot control Connect the foot control plug to...
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we Highest point I -I Overlock 1 / thread \ I Thread reel stand • For domestic spools Domestic type thread spools can be at the bottom.) 0 Push the spool holder cap provided, on this overlock machine. Spool holder cap Notch Domestic spool Thread reel stand -5- HOW TO ATTACH THE WASTE CHIP BOX To catch the cut-off fabric as you sew and for keeping your working area clean, place the waste collector box between the machine and table. C3, Place the domestic spool on the thread reel stand. (The thread notch on the spool should be used on the spool. PREPARATION FOR THREADING...
we Highest point I -I Overlock 1 / thread \ I Thread reel stand • For domestic spools Domestic type thread spools can be at the bottom.) 0 Push the spool holder cap provided, on this overlock machine. Spool holder cap Notch Domestic spool Thread reel stand -5- HOW TO ATTACH THE WASTE CHIP BOX To catch the cut-off fabric as you sew and for keeping your working area clean, place the waste collector box between the machine and table. C3, Place the domestic spool on the thread reel stand. (The thread notch on the spool should be used on the spool. PREPARATION FOR THREADING...
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To help in threading, threader and tweezers will be more convenient to have enough slack in the thread. Helpful hints: a. Thread loopers before threading needles b. This will find a threading illustration when you by turning the hand wheel toward you open the front cover. After the machine Is threaded increase the tension to pass the thread between the two tension discs. 0 Pull the thread end about 10cm (4inches) long from the looper eyes, C)) place the threads together under the presser foot. In addition, each thread guide is Important otherwise uneven ...
To help in threading, threader and tweezers will be more convenient to have enough slack in the thread. Helpful hints: a. Thread loopers before threading needles b. This will find a threading illustration when you by turning the hand wheel toward you open the front cover. After the machine Is threaded increase the tension to pass the thread between the two tension discs. 0 Pull the thread end about 10cm (4inches) long from the looper eyes, C)) place the threads together under the presser foot. In addition, each thread guide is Important otherwise uneven ...
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® Pass the right and left needle threads as possible. 3. Cut the threads near the spools. 2. Stop the needle thread knots before they pass through the needle eyes. -7- 0 r 5 4 Cti) Then turn all four dials to the remaining threads, making the knots as small as illustrated below . 1. Turn the Thread Tension Dials to the fabrics (See Page 11). Cut the threads and, manually, pass them through the eye of the needles. NOTE: To assist thread passing around tension dials, turn each case. r EASY THREAD CHANGING Instructions for changing threads are given below . Press the ...
® Pass the right and left needle threads as possible. 3. Cut the threads near the spools. 2. Stop the needle thread knots before they pass through the needle eyes. -7- 0 r 5 4 Cti) Then turn all four dials to the remaining threads, making the knots as small as illustrated below . 1. Turn the Thread Tension Dials to the fabrics (See Page 11). Cut the threads and, manually, pass them through the eye of the needles. NOTE: To assist thread passing around tension dials, turn each case. r EASY THREAD CHANGING Instructions for changing threads are given below . Press the ...
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f, -8- Cut the threads with your right hand to start sewing. ® When work is finished, continue running the machine and move work back slowly so that the threads form the overlock stitch. TRIAL SEWING When the overlook has been threaded for trial sewing under the presser foot. ® While holding the end of threads between your left finger tips gently turn the hand wheel toward you two or three times with scissors. ® Leave this chain ready to check that a chain of thread 5-6cm long Is made as shown at left. O Then place fabric for the first time or re-threaded because ...
f, -8- Cut the threads with your right hand to start sewing. ® When work is finished, continue running the machine and move work back slowly so that the threads form the overlock stitch. TRIAL SEWING When the overlook has been threaded for trial sewing under the presser foot. ® While holding the end of threads between your left finger tips gently turn the hand wheel toward you two or three times with scissors. ® Leave this chain ready to check that a chain of thread 5-6cm long Is made as shown at left. O Then place fabric for the first time or re-threaded because ...
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ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Right needle thread tension dial Left needle thread tension dial Thread tension differs with the type of fabric and the thickness and type of thread tensions should be made each time you sew. Adjust the tension dials using the upper and lower thread tensions while watching the stitch as illustrated. Thread tension is tightened by turning the applicable tension dial clockwise, and loosened by turning counter clockwise. 0 Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial • Proper thread tension Right needle thread Back side Left needle ...
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Right needle thread tension dial Left needle thread tension dial Thread tension differs with the type of fabric and the thickness and type of thread tensions should be made each time you sew. Adjust the tension dials using the upper and lower thread tensions while watching the stitch as illustrated. Thread tension is tightened by turning the applicable tension dial clockwise, and loosened by turning counter clockwise. 0 Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial • Proper thread tension Right needle thread Back side Left needle ...
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Back side Front side Tighten the right needle thread tension dial. -10- Back side Front side Tighten the left needle thread tension dial, loosen the upper and lower tension or adjust cutting blade. Back side Back side Front side Tighten the upper looper thread tension dial or loosen the lower looper thread tension dial. (C) Left needle thread tension is too loose. Front side Tighten the lower looper thread tension dial or loosen the upper looper thread tension dial. (D) Right needle thread tension is too loose, upper and lower looper tensions are too tight or cutting edge too ...
Back side Front side Tighten the right needle thread tension dial. -10- Back side Front side Tighten the left needle thread tension dial, loosen the upper and lower tension or adjust cutting blade. Back side Back side Front side Tighten the upper looper thread tension dial or loosen the lower looper thread tension dial. (C) Left needle thread tension is too loose. Front side Tighten the lower looper thread tension dial or loosen the upper looper thread tension dial. (D) Right needle thread tension is too loose, upper and lower looper tensions are too tight or cutting edge too ...
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CHART FOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT Fabrics Light-weight • Georgette • Organdy • Lawn • Voile • Crepe de chine • Silk Threads • Cotton • Spun polyester • Polyester Needle Stitch length 2.0 --3.5m/m Standard 2.5m/m Recommended tension settings 0 e e 8 Medium weight • Cotton • Poplin • Wool • Linen • Gingham • Corduroy • Suede • Satin • Fleece Heavy weight • Denirit • Tweed • Velour • Canvas • Upholstery • Cotton • Spun polyester • Polyester...
CHART FOR TENSION ADJUSTMENT Fabrics Light-weight • Georgette • Organdy • Lawn • Voile • Crepe de chine • Silk Threads • Cotton • Spun polyester • Polyester Needle Stitch length 2.0 --3.5m/m Standard 2.5m/m Recommended tension settings 0 e e 8 Medium weight • Cotton • Poplin • Wool • Linen • Gingham • Corduroy • Suede • Satin • Fleece Heavy weight • Denirit • Tweed • Velour • Canvas • Upholstery • Cotton • Spun polyester • Polyester...
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Remove the left needle and three threads. Select your stitches according to what and how you )until the red stitch width indicator matches the desired width line in the front cover window. 1 1 wide 0 narrow 51_1_1 6 I Lif stitch t width Stitch width dial Stitch width dial -12- Use only the right needle and three threads. Use only left needle. The right or the left needle can be removed simply by loosening the needle set screw Right needle (3) Back side (b) 3mm Back side Left needle Front side Front side ADJUSTING CUTTING WIDTH The proper cutting width differs with ...
Remove the left needle and three threads. Select your stitches according to what and how you )until the red stitch width indicator matches the desired width line in the front cover window. 1 1 wide 0 narrow 51_1_1 6 I Lif stitch t width Stitch width dial Stitch width dial -12- Use only the right needle and three threads. Use only left needle. The right or the left needle can be removed simply by loosening the needle set screw Right needle (3) Back side (b) 3mm Back side Left needle Front side Front side ADJUSTING CUTTING WIDTH The proper cutting width differs with ...
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For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for heavy fabric, tighten by turning it clockwise. ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The maximum stitch length of this machine has been PRE-SET to the type of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to 3mm. ra Ui Differential feed adjustment dial (DF-type only) Stitch length dial ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of fabric (light-or heavyweight). Loosen Tighten presser adjusting screw -13- However, if you need to adjust the ...
For sewing very thin fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for heavy fabric, tighten by turning it clockwise. ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH The maximum stitch length of this machine has been PRE-SET to the type of the machine has been pre-set and requires no particular readjustment according to 3mm. ra Ui Differential feed adjustment dial (DF-type only) Stitch length dial ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of fabric (light-or heavyweight). Loosen Tighten presser adjusting screw -13- However, if you need to adjust the ...
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REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB * CAUTION: Always disconnect your machine from you are sewing. Do not replace with wrench. GI) Make one complete turn of needle facing away from the power supply before replacing a needle. • Your needle system is cool. Using a bent or blunt needle may result in breaking thread or poor stitching. Do not attempt to change the bulb until it will go Into the needle clamp, flat side of hand wheel to check for as for proper clearance. C Loosen the light cover screw. • Pull out the light cover and remove the old bulb by turning the handwheel...
REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB * CAUTION: Always disconnect your machine from you are sewing. Do not replace with wrench. GI) Make one complete turn of needle facing away from the power supply before replacing a needle. • Your needle system is cool. Using a bent or blunt needle may result in breaking thread or poor stitching. Do not attempt to change the bulb until it will go Into the needle clamp, flat side of hand wheel to check for as for proper clearance. C Loosen the light cover screw. • Pull out the light cover and remove the old bulb by turning the handwheel...
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Loosen the upper blade set screw and take off the upper Presser foot Upper blade Upper •lade arm Throat plate blade. 2 Replace the new upper blade and tighten the upper blade set screw. (1) Turn the hand wheel toward you to set the cutting edge of machine is a convenient way to overlap between 0.5mm and 1mm. BUILTIN POCKET TYPE HANDLE Pocket type handle The built-in your accessory case. 2 Raise the upper blade arm to Its highest position by removing plug from your machine. -15- REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect the power supply by Set screw ...
Loosen the upper blade set screw and take off the upper Presser foot Upper blade Upper •lade arm Throat plate blade. 2 Replace the new upper blade and tighten the upper blade set screw. (1) Turn the hand wheel toward you to set the cutting edge of machine is a convenient way to overlap between 0.5mm and 1mm. BUILTIN POCKET TYPE HANDLE Pocket type handle The built-in your accessory case. 2 Raise the upper blade arm to Its highest position by removing plug from your machine. -15- REPLACING THE CUTTING BLADE CAUTION: Be sure to disconnect the power supply by Set screw ...
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Then apply a few drops of oil to each lubrication point. • Apply one or two drops of oil to the points indicated by removing plug from power supply by the arrows below. Using the brush provided, remove dust and lint that has accumulated in the whole exposed area. Portion to be lubricated ta-ro--0-Wv• • Apply one or two drops of oil to each lubrication point. 0 0 0) (DF-type only) Open both front and side covers. Always use a good qualify sewing machine oil (we suggest Mobil Velocite #10 or equivalent). CLEANING AND OILING To keep your machine running ...
Then apply a few drops of oil to each lubrication point. • Apply one or two drops of oil to the points indicated by removing plug from power supply by the arrows below. Using the brush provided, remove dust and lint that has accumulated in the whole exposed area. Portion to be lubricated ta-ro--0-Wv• • Apply one or two drops of oil to each lubrication point. 0 0 0) (DF-type only) Open both front and side covers. Always use a good qualify sewing machine oil (we suggest Mobil Velocite #10 or equivalent). CLEANING AND OILING To keep your machine running ...
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This chain-off thread about 2cm. Slip these ends into the hem when sewing the hem into position. Alternatively, you sew. d. -.4 Cut away Overcasting width 6mm 12mm 15mm Insert the pins at the beginning (as you can reach the needle. 0 When you cannot sew with a normal sewing machine to break the threads. Overlap the stitch by approx. 2cm and stitch off the fabric to leave a chain of threads about 2cm • Overcasting the hem of a skirt Overcast the hem edge, keeping the depth of the hem even. C) Turn the work, lower the presser foot and sew evenly along one edge, lift...
This chain-off thread about 2cm. Slip these ends into the hem when sewing the hem into position. Alternatively, you sew. d. -.4 Cut away Overcasting width 6mm 12mm 15mm Insert the pins at the beginning (as you can reach the needle. 0 When you cannot sew with a normal sewing machine to break the threads. Overlap the stitch by approx. 2cm and stitch off the fabric to leave a chain of threads about 2cm • Overcasting the hem of a skirt Overcast the hem edge, keeping the depth of the hem even. C) Turn the work, lower the presser foot and sew evenly along one edge, lift...