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...the presser foot 8 Needle information 9 Changing the needles 9 Movable upper cutter 9 Disengaging, position B 9 Engaging, position A 9 2-thread overlock converter 10 Engaging 10 Disengaging 10 Upper looper 10 Disengaging 10 Engaging 10 Changing to coverstitch table B 10 Stitch Ànger lever setting 11 ... dial 32 Presser foot pressure adjustment 32 Stitch length adjustment 32 Differential feed adjustment 33 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics 33 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 33 Thread tension Àne tuning 34 Maintenance Machine maintenance 36 Cleaning 36 ...
...the presser foot 8 Needle information 9 Changing the needles 9 Movable upper cutter 9 Disengaging, position B 9 Engaging, position A 9 2-thread overlock converter 10 Engaging 10 Disengaging 10 Upper looper 10 Disengaging 10 Engaging 10 Changing to coverstitch table B 10 Stitch Ànger lever setting 11 ... dial 32 Presser foot pressure adjustment 32 Stitch length adjustment 32 Differential feed adjustment 33 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics 33 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 33 Thread tension Àne tuning 34 Maintenance Machine maintenance 36 Cleaning 36 ...
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It is great for sewing for easy application on your overlock machine. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to prevent stretching. The hem is perfect for inserting packaged piping into seams for a ... fast and easy to cover cording with fabric and to insert piping into seams and on other elastic insertion techniques. If you suspect that your PFAFF® dealer. Piping Foot 620 08 67-96 The Piping Foot is sewn, overcast and trimmed in one step. Taping Foot 620 08 68-96...
It is great for sewing for easy application on your overlock machine. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to prevent stretching. The hem is perfect for inserting packaged piping into seams for a ... fast and easy to cover cording with fabric and to insert piping into seams and on other elastic insertion techniques. If you suspect that your PFAFF® dealer. Piping Foot 620 08 67-96 The Piping Foot is sewn, overcast and trimmed in one step. Taping Foot 620 08 68-96...
Owner's Manual
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... it will go. • Turn the knob toward you are at shank industrial needle that eliminates the possibility of any size or type in this overlock. Engaging, position A • Open the front cover and pull the movable cutter knob to be damaged. Use INSPIRA™ needle EL x 705 sizes 14/90... may cause the needle clamp to the right as far as it will go . • Securely tighten the needle clamp screw using the allen key. Overlock left needle D. Note: Do not over-tighten the screw as it will go . • Turn the knob clockwise until the upper cutter is necessary to...
... it will go. • Turn the knob toward you are at shank industrial needle that eliminates the possibility of any size or type in this overlock. Engaging, position A • Open the front cover and pull the movable cutter knob to be damaged. Use INSPIRA™ needle EL x 705 sizes 14/90... may cause the needle clamp to the right as far as it will go . • Securely tighten the needle clamp screw using the allen key. Overlock left needle D. Note: Do not over-tighten the screw as it will go . • Turn the knob clockwise until the upper cutter is necessary to...
Owner's Manual
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... position A is visible from the eye (B) of the upper looper. Disengaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. 2-thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle B thread and the lower looper thread. Changing to coverstitch table B 1 For coverstitch and chainstitch sewing the ...8226; Open the front cover. • Raise the white handle on the converter and remove the sharp edge (A) from the front. 2-thread overlock converter A Engaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Lower the white handle on the 2-thread converter to ...
... position A is visible from the eye (B) of the upper looper. Disengaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. 2-thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle B thread and the lower looper thread. Changing to coverstitch table B 1 For coverstitch and chainstitch sewing the ...8226; Open the front cover. • Raise the white handle on the converter and remove the sharp edge (A) from the front. 2-thread overlock converter A Engaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Lower the white handle on the 2-thread converter to ...
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... Ànger lever to easily thread your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to R. Tie your new overlock machine the Àrst time. Note: If the lower looper should be sure to push the lever as far as it will go in...for quick reference. N R N R General threading information A color coded diagram is threaded to N for all standard overlock sewing. R When moving the stitch Ànger lever, be set to sew a standard overlock. See the table below for recommendations on what needles and thread to left. Stitch Ànger lever setting The...
... Ànger lever to easily thread your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to R. Tie your new overlock machine the Àrst time. Note: If the lower looper should be sure to push the lever as far as it will go in...for quick reference. N R N R General threading information A color coded diagram is threaded to N for all standard overlock sewing. R When moving the stitch Ànger lever, be set to sew a standard overlock. See the table below for recommendations on what needles and thread to left. Stitch Ànger lever setting The...
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...or coverstitch table B N/R Threading path A/B BGRY P B A and D 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A 5-thread safety stitch, wide For joining with overlock edge for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects. A durable chainstitch seam with a reinforced stitch and overcasting in one step. For best results make ...Ànger lever setting 2-thread converter Setting for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects. It may be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as neck edges, side seams, sleeves, etc. Stitch overview The settings shown in this table are using. The correct tension ...
...or coverstitch table B N/R Threading path A/B BGRY P B A and D 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A 5-thread safety stitch, wide For joining with overlock edge for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects. A durable chainstitch seam with a reinforced stitch and overcasting in one step. For best results make ...Ànger lever setting 2-thread converter Setting for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects. It may be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as neck edges, side seams, sleeves, etc. Stitch overview The settings shown in this table are using. The correct tension ...
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... presser foot and gently and slowly pull the thread chain as it has been sewn onto fabric.) A B 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A ••• 3-thread overlock, narrow For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to keep the same tension as you sew, trying to medium...reinforced stitch and overcasting in one step. Use heavier threads in one step. Stitches & sewing techniques 23 B A 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A • •• 3-thread overlock, wide For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric.
... presser foot and gently and slowly pull the thread chain as it has been sewn onto fabric.) A B 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A ••• 3-thread overlock, narrow For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to keep the same tension as you sew, trying to medium...reinforced stitch and overcasting in one step. Use heavier threads in one step. Stitches & sewing techniques 23 B A 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A • •• 3-thread overlock, wide For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric.
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... scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. Create varying effects by using a stretchy type thread in the loopers. G A and B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• • 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. F A 2 6.0 1.0 N No A • •• 3-thread Áatlock stitch, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative...
... scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. Create varying effects by using a stretchy type thread in the loopers. G A and B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• • 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. F A 2 6.0 1.0 N No A • •• 3-thread Áatlock stitch, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative...
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Converter required. It gives a nice Ànish on page 29. E B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• 2-thread overlock, narrow For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics. Stitches & sewing techniques 25 Stitch ATD A B C DE N/R Threading path A/B ...on page 29. * Not recommended for edging lightweight fabrics. Converter required. E A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread overlock, wide For overcasting a single layer of light to heavyweight stretch fabrics. Converter required. For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the looper with decorative...
Converter required. It gives a nice Ànish on page 29. E B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• 2-thread overlock, narrow For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics. Stitches & sewing techniques 25 Stitch ATD A B C DE N/R Threading path A/B ...on page 29. * Not recommended for edging lightweight fabrics. Converter required. E A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread overlock, wide For overcasting a single layer of light to heavyweight stretch fabrics. Converter required. For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the looper with decorative...
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.... B B 1 6.0 1.0 R Yes A •• 2-thread rolled edge* For edging lightweight fabrics. G A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for a beautiful satin edge. Converter required. Converter required. Converter required. Stitch ATD A B C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGR Y P E A 2...side. Read more on Àner fabrics. D B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful Ànish to get an almost invisible edge, this stitch to lightweight fabrics. It gives ...
.... B B 1 6.0 1.0 R Yes A •• 2-thread rolled edge* For edging lightweight fabrics. G A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for a beautiful satin edge. Converter required. Converter required. Converter required. Stitch ATD A B C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGR Y P E A 2...side. Read more on Àner fabrics. D B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful Ànish to get an almost invisible edge, this stitch to lightweight fabrics. It gives ...
Owner's Manual
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... the underside of the fabric and knot the threads in the following the same steps as lawn, voil, organdy, crepe, etc. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can be obtained for rolled edging is most suitable for stretchy fabrics. It can be used for covering, binding or top-stitching... presser foot behind the needle. • Lower the presser foot by adjusting the thread tension to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric while overlocking. Note: When you need to set up • Disengage the movable upper cutter. (See page 9) • Set the stitch Ànger lever to R. (See ...
... the underside of the fabric and knot the threads in the following the same steps as lawn, voil, organdy, crepe, etc. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can be obtained for rolled edging is most suitable for stretchy fabrics. It can be used for covering, binding or top-stitching... presser foot behind the needle. • Lower the presser foot by adjusting the thread tension to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric while overlocking. Note: When you need to set up • Disengage the movable upper cutter. (See page 9) • Set the stitch Ànger lever to R. (See ...
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... plate (B) together. Stitches & sewing techniques 31 Normally, the machine trims the fabric edge while the seam is complete, overlap the seam for a 3-thread overlock, narrow. Use it , used for heavy and medium weight fabrics) 4. Place the pin into the seam to the wrong side of fabric by chaining off... sewn with the sharp end of the area that will feed in a circle around the push pin. • When the circle is being sewn. Use overlock right needle and set up • Disengage the movable upper cutter. (See page 9) • Disengage the upper looper. (See page 10) • ...
... plate (B) together. Stitches & sewing techniques 31 Normally, the machine trims the fabric edge while the seam is complete, overlap the seam for a 3-thread overlock, narrow. Use it , used for heavy and medium weight fabrics) 4. Place the pin into the seam to the wrong side of fabric by chaining off... sewn with the sharp end of the area that will feed in a circle around the push pin. • When the circle is being sewn. Use overlock right needle and set up • Disengage the movable upper cutter. (See page 9) • Disengage the upper looper. (See page 10) • ...
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...give perfect results when sewing on the material being sewn as well as the desired amount of stretching. PFAFF coverlock 3.0 german design Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as knits and jersey, adjust ...and 2.0. Test sew with different settings before sewing on normal fabric, set the 1.0 differential feed adjusting dial to 1.0. 0.8 0.6 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics) When overedging stretch fabric, such as silk and silky knitwear, adjust the differential feed to prevent stretching of ...
...give perfect results when sewing on the material being sewn as well as the desired amount of stretching. PFAFF coverlock 3.0 german design Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as knits and jersey, adjust ...and 2.0. Test sew with different settings before sewing on normal fabric, set the 1.0 differential feed adjusting dial to 1.0. 0.8 0.6 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics) When overedging stretch fabric, such as silk and silky knitwear, adjust the differential feed to prevent stretching of ...
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... (yellow) toward a higher position. Or, move the needle thread tension Àne tuning lever (blue or green) toward a lower position. 3-thread overlock When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the lower looper thread appears on the underside of the fabric When... lever (red) toward a higher position. Or, move the lower looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (yellow) toward a lower position. 2-thread overlock, wrap When the lower looper thread tension is too tight or needle thread tension is too loose When the lower looper thread tension is too...
... (yellow) toward a higher position. Or, move the needle thread tension Àne tuning lever (blue or green) toward a lower position. 3-thread overlock When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the lower looper thread appears on the underside of the fabric When... lever (red) toward a higher position. Or, move the lower looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (yellow) toward a lower position. 2-thread overlock, wrap When the lower looper thread tension is too tight or needle thread tension is too loose When the lower looper thread tension is too...
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... the upper looper thread tension lever (red) toward a higher position. Or, move lower looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (yellow) toward a lower position. 4-thread overlock When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the lower looper thread appears on the top of the fabric When...
... the upper looper thread tension lever (red) toward a higher position. Or, move lower looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (yellow) toward a lower position. 4-thread overlock When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the lower looper thread appears on the top of the fabric When...
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...oil before sewing. The upper cutter can be oiled frequently to the following directions. If you are cutting the the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be replaced according to lubricate the internal working parts. Use supplied sewing machine oil. Machine maintenance... with a soft cloth to remove all the lint using the lint brush. • Close the front cover and wipe the exterior surface of your authorized PFAFF® dealer. • Open the front cover and set the movable upper cutter (1) in A position (See page 9). • Loosen the set screw...
...oil before sewing. The upper cutter can be oiled frequently to the following directions. If you are cutting the the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be replaced according to lubricate the internal working parts. Use supplied sewing machine oil. Machine maintenance... with a soft cloth to remove all the lint using the lint brush. • Close the front cover and wipe the exterior surface of your authorized PFAFF® dealer. • Open the front cover and set the movable upper cutter (1) in A position (See page 9). • Loosen the set screw...
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... thread. - Increase presser foot pressure. - Check for tangled or caught thread. - Check for lightweight fabrics. - Check alignment of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock. - Check the differential feed. - Use a high quality thread. - Loosen thread tension. - Decrease presser foot pressure for tangled or caught thread. - Insert needle correctly. - Insert needle...
... thread. - Increase presser foot pressure. - Check for tangled or caught thread. - Check for lightweight fabrics. - Check alignment of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock. - Check the differential feed. - Use a high quality thread. - Loosen thread tension. - Decrease presser foot pressure for tangled or caught thread. - Insert needle correctly. - Insert needle...
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Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of accessories without prior notice,... speciÀcations Sewing speed 1100 stitches/min Stitch length 1.0 - 4.0 mm Differential feed ratio 1:0.6 - 1:2 Overlock stitch width Presser foot rise Left needle: 5 - 7 mm Right needle: 3 - 5 mm Coverstitch: 3 - 6 mm 4.5 mm ...Needles Number of needles INSPIRA™ overlock needles system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 3, 2, 1 Number of threads 2, 3, 4,5 Machine dimensions Length Width Height...
Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of accessories without prior notice,... speciÀcations Sewing speed 1100 stitches/min Stitch length 1.0 - 4.0 mm Differential feed ratio 1:0.6 - 1:2 Overlock stitch width Presser foot rise Left needle: 5 - 7 mm Right needle: 3 - 5 mm Coverstitch: 3 - 6 mm 4.5 mm ...Needles Number of needles INSPIRA™ overlock needles system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 3, 2, 1 Number of threads 2, 3, 4,5 Machine dimensions Length Width Height...