Owner's Manual
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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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... Blindhem & Lace Foot 620 08 69-96 The Blindhem Foot is great for sewing for active wear, lingerie and other fabric but also on your PFAFF® dealer. Beading Foot 620 08 66-96 The Beading Foot smoothly guides beads and pearls through a channel on type presser foot used to apply.... This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to avoid the discoloring. You can cause discoloration on this machine are available at your overlock machine. The trim is sewn between the two layers of fabric in one step. 6 Introduction It is perfect for sewing invisible hems and for ...
... Blindhem & Lace Foot 620 08 69-96 The Blindhem Foot is great for sewing for active wear, lingerie and other fabric but also on your PFAFF® dealer. Beading Foot 620 08 66-96 The Beading Foot smoothly guides beads and pearls through a channel on type presser foot used to apply.... This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to avoid the discoloring. You can cause discoloration on this machine are available at your overlock machine. The trim is sewn between the two layers of fabric in one step. 6 Introduction It is perfect for sewing invisible hems and for ...
Owner's Manual
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...the needles are holding the needles. A B E D A. Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of inserting the needle backwards. Overlock left needle D. Note: Do not over-tighten the screw as it will go . • Turn the knob toward you until the cutter clicks into... the fabric. • Loosen, but do not remove the needle clamp screw with this overlock. Needle information This overlock uses a Áat surface to the back. • Insert the needle into the cutting position A. Coverstitch middle needle E.
...the needles are holding the needles. A B E D A. Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of inserting the needle backwards. Overlock left needle D. Note: Do not over-tighten the screw as it will go . • Turn the knob toward you until the cutter clicks into... the fabric. • Loosen, but do not remove the needle clamp screw with this overlock. Needle information This overlock uses a Áat surface to the back. • Insert the needle into the cutting position A. Coverstitch middle needle E.
Owner's Manual
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...looper is in its lowest position. • Push the clutch lever to the right and back until position A is visible 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 coverstitch table ...the upper looper is in 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 insert the sharp edge (A) of the converter in its...
...looper is in its lowest position. • Push the clutch lever to the right and back until position A is visible 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 coverstitch table ...the upper looper is in 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 insert the sharp edge (A) of the converter in its...
Owner's Manual
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... will go in each direction. Thread the lower looper 3. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to use for all standard overlock sewing. Stitch Ànger lever setting The stitch Ànger lever should come unthreaded, do the following; 1. N R N R General threading ...different fabric weights. See the table below for quick reference. R When moving the stitch Ànger lever, be set to sew a standard overlock. Tie your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to R. To sew rolled edge you need to retract N...
... will go in each direction. Thread the lower looper 3. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to use for all standard overlock sewing. Stitch Ànger lever setting The stitch Ànger lever should come unthreaded, do the following; 1. N R N R General threading ...different fabric weights. See the table below for quick reference. R When moving the stitch Ànger lever, be set to sew a standard overlock. Tie your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to R. To sew rolled edge you need to retract N...
Owner's Manual
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...durable chainstitch seam with the optional elastic foot. 22 Stitches & sewing techniques A A and B 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A 4-thread overlock For all seams where stretch or give is set automatically by combining the ATD with different needle positions, threading methods, and the use ...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. The correct tension is needed, such as gathering, applying piping with the optional piping foot and...
...durable chainstitch seam with the optional elastic foot. 22 Stitches & sewing techniques A A and B 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A 4-thread overlock For all seams where stretch or give is set automatically by combining the ATD with different needle positions, threading methods, and the use ...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. The correct tension is needed, such as gathering, applying piping with the optional piping foot and...
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Converter required. 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. Use heavier threads in the needle. Use decorative threads in ... pull the thread chain as you sew, trying to keep the same tension 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 medium fabric. Converter required. Use different colors in one step...
Converter required. 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. Use heavier threads in the needle. Use decorative threads in ... pull the thread chain as you sew, trying to keep the same tension 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 medium fabric. Converter required. Use different colors in one step...
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... fabrics. Read more on silky scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. Thread the looper with decorative thread. G A and B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• • 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics.
... fabrics. Read more on silky scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. Thread the looper with decorative thread. G A and B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• • 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics.
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... lightweight regular thread. Read more on page 29. Stitches & sewing techniques 25 E A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread overlock, wide For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics. Converter required. 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. Stitch ATD A B C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGR...
... lightweight regular thread. Read more on page 29. Stitches & sewing techniques 25 E A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread overlock, wide For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics. Converter required. 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. Stitch ATD A B C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGR...
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Converter required. Converter required. Converter required. Converter required. G A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for garments and homedec. 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. Use transparent threads with decorative thread. It gives a nice...
Converter required. Converter required. Converter required. Converter required. G A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for garments and homedec. 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. Use transparent threads with decorative thread. It gives a nice...
Owner's Manual
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... at the start to sew from the middle of the fabric, place the fabric at the desired starting point of the fabric. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can be used for woven fabrics. Machine set the stitch Ànger lever to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric... while overlocking. When sewing through to secure the seam end following manner. Stitches & sewing techniques 29 It can be obtained for rolled edging is wise to the...
... at the start to sew from the middle of the fabric, place the fabric at the desired starting point of the fabric. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can be used for woven fabrics. Machine set the stitch Ànger lever to make the fabric edge roll under the fabric... while overlocking. When sewing through to secure the seam end following manner. Stitches & sewing techniques 29 It can be obtained for rolled edging is wise to the...
Owner's Manual
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...Press the pintucks in a circle around the push pin. • When the circle is complete, overlap the seam for a 3-thread overlock, narrow. Sewing hints Pintuck sewing Securing the thread chain Sew decorative pintucks on a scrap fabric and chain off braids can be used ... Pierce the fabric at a desired distance from coverstitch middle needle. Insert Àller cord such as a guide when positioning the fabric edge. Use overlock right needle and set up • Disengage the movable upper cutter. (See page 9) • Disengage the upper looper. (See page 10) ...
...Press the pintucks in a circle around the push pin. • When the circle is complete, overlap the seam for a 3-thread overlock, narrow. Sewing hints Pintuck sewing Securing the thread chain Sew decorative pintucks on a scrap fabric and chain off braids can be used ... Pierce the fabric at a desired distance from coverstitch middle needle. Insert Àller cord such as a guide when positioning the fabric edge. 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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..., knit fabrics) When overedging stretch fabric, such as knits and jersey, adjust the differential feed to a value between 0.6 and 1.0. PFAFF coverlock 3.0 german design Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as silk and silky knitwear, adjust the differential feed to prevent stretching ...fabrics. Test sew with different settings before sewing on your garment. Test sew with different settings before sewing on your garment. For overlock stitching on speciality fabrics. Both feed teeth work independently of each other .
..., knit fabrics) When overedging stretch fabric, such as knits and jersey, adjust the differential feed to a value between 0.6 and 1.0. PFAFF coverlock 3.0 german design Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as silk and silky knitwear, adjust the differential feed to prevent stretching ...fabrics. Test sew with different settings before sewing on your garment. Test sew with different settings before sewing on your garment. For overlock stitching on speciality fabrics. Both feed teeth work independently of each other .
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... 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... lever (yellow) toward a higher position. Or, move the upper looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (red) 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... lever (yellow) toward a higher position. Or, move the upper looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (red) 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...
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... tension Àne tuning lever (purple) toward a lower position. Or, move the chainstitch looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (purple) 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...
... tension Àne tuning lever (purple) toward a lower position. Or, move the chainstitch looper thread tension Àne tuning lever (purple) 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...
Owner's Manual
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... the machine surface 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 (2) and remove ... unplug the machine. The movable upper cutter should be replaced according to the following directions. If you are cutting the the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts. Machine maintenance An...
... the machine surface 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 (2) and remove ... unplug the machine. The movable upper cutter should be replaced according to the following directions. If you are cutting the the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts. Machine maintenance An...
Owner's Manual
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... threading. - Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or have a blunt point. - Check threading. - Check alignment of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock. - Compress thick layers of cutters. - Trouble shooting Problem Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Skipped stitches Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming...
... threading. - Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or have a blunt point. - Check threading. - Check alignment of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock. - Compress thick layers of cutters. - Trouble shooting Problem Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Skipped stitches Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming...
Owner's Manual
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... disposal, this product must be to the performance or design. Machine 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™... equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modiÀcations to the beniÀt of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of the user and the product.
... disposal, this product must be to the performance or design. Machine 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™... equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modiÀcations to the beniÀt of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of the user and the product.