Owner's Manual
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... foot 9 Needle information 9 Changing the needles 9 Movable upper cutter 10 Disengaging, position B 10 Engaging, position A 10 2-thread overlock converter 10 Engaging 10 Disengaging 10 Upper looper 11 Disengaging 11 Engaging 11 Changing to coverstitch table B 11 Stitch Ànger lever ... width dial 37 Presser foot pressure adjustment 37 Stitch length adjustment 37 Differential feed adjustment 38 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics 38 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 38 Thread tension Àne tuning 39 MAINTENANCE Machine maintenance 41 Cleaning ...41 Cleaning...
... foot 9 Needle information 9 Changing the needles 9 Movable upper cutter 10 Disengaging, position B 10 Engaging, position A 10 2-thread overlock converter 10 Engaging 10 Disengaging 10 Upper looper 11 Disengaging 11 Engaging 11 Changing to coverstitch table B 11 Stitch Ànger lever ... width dial 37 Presser foot pressure adjustment 37 Stitch length adjustment 37 Differential feed adjustment 38 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics 38 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 38 Thread tension Àne tuning 39 MAINTENANCE Machine maintenance 41 Cleaning ...41 Cleaning...
Owner's Manual
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...trimmed in one step. The snap-on type presser foot used to apply seam tapes to seams to insert piping into seams and on your PFAFF® dealer. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to fabric. Blindhem & Lace Foot 620 08 69-96 The ...into seams for a tailored Ànish. Optional accessories from INSPIRA™ Optional presser feet specially prepared for this machine are available at your overlock machine. Piping Foot 620 08 67-96 The Piping Foot is perfect for sewing invisible hems and for easy application on this machine allows easy...
...trimmed in one step. The snap-on type presser foot used to apply seam tapes to seams to insert piping into seams and on your PFAFF® dealer. This discoloring may be very difÀcult or impossible to fabric. Blindhem & Lace Foot 620 08 69-96 The ...into seams for a tailored Ànish. Optional accessories from INSPIRA™ Optional presser feet specially prepared for this machine are available at your overlock machine. Piping Foot 620 08 67-96 The Piping Foot is perfect for sewing invisible hems and for easy application on this machine allows easy...
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Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in the extra lift position. Overlock right needle C. Changing the needles C Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are ... extra lift position and the foot will snap into place. Use INSPIRA™ needle EL x 705 sizes 14/90 and 12/80, supplied with this overlock. Note: When inserting needles into the A and/or B needle clamps it will go. • Securely tighten the needle clamp screw using the allen key. Note...
Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in the extra lift position. Overlock right needle C. Changing the needles C Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are ... extra lift position and the foot will snap into place. Use INSPIRA™ needle EL x 705 sizes 14/90 and 12/80, supplied with this overlock. Note: When inserting needles into the A and/or B needle clamps it will go. • Securely tighten the needle clamp screw using the allen key. Note...
Owner's Manual
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A BB A BB 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 insert the sharp ...; Open the front cover. • Raise the white handle on the converter and remove the sharp edge (A) from the eye (B) of the upper looper. B 2-thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle thread and the lower looper thread. Disengaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Movable upper...
A BB A BB 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 insert the sharp ...; Open the front cover. • Raise the white handle on the converter and remove the sharp edge (A) from the eye (B) of the upper looper. B 2-thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle thread and the lower looper thread. Disengaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Movable upper...
Owner's Manual
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A B 3 2 4 R N R N R Preparations 11 Stitch Ànger lever setting The stitch Ànger lever should be set to N for all standard overlock sewing. To sew rolled edge you need to retract the stitch Ànger by Àtting the two front pins (2) into the holes (3) and make ...
A B 3 2 4 R N R N R Preparations 11 Stitch Ànger lever setting The stitch Ànger lever should be set to N for all standard overlock sewing. To sew rolled edge you need to retract the stitch Ànger by Àtting the two front pins (2) into the holes (3) and make ...
Owner's Manual
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... to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to use for quick reference. Thread the lower looper 3. Unthread the needle(s) 2. Tie your new overlock machine the Àrst time. General threading information A color coded diagram is threaded to sew a standard...
... to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to use for quick reference. Thread the lower looper 3. Unthread the needle(s) 2. Tie your new overlock machine the Àrst time. General threading information A color coded diagram is threaded to sew a standard...
Owner's Manual
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..., threading methods, and the use of the 2-thread converter. Different stitches are using. B and D 6.0 N No A 2 4-thread overlock For all seams where stretch or give is set automatically when selecting a stitch. Icon explanation AB C DE Needle position Cutting width N/R Stitch... cutter cover A or coverstitch table B Stitch AB C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGRY P 5-thread safety stitch, wide For joining with overlock edge for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects. 1 5-thread safety stitch, narrow For joining with a reinforced stitch and overcasting in ...
..., threading methods, and the use of the 2-thread converter. Different stitches are using. B and D 6.0 N No A 2 4-thread overlock For all seams where stretch or give is set automatically when selecting a stitch. Icon explanation AB C DE Needle position Cutting width N/R Stitch... cutter cover A or coverstitch table B Stitch AB C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGRY P 5-thread safety stitch, wide For joining with overlock edge for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects. 1 5-thread safety stitch, narrow For joining with a reinforced stitch and overcasting in ...
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...No A ••• 7 thread in the loopers to medium fabric. B and D 6.0 N Yes A •• •• 5 3-thread overlock, wide For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric. Use different colors in the needle. Read more on page...stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with a decorative lightweight thread, such as it has been sewn onto fabric.) 3-thread overlock, narrow For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to get an interesting effect. 3-thread ...
...No A ••• 7 thread in the loopers to medium fabric. B and D 6.0 N Yes A •• •• 5 3-thread overlock, wide For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light fabric. Use different colors in the needle. Read more on page...stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with a decorative lightweight thread, such as it has been sewn onto fabric.) 3-thread overlock, narrow For sewing two layers of stretchy fabric or overcasting a single layer of light to get an interesting effect. 3-thread ...
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... Adjust the differential feed to create a lettuce edge on Àne B 6.0 N No A fabrics. ••• 12 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. It gives a nice Ànish on lightweight fabrics. Create varying effects B 6.0 N No A •••...the loopers. Add additional stretch by threading the loopers with lightweight regular thread. Read more on page 35. 3-thread wrapped overlock, wide For Ànishing edges on page 34. * Not recommended for heavyweight woven fabrics or medium to heavyweight stretch fabrics...
... Adjust the differential feed to create a lettuce edge on Àne B 6.0 N No A fabrics. ••• 12 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. It gives a nice Ànish on lightweight fabrics. Create varying effects B 6.0 N No A •••...the loopers. Add additional stretch by threading the loopers with lightweight regular thread. Read more on page 35. 3-thread wrapped overlock, wide For Ànishing edges on page 34. * Not recommended for heavyweight woven fabrics or medium to heavyweight stretch fabrics...
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... Áatlock side or the ladder stitch side. Converter required. A 6.0 N Yes A• • 19 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful Ànish to heavyweight stretch fabrics. Converter required. Converter required. * Not recommended for heavyweight woven fabrics...path A/B BGRY P A 6.0 N Yes A• • 15 2-thread overlock, narrow For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics. Read more on page 35. 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for edging lightweight fabrics. Converter required. Stitches &...
... Áatlock side or the ladder stitch side. Converter required. A 6.0 N Yes A• • 19 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful Ànish to heavyweight stretch fabrics. Converter required. Converter required. * Not recommended for heavyweight woven fabrics...path A/B BGRY P A 6.0 N Yes A• • 15 2-thread overlock, narrow For overcasting a single layer of light to medium weight fabrics. Read more on page 35. 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for edging lightweight fabrics. Converter required. Stitches &...
Owner's Manual
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... organdy, crepe, etc. Start sewing • Raise the presser foot by lowering presser foot lift. • Place material under the fabric while overlocking. Coverstitch sewing The coverstitch can be used for covering, binding or top-stitching necklines and for stretchy fabrics. Note: Make a thread chain and ...to Áat joining seams (plain seaming).The coverstitch is pulled out at the start to the edge of sewing. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can also be used for lightweight fabrics such as a guide when positioning the fabric edge. • Close front cover....
... organdy, crepe, etc. Start sewing • Raise the presser foot by lowering presser foot lift. • Place material under the fabric while overlocking. Coverstitch sewing The coverstitch can be used for covering, binding or top-stitching necklines and for stretchy fabrics. Note: Make a thread chain and ...to Áat joining seams (plain seaming).The coverstitch is pulled out at the start to the edge of sewing. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can also be used for lightweight fabrics such as a guide when positioning the fabric edge. • Close front cover....
Owner's Manual
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... edge. Tap the foot control one looper. The needle down position is complete, overlap the seam for a few centimetres (an inch). Use overlock right needle and select 3-thread overlock, narrow. Braiding by putting the upper cutter in the front of the push pin (A). Chained off braids can be used for heavy and...
... edge. Tap the foot control one looper. The needle down position is complete, overlap the seam for a few centimetres (an inch). Use overlock right needle and select 3-thread overlock, narrow. Braiding by putting the upper cutter in the front of the push pin (A). Chained off braids can be used for heavy and...
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Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as knits and jersey, adjust the differential feed to a value between 0.6 and 1.0. The setting ... speciality fabrics. It becomes surrounded by the front feed teeth is the setting for overlock stitching on your garment. When the amount of the coverlock™ 4.0 stitches is selected. Both feed teeth work independently of lightweight fabrics. Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics) When overedging stretch fabric, such as silk and silky knitwear, adjust...
Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as knits and jersey, adjust the differential feed to a value between 0.6 and 1.0. The setting ... speciality fabrics. It becomes surrounded by the front feed teeth is the setting for overlock stitching on your garment. When the amount of the coverlock™ 4.0 stitches is selected. Both feed teeth work independently of lightweight fabrics. Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics) When overedging stretch fabric, such as silk and silky knitwear, adjust...
Owner's Manual
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... thread tension (blue or green). Increase the needle thread tension (blue or green), or decrease the upper looper thread tension (red). 3-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 right needle thread tension (green). Increase the needle thread tension (blue or green), or decrease the lower looper thread tension (yellow). 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...
... thread tension (blue or green). Increase the needle thread tension (blue or green), or decrease the upper looper thread tension (red). 3-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 right needle thread tension (green). Increase the needle thread tension (blue or green), or decrease the lower looper thread tension (yellow). 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...
Owner's Manual
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... 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 10). • Loosen the...can be oiled frequently to the following directions. The movable upper cutter should be lubricated often. Use supplied sewing machine oil. Machine maintenance An overlock machine requires more frequent maintenance than a conventional machine mainly for two reasons: • A lot of lint is 0.5-1.0 mm lower than ...
... 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 10). • Loosen the...can be oiled frequently to the following directions. The movable upper cutter should be lubricated often. Use supplied sewing machine oil. Machine maintenance An overlock machine requires more frequent maintenance than a conventional machine mainly for two reasons: • A lot of lint is 0.5-1.0 mm lower than ...
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...Connect machine to keep it from the dust. Storage When the machine is not exposed to direct sunlight or humidity. Cover the machine with overlock. - Insert needle correctly. - Check threading. - Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or have any questions regarding service and.../or operation, contact your local PFAFF® dealer. Insert needle correctly. - Check threading. - Use high quality lightweight thread. - Replace one or both cutters. - Store the ...
...Connect machine to keep it from the dust. Storage When the machine is not exposed to direct sunlight or humidity. Cover the machine with overlock. - Insert needle correctly. - Check threading. - Insert new needle, current needle may be bent or have any questions regarding service and.../or operation, contact your local PFAFF® dealer. Insert needle correctly. - Check threading. - Use high quality lightweight thread. - Replace one or both cutters. - Store the ...
Owner's Manual
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... Presser foot rise Left needle: 5 - 7 mm Right needle: 3 - 5 mm Coverstitch: 3 - 6 mm 4.5 mm Needles Number of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of needles INSPIRA overlock needles - Please note that on disposal, this product must be to electrical/electronic products. system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 3, 2, 1 Number...
... Presser foot rise Left needle: 5 - 7 mm Right needle: 3 - 5 mm Coverstitch: 3 - 6 mm 4.5 mm Needles Number of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of needles INSPIRA overlock needles - Please note that on disposal, this product must be to electrical/electronic products. system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 3, 2, 1 Number...
