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...
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... 68-96 The Taping Foot is great for sewing for active wear, lingerie and other fabric but also on your PFAFF® dealer. The snap-on this machine are available at your overlock machine. A groove under the foot helps guide the piping. Some fabrics have a lot of fabric in one step. Elastic...
... 68-96 The Taping Foot is great for sewing for active wear, lingerie and other fabric but also on your PFAFF® dealer. The snap-on this machine are available at your overlock machine. A groove under the foot helps guide the piping. Some fabrics have a lot of fabric in one step. Elastic...
Owner's Manual
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...use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in the extra lift position. Note: When inserting needles into place. Overlock right needle C. Overlock left needle D. Coverstitch middle needle E. Note: Do not over-tighten the screw as it is necessary to loosen the needle clamp screws... and the foot will snap into the A and/or B needle clamps it will come off. • Place the new foot with this overlock. Needle information This overlock uses a Áat the highest position. • Place a thick piece of fabric under the presser foot. Changing the needles C Turn...
...use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in the extra lift position. Note: When inserting needles into place. Overlock right needle C. Overlock left needle D. Coverstitch middle needle E. Note: Do not over-tighten the screw as it is necessary to loosen the needle clamp screws... and the foot will snap into the A and/or B needle clamps it will come off. • Place the new foot with this overlock. Needle information This overlock uses a Áat the highest position. • Place a thick piece of fabric under the presser foot. Changing the needles C Turn...
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. Before sewing, the 2-thread converter must be attached to the upper looper. • ... the white handle on the 2-thread converter to insert the sharp edge (A) of the converter in the eye (B) of the upper looper. 10 Preparations B 2-thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle thread and the lower looper thread. Movable upper cutter Disengaging, position B Turn off the main power switch and unplug...
A BB A BB 2-thread overlock converter A Engaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. Before sewing, the 2-thread converter must be attached to the upper looper. • ... the white handle on the 2-thread converter to insert the sharp edge (A) of the converter in the eye (B) of the upper looper. 10 Preparations B 2-thread overlock stitches are sewn using one needle thread and the lower looper thread. Movable upper cutter Disengaging, position B Turn off the main power switch and unplug...
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... release the cutter cover A and pull it will go in its lowest position. • Pull the clutch lever toward you need to N for all standard overlock sewing.
... release the cutter cover A and pull it will go in its lowest position. • Pull the clutch lever toward you need to N for all standard overlock sewing.
Owner's Manual
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...machine is located inside the front cover for different fabric weights. Note: If the lower looper should come unthreaded, do the following; 1. Tie your new overlock machine the Àrst time. Thread the lower looper 3. Thread the needle(s) Fabric Needles Thread Light fabric (voil, crepe, georgette, etc.) #12 ... diagram is threaded to easily thread your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to sew a standard overlock. Unthread the needle(s) 2. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to use for quick reference.
...machine is located inside the front cover for different fabric weights. Note: If the lower looper should come unthreaded, do the following; 1. Tie your new overlock machine the Àrst time. Thread the lower looper 3. Thread the needle(s) Fabric Needles Thread Light fabric (voil, crepe, georgette, etc.) #12 ... diagram is threaded to easily thread your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to sew a standard overlock. Unthread the needle(s) 2. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to use for quick reference.
Owner's Manual
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...6.0 N No A quilt piecing and other projects. It may be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as neck edges, side seams, sleeves, etc. 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 ...6.0 N Yes A •• •• 4 28 Stitches & sewing techniques Different stitches are using. A durable chainstitch seam with overlock edge for upper cutter, clutch lever and use of no greater than half a number at a time. For best results make tension adjustments in...
...6.0 N No A quilt piecing and other projects. It may be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as neck edges, side seams, sleeves, etc. 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 ...6.0 N Yes A •• •• 4 28 Stitches & sewing techniques Different stitches are using. A durable chainstitch seam with overlock edge for upper cutter, clutch lever and use of no greater than half a number at a time. For best results make tension adjustments in...
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...fabrics. Read more on silky scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. 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. It gives a nice Ànish on page 34. 3-thread ...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 medium fabric. Create varying effects by ...
...fabrics. Read more on silky scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. 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. It gives a nice Ànish on page 34. 3-thread ...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 medium fabric. Create varying effects by ...
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Read more on Àne B 6.0 N No A fabrics. ••• 12 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. A 6.0 N No A• •• 11 3-thread wrapped overlock, narrow For Ànishing edges on lightweight fabrics. A and B 6.0 N Yes A •• • 13... to create a lettuce edge on silky scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. Read more on page 35. 3-thread wrapped overlock, wide For Ànishing edges on lightweight fabrics. Change the thread tension accordingly. Stitch AB C DE 3-thread Áatlock ...
Read more on Àne B 6.0 N No A fabrics. ••• 12 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. A 6.0 N No A• •• 11 3-thread wrapped overlock, narrow For Ànishing edges on lightweight fabrics. A and B 6.0 N Yes A •• • 13... to create a lettuce edge on silky scarves, pillow rufÁes and napkins. Read more on page 35. 3-thread wrapped overlock, wide For Ànishing edges on lightweight fabrics. Change the thread tension accordingly. Stitch AB C DE 3-thread Áatlock ...
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... on page 34. Converter required. Stitches & sewing techniques 31 AB C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGRY P A 6.0 N Yes A• • 15 2-thread overlock, narrow For overcasting a single layer of light to get an B 6.0 N Yes A •• almost invisible edge, this gives a 20 very beautiful look on... with the Áatlock side or the ladder stitch side. Read more on page 35. 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for edging lightweight fabrics. Converter required. Use transparent threads with this stitch to medium weight fabrics.
... on page 34. Converter required. Stitches & sewing techniques 31 AB C DE N/R Threading path A/B BGRY P A 6.0 N Yes A• • 15 2-thread overlock, narrow For overcasting a single layer of light to get an B 6.0 N Yes A •• almost invisible edge, this gives a 20 very beautiful look on... with the Áatlock side or the ladder stitch side. Read more on page 35. 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative Ànish for edging lightweight fabrics. Converter required. Use transparent threads with this stitch to medium weight fabrics.
Owner's Manual
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...on the underside of sewing. Securing the coverstitch seam end Chaining off is achieved by raising the presser foot lift. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can also be used for woven fabrics. Start sewing • Raise the presser foot by lowering presser foot lift. ...8226; Place material under the fabric while overlocking. The graduations on a sample of T-shirts and sweatsuits, etc. The rolled edge is not possible after sewing coverstitch because it from coverstitch middle...
...on the underside of sewing. Securing the coverstitch seam end Chaining off is achieved by raising the presser foot lift. Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can also be used for woven fabrics. Start sewing • Raise the presser foot by lowering presser foot lift. ...8226; Place material under the fabric while overlocking. The graduations on a sample of T-shirts and sweatsuits, etc. The rolled edge is not possible after sewing coverstitch because it from coverstitch middle...
Owner's Manual
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... needle. Use it , used for a few centimetres (an inch). At end of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to secure the threads. Use overlock right needle and select 3-thread overlock, narrow. Thread the threads into a large eyed, hand sewing needle and pull them to the wrong side of the seam and pull the...
... needle. Use it , used for a few centimetres (an inch). At end of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to secure the threads. Use overlock right needle and select 3-thread overlock, narrow. Thread the threads into a large eyed, hand sewing needle and pull them to the wrong side of the seam and pull the...
Owner's Manual
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... differential feed is automatically set to 1.0 when any of the coverlock™ 4.0 stitches is selected. When sewing, apply gentle tension to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in relation to the feed by the front feed teeth is the setting for overlock stitching on normal fabric. Fabric Stretch fabric (Knit, jersey...
... differential feed is automatically set to 1.0 when any of the coverlock™ 4.0 stitches is selected. When sewing, apply gentle tension to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in relation to the feed by the front feed teeth is the setting for overlock stitching on normal fabric. Fabric Stretch fabric (Knit, jersey...
Owner's Manual
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... looper thread tension (yellow). 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 ...thread tension (red). Stitch adjustments 39 Increase the lower looper thread tension (yellow). Increase the needle tension (blue or green). 4-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 ...
... looper thread tension (yellow). 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 ...thread tension (red). Stitch adjustments 39 Increase the lower looper thread tension (yellow). Increase the needle tension (blue or green). 4-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 ...
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 10). • Loosen ...smoothly and quietly the moving parts, pointed out on the picture, must be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts. Machine maintenance An overlock machine requires more frequent maintenance than the cutting edge of lint is 0.5-1.0 mm lower than a conventional machine mainly for two reasons: •...
...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 10). • Loosen ...smoothly and quietly the moving parts, pointed out on the picture, must be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts. Machine maintenance An overlock machine requires more frequent maintenance than the cutting edge of lint is 0.5-1.0 mm lower than a conventional machine mainly for two reasons: •...
Owner's Manual
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... cover to protect it is not in use, be bent or have any questions regarding service and/or operation, contact your local PFAFF® dealer. Cover the machine with overlock. - Trouble shooting Problem Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Skipped stitches Solution - Check threading. - Check for heavyweight fabric. - Replace...
... cover to protect it is not in use, be bent or have any questions regarding service and/or operation, contact your local PFAFF® dealer. Cover the machine with overlock. - Trouble shooting Problem Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Skipped stitches Solution - Check threading. - Check for heavyweight fabric. - Replace...
Owner's Manual
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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 accessories ... relating to change the machine equipment and the assortment of needles INSPIRA overlock needles - Such modiÀcations, however, will always be safely recycled in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of the user and the product.
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 accessories ... relating to change the machine equipment and the assortment of needles INSPIRA overlock needles - Such modiÀcations, however, will always be safely recycled in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance Intellectual Property PFAFF, COVERLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of the user and the product.