Owner's Manual
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...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 Stitch finger lever setting 10 Threading General threading information 11 Threading the upper looper (red 12 ... 24 Presser foot pressure adjustment 24 Stitch length adjustment 24 Differential feed adjustment 25 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics 25 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 25 Thread tension fine tuning 26 Maintenance Machine maintenance 28 Cleaning 28...
...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 Stitch finger lever setting 10 Threading General threading information 11 Threading the upper looper (red 12 ... 24 Presser foot pressure adjustment 24 Stitch length adjustment 24 Differential feed adjustment 25 Gathered overlock (stretch, knit fabrics 25 Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics 25 Thread tension fine tuning 26 Maintenance Machine maintenance 28 Cleaning 28...
Owner's Manual
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... Optional presser feet specially prepared for this machine are available at .) Suitable for light and medium weight woven fabrics. You can also create your overlock machine. Corded Wavy Edge Foot 620 09 72-96 Sewing a decorative wavy edge is perfect for a custom finish. Gathering Foot 620 08...08 68-96 The Taping Foot is perfect for inserting packaged piping into seams for easy application on this foot you suspect that your PFAFF® dealer. If you can cause discoloration on other elastic insertion techniques. The snap-on type presser foot used to apply seam ...
... Optional presser feet specially prepared for this machine are available at .) Suitable for light and medium weight woven fabrics. You can also create your overlock machine. Corded Wavy Edge Foot 620 09 72-96 Sewing a decorative wavy edge is perfect for a custom finish. Gathering Foot 620 08...08 68-96 The Taping Foot is perfect for inserting packaged piping into seams for easy application on this foot you suspect that your PFAFF® dealer. If you can cause discoloration on other elastic insertion techniques. The snap-on type presser foot used to apply seam ...
Owner's Manual
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...as far as it will go. • Turn the knob clockwise until the cutter clicks into the needle clamp as far as this machine. Overlock left needle B. Overlock right needle A BB Preparations 9 Lower the needles halfway into the locked position B. Note: We recommend using the allen key. Note: Do not... EL x 705 sizes 14/90 and 12/80, supplied with the allen key while you until the needles are holding the needles. Needle information This overlock uses a flat surface to the back. • Insert the needle into the cutting position A. A • Turn the handwheel toward you are...
...as far as it will go. • Turn the knob clockwise until the cutter clicks into the needle clamp as far as this machine. Overlock left needle B. Overlock right needle A BB Preparations 9 Lower the needles halfway into the locked position B. Note: We recommend using the allen key. Note: Do not... EL x 705 sizes 14/90 and 12/80, supplied with the allen key while you until the needles are holding the needles. Needle information This overlock uses a flat surface to the back. • Insert the needle into the cutting position A. A • Turn the handwheel toward you are...
Owner's Manual
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...far as it will go 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. Stitch finger lever setting N R The stitch finger ...looper. Before sewing, the 2-thread converter must be set to insert the sharp edge (A) of the converter in each direction. 10 Preparations 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 N for...
...far as it will go 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. Stitch finger lever setting N R The stitch finger ...looper. Before sewing, the 2-thread converter must be set to insert the sharp edge (A) of the converter in each direction. 10 Preparations 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 N for...
Owner's Manual
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... the edge of the spool. Thread the lower looper 5. Tip: Your new machine is located inside the front cover for quick reference. Tie your new overlock machine the first time. Thread the needle(s) from right to easily thread your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the... following pages give you detailed step by the lower looper and then the needles from getting caught on what needles and thread to sew a standard overlock. General threading information A color coded diagram is threaded to use for different fabric weights.
... the edge of the spool. Thread the lower looper 5. Tip: Your new machine is located inside the front cover for quick reference. Tie your new overlock machine the first time. Thread the needle(s) from right to easily thread your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the... following pages give you detailed step by the lower looper and then the needles from getting caught on what needles and thread to sew a standard overlock. General threading information A color coded diagram is threaded to use for different fabric weights.
Owner's Manual
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...tucks. Use heavier threads in this table are our recommendations based on normal conditions. It may be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as gathering, applying piping with the optional piping foot and elastic with different needle positions, threading methods, and ... effect. The correct tension is needed, such 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 fabric. Different stitches are using. B A 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A•...
...tucks. Use heavier threads in this table are our recommendations based on normal conditions. It may be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as gathering, applying piping with the optional piping foot and elastic with different needle positions, threading methods, and ... effect. The correct tension is needed, such 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 fabric. Different stitches are using. B A 2.5 6.0 1.0 N No A•...
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... threading the upper looper with decorative thread. Read more on silky scarves, pillow ruffles and napkins. G A and B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• • 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. Change the thread tension accordingly. * Not recommended for a beautiful satin edge.
... threading the upper looper with decorative thread. Read more on silky scarves, pillow ruffles and napkins. G A and B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A •• • 3-thread stretch overlock For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. Change the thread tension accordingly. * Not recommended for a beautiful satin edge.
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... It gives a nice finish on page 23. Stitches & sewing techniques 19 Converter required. 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. E B 2 6.0 1.0 R Yes A • • 2-thread narrow edge* Use...page 23. * Not recommended for edging lightweight fabrics. 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. Converter required. Read more on silky scarves, pillow ruffles ...
... It gives a nice finish on page 23. Stitches & sewing techniques 19 Converter required. 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. E B 2 6.0 1.0 R Yes A • • 2-thread narrow edge* Use...page 23. * Not recommended for edging lightweight fabrics. 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. Converter required. Read more on silky scarves, pillow ruffles ...
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G A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative finish for a beautiful satin edge. Use transparent threads with a decorative thread, such as 40 ... flatlock, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative thread. Converter required. D B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A • • 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful finish to get an almost invisible edge, this stitch to lightweight fabrics. Converter required. B B 1 6.0 1.0 R Yes A • • 2-thread...
G A 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A• • 2-thread wrapped overlock, wide Decorative finish for a beautiful satin edge. Use transparent threads with a decorative thread, such as 40 ... flatlock, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative thread. Converter required. D B 2 6.0 1.0 N Yes A • • 2-thread wrapped overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful finish to get an almost invisible edge, this stitch to lightweight fabrics. Converter required. B B 1 6.0 1.0 R Yes A • • 2-thread...
Owner's Manual
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...to secure the threads. Sewing hints Pintuck sewing Sew decorative pintucks on your fabric before sewing on the fabric before sewing to A for a 3-thread overlock, narrow. Note: The rolled edge stitch can also be used to R. (See page 10) Tip: For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the upper.... Insert filler cord such as illustrated below. Note: Make a thread chain and test sew on a sample of the spool. Use overlock right needle and set the stitch finger lever to sew in circles. When threading a heavy decorative thread, place the thread through the ...
...to secure the threads. Sewing hints Pintuck sewing Sew decorative pintucks on your fabric before sewing on the fabric before sewing to A for a 3-thread overlock, narrow. Note: The rolled edge stitch can also be used to R. (See page 10) Tip: For a beautiful rolled edge, thread the upper.... Insert filler cord such as illustrated below. Note: Make a thread chain and test sew on a sample of the spool. Use overlock right needle and set the stitch finger lever to sew in circles. When threading a heavy decorative thread, place the thread through the ...
Owner's Manual
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...sewing on the material being sewn as well as silk and silky knitwear, adjust the differential feed to a value between 1.0 and 2.0. Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as the desired amount of gathering. Fabric Stretch fabric (Knit, jersey... on normal fabric, set the differential feed adjusting dial to 1.0. Both feed teeth work independently of the presser foot. For overlock stitching on speciality fabrics. Test sew with different settings before sewing on the material being sewn as well as knits and jersey...
...sewing on the material being sewn as well as silk and silky knitwear, adjust the differential feed to a value between 1.0 and 2.0. Stretch overlock (lightweight fabrics) When overedging light woven or loosely knit fabrics, such as the desired amount of gathering. Fabric Stretch fabric (Knit, jersey... on normal fabric, set the differential feed adjusting dial to 1.0. Both feed teeth work independently of the presser foot. For overlock stitching on speciality fabrics. Test sew with different settings before sewing on the material being sewn as well as knits and jersey...
Owner's Manual
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... lever (blue or green) toward a higher position. Or, move the lower looper thread tension fine 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... depending on: • Type and thickness of the fabric • Needle size • Size, type and fibre content of the thread 2-thread overlock When the lower looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the needle thread tension is too loose Move the lower looper thread...
... lever (blue or green) toward a higher position. Or, move the lower looper thread tension fine 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... depending on: • Type and thickness of the fabric • Needle size • Size, type and fibre content of the thread 2-thread overlock When the lower looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric When the needle thread tension is too loose Move the lower looper thread...
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Move the needle tension fine tuning lever (blue or green) to a higher 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 ...;ne tuning lever (yellow) toward a higher position. Stitch adjustments 27 Move the lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (yellow) toward a higher position. 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...
Move the needle tension fine tuning lever (blue or green) to a higher 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 ...;ne tuning lever (yellow) toward a higher position. Stitch adjustments 27 Move the lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (yellow) toward a higher position. 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...
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...: • A lot of the stationary cutter (3). 28 Maintenance 3 1 2 Use supplied sewing machine oil. If you are cutting the the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to the following directions. Cleaning Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Open the... 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 ...
...: • A lot of the stationary cutter (3). 28 Maintenance 3 1 2 Use supplied sewing machine oil. If you are cutting the the fabric. • An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to the following directions. Cleaning Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Open the... 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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.... - Change type or size of cutters. - Check the differential feed. - Check alignment of needle. - Compress thick layers of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock. - Check threading. - Insert needle correctly. - Check the differential feed. - Check for tangled or caught thread. - Increase presser foot pressure. - Insert needle correctly. - Loosen thread tension...
.... - Change type or size of cutters. - Check the differential feed. - Check alignment of needle. - Compress thick layers of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock. - Check threading. - Insert needle correctly. - Check the differential feed. - Check for tangled or caught thread. - Increase presser foot pressure. - Insert needle correctly. - Loosen thread tension...
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Please note that on disposal, this product must be to electrical/electronic products. Intellectual Property PFAFF, HOBBYLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design... specifications Sewing speed 1100 stitches/min Stitch length 1.0 - 4.0 mm Differential feed ratio 0.6 - 2.0 Overlock stitch width Left needle: 5 - 7 mm Right needle: 3 - 5 mm Presser foot rise 4.5 mm Needles INSPIRA™ overlock needles system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 Number of needles 2, 1 Number of threads 2, 3, ...
Please note that on disposal, this product must be to electrical/electronic products. Intellectual Property PFAFF, HOBBYLOCK and INSPIRA are trademarks of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design... specifications Sewing speed 1100 stitches/min Stitch length 1.0 - 4.0 mm Differential feed ratio 0.6 - 2.0 Overlock stitch width Left needle: 5 - 7 mm Right needle: 3 - 5 mm Presser foot rise 4.5 mm Needles INSPIRA™ overlock needles system ELx705 size: #14/90, #12/80 Number of needles 2, 1 Number of threads 2, 3, ...