Owner's Manual
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... stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any opening. • Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug sewing machine from outlet. • Do not unplug by a person responsible for examination, repair...
... stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any opening. • Do not use as threading needle, changing needle, or changing presser foot, etc. • Always unplug sewing machine from outlet. • Do not unplug by a person responsible for examination, repair...
Owner's Manual
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...5 Optional accessories from INSPIRA 6 Preparations Connecting the foot control and the power supply 7 Setting up the spool stand 7 Setting up the telescopic thread stand 7 Front cover 8 Open ...8 Close...8 Attaching the waste tray 8 Presser foot lift 8 Changing the presser foot 8 Needle information 9 Changing... 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 Oiling ...28 Replacing the movable upper cutter 28...
...5 Optional accessories from INSPIRA 6 Preparations Connecting the foot control and the power supply 7 Setting up the spool stand 7 Setting up the telescopic thread stand 7 Front cover 8 Open ...8 Close...8 Attaching the waste tray 8 Presser foot lift 8 Changing the presser foot 8 Needle information 9 Changing... 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 Oiling ...28 Replacing the movable upper cutter 28...
Owner's Manual
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... 5. Parts of the machine 34 5 6 2 1 17 16 15 14 87 13 12 9 10 11 1. Handle 3. Flat bed extension 9. Left needle thread tension fine tuning lever (blue) 4. Upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red) 6. Handwheel 13.Stitch length dial 14.Spool stand 15.Cone holder 16.Auto tension dial... (ATD) 17.Spool pin 18 19 20 21 22 25 23 24 18.Presser foot pressure adjusting dial 19.Thread cutter 20.Presser foot lift 21.Hole for extension table (optional accessory, part number 416384201) 22.Differential feed adjusting dial 23.Presser foot ankle...
... 5. Parts of the machine 34 5 6 2 1 17 16 15 14 87 13 12 9 10 11 1. Handle 3. Flat bed extension 9. Left needle thread tension fine tuning lever (blue) 4. Upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red) 6. Handwheel 13.Stitch length dial 14.Spool stand 15.Cone holder 16.Auto tension dial... (ATD) 17.Spool pin 18 19 20 21 22 25 23 24 18.Presser foot pressure adjusting dial 19.Thread cutter 20.Presser foot lift 21.Hole for extension table (optional accessory, part number 416384201) 22.Differential feed adjusting dial 23.Presser foot ankle...
Owner's Manual
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... needles, size #12/80. Tweezers 9. 26.Moveable upper cutter 27.Stitch finger lever 28.Stationary lower cutter 29.Lower looper 30.Upper looper 31.2-thread converter 30 27 28 29 31 26 Accessories Accessories are in the accessory box...
... needles, size #12/80. Tweezers 9. 26.Moveable upper cutter 27.Stitch finger lever 28.Stationary lower cutter 29.Lower looper 30.Upper looper 31.2-thread converter 30 27 28 29 31 26 Accessories Accessories are in the accessory box...
Owner's Manual
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..., the machine runs at normal room temperature. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Setting up the telescopic thread stand Extend the telescopic thread stand to its full height, then turn until it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to start sewing....foot control to install the proper outlet. Connecting the foot control and the power supply Foot control to use with this plug is already threaded, straighten the threads to the socket on the machine. • Plug the power cord plug into place. Specifications vary from the control. ...
..., the machine runs at normal room temperature. If the plug does not fit fully in any way. Setting up the telescopic thread stand Extend the telescopic thread stand to its full height, then turn until it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to start sewing....foot control to install the proper outlet. Connecting the foot control and the power supply Foot control to use with this plug is already threaded, straighten the threads to the socket on the machine. • Plug the power cord plug into place. Specifications vary from the control. ...
Owner's Manual
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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. The 3-thread stretch overlock stitch is also sewn with the 2-thread overlock converter engaged. • Open the front cover. • Raise the white handle on the ... the eye (B) of the upper looper. R When moving the stitch finger lever, be set to N for all standard overlock sewing. 2-thread overlock converter A Engaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Lower the white handle on the...
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. The 3-thread stretch overlock stitch is also sewn with the 2-thread overlock converter engaged. • Open the front cover. • Raise the white handle on the ... the eye (B) of the upper looper. R When moving the stitch finger lever, be set to N for all standard overlock sewing. 2-thread overlock converter A Engaging Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. • Lower the white handle on the...
Owner's Manual
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... upper looper, followed by step instructions on the edge of the spool. Re-threading if a thread breaks If the two loopers are not threaded in the correct order they will not create a stitch. Thread the upper looper 4. If a looper thread breaks always do the following pages give you detailed step by the lower looper and...
... upper looper, followed by step instructions on the edge of the spool. Re-threading if a thread breaks If the two loopers are not threaded in the correct order they will not create a stitch. Thread the upper looper 4. If a looper thread breaks always do the following pages give you detailed step by the lower looper and...
Owner's Manual
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... tension discs. • Pass the thread from front to back (9). • Pull about 10 cm (4") of thread through the looper and place it to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until it . Then... pull the thread along the right side of the stitch plate. 9 12 Threading While holding the thread with both hands, pass it ...
... tension discs. • Pass the thread from front to back (9). • Pull about 10 cm (4") of thread through the looper and place it to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until it . Then... pull the thread along the right side of the stitch plate. 9 12 Threading While holding the thread with both hands, pass it ...
Owner's Manual
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... about 10 cm (4") of the button as illustrated (2). 3 • Lift up into place and back to snap the thread into the "V" cutouts (B) on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until the lower looper extends out 10 mm (3/8") from front to back using the tweezers.
... about 10 cm (4") of the button as illustrated (2). 3 • Lift up into place and back to snap the thread into the "V" cutouts (B) on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until the lower looper extends out 10 mm (3/8") from front to back using the tweezers.
Owner's Manual
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... the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until it slips under the guide. 3 Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated (2). •...
... the presser foot to release tension discs. • Pass the thread from back to front through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the right until it slips under the guide. 3 Then pull the thread along the right side of the button as illustrated (2). •...
Owner's Manual
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... slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of thread through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the 3 thread towards the right until it . Then slip the thread into the middle slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). • Before threading the eye of the needle, make...
... slips under the guide. Then pull the thread along the right side of thread through the thread guide on the thread stand (1). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the 3 thread towards the right until it . Then slip the thread into the middle slot on the thread guides (7) and (8). • Before threading the eye of the needle, make...
Owner's Manual
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.... • Use the needle threader to pull the thread loop out behind the knot and thread the needle. 16 Threading If the threads do not pull easily, check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread stand. • Cut the thread behind the needle. Place the thread from right to left in front of the needle. Needle...
.... • Use the needle threader to pull the thread loop out behind the knot and thread the needle. 16 Threading If the threads do not pull easily, check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread stand. • Cut the thread behind the needle. Place the thread from right to left in front of the needle. Needle...
Owner's Manual
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... fabric before sewing on normal conditions. Popular for upper cutter Stitch length Differential feed 2-thread converter Stitch ATD N/R Threading path A/B BGR Y 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... techniques 17 Use different colors in the loopers to medium fabric. Use decorative threads in the loopers and regular thread in the needle. 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 ...
... fabric before sewing on normal conditions. Popular for upper cutter Stitch length Differential feed 2-thread converter Stitch ATD N/R Threading path A/B BGR Y 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... techniques 17 Use different colors in the loopers to medium fabric. Use decorative threads in the loopers and regular thread in the needle. 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 ...
Owner's Manual
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...;atlock, narrow For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative thread. F A 2 6.0 1.0 N No A• •• 3-thread flatlock, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative thread. Read more on page 23. Change the thread tension accordingly. * Not recommended for a beautiful satin edge. Create varying effects by...
...;atlock, narrow For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative thread. F A 2 6.0 1.0 N No A• •• 3-thread flatlock, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with decorative thread. Read more on page 23. Change the thread tension accordingly. * Not recommended for a beautiful satin edge. Create varying effects by...
Owner's Manual
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... edge* Use for heavyweight woven fabrics or medium to medium weight fabrics. Stitch ATD N/R Threading path A/B BGR Y C B 1 6.0 1.0 R No A ••• 3-thread rolled edge* 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 heavyweight stretch fabrics. Stitches & sewing techniques 19 Converter required. Converter required. Converter...
... edge* Use for heavyweight woven fabrics or medium to medium weight fabrics. Stitch ATD N/R Threading path A/B BGR Y C B 1 6.0 1.0 R No A ••• 3-thread rolled edge* 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 heavyweight stretch fabrics. Stitches & sewing techniques 19 Converter required. Converter required. Converter...
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... overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful finish to get an almost invisible edge, this gives a very beautiful look on page 23. Thread the lower looper with the flatlock side or the ladder stitch side. It gives a nice finish on page 23. ...atlock, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with a decorative thread, such as 40 weight rayon for a beautiful satin edge. Use transparent threads with decorative thread. Create varying effects by threading the lower looper with this stitch to lightweight fabrics. Read more on silky scarves, pillow...
... overlock, narrow Gives a beautiful finish to get an almost invisible edge, this gives a very beautiful look on page 23. Thread the lower looper with the flatlock side or the ladder stitch side. It gives a nice finish on page 23. ...atlock, wide For sewing stretchy fabrics together with a decorative effect either with a decorative thread, such as 40 weight rayon for a beautiful satin edge. Use transparent threads with decorative thread. Create varying effects by threading the lower looper with this stitch to lightweight fabrics. Read more on silky scarves, pillow...
Owner's Manual
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... for the next sewing task. • Cut off • When you . Sew until the chain is completely threaded, close the front cover and bring all threads wind around the thread cutter from the cutters. Use this as this machine has marks to the left hand while sewing. The pins will... damage and might destroy the cutting edge of the stitch plate. Pull the threads around the stitch finger of the cutters. • When the machine is 5-8 cm (2-3") in length. • Place fabric under the presser foot. ...
... for the next sewing task. • Cut off • When you . Sew until the chain is completely threaded, close the front cover and bring all threads wind around the thread cutter from the cutters. Use this as this machine has marks to the left hand while sewing. The pins will... damage and might destroy the cutting edge of the stitch plate. Pull the threads around the stitch finger of the cutters. • When the machine is 5-8 cm (2-3") in length. • Place fabric under the presser foot. ...
Owner's Manual
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...stitch Ornamental flatlock stitch • Place the movable upper cutter in the lower looper and needle. The needle thread will form a V on opposite sides of the fabric. The lower looper thread will pull into a straight line at the fabric edge. • Unfold the fabric and pull on the underside of... the seam to pull the stitches flat the fold). • Position the fabric so the seam is the prominent thread in the flatlock stitch. Either with the wrong sides of the fabric together to sew a decorative stitch on only one piece of the ...
...stitch Ornamental flatlock stitch • Place the movable upper cutter in the lower looper and needle. The needle thread will form a V on opposite sides of the fabric. The lower looper thread will pull into a straight line at the fabric edge. • Unfold the fabric and pull on the underside of... the seam to pull the stitches flat the fold). • Position the fabric so the seam is the prominent thread in the flatlock stitch. Either with the wrong sides of the fabric together to sew a decorative stitch on only one piece of the ...
Owner's Manual
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... the mark with the movable upper cutter engaged (A position, see page 9) and sew circle embellishments. • Mark a dot in the loopers Heavy decorative threads need to set the ATD to get a beautiful edge, or disengage the movable upper cutter (B position, see page 9) to A for heavy and medium ... edge sewing The rolled edge stitch is achieved by chaining off the desired length. 4. To sew a rolled edge you need less thread tension than regular threads to keep it pass above the guide as described in a circle around the push pin. Position the filler cord under the...
... the mark with the movable upper cutter engaged (A position, see page 9) and sew circle embellishments. • Mark a dot in the loopers Heavy decorative threads need to set the ATD to get a beautiful edge, or disengage the movable upper cutter (B position, see page 9) to A for heavy and medium ... edge sewing The rolled edge stitch is achieved by chaining off the desired length. 4. To sew a rolled edge you need less thread tension than regular threads to keep it pass above the guide as described in a circle around the push pin. Position the filler cord under the...
Owner's Manual
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... fine tuning lever (blue or green) toward a lower position. Move the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red) toward a higher position. Thread tension fine tuning Thread tension is automatically set when selecting a stitch type with the Auto Tension Dial (ATD), but it ... 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 tension fine tuning lever (yellow) toward a higher position. Or,...
... fine tuning lever (blue or green) toward a lower position. Move the upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red) toward a higher position. Thread tension fine tuning Thread tension is automatically set when selecting a stitch type with the Auto Tension Dial (ATD), but it ... 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 tension fine tuning lever (yellow) toward a higher position. Or,...