Pfaff coverlock 4.0 Support Question
Pfaff coverlock 4.0 Support Question
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Question posted by Renettekumm on September 2nd, 2014
Chain Stitch Not Working On 5 Thread Overlock.
Chain stitch not working on 5 thread safety stitch. What am I doing wrong.
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Related Pfaff coverlock 4.0 Manual Pages
Owner's Manual - Page 2
... area, such as threading needle, changing needle, or changing presser foot, etc.
• Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this household sewing machine. Special care is not working properly, if it to break. • Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... edge sewing 34 Coverstitch sewing 34
Machine set up 34 Start sewing 34 Securing the coverstitch seam end 34
Flatlock sewing 35
Standard Áatlock stitch 35 Ornamental Áatlock stitch 35 Ladder stitch 35
Chainstitch sewing 36
Machine set up 36 Start and end of sewing 36
Sewing hints 36
Pintuck sewing 36 Sew in Circles 36 Securing the thread chain 36 Braiding by chaining off...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
.../90 and two needles, size #12/80. Thread unreeling discs (5) 5. Accessory box 2. Screwdriver 3. 26.Moveable upper cutter 27.Stitch Ànger lever 28.Stationary lower cutter 29.Chainstitch/Coverstitch looper 30.Lower looper 31.Upper looper 32.2-thread converter 33.Upper looper clutch 33.Chain/coverstitch thread guide
29 31 27 28 30
32
26...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
... household sewing machine needle of any size or type in the extra lift position.
Coverstitch middle needle E. Changing the presser foot
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine.
• Raise the presser foot. • Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are holding the needles.
Needle information
This overlock uses...
Owner's Manual - Page 10
... 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. A BB
A BB
2-thread overlock converter
A
Engaging
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the...
Owner's Manual - Page 11
... N for all standard
overlock sewing. A
B
3 2
4
R
N R
N R
Preparations 11
Upper looper
Disengaging For coverstitch and chaintitch sewing the upper looper needs to be disengaged.
• Turn the handwheel until the upper looper is in its
lowest position.
• Pull the clutch lever toward you until position B is visible from the front.
Stitch Ànger lever setting...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... diagram is threaded to sew a standard overlock. Tie your own threads to these threads and carefully pull them through the machine, to left. Unthread the needle(s) 2. Always start threading the loopers and then the needles from right to easily thread your new overlock machine the Àrst time. See the table below for recommendations on what needles and thread to use...
Owner's Manual - Page 13
... certain it is properly placed between the tension discs (3)
2
coverlock 4.0
3
1 2
• Thread the looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides (4-9).
9
4
8 5
76
• Use the tweezers to thread the hole in the upper looper from back to the back of the stitch plate.
9
Threading 13 Threading the upper looper (red)
1
• Raise the presser...
Owner's Manual - Page 14
...
looper eye (10) from the needle plate edge.
• Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides (4-10).
• Place the thread through threading guide (4).
5
• Place the thread through the right slot of threading guide (5).
10 9
7 8
• To thread the last thread guide (9), pull about 10 cm
(4") of the button as illustrated...
Owner's Manual - Page 28
...are using. Icon explanation
AB C DE
Needle position
Cutting width
N/R Stitch Ànger lever setting
A/B
2-thread converter
Setting for garment sewing, quilt piecing and other projects.
1
5-thread safety stitch, narrow
For joining with a reinforced stitch
and overcasting in one step. It may be done with a 4-thread overlock seam such as neck edges,
side seams, sleeves, etc...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... P
4-thread safety stitch, narrow
For joining with
A 6.0 N
No
A•
••
9
decorative thread. Create varying effects by threading the loopers with reinforced stitch and overcasting in the loopers to create
decorative braids. (Hold your hand
A 6.0 N
No
A•
••
6
behind the presser foot and gently and slowly pull the thread chain as
you sew, trying...
Owner's Manual - Page 30
... on Àne
B
6.0 N
No
A
fabrics.
•••
12
3-thread stretch overlock
For sewing extra stretchy fabrics. Stitch
AB C DE
3-thread Áatlock stitch, narrow
N/R
Threading path A/B
BGRY P
For sewing stretchy fabrics together
with a decorative effect either with the Áatlock side or the ladder
stitch side. Adjust the differential feed
to create a lettuce edge...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
... effect
either with decorative thread. A 6.0 N
Yes
A•
•
19
2-thread wrapped overlock,
narrow
Gives a beautiful Ànish to medium weight fabrics. Stitches & sewing techniques 31
Read more on Àner fabrics.
Converter required. Converter required.
* Not recommended for edging lightweight fabrics. Stitch
2-thread overlock, wide For overcasting a single...
Owner's Manual - Page 33
... front cover and bring all threads wind around the stitch Ànger of the stitch plate. It prevents the threads from coming undone and prepares for the next sewing task. • Cut off • When you have re-threaded the machine, always chain off . Sewing over the stitch plate and slightly to break. Chain off the thread chain 2-5 cm (1-2") behind the presser foot...
Owner's Manual - Page 34
... B (see page 11). Note: The minimum overlock stitch width that can be obtained for woven fabrics. Coverstitch sewing
The coverstitch can be used for rolled edging is...• Tie these threads with lightweight regular thread.
Machine set the stitch Ànger lever to secure the seam end following manner. Rolled edge sewing
The rolled edge stitch is appropriate for hemming ...
Owner's Manual - Page 36
...and select 3-thread overlock, narrow. Note: The rolled edge stitch can be the circle and place stabilizer under the foot and chain off the main power switch and unplug the machine. The ... Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together and sew.
• Press the pintucks in cm and inches, from edge of sewing
When starting to sew after threading the machine, sew 2-3 cm on the fabric before...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... 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 top of the fabric
When the needle thread is too loose
Increase the upper looper thread tension (red), or decrease the lower looper thread tension (yellow). Safety stitch When the lower looper thread tension is too...
Owner's Manual - Page 41
... the internal working parts. Oiling
Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. If you are cutting
the the fabric. • An overlock runs at ...the machine. • Open the front cover and remove all excess oil before sewing. 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 ...
Owner's Manual - Page 42
... set screw. - Use a high quality thread.
Change type or size of needle. - Storage
When the machine is not exposed to direct sunlight or humidity. Lengthen stitch length. - Do not pull fabric while sewing. - Insert needle correctly. - Cover the machine with overlock.
- Increase presser foot pressure. - Check threading. -
Use high quality lightweight thread. - Check for tangled or caught...
Owner's Manual - Page 43
..., #12/80
3, 2, 1
Number of threads
2, 3, 4,5
Machine dimensions Length Width Height
404 mm 320 mm 326 mm
Weight
9.8 kg
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment 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...
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