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Question posted by sabrinarenfroe on June 15th, 2013
What Is The Correct Tension On Pfaff Hobbylock 756 Serger
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Answer #1: Posted by TommyKervz on June 16th, 2013 2:35 AM
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Greetings - I would suggest you download and refer to page 5 & 6 of the machines' Owner's Manual available on the link below for free download as there a tension that is user adjustable and that which is said to be better hendled by qualified Pfaff techman (and I am at loss as to the one you wish to adjust) -
http://www.helpowl.com/manuals/Pfaff/hobbylock756/184559
Hope this helps
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Owner's Manual - Page 2
You have any further questions just ask your PFAFF dealer. Your new hobbylock 756 can take a bit of time to full use as this appliance may not ...spare fuses must be completetly replaced. If you many enjoyable hours creating your machine can go amiss. The plug must be marked 3 A or with any material in its stride and will sew, trim and neaten up -to a plug with the letter L or...
Owner's Manual - Page 3
... where the air openings may deflect the needle, causing itto break.
15 Switch the sewing machine off (,,O') position, then remove plug from the electric outlet when removing covers, lubricating,...6. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
For the United States only
This sewing machine is designed and manufactured for HOUSHOLD use this sewing machine for its intended purpose as described in this manual....
Owner's Manual - Page 4
...PFAFF parts. its cord.
9. When leaving the machine, during maintenance work or when changing
This sewing machine is wet, e.g. it is visible damage, - The maximum permissible wattage for domestic sewing machi nes according to :
I
sewing...mechanical parts or accessories, always disconnect the machine from the mains by a Ptaff mechanic. The tension of the sok ket by knocking or dropping it...
Owner's Manual - Page 5
... 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch
20
a Correct balance of the 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch
20
a How to balance the 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch
20
• Suggested tension setting for upper
looper thread wrapped rolled hem .27 . . . • How to sew a rolled hem
26
• Machine set up the thread guide holder
7
8. Free...
Owner's Manual - Page 6
... backwards.
*
Do not attempt to use sewing machine needle of
a standard any size or
household type in this
overlock.
#2054
Overlock needle
*
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Refer to the correct needle
chart on for your
page 39...
Owner's Manual - Page 8
...sewing machine has to be used also for light switch) to turn "ON" Push "0" mark side
to turn "OFF"
* To run the machine and control the speed, press the controller.
* The harder you press, the faster the machine...a polarized outlet only one blade wider than the other). If it will sew.
* To stop the machine from sewing, remove your foot from the controller.
* This appliance has a polarized plug...
Owner's Manual - Page 9
...controller with the thread guide holder in use.
SETTING UP THE THREAD GUIDE
HOLDER
* This machine is shipped with care anything on top of it
on the spool
pins. and
avoid
dropping... the thread guide holder. * The two joints on the telescope will click into
place when they are correctly positioned.
* Center the thread guides above the spool pins. * Place thread over the cone adapters on...
Owner's Manual - Page 12
... order ® to
as indicated ©
10 Green * Upper looper thread Orange ® * Lower looper thread - Orange
* Lower looper thread - Topside
• TO THREAD THE MACHINE CORRECTLY
(1) Threading the Upper Looper (Orange)
* Thread the upper looper as
shown.
• UNDERSTANDING THE COLOR CODE
® * Left needle thread - Yellow ©
• STITCH DIAGRAM...
Owner's Manual - Page 20
... 5 7.5 cm (2 3 inches) in length.
* Place fabric under the presser foot.
* Hold the threads and apply a slight tension. * Turn the hand wheel toward you have rethreaded the machine
always chain off and sew a test sample to run the machine with the presser foot down until the chain is 5 7.5 cm (2 3 inches) in length.
* Clip the thread...
Owner's Manual - Page 21
...TENSION
* The thread tensiod dials on the dial the thread tension becomes tighter. 0 = lowest tension 9 = highest tension
* Be sure the machine is correctly threaded other
wise proper thread tension cannot be obtained.
*1
* When making adjustments to balance the tensions... This machine is a four-thread overlock that Adjustments be in
no
greater
than
half
a number at a time. 2) Sew a ...
Owner's Manual - Page 22
... are effected by 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread
• CORRECT BALANCE OF THE 4 THREAD OVER LOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH
Light weight
Tension Dial
• HOW TO BALANCE THE 4 THREAD OVER LOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH
* When the upper looper thread lies on the top...
Owner's Manual - Page 25
* Pull the threads through the machine one at a time.
1'
*
If threads do thread guides
not pull easily, check for
should be set on
*
When when
pulling the knot
thread through the needle.
* Return tension dials to previous settings.
16. on the 3mm most sewing conditions.
* Adjust the stitch length to 4mm (5/32 inch) when...
Owner's Manual - Page 27
... the movable knife to its original position
(page 24).
*
Test sew pensate
and for
adjust tensions as the increase or
necessary to three-thread left
sew the four-thread stitch needle position stitch at a
width of 3.5mm...seam width below 3.5mm (9/64 inch). Left need'e
Left need'e
* Be sure the machine is disconnected from the
power source.
* Open the looper cover (page 6). * Disengage ...
Owner's Manual - Page 29
... dial to "2-F" and a fine seam will be sewn.
* This machine can sew two types of rolled hems.
• SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR STANDARD ROLLED HEM
* Always sew a test sample and adjust tension balance if neccessary.
* Adjust tension balance the same as instructed below.
Topside
Blue
Tension Dial
Green
Orange
Yellow
3.5
1
5.5
Needle thread
Upper looper
thread
:
Topside...
Owner's Manual - Page 31
... needle. * Begin with the machine threaded and tension
balanced for the three-thread overlock stitch (page 21). * Loosen the needle thread tension (green or blue) generously. * Loosen the upper looper thread tension (orange) slightly. * Tighten the lower looper thread tension (yellow) generously.
(2) FatIocking a Seam * Place the fabric wrong sides together to sew a
decorative stitch on the...
Owner's Manual - Page 32
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lower looper and needle. * For a ladder stitch, sew seam with right sides
together. * Pull on opposite sides of...Additional Information about Flatlocking * The tensions must be the prominent thread that creates the ladder (A). The needle thread will be correctly adjusted for the
fabric to pull...
Owner's Manual - Page 39
... loosely knit and woven fabrics. Stretch Loosen
37 To set in front and back of the presser foot.
Note: If amount of "stretch" is not correctly set the differential feed adjusting lever * Open looper cover and loosen differential feed
adjusting lever thumb screw. * Slide adjusting lever upward above the center
mark...
Owner's Manual - Page 42
... brush.
• OILING THE MACHINE
Danger: Before lubricating your machine, disconnect power line plug from ...MACHINE MAINTENANCE
* An overlock requires more maintenance than a conventional machine mainly due to two reasons. 1) A lot of lint is produced due to the cutting action of the knives. 2) An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled periodically. 25. Note: Use sewing machine...
Owner's Manual - Page 45
... operate
Solution
Lengthen stitch length
-
- Insert needle correctly -
Insert needle correctly Change type or size of knives
- Increase presser foot pressure Use a high quality thread
-
machine before sewing Check for light weight
fabrics
Check alignment of needle
-
Use a larger needle on heavy fabrics
Check threading
-
Loosen thread tension
- Check for tangled or caught thread...
Owner's Manual - Page 47
(5) Ultra Hem Foot
F-
* Special foot that makes sewing a blind hem easier. The machine will trim the excess fabric, finish off the edge and sew a hem in one operation.
(See page 31)
(6) Clean Pocket
* Fits under the base of threads Machine dimensions Weight hobbylock 756
Specification
1,300 spm maximum 1-5 mm (Standard: Rolled hemming F -2, ordinary overedge 3) 1: 0.77 -1: 2.0 (with ...
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