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b e r n e t t e O V E R L O C K E R W O R K B O O K
The overlocker should be threaded for a 4-thread overlock
stitch using thread colors to match the color-coded
threading path on the overlocker. Adjust all thread tension
settings as indicated below, or as previously determined.
1.
Fold the fabric in half to 3” x 6”.
2.
Using a fabric marker, divide the fabric into three equal
sections along the folded edge.
3.
Adjust the cutting width to the widest setting by turning
the dial counter clockwise. Sew to the first mark on the
fabric, stopping when the knife edge is on the mark.
4.
Turn the dial clockwise to adjust the cutting width to a
mid-range setting (•) and overlock to the second mark.
5.
Turn the dial clockwise again to adjust the cutting width
to the lowest setting and overlock to the end of the fabric.
6.
Mark the cutting width settings on the fabric sample.
7.
Return cutting width to its normal setting (•).
CUTTING WIDTH
Firm fabric, 6” x 6”
80/12 ELx705
4 Spools Serger Thread (B, R, G, Y)
4-Thread Overlock Stitch
Standard
High #
(Wide)
Mid
(Normal)
Low #
(Narrow)
thread
tension
setting
machine
setup
L
eft
N
eedLe
R
ight
N
eedLe
U
ppeR
L
oopeR
L
oweR
L
oopeR
S
titch
L
eNgth
c
UttiNg
w
idth
d
iffeReNtiaL
f
eed
R
oLLed
h
em
L
eveR
4
4
4
4
2�5
high
-
Low
1
N
