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HOW TO SEW AN OVERLOCK
STITCH
2–Thread Wrapped Overlock (#9/#10)
• Correct balance
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Set each tension dial to setting shown at left
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
• How to balance
When the lower looper thread tension is too tight or
needle thread tension is too loose;
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Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (red)
toward a lower number.
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Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (yellow
or green) toward a higher number.
When the lower looper thread tension is too loose;
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Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (red)
toward a higher number.
PLEASE NOTE:
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These are suggested tension settings only.
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Tension settings are effected by;
1. Type and thickness of fabric
2. Needle size
3. Size, type and fiber content of thread
Thread Color Code refer page 19.
2–Thread Wrapped Overlock wide #9
Medium weight
fabric
Tension Dial
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
2.5
3.0
2–Thread Wrapped Overlock narrow #10
Medium weight
fabric
Tension Dial
Yellow
Green
Blue
Red
4.5
3.5
NP
/
Refer page 15
RHP
N
Refer page 14/15
SL
2.5–4
Refer page 27
ULC
Refer page 14
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