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Converting from overlock to cover/chain
The individual steps of the conversion sequence are described
in detail in the chapter: «Cover/Chain and top & bottom
Stitch Functions» (pages 38 – 41).
1. Turn stitch selection dial to position
F
for cover stitch or
G
for chain stitch.
2. Press the needle stop button to lower the needle clamp.
3. Remove the waste collector and open the looper cover.
4. Switch conversion arm from overlock to cover/chain
stitch.
5. Remove the knife guard and attach the cover/chain stitch
extension plate.
6. Turn the handwheel to bring the needle clamp to its
highest position.
7. Raise the presser foot and swing it out.
8. Raise the upper knife and the upper knife arm.
9. Cut all threads and remove any chain-off.
10. Insert needles in the appropriate cover/chain stitch
positions (tools in looper cover).
11. Thread cover/chain stitch looper (purple markings) leaving
8 cm or 3“ of thread hanging in the machine. Close the
looper cover.
12. Thread cover or chain stitch needles, place threads under
the presser foot.
13. Swing back presser foot. Adjust the stitch length and
differential feed to suit the stitch and fabric.
14. Sew to the end of the seam, turn the handwheel away
from you (clockwise) to raise the needles, lift presser foot,
remove work and cut threads.
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