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“IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“

“DANGER“___

To reduce the risk of electric shock:

“WARNING“___

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be
followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this overlock
sewing machine.

1. The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in.
2. Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and

before cleaning.

1.  Do not allow this appliance to be used as a  toy. Close attention is necessary

when this appliance is used by or near children and infirm persons.

2.  Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only

attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

3.  Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working

properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the
appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,
repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

4.  Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation

openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of
lint, dust, and loose cloth.

5.  Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the

sewing machine needle and cutter.

6. Always use the proper stitch plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to

break.

7.  Do not use bent needles.
8.  Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to

break.

9.  Switch the sewing machine off “ O “ when making any adjustments in the needle

area, such as threading needle area changing needle, threading looper, or
changing presser foot and the like.

10. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,

when covers are opened to raise the upper cutter or thread the loopers, when
lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in
the instruction manual.

11. Never drop or insert any abject into any opening.
12. Do not use outdoors.
13. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen

is being administered.

14. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off “ O “ position, then remove plug from

outlet.

15. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
16. If the power cord of this appliance is damaged, it must  be replaced with a

special cord by your nearest authorized dealer or service center.

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or
injury to persons:

Summary of Contents for MK 4055

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION BOOK INSTRUCTION BOOK INSTRUCTION BOOK...

Page 2: ...ombination Overlock Chain Stitch and Cover Stitch Sewing Machine This machine that is intended for household use will provide you with excellent performance in sewing from light to heavy material lawn...

Page 3: ...from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 5 Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and cutter 6 Always use the proper stitch plate T...

Page 4: ...machine if you leave it unattended to avoid injury by expediently switch on the machine Always unplug the machine if you carry out maintenance oiling cleaning Don t use the machine if it s wet or in h...

Page 5: ...s av re n cessaire contactez votre Service Apr s Vente Manipulez le rh ostat avec pr caution et vitez de le faire tomber Assurez vous que rien n est pos dessus Utilisez la plaque aiguille ad quate Une...

Page 6: ...NEEDLE CLAMP 4 TO THREAD COVER STITCH LEFT NEEDLE THREAD ORANGE C ON NEEDLE CLAMP 5 13 NEEDLE THREADER 14 HOW TO CHANGE THREADS TIE ON METHOD 15 STITCH LENGTH ADJUSTMENT 16 SELECTION OF STITCHES 17 S...

Page 7: ...ning green 6 Chain stitch looper thread tension fine tuning brown 7 Stitch plate 8 Cloth plate 9 Attached extension table 10 12 Power light switch 13 Hand wheel 14 Differential feed adjusting dial 15...

Page 8: ...tached extension table The attached extension table can be removed to expose the free arm To remove pull to the left To attach press firmly to the right until it engages The free arm is ideal for sewi...

Page 9: ...LOOPER COVER 1 Cover stitch looper thread take up lever D 2 Cover stitch looper thread take up lever E 3 Chain looper thread guide set 4 Cover looper protect board 5 Spring 6 Cover looper autothreader...

Page 10: ...rked line under the foot as you sew Flat lace foot H10813 With the Flat Lace Foot you can easily add lace and trims to the top of the fabric with a cover stitch to create beautiful decorative edges an...

Page 11: ...fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way Be sure that the electrical voltage of the electric outlet wall receptacle is the same as the rated v...

Page 12: ...ins Note Your new machine is threaded to sew Triple Cover Stitch Refer to Page 15 for instructions on tying on to the threads Anti spill net 2 ANTI SPILL NET When using synthetic threads that easily s...

Page 13: ...ide it to the left until it locks Note The looper cover has a safety switch and the machine will not sew if the looper cover is open 2 CLOSE LOOPER COVER 3 SPOOL CAP Spool cap Thread spool Press in Wh...

Page 14: ...When all cover stitch needles are inserted the left needle will be slightly higher than the others 1 2 TO REMOVE NEEDLE S 9 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSERT NEEDLES Turn the hand wheel toward you until the ne...

Page 15: ...t position Push the red button on the back of the presser foot ankle to release the presser foot Raise the presser foot to the extra lift position and the foot will come off Place the new foot with th...

Page 16: ...asily thread Triple Cover Stitch machine the first time 12 GENERAL THREADING INFORMATION 1 TO THREAD BROWN THREAD Thread the chain stitch cover stitch looper as indicated 1 12 Raise Presser foot to re...

Page 17: ...eezers through threading guide 4 7 Thread the Chainstitch thread guide 8 by holding the thread in front of the thread guide pin and pulling the thread backward and up until the thread rests inside the...

Page 18: ...ips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated While holding thread with fingers pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly l...

Page 19: ...the threading easier Pull about 10 cm 4 of thread through needle eye to hang free Place the thread to the back under the presser foot Thread the cover stitch middle chain stitch needle as indicated 1...

Page 20: ...ore threading the eye of the needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp 9 Thread the eye of the needle Use the needle threader page 21 to make the th...

Page 21: ...lever cover 6 Then slip the thread into the left slot on the thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading the eye of the needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the need...

Page 22: ...ser foot Make sure one of the rectangular markings of the needle threader is pointing upwards Place the thread from right to left in the notch on the tip of the needle threader Hold the needle threade...

Page 23: ...t a time If threads do not pull easily check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread stand When pulling thread through the needles when the knot is in front of the needle Cut the thread a...

Page 24: ...n the table below page are our recommendations based on normal conditions It may be necessary to adjust the thread tension according to the stitch type of fabric and thread you are using For best resu...

Page 25: ...am to unravel when looper thread is pulled out at the end of sewing Therefore secure the seam end in the following manner When Sewing through to the Edge of Fabric Knot the needle threads 2 or 3 threa...

Page 26: ...tion to the feed by the rear feed teeth it will stretch or gather the fabric The differential feed ratio ranges from 1 0 6 1 2 0 Adjustment is made by means of the differential feed adjusting dial pic...

Page 27: ...s machine can produce a 3 thread 5 6 mm wide bottom cover stitch The cover stitch can be used for covering binding or top stitching necklines and for hemming the bottom of T shirts and sweat suits etc...

Page 28: ...NFORMATION ABOUT COVER STITCH At end of sewing stop sewing when the fabric is not under the needles Raise presser feet e f Turns the hand wheel toward you one circle anti clockwise then turns contrary...

Page 29: ...cover stitch looper thread is too loose Turn the cover stitch looper thread tension fine tuning lever brown toward a higher position When the cover stitch left needle thread tension is too loose Turn...

Page 30: ...turn cover stitch looper thread tension fine tuning lever brown toward a lower position When the cover stitch middle needle thread tension is too loose Turn the cover stitch middle needle thread tensi...

Page 31: ...gular stitches Lengthen stitch length Increase presser foot pressure for heavyweight fabric Decrease presser foot pressure for lightweight fabric Check the differential feed Insert needle correctly Do...

Page 32: ...e Presser foot rise Needles Number of needles Number of threads Maximum 1300 stitches min 1 0 5 0 mm 1 0 6 1 2 Coverstitch 2 8 5 6 mm 27 mm 4 5 mm ELx705 size 14 90 12 80 1 2 3 2 3 4 26 MACHINE DIMENS...

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