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21. STITCH WIDTH ADJUSTMENTS
*
Overedge seam width can be achieved by
repositioning the needle position and also with the
width adjustment knob.
(1) WIDTH ADJUSTMENT BY CHANGING
NEEDLE POSITION
*
Overlock seam width can be adjusted by
changing the needle position.
(a) When using left needle............................6 mm
(15/64 inch)
(b) When only right needle is used...............4 mm
(10/64 inch)
(2) WIDTH ADJUSTMENT WITH ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
*
Use of width adjustment knob will permit further
adjustment within the width range shown below.
(a) When using left needle........................5~7 mm
(13/64 ~ 17/64 inch)
(b) When only right needle is used...........3~5 mm
(1/8 ~ 3/16 inch)
(15/64")
(a) Left needle
6.0 mm
(10/64")
(b) Right needle
4.0 mm
(a) Left needle
(13/64")
7 mm
(17/64")
5 mm
(b) Right needle
3 mm
(1/8")
5 mm
(3/16")
(
3)
SEWING WITH HEAVY DECORATIVE
THREADS IN THE LOOPERS
*
Heavy decorative threads need less thread
tension than regular threads to give the best
sewing result.
* When threading a heavy decorative thread,
put
the thread guide (A) on back cover set as
illustrated right.
Pla
the thread through the hole
*
ce
of the
thread guide (A) and let
it pass above
guide
the
(B)
right
as illustrated
Then continue threading as
.
described in the threading section.
B
A
Note: When using decorative threads, place the
cap
thread unreeling
as shown to prevent the
thread from getting caught on the edge of the
spool.
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