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TABLE OF CONTENTS / TABLE DES MATIERES

MODEL

Number of threads

2, 3 or 4 threads

Overedge stitch width

6 mm (left needle) and 3.8 mm (right needle)

Needle

HA1- SP,   HA

 

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1 (130 / 705 H)

Stitch length

1 - 5 mm

Stitching speed

Up to 1300 stitches per minute

Dimensions

320 mm(W)

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280 mm(D) 

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 280 mm(H)

Weight

8 Kgs  (17.6 lbs)

SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE

056

055

3 or 4 threads

1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE

Identification chart

 3

Accessories

 4

Setting up your machine

 5

Preparation for threading

 6 - 7

Lint tray, Thread cutter, Changing presser feet

 8

Changing needle, thread and fabric chart

 9 - 10

2. STARTING TO SEW

Threading your machine

 11 - 14

Helpful hints

 14

Testing stitch overlock stitches

 15

Setting chart

 16 - 17

Three-thread overlock with one needle

 18

Converting to two-thread use

 18

Narrow and rolled hem, picot stitch

 19

Adjusting thread tensions

 20 - 21

Adjusting stitch length, Adjusting overedge cutting width

 22

Differential feed

 23

Foot pressure regulator

 24 - 25

Sewing with extra heavyweight fabric or multiple layers of fabric

 24 - 25

Basic techniques

Turning outside corners without cutting threads

 26

Turning curved edges, Removing stitches from sewn fabric

 26

Corded overlock

 27

Decorative effects

 28

Differential feed applications

 29

3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

Replacing moving cutter, Disengaging moving cutter

 30

Removing face cover

 30

Cleaning and oiling

 31

4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS

 32

5. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES

 33 - 37

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Summary of Contents for Lock 160

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Page 2: ...s e h t e t a r e p o r e v e N 6 control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth 7 Never drop or insert any object into any opening y l n o e s u s r o o d n I 8 9 Do not operate whe...

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Page 4: ...ning curved edges Removing stitches from sewn fabric 26 Corded overlock 27 Decorative effects 28 Differential feed applications 29 3 CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE Replacing moving cutter Disengaging moving...

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Page 6: ...e cover 8 Oiler 9 Tweezer 10 Thread net 11 Extension plate 12 Spool holder 13 Accessory bag 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 2 1 6625 3RWHWH WURYDUH WXWWL L SH L HOHQFDWL SUHVVR LO YRVWUR ULYHQGLWRUH RQYHUWL...

Page 7: ...4 OPENING FRONT COVER To open front cover pull it to the right and down towards you 5 OPENING WORKING TABLE To open working table pull the release lever towards you with your right hand and lift the f...

Page 8: ...n hold thread spools on the spool stand by pulling down the pole as illustrated Thread guide pole Thread guide 35 3 5 21 3 5 1 785 6267 12 8 6ROOHYDWH LQ DOWR LO VRVWHJQR JXLGDILOL ILQR DOOR VFDWWR 3R...

Page 9: ...pool cap Domestic cotton reel DISCO SPOLA E PORTA SPOLA PER ROCCHETTI CONICI Per le spole grandi a cono utilizzate i porta spola di gomma con l estremit superiore larga per le spole piccole utilizzate...

Page 10: ...he presser foot lever and push foot release lever so that the foot holder snaps on the foot Foot release lever D C B Turn upwards 7 2 1RQ SUHYLVWR O WDJOLDILOR VL WURYD QHOOD SODFFD DJR H FRQVHQWH GL...

Page 11: ...60 50 Bulk Nylon COTTON LINEN WOOL SYNTHETIC FIBRE KNIT 90 14 for general sewing 75 11 for light weight fabrics THREAD NEEDLE FABRIC Synthetic threads are recommended for ordinary overlocking Polyest...

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Page 13: ...4 A 1 When using normal or thin thread When using thick thread 1 785 0 1 8 Q D V F R U U H W W D L Q I L O D W X U D S X z FDXVDUH VDOWR SXQWL URWWXUD GHO ILOR H DOWUL LQFRQYHQLHQWL HUFDWH GL HVHJXLUH...

Page 14: ...cess length of about 4 10 cm 3 4 2 1 When using normal or thin thread When using thick thread 4XDQGR XVDWH XQ ILODWR QRUPDOH R VRWWLOH 4XDQGR XVDWH XQ ILODWR SHVDQWH 1 5 1 2 683 5 25 DWH SDVVDUH LO IL...

Page 15: ...Needle is threaded easily by needle threader See page 37 1 4 1 When using normal or thin thread When using thick thread 3 2 1 785 DWH SDVVDUH LO ILOR DWWUDYHUVR LO JXLGDILOR FRPH LOOXVWUDWR 7LUDWH L...

Page 16: ...thread cutter lever Model 056 only or draw the thread passing under the moving cutter and turn hand wheel towards you to obtain clear cut end as illustrated 68 5 0 17 87 6267 78 21 632 72 4XDQGR VL VR...

Page 17: ...6 cm of extra lock stitches are produced without fabric Cut thread by pushing thread cutter lever down Model 056 only or with scissors 3529 3817 29 5 2 G LQILODWXUD FRPSOHWDWD XVDWH XQ ULWDJOLR GHOOD...

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Page 20: ...rt it deep and keep as illustrated in Fig 4 1 2 Fig 2 Upper looper Two thread overlock convertor 1 2 219 57 725 8 1RQ SUHYLVWR 3HU FRQYHUWLUH DOO XWLOL R D GXH ILOL D S U L W H F R S H U F K L R I U R...

Page 21: ...inserting it deep as illustrated in Fig 1 RECOMMENDED THREAD 18 1 2 Fig 1 Stitch finger Cross section Narrow hem Narrow hem 2UOR VWUHWWR Rolled hem 2UOR DUURWRODWR Picot stitch 3XQWR SLFRW XLGD GHO SX...

Page 22: ...of fabric Increase left needle thread tension and or decrease either or both looper threads Increase right needle thread tension Decrease needle tension Just right Lower looper thread pulled to under...

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Page 24: ...cutting width dial at 4 5 Fig 3 In such a case change the stitch finger A to B to get neat stitching Fig 4 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Fig 4 B A 5 2 21 81 38172 5XRWDWH LO VHOHWWRUH OXQJKH D SXQWR ILQR DOOD OX...

Page 25: ...fabric Differential feed dogs B A Positive differential feed Negative differential feed 75 632572 5 1 O WUDVSRUWR GLIIHUHQ LDOH KD GXH JULIIH LQGLSHQGHQWL XQD IURQWDOH H XQD SRVWHULRUH LDVFXQD JULIID...

Page 26: ...ot pressure has been correctly set at the factory so you do not need to adjust it for most of ordinary sewing If adjustment is necessary turn the foot pressure regulator to higher number to increase o...

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Page 28: ...tions Fig 4 REMOVING STITCHES FROM SEWN FABRIC To remove stitches already sewn snip off needle thread s at intervals and pull out looper thread s 7 1 6 6 8 5 1 2 6 1 7 5 4XDQGR UDJJLXQJHWH LO ERUGR GH...

Page 29: ...AKING WAVED HEM WITH GUT Fig 4 pass the gut through the rear hole and start ROLL HEMMING See page 19 This is used for the hem of skirt etc 3 1 2 Fig 1 29 5 2 25 21 12 RYHUORFN D FRUGRQFLQR SXz HVVHUH...

Page 30: ...If you use blind hem foot option see page 33 decorative stitch is made easily Reduce the upper looper tension when you use thick thread Fig B Fig A 77 25 7 9 Q DJJLXQWD DOOD QRUPDOH FXFLWXUD RYHUORFN...

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Page 32: ...cover Remove the screw and take off the face cover Screw Moving cutter 0 5 mm Cutter release knob Screw Face cover 85 0 1 6267 78 21 2 7 2 02 Q FDVR GL QHFHVVLWj VRVWLWXLWH LO FROWHOOR PRELOH QHO PRG...

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Page 34: ...ole not extended Breaking Threads Reset Thread Tension s Improper Threading Thread Tension s too tight Re thread Machine 4 CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS 62 8 21 1 219 1 17 352 0 86 62 8 21 3XQWL LUUHJ...

Page 35: ...c see Fig 3 Fig 1 Final hem length Fig 3 Fig 2 Final hem length Guide Screw 3 12 25 2 19 6 2SWLRQDO O SLHGLQR RSWLRQDO SHU RUOR LQYLVLELOH q GLVSRQLELOH LQ GXH PLVXUH 0 5 SHU WHVVXWL OHJJHUL PHGLR SHV...

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Page 37: ...her flat or folded braid can be used in straight seams Use for decorating edges of collars cuffs pockets etc 3 12 3 5 1 59 785 2SWLRQDO 3UHSDUDWH XQ SH R GL QDVWUR FRUGRQDWR LQ VELHFR 3RVL LRQDWHOR WU...

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Page 39: ...release the hand which is pulling the thread 6 Take the needle hole threader off the needle clamp 7 Pull the thread away from you 4 2 1 3 4 5 6 3 6 2 1 5 1 2 2SWLRQDO 1 DWH SDVVDUH LO ILOR DWWUDYHUVR...

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