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Page 2: ...Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the overlock machine needle 11 Always use the proper needle plate The wrong needle plate can cause the needle to break 12 Do no...

Page 3: ...our d connecter tirer sur la prise et non pas sur la cordon 10 Gardez vos doigts au loin de toutes parties fonctionnelles Des soins sp ciaux sont demand s autour de l aiguille 11 Toujours utiliser la...

Page 4: ...able machine It gives you the ability to seam overcast and trim all in one operation Fabrics and threads you previously avoided are now a joy to sew because the Baby Lock Acclaim handles all varieties...

Page 5: ...C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S 2 Notes...

Page 6: ...r Threading System 15 Side Cover 15 Notes 16 THREADING 17 Threading Preparation 17 Threading Your Acclaim 18 Threading Position for Threading 18 Lower Looper 18 Upper Looper 19 Right Needle 20 Left Ne...

Page 7: ...3 3 Thread Reversed Wave Stitch 44 BASIC SERGING TECHNIQUES 45 Securing Ends 45 46 Turning Outside Corners 47 Turning Inside Corners 47 Serging Curves 48 Inserting Tapes 48 Cutting Blade Cover Seam Gu...

Page 8: ...aced into the machine it reaches the feed dogs first The feed dogs move the fabric along as the cutting blades trim the edge creating a clean edge to be finished Then the loopers and needle s form the...

Page 9: ...eedle height viewing area 26 Push to thread loopers button 9 Needle clamp screw 27 Upper looper threading port 10 Snap on presser foot 28 Lower looper threading port 11 Needle plate 29 Stitch selector...

Page 10: ...ol 1 Accessory packet 12 Thread nets 4 Accessory packet 13 4 Thread RevolutionAir needle threading guide 1 Accessory compartment 14 Spool caps 4 Accessory packet 15 Sponge disks 4 Accessory packet 16...

Page 11: ...ly They work well for overedging and seaming but they may be too weak or too fuzzy for the rolled edge Poor grades of these threads can result in frequent fraying breaking and unbalanced stitches Thre...

Page 12: ...c shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way fig A If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to...

Page 13: ...however to decrease the pressure for thick fabrics or increase pressure for thin fabrics to feed more smoothly under the foot Turn the presser foot pressure adjustment dial on left side of the machine...

Page 14: ...cement of Right and Left needles and the stitch width dial positions Fig B The stitch length rolled hem adjusting dial is conveniently located just to the left of the front cover near the base plate f...

Page 15: ...he front cover indicates This action can eliminate wavy seams in stretchy fabrics or those cut on the bias grain fig A At the maximum setting of 2 fig C the differential feed can gather a lightweight...

Page 16: ...nd WAVE Select OVERLOCK for overlock stitching Select WAVE for wave stitching The stitch selector controls the thread delivery system and is located on the right front side of the machine To select a...

Page 17: ...mp to its highest position 3 Slide the subsidiary looper to the right direction and swing it counterclockwise to the left fig B 4 Make sure the hooked tip of the subsidiary looper enters into the uppe...

Page 18: ...t once using the Push to Thread Loopers button A quick burst of air allows your thread to flow through each looper with minimal effort The exclusive Push to Thread Needles button will thread both need...

Page 19: ...O V E R V I E W 16 Notes...

Page 20: ...ide a smooth surface that enables the thread to reel off freely With the spool notch side down insert a spool cap into the top of the spool fig B When using standard spool threads on your serger repla...

Page 21: ...position when threading the loopers and needles unless otherwise indicated 1 With the presser foot up and threading lever in the threading position fig A 2 Place the thread cone or spool on the far ri...

Page 22: ...ll 18 inches 45cm of thread through guide C Insert the end of the thread into the threading port U about 1 2 inch 1 2cm Use tweezers if necessary to insert the thread end more easily 4 Push the thread...

Page 23: ...volutionAir Needle Threader thread the right needle illustration below position 7 refer to page 21 4 Lower the presser foot to engage the tensions 1 Raise the presser foot to the up position and engag...

Page 24: ...ehind the needles fig D 6 Press the Push to thread needles button to activate the threading pump while holding the thread end directly in front of the needle eye The thread will be pulled through the...

Page 25: ...front of the needles fig B 4 Place the end of thread directly in front of the desired needle eye position fig C 5 Press the Push to thread needles button see page 21 7 to 9 6 Remove RevolutionAir Nee...

Page 26: ...down on the foot control gently to begin a thread chain before serging fabric fig A You can leave the presser foot down for most serging applications Just place the fabric under the toe of the press...

Page 27: ...the foot Open the front cover and engage the threading lever page 18 Re thread the machine above the threading port leaving an 18 inch 45cm thread tail Thread the looper as usual then engage the threa...

Page 28: ...overlock or 3 thread overlock can also be used with this technique 4 Thread Overedging Overlock Seam For garments or projects that do not require conventional pressed open seams you can stitch and fi...

Page 29: ...to create the seam The right needle thread visible on the top side of the stitch interlocks with both the loopers to add durability The thread that resembles a zigzag on the upper side of the fabric i...

Page 30: ...r to a 3 thread overlock wide 7 5mm cut the right needle thread just above the needle eye fig A Remove the right needle and right needle thread completely from the machine Re tighten the needle clamp...

Page 31: ...and left needle thread completely from the machine Confirm needle is in the right needle clamp position and secure the needle clamp screw if necessary Move the stitch selector lever to B For the righ...

Page 32: ...ial counter clockwise to the rolled hem range Set the length at 0 75 to 4 0 fig A and the stitch width at 3 0 for a smooth decorative finish fig B Move the stitch selector lever to C For the right nee...

Page 33: ...wraps the fabric edge while the lower looper thread is nearly invisible on the back side of the stitch formation Remove the left needle and thread Clear the stitch fingers Turn the stitch length adju...

Page 34: ...ium weight stretch fabrics and on bias edges of soft woven fabrics It makes a pretty decorative edging for activewear lingerie accessories and children s wear Set the machine for the 3 thread rolled e...

Page 35: ...edges pull open and flatten within the stitch for a non bulky join Be sure to sew a test sample first to determine whether the stitch will have the strength to hold the seam without the fabric pulling...

Page 36: ...ft and down the front Then take the thread to the left and thread the machine as you would for the needles in their normal position illustration on page 34 35 for correct threading 5 Using the Revolut...

Page 37: ...tion below Thread the left needle for a wide flatlock 4 Turn the cutting blade to the LOCK position 5 Engage the subsidiary looper following step 3 on page 33 6 Thread the lower looper as shown in the...

Page 38: ...on below Thread the right needle for a narrow flatlock 4 Turn the cutting blade to the LOCK position 5 Engage the subsidiary looper following step 3 on page 33 6 Thread the lower looper as shown in th...

Page 39: ...e fabric right side or wrong side out depending on the loop or ladder page 35 stitch you want to show along stitch placement lines 5 Position the fabric under the presser foot aligning the fold of the...

Page 40: ...ce back against the fabric right side to create a fold about 1 4 from the top edge of the hem as shown fig A 3 Align the fold under the presser foot and stitch allowing the needle to catch only a thre...

Page 41: ...Engage the threading lever to the serging position pull the thread out of the upper looper tube and continue to thread the needle as illustrated 7 Place water soluble stabilizer on top of the fabric a...

Page 42: ...decorative thread that will be used in the left needle on spool pin and thread the needle thread through upper looper thread path 6 Engage the threading lever to the serging position pull the thread o...

Page 43: ...Slide the subsidiary looper to the left direction and swing it clockwise to the right 3 Engage the threading lever to the threading position 4 Rethread the upper looper page 19 For 4 thread serging r...

Page 44: ...ge the threading lever to the threading position page 18 4 Place the right needle thread cone on the second spool pin on left 5 Slip the right needle thread into the telescopic thread guide directly a...

Page 45: ...e on the second from right spool pin 8 Slip the upper looper thread into the telescopic thread guide directly above the thread Follow the top threading path for the right needle thread down the front...

Page 46: ...cone on the 2nd from right spool pin 8 Slip the upper looper thread into the telescopic thread guide directly above the thread Follow the top threading path for the right needle thread down the front...

Page 47: ...to the telescopic thread guide directly above the thread Follow the top threading path for the right needle down the front threading path through the chrome thread guide and directly to the L threadin...

Page 48: ...e eye needle to weave the chain back into the stitching 4 Lock the beginning or end of a seam by serging over the previous stitches To lock the beginning of the seam 1 Manually turn the handwheel towa...

Page 49: ...urn the fabric over with the wrong side of the stitch facing up fig G and reposition it under the presser foot with the needle at the seam edge aligned with the previous needle line fig H 4 Lower pres...

Page 50: ...s caused by too much slack in the needle thread when clearing the stitch fingers Try again turning corners takes a little practice 1 Reinforce loosely woven fabrics at the corner with staystitching on...

Page 51: ...Insert tape elastic or ribbon into the slot and under the back of the foot fig A Adjust the stitch width to match the tape width Place the fabric under the foot and stitch fig B B A S I C S E R G I N...

Page 52: ...in the loopers Use the Specialty Thread chart on pages 53 54 as a guide keeping in mind that the threads can vary from one manufacturer to another It is best to sew test for best results Note Thicker...

Page 53: ...sting looper thread out of tube extending from the threading mechanism fig B Leave the thread in the tubular looper 5 Tie the specialty thread onto the regular thread with an overhand knot fig C Pull...

Page 54: ...Cut a 24 inch 55cm strand of serger thread and fold in half to form a thread cradle Insert the loose ends of the thread cradle into the port about 1 inch 2 5cm 6 Holding the cradle loop with your lef...

Page 55: ...tion 4 Thread specialty thread into the upper thread guides leaving an 18 inch 45cm tail above the threading port 5 Place the straight end of the looper threading tool into the threading port Push the...

Page 56: ...ative thread in the needle use a size 90 Top Stitch needle for best results Yes For exposed edges only Yes For exposed edges only Use in upper looper only Can be used in the needle Varies greatly with...

Page 57: ...mmended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended Not recommended for seaming Not recommended for seaming Lingerie thread for seams Lingerie thread for seams Blind hemming Blind...

Page 58: ...e The upper moving blade is made of a softer steel material and will require replacement A spare blade is provided with the machine for replacement if necessary The spare blade is located in the threa...

Page 59: ...ety reasons unplug main power cord 2 Raise and remove presser foot 3 Select stitch length dial to rolled hem setting 4 Remove needles from needle clamp 5 Turn your handwheel until the upper looper is...

Page 60: ...right for the fabric 5 Is the correct needle being used for the particular stitch 6 Is the correct needle being used for the type of fabric being sewn 7 Is the fabric being pulled from the rear of th...

Page 61: ...1 Is the machine threaded correctly Check each thread path carefully 2 Is the machine set for 3 Thread Wave sewing 3 Is the Wave Overlock Selector Lever set on WAVE 4 For rolled wave edging is the sti...

Page 62: ...led Wave 1 needle left or right 1 looper 2 Thread Flatlock wide and narrow 2 Thread Blanket Stitch 2 Thread Ladder Stitch Stitch Width Standard 2 3 4 thread with left needle 5 5 7 5mm Standard 2 3 thr...

Page 63: ...s according to fabric weight and thread type Stitch Length Stitch Width Needle Stitch Selector Differential Feed Page 3 Thread Rolled edge 2 Thread Flatlock Wide 4 Thread Overlock 4 Thread Gathering 3...

Page 64: ...ES4 TA EI 45 TA Printed in Japan...

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