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Page 1: ...TS TS380 Table of Contents Next Page INSTRUCTION MANUAL ...

Page 2: ...FOR YOUR MACHINE CHANGING NEEDLE PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Never bend loopers and needle while threading and sewing Before connecting machine be sure voltage on AC adaptor matches your electrical out let Disconnect AC adaptor from socket outlet when changing needle or when leaving machine unattended Do not pull fabric while sewing as this may bend needle and cause needle breakage ...

Page 3: ...gling 4 Tension dial controls thread tension Do not adjust these dials until threading is checked 5 AC adaptor 9V 650mA supplies power for your machine 6 Foot switch runs machine 7 Sewing speed selector Low and high 8 Handwheel provides a means for raising or lowering the needle 9 Front cover covers mechanism Threading diagram is displayed on right side of machine when the cover is removed 10 Acce...

Page 4: ... 14 Needle Style 2020 size 14 15 Seam guide keeps seam moving evenly 16 Lower looper forms lower stitch 17 Upper looper forms upper stitch 18 Presser foot holds fabric against feed system 19 Presser foot lifter lets you raise and lower presser foot Press down to lift foot 20 Internal threading light turns off when foot switch is plugged into machine ...

Page 5: ...TS TS380 Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 5 ACCESSORIES ...

Page 6: ...ut of carton Swing thread guide holder up until a slight sound is heard that indicates you have reached the operating position Straighten all threads between thread spools and tension dials until thread are taut Check thread to make sure it is not tangled under spool or spool stand ...

Page 7: ...en foot switch is plug ged into machine Press foot switch to continue sewing fabric under presser foot Lightly guide fabric while sewing Note Seam guide is preset for proper width and sewing angle When seam is complete continue sewing lightly pulling fabric towards left rear corner of machine chaining off and forming thread tail Cut thread tail between presser foot and fabric ...

Page 8: ...le clamp body to lowest setting Use presser foot lifter to raise presser foot Place other side of fabric under presser foot and sew When seam is complete continue sewing lightly pulling fabric toward left rear corner of machine chaining off and forming thread tail for next sewing ...

Page 9: ...ust thread tension Make a test sample to find a proper tension before sewing on your fabric SITUATION PROPER TENSION LOWER LOOPER THREAD TOO LOOSE NEEDLE THREAD TOO LOOSE UPPER LOOPER THREAD TOO LOOSE CHARACTERISTIC ALTERNATIVE ADJUSTMENT ADJUSTMENT Turn lower looper thread tension dial clockwise to a tighter setting Turn upper looper thread tesnsion dial clockwise to a tighter setting Turn needle...

Page 10: ...ntly at tab on right side Connect AC adaptor only to turn on light for threading For best sewing performance use proper spool cap How To Fix On The Sewing Machine Thread Spools Put the three threaded spools into the spool pins Then slide the thread caps large size firmly against rim of spool to prevent thread tangling How To Fix On The Overlock Machine Thread Spools Pull the left right spool pins ...

Page 11: ...ious Page Next Page 11 TYING ON THREADING Clip thread in front of needle Cut threads close to spools Remove old thread spools Place new thread spool Tie new and old threads Pull needle thread until knot appears Cut knot Thread needle ...

Page 12: ...Previous Page Next Page 12 THREADING PATH A LOWER LOOPER STEP 1 Draw thread A through guide A 1 Bring thread through guide A 2 Use tweezers to place thread into two discs Use tweezers to guide thread down through front guide A 3 ...

Page 13: ...his is optimum position for threading lower looper Insert threader into left side hole A 4 Hold tweezers in right hand and guide thread through threader Pull threader towards you threading looper from back to front Use tweezers to guide thread Place thread between two loopers Guide thread through right side hole A 5 Draw thread to left ...

Page 14: ...NG PATH B UPPER LOOPER STEP 2 Draw thread of spool B through guide B 1 Pull thread down to guide B 2 Use tweezers to place thread into two discs Turn handwheel toward you Lower needle clamp body to lowest position This is optimum position for threading guide B 3 ...

Page 15: ...h rear guide B 3 Place needle clamp body to highest posi tion This is optimum position for threading upper looper Insert threader into right side hole B 4 Guide thread through threader Pull threader towards you threading looper from back to front Guide thread through left side hole B 5 Draw thread to left ...

Page 16: ...us Page Next Page 16 THREADING PATH C NEEDLE STEP 3 Draw thread of spool C through guide C 1 Pull thread down to guide C 2 Use tweezers to place thread into two discs Pull thread down through guide C 3 then up and down through it again ...

Page 17: ... FORMING THREAD CHAIN Lower needle clamp body to lowest position Collect the three threaded threads and place them under presser foot FORMING THREAD CHAIN Hold thread ends at 30 to needle towards left rear corner Turn handwheel about 8 times to form thread chain If chain will not form check threading After producing chain start to sew on your fabric ...

Page 18: ...4 inch 4 2mm Place needle clamp body to lowest position Place thread chain 90 to needle Place fabric under presser foot touching needle and against seam guide Plug in foot switch Select High or Low sewing speed Start stitching Lightly guide fabric When seam is completed continue to sew until enough thread tail available for next sewing ...

Page 19: ...TS TS380 Table of Contents Previous Page Next Page 19 SECURING TAIL CHAINS Apply liquid fray preventer Use large needle and thread chains under stitches ...

Page 20: ... one stitch past end of corner Raise presser foot Push down on lever Pivot fabric Insert needle at edge Continue stitching Inside Corner Stitch stopping on point B Leave needle in fabric Pull fabric to left in straight line Stitch and hold fabric in straight line TURNING SQUARE CORNER ...

Page 21: ...ge Next Page 21 HEMMING FUNCTION Fold hem to wrong side Fold hem back as shown Place folded edge against seam guide Using thread that matches fabric Stitch making sure needle just barely catches the fold Turn fabric to right side and press ...

Page 22: ...c When finish sewing pull fabric flat and press CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE Add one drop of sewing machine oil to highlighted areas after or before using machine CHANGING NEEDLE Important For best results use only Needle style 2020 size 14 Insert flat side of needle to the back as far up as it will go Use screwdriver to tighten the screw ...

Page 23: ...ectly page 11 Thread guide holder not Swing thread guide holder up in the right position to the end page 3 When stitches Needle bent or neelde Replace needle page 11 skip point damaged Set needle firmly in position Needle set loosely page 11 Incorrect threading Thread machine correctly Wrong needle used page 6 7 8 Use Cat 2020 014 When stitches are Thread tension not Adjust tension page 4 irregula...

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