CONTENTS
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1. Accessories..................................................... 4
Needle information .........................................4
3. Principal parts.................................................. 5
4.
How to open looper cover .............................. 6
5. Principal parts behind looper cover ................ 6
Preparation prior to sewing..............................6
Setting up the thread guide holder...................7
How to remove and insert needle.................... 8
How to remove cylinder cover........................ 9
10. How to replace cylinder cover.........................9
11. Threading the machine ................................. 10
• Threading diagram ................................... 10
• Understanding the color code................... 10
• Stitch diagram........................................... 10
• To thread the machine correctly.................10
• Important threading information.............. 17
12. Chaining off and test sewing......................... 18
13. Basic stitch types........................................... 19
• 4 thread overlock
mock safety stitch................................... 19
• Wide 3 thread overlock stitch.....................19
• Narrow 3 thread overlock stitch ................ 19
14. How to adjust thread tension ........................ 19
• Suggested tension settings for 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch ................... 20
• Correct balance of the 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch ................... 20
• How to balance the 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch . .................20
• Suggested tension setting for the
3 thread overlock stitch............. ............ 21
• Correct balance of the 3 thread
overlockstitch........................................ 21
• How to balance the 3 thread
overlockstitch..........................................21
15. How to change threads/Tie on method ... .22
16. How to adjust the stitch length...................... 23
17. How to disengage movable upper knife ... .23
• To place movable knife in
nonworking position............................... 23
• To place movable knife in working
position ...................................................24
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18. Seam guide lines............................................24
19. How to adjust the overedge
seam width ..................................................25
How to sew a rolled hem............................... 26
• Machine set up..........................................26
• Suggested tension settings for
standard rolled hem................................ 27
• Suggested tension settings for upper
looper thread wrapped rolled hem . . . .27
• How to balance the upper looper
thread wrapped rolled hem..................... 27
• Additional information about
rolled hemming .................................. .28
• To secure the rolled hem thread
chain ...................................................... 28
21. Stitch variations and sewing
techniques............................................... 29
• How to sew a flatlock decorative
seam........................................................29
• How to sew an overlock blind hem......... 31
• How to sew pin tucks............................ .31
• Turning square corners ............................32
• Pin placement .......................................... 33
• Securing the thread chain.........................33
• Applying elastic........................................34
• How to reinforce a seam ......................... 35
• Braiding by chaining off.......................... 35
• Differential feed (with differential
feed machine only)................................. 36
22.
How to adjust the presser foot pressure ... .38
Free arm sewing............................................ 38
24.
Relationship between cloth, thread
and needle.............................................. 39
Machine maintenance ,..................................40
• Cleaning the machine .............................. 40
• Oiling the machine................................... 40
• How to replace the stationary knife ... .41
• How to exchange light bulb .................... 42
Troubleshooting chart................................... 43
Optional accessories and attachments...........44
Specification..................................................45