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HANDBOOK FOR COMPACT
OVERLOCK MACHINE
MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES DE LA
MAQUINA COMPACTA OVERLOCK
Product Code: 884-B01
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using the sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using. DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock. The sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. 1. Do not allow to be used
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To give your machine a longer life 1. Do not store this machine in direct sunlight or in high humidity conditions. Do not use or store the machine near a heater, iron, halogen lamp or other hot object. 2. Use only mild soaps or detergents to clean the case. Benzene, thinner, and scouring powders can damage the case and machine, and should never be used. 3. Do not drop or hit the machine. 4. Always consult this manual before you replace or fit the presser foot, needle, or any other parts to make
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CONGRATULATIONS ON CHOOSING THIS COMPACT OVERLOCK MACHINE Your machine is a high quality, easy-to-use product. To fully enjoy all the features, we suggest that you study this booklet. If you need more information regarding the use of your machine, your nearest authorized dealer is always happy to be of service. Enjoy yourself! CAUTION When threading or replacing needle, the main power and light switch of the machine must be switched off or the plug must be removed from the socket-outlet. When t
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Contents IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................................................................................I I I I I WARNING LABELS ...................................................................................................................III III III III III Contents ....................................................................................................................................1 Chapter 1: Names of parts and their functions .............................
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CHAPTER 1 NAMES OF PARTS AND THEIR FUNCTIONS 12 1 Thread tree Inside of the front cover 2 Presser foot pressure adjustment screw Tweezers (accessory) 3 Spool pin L Lower looper threading lever 4 Spool support M Thread take-up for loopers 5 Thread take-up cover N Upper looper 6 Needles O Upper knife 7 Bed extension P Lower looper 8 Presser foot Q Stitch finger 9 Material plate cover R Knife lever 0 Left needle thread tension dial 1 Front cover compartment A Right needl
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Optional accessory Accessories For further information about the following items, see CHAPTER 8. Included accessory D Blind stitch foot: X76590002 1 Soft cover: X77871000 2 Accessory bag: 122991052 3 Tweezers: XB1618001 4 Thread net (4): X75904000 5 Thread spool cap (4): X77260000 6 Cleaning brush: X75906001 E Gathering foot: SA213 (U.S.A., CANADA) 7 Hexagonal driver: XB0393001 X77459001 (OTHERS) 8 Needle set (SCHMETZ 130/705H): X75917001 #80: 2 pcs., #90: 2 pcs. 9 Foot controller: F Pearl sequ
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Powering the machine Opening/ Closing front cover It is necessary to open the front cover when threading Turning on the machine this machine. Slide it to the right 1 and open 2, or 1. Insert the three-pin plug into the socket on the close it and slide it to the left. bottom right side of the machine. Insert the power supply plug into a power outlet. CAUTION 2. Turn the main power and light switch to "I" mark (to "O" mark to turn off). For your safety, make sure that the front cover is close
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2. Position the fabric, and start sewing. (See CHAPTER Trim trap 5.) The optional trim trap holds the trimmed fabric and thread produced when sewing. Wide table Using the wide table makes the large piece sewing easy. To install: Attach the wide table by pushing it in the direction of the arrow until the edge line 1 is aligned to the line To install: 2 of the bed extension . Insert the trim trap until it contacts the front cover. NOTE: Be sure to position the positi
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Retracting knife Stitch length To sew without cutting the fabric edge, you need to The normal stitch length setting is 3 mm. To change the retract the knife as follows. stitch length, turn the stitch length adjustment dial on the right side of the body. CAUTION Do not touch the knife. Move the knife lever only while the needle is at its lowest point. 1 Be sure to unplug the power supply cord from the wall outlet before retracting the knife. 2 1. Pull up the knife lever , then pull it to
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An example Differential feed When stretch material is sewn without using the differential feed, the edge will be wavy. This serger is equipped with two sets of feed dogs under the presser foot to move the fabric through the machine. The differential feed controls the movement of both the front and the rear feed dogs. When set at 1, the feed dogs are moving at the same speed (ratio of 1). When the differential feed ratio is set at less than 1, the front feed dogs move slower than the rear feed do
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Tension adjustment dial There is a thread tension dial for each needle thread, the lower looper thread and the upper looper thread. The correct thread tension may vary according to the type and thickness of the fabric and the type of thread used. Thread tension adjustments may be necessary for any change in sewing materials. 12 3 4 1 Yellow marked tension disc is for left needle. 2 Green marked tension disc is for right needle. 3 Pink marked tension disc is for upper looper. 4 Blue marked tensio
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Chart of thread tension adjustment, Two-needle (Four-thread) A: Reverse B: Surface C: Left needle thread D: Right needle thread E: Upper looper thread F: Lower looper thread C A Left needle Tighten left thread is loose. needle thread. B (yellow) A D Right needle Tighten right thread is loose. needle thread. (green) B C A D Loosen left Left needle needle thread. thread is tight. (yellow) B Right needle Loosen right thread is tight. needle thread (green) A E F Upper looper Loosen upp
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Chart of thread tension adjustment, One-needle (Three-thread) A: Reverse B: Surface C: Needle thread D: Upper looper thread E: Lower looper thread C A Tighten needle Needle thread is thread. loose. B (yellow or green) E C A Needle thread is Loosen needle tight. thread. D (yellow or green) B E Upper looper Loosen upper A thread is tight. looper thread (pink) D Lower looper Tighten lower B thread is loose. looper thread (blue) E Upper looper Tighten upper A thre
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To remove: Needle 1. Turn the main power and light switch to the OFF position. This machine uses a standard home sewing 2. Turn the hand wheel so that the mark on the machine needle. hand wheel is aligned to the line on the The recommended needle is SCHMETZ 130/705H machine. (See CHAPTER 1 "Turning direction (#80 or #90). of hand wheel".) 3. Loosen the corresponding needle set screw Needle description with turning the included hexagonal driver 1 Back (flat side) 2 Front 3 Groove toward 2
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CHAPTER 2 PREPARATION BEFORE THREADING Thread tree Before threading Raise the telescoping thread tree to its highest 1. Turn off the main power and light switch for position. Make sure that the thread holders are in safety. alignment above the spool pins as illustrated below. 1 Thread holder on thread tree 2 Spool pin 3 Correct position 1 3 2. Raise the presser foot using presser foot lever. 2 How to use the thread spool cap When using sewing thread spools, the thread spool cap should be used as
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CHAPTER 3 THREADING Thread for two-needle four-thread Thread for one-needle three-thread overlock stitch overlock stitch (right needle) 1 1 3 3 2 2 4 4 3 3 left right needle needle 4 4 6 6 5 5 7 7 7 7 Thread for one-needle three-thread overlock stitch (left needle) 1 3 2 4 3 4 6 7 5 7 13 English
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Threading has to be done in the following order. Thread for one-needle two-thread 1. Lower looper 2. Upper looper overlock stitch (right needle) 3. Right needle 4. Left needle 1 3 2 Threading the lower looper 4 Run the thread in the sequence illustrated, 3 following the blue color and the numbers next to each threading point. 4 6 1 5 7 3 2 4 7 3 4 5 Thread for one-needle two-thread overlock stitch (left needle) 0 8 1 3 9 7 2 6 4 3 0 8 6 9 4 7 6 5 7 1. Open the front cover by sliding to t
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5. Guide the thread down the channel and pass 3. Pass the thread through the eye of the lower the thread through the threading points looper. 5678 next to the blue color marks following the numerical order in the accompanying illustration. NOTE: Make sure to thread both of the thread take-ups 7. Continue on "Lower looper easy threading operation". 4. Slowly turn the hand wheel, and make sure the lower looper returns to the original position. Lower looper easy threading operation 1. Slide the low
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5. Guide the thread down the channel and pass the thread through the threading points Threading the upper looper 5678 next to the pink color marks following Run the thread in the sequence illustrated, the numerical order in the accompanying following the pink color and the numbers next to illustration. each threading point. NOTE: Make sure to thread only through the upper thread take up 7. 6. Pass the thread through the eye of the upper 1 looper 9. 3 NOTE: 2 If the upper looper thread breaks dur
