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Elastica ll overlock machine

Instruction Manual

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DEAR CUSTOMER

We congratulate you on your purchase of your sewing machine. You have bought a quality product which has been made with great care and, if serviced right, will serve you well for many years.

Before using it for the first time, we ask you to read the manual at hand carefully, paying special attention to the safety instructions. Persons who are not familiar with this manual must not use the appliance.

In this manual, you will find everything there is to know about possible applications of your sewing machine. Should any questions remain unanswered, we kindly ask you to turn to your dealer.

We wish you much pleasure and great sewing successes!

Questions concerning machine, service and customer care

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INTENDED USE

Danger! Electric shock due to humidity

The sewing machine must only be stored and used in dry rooms.

Humidity and dampness may cause an electric shock.

Danger! Eye injuries due to a broken needle

Only soft, flexible textiles may be sewn.

The machine is not designed for sewing materials such as thick, hard or

inflexible leather, tarpaulins, canvas, etc.; the needle may break.

The needle can break if the material is not transported by the motor and is

instead pushed or held back by the user.

Danger! Needle-prick injuries if operated accidentally

The machine may only be used by careful adults.

Children and persons with restricted abilities may only use the machine after

thorough instruction and under constant supervision.

Never leave an operational machine in areas to which children have access.

The main switch must be turned off for all preparation or configuration tasks.

Danger! Risk of injury due to defects or modifications.

The machine must not be modified.

Repairs must be carried out by the technical service.

Damage, modifications, or the use of non-original accessories can lead to injuries.

Defective machines must no longer be used.

Danger! Unsuitable installation sites (workplaces) can result in accidents.

The machine must only be operated when on a stable surface.

Shaky, unstable or untidy workplaces can cause the machine to fall down or cause needle-prick injuries.

Danger! Persons without knowledge of these operating instructions may injure themselves or damage the sewing machine.

Only use this sewing machine if you have a basic knowledge of how to use sewing machines.

Danger! Needle-prick injuries may occur if you do not pay attention.

Take time, ensure the workplace is tidy and guide the material calmly through the machine without using force.

Caution! This machine is designed for use in a private home.

The machine is not approved for professional or commercial use.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CAUTION–

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.

DANGER--To reduce the risk of electric shock:

Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used

by or near children.

This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced

physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.

Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only

attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.

Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if

it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination,repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.

Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of

the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

Do not use outdoors.

Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being

administered.

To disconnect, turn switch to the off (”O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

10.

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

11.

Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine

needle.

12.

Never sew with a damag ed needle plate as this can cause needle to break.

13.

Do not use bent needles.

14.

Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

15.

Switch the sewing machine off (”O”) when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as

threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.

16.

Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or

when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

17.

Attention the following to avoid injury:

--switch off or unplug the appliance when leaving it unattended;

--unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance.

This appliance complies with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU covering the electromagnetic compatibility.

Moving parts-To reduce risk of injury, switch off before servicing. Close cover before operating machine.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This product is for household use, or equivalent.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/ electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

MODEL

Number of threads

2, 3 or 4 threads

Overedge stitch width (Max.)

7mm(left needle)

Needle

HA1×SP, HA ×1(130/705H)

Stitch length

1-5mm

Stitching speed

Up to 1100 stitches per minute

Dimensions

320 mm(W) ×280mm(D)×320mm(H)

Weight

9Kgs

KNOWING YOUR MACHINE

Identification chart ..................................................................................................... 2

Accessories ........................................................................................................... 3

Setting up your machine .......................................................................................... 4

Preparation for threading ..................................................................................... 5-6

Lint tray, Cutting width gauge ..................................................................................... 7

Thread cutter, Changing presser feet .......................................................................... 7

Changing needle, Needle thread and fabric chart ........................................................ 8

STARTING TO SEW

Threading your machine ..................................................................................... 9-11

Helpful hints ............................................................................................................ 12

Cutting needle thread ...............................................................................................

Testing stitch overlock stitches .............................................................................. 13

Setting chart ............................................................................................................ 14

Three-thread overlock with one needle ...................................................................... 15

Converting to two-thread use ...................................................................................... 15

Narrow and rolled hem, picot stitch ........................................................................... 16

Adjusting thread tensions ...................................................................................... 17

Adjusting stitch length, Adjusting overedge cutting width, Stitch finger(B) ................. 18

Differential feed .................................................................................................. 19-20

Foot pressure regulator ........................................................................................ 20

Sewing with extra heavyweight fabric or multiple layers of fabric ................................ 20

Basic techniques

Turning outside corners without cutting threads ........................................... 21

Turning curved edges, Removing stitches from sewn fabric............................. 21

Corded overlock ....................................................................................... 22

Decorative effects ........................................................................................ 23

Differential feed applications ..................................................................... 24

CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

Replacing moving cutter, Disengaging moving cutter ................................................. 25

Cleaning and oiling .................................................................................................. 26

CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS ........................................................ 27

SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE

ELASTICA ll

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1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE

IDENTIFICATION CHART

Foot pressure regulator

Thread cutter

Presser foot lever

LED lamp

Needle plate

Presser foot

Overedge cutting width dial

Working table

Thread guide pole

10.

Left needle thread tension control

11.

Right needle thread tension control

12.

Upper Looper thread tension control

13.

Lower looper thread tension control

14.

Needle thread guides

15.

Two thread convertor instruction

16.

Threading chart

17.

Lint tray

18.

Foot control

19.

Release lever

20.

Foot release lever

21.

Spool disc

22.

Differential feed control dial

23.

Stitch length dial

24.

Hand wheel

25.

Plug connector socket

26.

Light and power switch

27.

Front cover

28.

Moving cutter

29.

Lower looper

30.

Upper looper

31.

Cord guide

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ACCESSORIES

5 4

6 3

2 1

Two-thread convertor

Stitch finger (B)

Needle set(option)

Brush(option)

Screwdriver (small)

Machine cover

Screwdriver (large)

Moving cutter

Tweezers

10.

Spanner

11.

Thread net

12.

Spool disc

13.

Spool holder

14.

Accessory bag

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SETTING UP YOUR

Working table

Release lever

Front cover

Connector socket

Power/light switch

MACHINE

Wipe off excess oil in the needle

plate and bed areas.

FOOT CONTROL Push foot control plug into connector socket, and connect the power line plug into power supply outlet.

POWER/LIGHT SWITCH Your machine will not operate unless the power/light switch is turned on. This same switch controls both machine power and sewing light. When leaving the machine unattended, or servicing the machine, remove the power line plug from supply outlet.

OPENING FRONT COVER To open front cover, pull it to the right and down towards you.

OPENING WORKING TABLE To open working table, pull the release lever towards you with your right hand, and lift the front of presser foot up with your left hand.

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PREPARATION FOR THREADING

Thread guide pole

Thread guide

THREAD GUIDE POLE

Pull up thread guide pole to the highest point until you hear it click. Place thread spools on pins and draw thread through thread guides on the pole from rear to front.

Thread guide of pole can hold hread spools on the spool stand by pulling down the pole as illustrated.

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SPOOL CAPS FOR DOMESTIC TYPE

Spool

Turn up

Net

Thread comes off the top

Spool disc

Spool holder

Cone type thread

Spool cap

Domestic cotton reel

SPOOLS

SPOOL DISC AND SPOOL HOLDERS FOR CONE SPOOLS

For large cone spools use the rubber spool holders with the wide end at the top, and for small ones, use the same rubber spool holders but with the narrow end at the top.

SPOOL NETS

Polyester or bulky nylon threads become loose while unwinding. To keep consistent feeding of such threads, utilize spool net sleeving over the spool.

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LINT TRAY

Foot release lever

With the lint tray located in this position it will collect all your waste materials. After completion of work, remove the lint tray.

CUTTING WIDTH GAUGE

When using cutting width gauge, the fabric is cut down and sewn at same distance from the edge of fabric. Within the distance of the width adjusted.

THREAD CUTTER

Thread cutter is built in face cover. Draw materials to the rear and cut off excess thread with the thread cutter located on the bottom of face cover as shown.

CHANGING PRESSER FEET

Be sure needle is in the up position. Raise presser foot lever.

Push foot release lever to remove the foot.

Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning needle holes.

Lower the presser foot lever and push foot release lever so that the foot holder snaps on the foot.

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CHANGING NEEDLE

FABRIC

THREAD

NEEDLE

COTTON LINEN

Light weight: Organdy, Lawn, Gingham

Cotton No.100

Heavy weight: Oxford, Denim, Cotton Gabardine

Polyester No.60-50 Cotton No.60

Light weight: Tropical, Wool, Poplin

Polyester No.80 Cotton No.60

WOOL

Serge, Gabardine, Flannel

Polyester No.80-60 Cotton No.60

90(14)

for general sewing

Heavy weight: Velours, Camelhair, Astrakhan

Polyester No.60-50 Cotton No.60

SYNTHETIC FIBRE

Light weight: Georgette Crape, Voile, Satin

Polyester No.100-80 Cotton No.120-80

75(11)

for light weight fabrics

Heavy weight: Taffeta, Twills, Denim

Polyester No.60 Cotton No.60

Tricot

Polyester No.80-60 CottonNo.80-60

KNIT

Jersey

Polyester No.60-50 Cotton No.60

Wool

Polyester No.60-50 Bulk Nylon

Needle clamp screw

Flat side away from you

Raise needle bar to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you, but leave pr esser foot down. Loosen needle clamp screw to remove the needle, and place new needle with Flat Side Away From you, into the needle bar as far as it will go, and tighten screw.

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART

Use HA ×1 SP, HA ×1 (130/705H) Needles.

* Synthetic threads are recommended for ordinary overlocking. Polyester thread, for example, is very useful

for different types of fabric.

NOTE: Keep in mind that the lower and upper loopers will use about twice the amount of thread as the needles.

When purchasing thread for sewing, therefore, especially if it is an unusual colour, you should buy sufficient for your requirements.

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2. STARTING TO SEW

THREADING YOUR MACHINE

Wrong threading may cause skipped stitches, breaking threads, or other problems. Try to master the correct threading before moving on to test sewing. Threading must be carried out in the sequence of Lower Looper – Upper Looper – Needle. Open the front cover and the working table Raise needle to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you, and raise the presser foot. Before re-threading lower looper, remove thread from needle eye first, then re-thread the lower looper. This will prevent tangling.

STEP 1 THREADING LOWER LOOPER

Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.

Pull the lower thread through tension slot. Holding the thread with your left hand, pull down with right hand firmly.

Draw the thread through thread guide as illustrated.

Pass the thread through lower looper eye, and hook it around part A as indicated by the arrow. Leave about 4” (10cm) extra thread.

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STEP 2 THREADING UPPER LOOPER

Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.

Pull the upper thread through the slot, holding the thread with your left hand.

Draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.

Pass the thread through wire thread guide and looper eye, leaving an excess length of about 4”(10 cm).

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STEP 3and4 THREADING NEEDLES

Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.

Draw the needle threads through left-hand tension slot. Holding the thread with your left hand, pull down with right hand firmly.

Draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated.

Thread the needles from front to back throug needle eye and pull the threads towards the back

passing along the right side of presser foot, leaving an extra length of about 4”(10cm).

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HELPFUL HINTS

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REPLACING THREAD SPOOLS

When replacing thread spools, the following steps may be helpful for quick changeover.

Cut off existing threads near the

spools. Tie the cut ends thread from new spools as illustrated (seamen's knot).

Raise presser foot.

Lower needle bar to its lowest

position by turning hand wheel away from you. Carefully pull the existing threads until the connecting knots pass through needle eye and looper eyes.

CUTTING NEEDLE THREAD

Frayed thread may make needle threading difficult.

Draw the thread passing under the thread cutter and turn hand wheel towards you to obtain clear cut end as illustrated.

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Fig.1

Fig.2

Fig.3

TESTING STITCH OVERLOCK STITCHES

After threading is completed, use a scrap of fabric that you plan to sew and test to sew in the following order.

Gently pulling all the threads to the

left, lower the presser foot. Rotate the hand wheel towards you a few times to see if the lock stitches are properly formed.

Start the machine at low speed and

feed in test fabric under the presser foot by slightly pushing it forward. (This can be done with the presser foot down on most fabrics except

bulky materials.) Guide the fabric gently as machine automatically feeds the material.

Check thread tensions by test sewing

on spare fabric. (See page 17.)

At fabric end, carry on running machine at low speed, gently pulling the fabric towards the back, until about 5 to 6 cm of extra lock stitches are produced without fabric.

Cut thread by thread cutter in face

cover, or with scissors.

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SETTING CHART

Number of thread

Overedge cutting width dial

-6-

- 5-

4-6

-6-

4-6

Needle to use

Left&Righ

Left

Right

Left

Right

Left&Righ

Left

Right

Stitch finger

0 0 0 0 0

0 0 0

Two thread convertor

0 0 0 0

Left needle thread

-4- -4-

-4-

Tension! Right

needle thread

-4-

-4- -4- -4- -4-

-5

control

Upper looper thread

-4- -4- -4-

-4 -4

-4- -4- -4-

Lower looper thread

-4- -4- -4-

7- 7-

-4- -4-

-4-

Stitch length control

2.5-3.5 2.5-3.5

3-5

2-2.5

*-R-

*-P-

2.5-3.5

2-3.5

1-2

Ref. NO.

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Flat seam

Narrow hem

Rolled hem

Picot stitch

Super stretch

Rolled hem

Reference page

1 5, 17

5,16,23 1

If the stitch length control of your machine does not have R or P, please set the tension control o

lower looper thread at 7-9 and stitch length dial at 1-2 (for roll hem) or 3-4 (for picot stitch)

Note:

The above settings of tension and overedge cutting width dial are for general guidance. A little

fine tuning will improve your stitching in many cases. Following advice helps you.

Turn overedge cutting width dial (See page 18)

Adjust needle tensions when you sew thin or thick material.

Reduce the tension when you use thick thread.

Incorrect tension setting causes stitch skipping. Adjust the tension setting.

Tension setting will have problem when needle setting is incorrect.

Try test-sewing with a piece of fabric you are going to use and find the best settings.

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Fig.1

Fig. 4

THREE-THREAD OVERLOCK WITH ONE NEEDLE

Two-thread overlock convertor

Upper looser

Fig. 3

Fig. 2

By threading the LEFT needle only a width of 6 mm will be produced and by threading the RIGHT needle only a width of 3.8 mm will be produced.

CONVERTING TO TWO-THREAD USE

To convert to two thread use, first open the front cover and working table and raise needle to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you. Remove the right needle and use the left needle.

Please keep the unused needle on the needle pad.

Pull out the convertor as shown in Fig.1.

Attach the two-thread convertor onto the upper looper as shown in Fig. 2, Fig.3. When

not using convertor, insert it deep and keep as illustrated in Fig.4.

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Fig.1

Cross section

Stitch finger(A)

NARROW AND ROLLED HEM, PICOT STITCH

Narrow overlock edge

Rolled edge

With Three Threads

With Two Threads

Thread for needle

Polyester, Nylon, Silk No.50-100

Nylon No.100

Upper looper

Polyester, Nylon, Silk No.50-100

Bulk nylon (less stretchable)

Lower looper

Bulk nylon (less strechable)

Narrow and rolled edge is ideal for use on thin materials such as georgette crepe, crepe de chine, silk etc. Also, picot stitch can be produced particularly when sewing on fine 'scarflike' materials. In view of the nature of these hems, they are unsuitable for use on 'hard' or 'heavy' materials.

Raise the presser foot.

Open the front cover and working table.

Remove the stitch finger from the needle plate by screw driver and keep it in the front cover as

illustrated (Model 320 only) or in the accessory bag.

Set the machine according to page 14.

NOTE: 1. Please use following recommended thread for making ideal seams.

2. After finishing , reset the stitch finger in its place. Please ensure inserting it deep as illustrated in Fig 1.

RECOMMENDED THREAD

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Lower looper thread

Needle

Top side

thread

Under side

Fig.1

Just right

Decrease needle tension

Needle thread

Under side

Lower looper thread

Top side

Fig.2

Lower looper thread pulled to under side

Lower looper thread

Needle

Top side

thread

Under side

Increase needle thread tension

Fig.3

Needle thread pulled to top side

Under side

Left needle thread

Top side

Lower looper thread

Right needle thread

Upper looper thread

Fig.1

Just right

Increase Upper looper thread tension and/or decrease lower looper tension

Under side

Left needle thread

Top side

Lower looper thread

Fig.2

Upper looper thread pulled to top side

Upper looper thread

Right needle thread

Increase lower looper thread tension and/or decrease upper looper tension

Under side

Left needle thread

Top side

Lower looper thread

Upper looper thread

Right needle thread

Fig.3

Lower looper thread pulled to top side

Increase left needle thread tension and/or decrease either or both looper threads.

Under side

Top side

Left needle thread

Lower looper thread

Fig.4

Left needle thread loose and visible on under side of fabric.

Upper looper thread

Right needle thread

Increase right needle thread tension.

Under side

Top side

Left needle thread

Lower looper thread

Upper looper thread

Right needle thread

Fig.5

Right needle thread loose and visible on under side of fabric.

ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS

Increase tension

Decrease tension

Turning tension dial to a higher number gives a tighter thread tension. Turning tension dial to a lower number gives a looser thread tension. The higher the number, the tighter the tension.

Test each thread tension on a scrap of the fabric you plan to use.

TWO-THREAD USE

FOUR-THREAD USE

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Cross section

Stitch finger(B)

ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH

Fig.3

Fig.4

Fig.1 Fig.2

Overedge cutting width dial

Stitch length dial

Turn the stitch length dial until the required length is indicated. The higher the number, the longer the stitch. This dial can adjust the stitch length from 1 to 5 mm.

ADJUSTING OVEREDGE CUTTING WIDTH

Overedge cutting width can be adjusted from 4 to 7 mm by simply turning overedge cutting width dial according to the kind of fabric. It is set at standard width of 6 mm when delivered from the factory.

Turn it towards “5” if fabric edge curls while sewing.(

Fig.1)

Turn it toward “7” if loops hang off the edge. (Fig.2)

Stitch finger (B)

Loops may hang off the edge, when you sew with lightweight fabric using 3 threads (right needle only), and setting 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)

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DIFFERENTIAL FEED

Differential feed dogs

Positive differential feed

Negative differential feed

The differential feed has two independent feed dogs, one front (A) and one rear (B). Each feed dog has an individual feed mechanism which enables the feeding of material at a different ratio.

POSITIVE DIFFERENTIAL FEED

When set for postitve differential Feed, the front feed dog (A) makes a longer stroke than the rear feed dog (B). This has the effect of accumulating material under the presser foot to offset the wavering on the fabric.

NEGATITVE DIFFEREN TIAL FEED

When set for negative differential Feed, the front feed dog (A) makes a shorter stroke than the rear feed dog (B). This has the effect of stretching material under the presser foot to offset the puckering on the fabric.

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EFFECT AND

APPLICATION

TYPE OF

FEEDING

SETTING

FEED RATIO

REAR: FRONT

Waver-free

seams,

Gathering

Positive

differential

feed

1-2

No differential

feed

Neutral feed

Pucker-free

seams

Negative

differential

feed

0.7-1

Differential feed

control dial

SETTING DIFFERENTIAL FEED

Loosen

screw

Tighten

Increase

Decrease

Set by simply turning the differential feed control dial in the direction desired referring to the chart below.

The adjustment can be made between 0.7 (negative effect) and 2 (Positive effect). These settings give the best ratio of feeding. For normal sewing, the dial should be set at 1. The dial can be reset even while sewing.

FOOT PRESSURE REGULATOR

Presser foot 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 or to lower number to decrease pressure.

SEWING WITH EXTRA HEAVYWEIGHT FABRIC OR MULTIPLE LAYERS OF FABRIC

A wide ranger of fabric can be overlocked on this machine, but it is recommended to tighten screw as illustrated, when sewing with extra heavyweight fabrics or mulitiple layers of fabric. Open working table for adjustment.

Loosen the screw when sewing with light to normal weight fabric or turning overedge cutting width dial, or otherwise fabric may not be well cut. The machine is set for normal weight fabrics from the factory.

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BASIC TECHNIQUES

Fig.1

Cut !

Fig.2

Fig.3

Fig.4

TURNING OUTSIDE CORNERS WITHOUT CUTTING THREADS

When you reach the fabric edge, stop stitching

with the needle above the fabric.

Raise the presser foot and gently pull on the

thread chain just enough to clear the stitch finger.

Turn the fabric, lower the presser foot and

begin stitching in the new direction. Fig. 1.

NOTE: When overlocking and trimming at the

same time, cut the fabric along the new stitching line for about 3 cm, before turning the fabric. Fig. 2.

TURNING CURVED EDGES

For inside curves, guide fabric gently with trimming line of the fabric under the right front of the presser foot (or a little to the left), applying pressure at point A in the direction of the arrow with your left hand, and at the same time applying a little opposite pressure at point B with your right hand. Fig.3.

For outside curves place under the presser foot in a similar manner but applying the pressure in the opposite directions. Fig. 4.

REMOVING STITCHES FROM SEWN FABRIC

To remove stitches already sewn, snip off needle thread (s) at intervals and pull out looper threads.

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CORDED OVERLOCK

Fig.4

Fig.3

Fig.2

Fig.1

Corded overlock can be used to strengthen shoulder, sleeve or side seams when joining or making up knitted garments. As a decorative feature you can use knitting yarn of contrasting colours to further enhance your garment. Your machine is equipped with a presser foot which has been designed to feed your cord or yarn to the left of the safety stitch or to the right. Follow instructions as follows:

Place a “filler” cord, such as a crochet cotton, gimp, wool, knitting yarn, or shirring elastic at the rear of the machine spool pin. Pass the cord through the cord guides (1) and (2) and then through the left needle thread guide (3). See Fig. 1.

Insert the cord through either the front or rear hole (according to the operation, see diagrams Figures 2 and 3), in the presser foot and pass it under and to the rear of the foot.

Place the material to be sewn as normal. Start at slow speed observing if cord is feeding correctly and increase speed as needed.

FOR JOINING SHOULDERS OR SLEEVES, pass the cord through the front hole, ensuring that it is fixed between the left and right needle threads as it is guided through the front hole. (Fig.2).

FOR JOINING SIDE SEAMS , pass the cord through the rear hole, ensuring it is positioned to the right needle thread. (Fig.3)

FOR DECORATIVE EFFECTS, you may pass contrasting colours either through the front or rear hole or if you desire, pass cord or yarn through each hole.

FOR MAKING WAVED HEM WITH GUT (Fig.4), pass the gut through the rear hole and start ROLLED HEM (See page 16).

This is used for the hem of skirt, etc.

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DECORATIVE EFFECTS

Fig.A

Fig.B

In addition to normal overlocking which is fully described in this instruction book, your machine can also be used for a number of decorative applications such as decorative top-stitching, butted seams ,pin-tucking or making lengths of decorative braid. See below.

Decorative top-stitching-using only two threads or using three threads (flat seam) Fold fabric

along the line to be top-stitched and sew over the folded edge, making sure not to cut into the fold. Fig. A. Unfold the fabric, pull the ends of the threads to the underside and press flat. The final appearance can be enhanced by using buttonhole twist or embroidery thread on the lower looper.

Butted seams-using only two threads or using three threads (flat seam)

Place two pieces of fabric wrong sides together and overlock along the edge. Unfold and press. By using different coloured fabrics and thread a pleasing 'patchwork' effect can be achieved.

Pin-tucking-using three threads

Fold fabric along a line to be pin-tucked and overlock sew along the folded edge, making sure hot to cut into the folded edge of the fabric. (See page 25). Pull ends of threads to underside and press.

Making decorative braid-using three threads

Overlock over a cord braid, holding it carefully with both hands, making sure not to cut the edge. (See page 25).

NOTE: *If you use blind hem foot(option),

decorative stitch is made easily.

**Reduce the upper looper ten sion when

you use thick thread.

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DIFFERENTIAL FEED APPLICATIONS

Pucker or waver-free seams

Puckering

Wavering

Gathering

Please refer to pages 19,0 DIFFERENTIAL FEED, Differential feed is designed to minimie puckering and wavering. It is also very effective for gathering.

Puckering

Puckering tends to occur on woven or sheer fabrics. To obtain pucker-free seams, set the differential feed control dial at less than 1.

Wavering

Wavering tends to occur on knitted or stretchable fabrics. To obtain waver-free seams, set the differential feed control dial at more than 1.

Gathering

Differential feed makes gathering easier on lightweight fabric. Use it on waistlines, sleeve heads, sleeve bottoms and ruffles, etc. Set the differential feed control dial between 1.5 and 2 to obtain the best gathering effect for your use.

IMPORTANT

The exact adjustment depends on the thickness and elasticity of fabric. Even the stitch length can influence the setting. The longer the stitches, the more the fabric is contracted. Always do a test run with a piece of actual fabrics you use and find the best settings.

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3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

Cutter release knob

Moving cutter

Screw

0.m5m

REPLACING MOVING CUTTER

Replace a moving cutter if it becomes blunt as follows. A spare cutter will be found in your accessories. NOTE: You should not need to replace fixed cutter, which is made of special hard alloy material. FIRST REMOVE THE POWER PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET-OUTLET.

Loosen screw and take out moving cutter.

Close the working table. Lower cutter driving

arm to its lowest position by turning the hand

wheel towards you by hand. In this position,

set replacement cutter in position and secure

it with screw, ENSURING THAT THE EDGE

OF THE MOVING CUTTER IS

APPROXIMATELY 0.5 MM BELOW THE

SURFACE OF THE FIXED CUTTER.

DISENGAGING MOVING CUTTER

If you want to sew without cutting, open the working table and disengage the moving cutter by pushing the cutter release knob to the left and turning it towards you as illustrated. Ensure that fabric edge is not wider than overedge width selected or upper looper and needle can be damaged.

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Brushing

Oil

CLEANING AND OILING

To keep the machine running smoothly, keep it clean and lubricated at all times. FIRST DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING PLUG FROM SOCKETOUTLET.

Open the front cover and working table. Using the brush provided, remove dust and lint that have

Apply a few drops of oil to the points indicated by arrows. ALWAYS USE A GOOD QUALITY SEWING MACHINE OIL.

accumulated.

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4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS

PROBLEM

PROBABLE CAUSE

CORRECTION

Irregular Stitches

Incorrect Thread Tension(s).

Incorrect size Needle.

Improper Threading.

Pulling fabric.

Loose Presser Foot.

Reset thread tension (s).

Choose correct size Needle for Thread and Fabric.

Re-thread machine.

Do not pull Fabric; guide it gently.

Reset Presser Foot.

Breaking Needle

Pulling fabric.

Incorrect size Needle.

Incorrect setting of Needle.

Loose Presser Foot.

Do not pull Fabric; guide it gently.

Choose correct size Needle for Thread and Fabric.

Reset Needle.

Reset Presser Foot.

Puckering

Incorrect Thread Tension (s).

Bent or blunt Needle.

Differential feed is set Incorrectly.

Reset Thread Tension (s).

Insert new Needle.

Set it at less than 1.

Wavering

Differential feed is set Incorrectly.

Set it at 1 or at more than 1. For knitted fabrics.

Skipping Stitches

Improper Threading.

Incorrect size Needle.

Bent or blunt Needle.

Incorrect setting of Needle.

Reset thread machine.

Choose correct size Needle

for Thread and Fabric.

Insert new Needle.

Reset Needle.

Breaking Threads

Improper Threading.

Bent needle.

Thread Tension (s) too tight.

Incorrect setting of Needle.

Thread Spool tangled.

Thread Guide Pole not extended.

Re-thread machine.

Insert new Needle.

Reset thread tension (s).

Reset needle.

Reset spool properly.

Fully extend Guide Pole.

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Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste, use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available.If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain, damaging your health and well- being.

ELECTRICAL CHARACTERISTIC DATA 220~240V 50Hz 111W

(Protection class II)

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