Overlocker - Instruction Manual

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Overlocker Model Number 8002D INSTRUCTION MANUAL 792-800-XXX(E) Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Contents 01 02 03 04 Warranty Detail Warranty Detail Welcome General Safety Instructions 04 Never allow children to play with electrical equipment 04 Handling the machine safely 05 Maintenance 06 Parts List 06 Name of Parts 06 Standard Accessories 07 Instructions 07 07 07 07 07 07 08 08 08 09 09 10 10 11 11 11 12 12 13 13 14 15 16 17 20 22 24 26 26 26 26 26 27 28 30 31 32 33 33 34 35 35 36 36 36 36 36 36 Connecting the Power Supply For Your Safety Operation Instructions Controlling Sewing Speed Foot control Operating Instructions How to turn the Handwheel Opening and Closing the Side Cover Opening and Closing the Looper Cover The Position of Thread Guide Bar Attaching the Spool Holder Cap and Net (Optional) Changing Needle Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot Removing the Presser Foot Attaching the Presser Foot Adjustment of Foot Pressure Adjustment of Stitch Length Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio To Deactivate the Upper Knife To Activate the Upper Knife Adjustment of Cutting Width Adjustment of Needle Plate Setting Knob (Changing to Standard Overlock or Rolled Hemming) Threading the Machine Threading the Lower Looper Threading the Upper Looper Threading the Needle on the Right Threading the Needle on the Left Test Stitching Starting Sewing Finishing Sewing Sewing Continuously How to Use Guide Lines Securing Ends Thread Tension (4 threads) Threading the Machine (3 threads) Thread Tension (3 threads) Thread and Needle Chart Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging and Narrow Hemming Machine Setting Thread Tension For Better Results For Narrow Hemming Decorative Overedging Thread and Fabric Thread Settings Gathering Thread and Fabric Thread Settings 37 37 37 37 Pin Tucking Thread and Fabric Machine Setting Sewing 38 Care of Your Machine 38 38 39 39 40 40 Replacing the Upper Knife Cleaning Upper Knife Area Replacing the Light Bulb Cleaning the Feed Dog Oiling the Machine Carrying the Machine 41 Other Useful Information 41 Troubleshooting 42 How to Obtain Spare Parts 42 Technical Data Overlocker The product is guranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period of 12 months from date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period, under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion, solely at our option with no charge for parts and labour. The benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of the product that the consumer has under the Competition & Consumer Act 2010 and similar state and territory laws. Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 1 Overlocker Unfortunately, from time to time, faulty products are manufactured which need to be returned to the Supplier for repair. Please be aware that if your product is capable of retaining user-generated data (such as files stored on a computer hard drive, telephone numbers stored on a mobile telephone, songs stored on a portable media player, games saved on a games console or files stored on a USB memory stick) during the process of repair, some or all of your stored data may be lost. We recommend you save this data elsewhere prior to sending the product for repair. You should also be aware that rather than repairing goods, we may replace them with refurbished goods of the same type or use refurbished parts in the repair process. Please be assured though, refurbished parts or replacements are only used where they meet ALDI’s stringent quality specifications. If at any time you feel your repair is being handled unsatisfactorily, you may escalate your complaint. Please telephone us on SUPPLIER TELEPHONE or write to us at: ESQ AUSTRALASIA P.O. BOX 1383, MOORABBIN, VICTORIA 3189, AUSTRALIA 1300 526 663 [email protected] 2 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Welcome Congratulations on choosing to buy a Stirling® product. All products brought to you by Stirling® are manufactured to the highest standards of performance and safety, and, as part of our philosophy of customer service and satisfaction, are backed by our comprehensive 1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 3 General Safety Instructions About these instructions Read these instructions carefully before using the device. Note the warning on the device and in the operating instructions. Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Instruction Manual. Always keep the Instruction Manual close at hand. If you sell the equipment or give it away, make sure you also hand over these instructions and the warranty card. Never allow children to play with electrical equipment This appliance is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible for their safety. Ensure that the machine and its mains cable are kept well out of the reach of children and pets. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. Keep presser feet and needles away from children’s reach. Keep plastic packaging out of the reach of children. There is a risk of asphyxiation. Handling the machine safely Danger from electricity Always unplug before replacing a overlocker bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 240 Volts 15 Watts BA15D. An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this overlocker from the electric outlet immediately after using. To disconnect, switch the device off, then remove the plug from the outlet. Disconnect the power cord plug from the electrical outlet and switch the machine off when making adjustments such as threading needles or loopers, changing needles, needle plate, upper knife or presser foot. Ambient conditions 1. Do not use the machine outdoors. 2. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered. 3. Do not expose the machine or machine plastic case to sunlight directly. Also, do not keep it in a very warm or damp place. 4. Do not expose the machine to water or moisture. 5. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this overlocker and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth. 4 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Sewing 1. This overlocker is designed and manufactured for household use only. 2. The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. 3. Use the machine on a flat and stable table. 4. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. 5. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord. 6. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this instruction manual. 7. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the overlocker needles and upper knife. 8. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. 9. Do not use bent needles. 10. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Maintenance 1. 2. 3. 4. Never operate the machine if it has a damage cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into the water. Return this overlocker to the nearest authorised service/repair centre for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. Switch this overlocker off when making any adjustment, such as threading the needles or loopers, changing the needles, upper knife or presser foot, and the like. Always unplug this overlocker from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other adjustments mentioned in this instruction manual. Never undertake your own repairs Do not dismantle or modify the machine yourself. Never try to open or repair the device yourself other than the maintenance described in this manual (page 38-40). Do not attempt to adjust motor belt. If there is a defect please contact our After Sales Support Help Desk on 1300 526 663. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 5 Parts List !5 Name of Parts !6 w !7 !4 !3 q !2 t !1 !0 o i e r u y @0 !8 @1 !9 @2 @3 @4 @7 @5 q Left needle thread tension dial w Right needle thread tension dial e Upper looper thread tension dial r Lower looper thread tension dial t Side cover y Looper cover u Handwheel i Power switch o Machine socket !0 Differential feed dial !1 Stitch length dial !2 Spool stand !3 Spool holder !4 Spool pin !5 Thread guide bar !6 Thread guide !7 Pressure adjusting screw !8 Presser foot !9 Needle plate setting knob @0 Thread cutter @1 Presser foot lifter @2 Needle plate @3 Upper knife release knob @4 Cutting width adjusting dial @5 Upper looper @6 Lower looper @7 Upper knife @8 Lower knife @8 @6 q 6 w e Standard Accessories q Screwdrivers w Tweezers e Set of needles Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Instructions t e r w Connecting the Power Supply Turn off the power switch q. Insert the machine plug w into the machine socket e. Insert the power supply plug r into the outlet t. Turn on the power switch. q Power Switch w Machine Plug e Machine Socket r Power Supply Plug t Outlet For Your Safety: q While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, loopers, handwheel needle or knives. Always turn off the power switch and unplug from the power supply: - when leaving the machine unattended, - when attaching or removing parts, - when threading or cleaning the machine. Do not place anything on the foot control, otherwise the machine will run intermittently. Operating Instructions: The symbol "O" of a switch indicates the "off" position of a switch. Controlling Sewing Speed Foot control Pressing on the foot control can vary sewing speed. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine runs. Step on the speed controller with the presser foot lifter up, and practice controlling speed. Operating Instructions: Foot controller Model YC-483N-1 is for use with this overlocker model 8002D. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 7 How to turn the Handwheel Always turn the handwheel toward you (counter clockwise). q Handwheel q q Opening and Closing the Side Cover To open: Push the side cover to the left. To close: Push the side cover to the right. q Side cover Opening and Closing the Looper Cover To open: A While pushing with the thumb to the right as far as it will go, pull the looper cover toward you. To close: B Lift the looper cover and push it against the machine. The looper cover snaps into its position automatically. B A q 8 q Looper cover Note: Always close both side cover and looper cover when the machine is in use. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] The Position of Thread Guide Bar q 1. Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go. 2. Turn the thread guide bar so that the thread guides are right above the spool pins. w e r q Thread guide bar w Thread guide e Stoppers r Spool pin * Make sure to lock the thread guide of guide pole in the correct position with the two stoppers. z Attaching the Spool Holder Cap and Net (Optional) e q r w z When you use a small thread spool, pull out the spool holder from the spool pin. Then place the spool with its slit side up, and put the spool holder cap on top of it. q Spool holder w Spool pin e Spool holder cap r Slit x If the thread slips down from the spool during threading and/or sewing, put a net on the spool as illustrated to prevent jamming. x w * The spool holder cap and net are optional accessories. q Net w Spool pin q Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 9 Changing Needle Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. q Raise the needle to its highest position. Then loosen the left or right needle clamp screw for the needle you are going to remove. w q Needle clamp screw on the left w Needle clamp screw on the right e r * Use HA-1SP #14 Needle or #11. To attach the needle on the right : Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the back until the top of the needle touches the stopper pin, then tighten the needle clamp screw on the right. r w t q y To attach the needle on the left : Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side to the back until the top of the needle touches the edge of the needle bar, then tighten the needle clamp screw on the left. y * When the needles are set correctly, the left needle is higher than the right one. * Use HA-1SP #14 Needle or #11. q Needle clamp w Needle e Needle stopper pin r Edge of needle bar t Needle clamp screws y Flat side to the back * Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt. Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot By raising or lowering the presser foot lifter, the presser foot goes up or down. q w 10 * While in operation, keep the presser foot lowered except when threading the machine or test-running without threads. q Presser foot w Presser foot lifter Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Removing the Presser Foot 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Raise the needle and the presser foot. r w e q 3. Press the lever located on the back of the foot holder. The presser foot will drop off. q Needle w Presser foot lifter e Foot holder r Lever Attaching the Presser Foot 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. e 2. Place the presser foot so that the pin on the foot lies just under the groove of the foot holder. w 3. Lower the foot holder to lock the foot into place. w 4. Raise the presser foot lifter to check that the presser foot is secure. q q Groove w Pin e Lever Adjustment of Foot Pressure It is not necessary to adjust the presser foot’s pressure for normal sewing. r When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics, turn the adjusting screw: 1 mm –– clockwise for heavyweight fabric. –– counterclockwise for lightweight fabric. e q w * For normal sewing, set the adjusting screw so that it sits 1mm below the top of the machine. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] q w e r To decrease To increase Adjusting screw Top of the machine 11 Adjustment of Stitch Length To select stitch length, turn the dial. q The larger the number, the longer the stitch. The stitch length can be adjusted from 1 to 4 mm. Position “R” is for rolled and narrow hemmings. w q Stitch length dial w Setting mark Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio The differential feed ratio can be altered by turning the dial. q The number on the dial indicates the ratio between the main and the sub feed motion. 1.0 indicates the neutral position. q Differential feed dial w Setting mark w How to adjust • If the sewn fabric is stretched, turn the dial counterclockwise (toward 2.2). q • If the sewn fabric is gathered, turn the dial clockwise (toward 0.5). q Stretched w Gathered w 12 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] To Deactivate the Upper Knife 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open both the looper cover and side cover. q w 3. Turn the upper knife release knob toward you while pushing it to the right, then guide the hole in the upper knife to the stopper pin to lock the upper knife in the down position. 4. Close the looper cover and side cover. q Upper knife release knob w Stopper pin e Upper Knife e To Activate the Upper Knife 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open both the looper cover and side cover. 3. Turn the upper knife release knob away from you while pushing it to the right, then guide the groove on the upper knife to the stopper pin to lock the upper knife in the up position. q 4. Close the looper cover and side cover. q Upper knife release knob w Stopper pin w Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 13 Adjustment of Cutting Width When cutting width is too narrow or too wide against seam width, adjust it as follows. q (B) 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. (A) 2. Open the looper cover and side cover. w r 3. Set the upper knife to down position w e w 4. Turn the cutting width adjusting dial to get desired position of lower knife. q Cutting width adjusting dial w Lower knife e Standard setting * The cutting width of this model can be adjusted approximately 3.0 to 5.0 mm from the right needle position depending upon your sewing needs or the fabric being used. (The cutting width should be adjusted to get the same results as in drawing r.) When cutting width is too narrow, turn cutting width adjusting dial clockwise (A). Lower knife w will move to right. w When cutting width is too wide, turn the cutting width adjusting dial counterclockwise (B). Lower knife w will move to left. 5. Set the upper knife to up position. 6. Close the looper cover and side cover. 14 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Adjustment of Needle Plate Setting Knob (Changing to Standard Overlock or Rolled Hemming) q 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open the looper cover and side cover. 3. Deactivate the upper knife. 4. Push the cutting width adjusting dial to the right as far as it will go, then,　move the needle plate setting knob to the guide line of S (for Standard Overlock) or R (for Rolled Hemming). Release the cutting width adjusting dial to the left gently. w e t r (A) 5. Set the upper knife to up position. 6. Close the looper cover and side cover. q w e r t Chaining finger Guide line Cutting width adjusting dial Upper knife Needle plate setting knob (A) Standard Overlock q * The chaining finger is located beside the needle plate as shown in diagram (A) for guiding the flat edge of the fabric for overlock sewing. t (B) (B) Rolled Hemming q * Pull the needle plate setting knob from “S” to “R” position, so that the fabric edge will be rolled for hemming, picot edging and narrow hemming. t Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 15 e w Threading the Machine t r q y u q w e r A t 16 The left illustration shows the completed threading conditions of four threads. q Lower looper thread w Upper looper thread e Right needle thread r Left needle thread t Thread guide y Thread guide plate u Threading chart The machine is pre-threaded to make threading easier. Tie the end of a new thread to one of the pre-set threads, and pull it to draw the new thread through the machine, following the steps below. * Turn off the power switch before threading the machine. 1. Pull the threads from the spools and draw them through the thread guides, then tie the thread ends together. 2. Raise the presser foot, draw the threads until the knots are coming out from under the back of the presser foot. 3. Stop drawing the needle threads when the knots reach just before the needle eye. Cut the knots and thread the needle eye. 4. Before you start sewing, clear the needle threads from under the presser foot to make sure they are not caught below the needle plate. (Draw the needle threads in the direction A) Then pull out the threads to the back approximately 10 cm (4˝) away from the presser foot. Lower the presser foot, and you are now ready to sew. q Thread guide w Needle e Needle thread r Presser foot t Needle plate • For re-threading the machine easily, start from the lower looper, upper looper, right needle and left needle threads. Make sure to clear the needle threads out from below the needle plate and draw them to the back and under the presser foot about 10 cm (4˝). Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] • Threading the Lower Looper q Open the looper cover and side cover. Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin. * The points to thread for lower looper are marked in green on the overlocker. * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover. w e t !1 r !0 o y i z u z Draw the thread through the right side thread guide from back to front: (A) q (A) (B) * If the thread is coming out from the thread guide groove, pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown: (B) q Thread guide x Pass the thread through the holes on the right side of the thread guide plate as illustrated. x w Thread guide plate w c e c Pass the thread through the right side of the looper thread guide, sliding the thread from left to right. e Looper thread guide Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 17 v Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of the thread firmly to insert it between tension discs. vb b Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide. r Lower looper thread tension dial t Lower looper thread guide t * Make sure that the thread is between the tension discs. r a Thread s Tension discs a n Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide. s m Pass the thread through the looper thread take-up lever (lower). , Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide. nm,. . Pass the thread through lower looper thread guide. y Lower looper thread guide u Looper thread take-up lever (lower) i Lower looper thread guide o Lower looper thread guide o y i u ⁄0 !0 a s 18 s ⁄0 Turn the handwheel toward you until the lower looper comes to the right, and pass the threader through the hole on lower looper thread guide. Hook the end of the thread on the threader. * Looper threader is optional. * If you don’t have the looper threader, turn the handwheel towards you until the lower looper comes to its most left position. Thread lower looper thread guide from the left side with a pair of tweezers.Then, turn the handwheel towards you to move the lower looper to the right position. !0 Lower looper thread guide a Lower looper thread s Looper threader Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] ⁄1 a !1 s q w ⁄1 Pull the threader to pass the thread through the hole of lower looper thread guide. Remove the thread from the threader, and draw the thread through the hole on the lower looper 10 cm (4˝) or more with a pair of tweezers. * For threading without the looper threader, draw the thread from the right side of lower looper thread guide with a pair of tweezers. * Draw the thread through the hole on the lower looper 10 cm (4˝) or more with a pair of tweezers. !1 Lower looper a Looper threader s Tweezers NOTE: How to thread woolly nylon/ polyester thread. * The illustration at left shows one of the easiest ways to pass woolly nylon/ polyester thread through the lower looper. q Lower looper w Ordinary thread e Woolly nylon/polyester thread e Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 19 • Threading the Upper Looper Place a spool of thread on the spool pin second from the right. q * The points to thread for upper looper are marked in red on the overlocker. * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover. w e r o t i y u z Draw the thread through the thread guide second from the right from back to front: (A) z q (A) (B) x * If the thread is coming out from the thread guide groove, pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown: (B) q Thread guide x Pass the thread through the holes in the second row from the right of thread guide plate as illustrated. w Thread guide plate w c Pass the thread through the left side of looper thread guide sliding the thread from ight to left. c e Looper thread guide e 20 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] v Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. vb b Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (1) r Upper looper thread tension dial t Upper looper thread guide (1) t r n Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (2). nm m Pass the thread through the looper thread take-up lever (upper). y Upper looper thread guide (2) u Looper thread take-up lever (upper) y u , Pass the thread through upper looper thread guide (3). ,. o . Holding the end of the thread with a pair of tweezers, pass it through the hole on the upper looper. Pull 10 cm (4˝) or more of thread through the hole. i Upper looper thread guide (3) o Upper looper i q NOTE: w * When you thread the upper looper only, to avoid tangled threads pull out both threads over the needle plate and under the presser foot. Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper looper comes to the middle point of its travel, and unhook the thread of the lower looper from the upper looper. Thread the upper looper. q Lower looper thread w Upper looper Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 21 • Threading the Needle on the Right q Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left. * The points to thread for needle on the right are marked in blue on the overlocker. w t e y r * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover. u i z Draw the thread through the thread guide second from the left from back to front: (A) z q * If the thread is coming out from the thread guide groove, pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown: (B) q Thread guide (A) (B) x Pass the thread through the holes in the second row from the left of the thread guide plate as illustrated. x w Thread guide plate w 22 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] c Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. c e Right needle thread tension dial e v v Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through the right needle thread guide and the thread take- up lever cover. t r Right needle thread guide t Thread take-up lever cover r bnm b Pass the thread through the needle thread guide sliding the thread from left to right. y n Pass it through the needle bar thread guide from left to right. u i Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] m Thread the right needle from front to back and pull the thread about 10 cm (4˝) from the eye of the needle to the back. y Needle thread guide u Needle bar thread guide i Right needle 23 • Threading the Needle on the Left Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin. q * The points to thread for needle on the left are marked in orange on the overlocker. w * A convenient threading chart is placed on the machine body inside the looper cover. r e t y u z z Draw the thread through the thread guide on the left from back to front: (A) q * If the thread is coming out from the thread guide groove, pass the thread through the thread guide hole again as shown: (B) q Thread guide (A) (B) x Pass the thread through the holes on the left of thread guide plate as illustrated. x w Thread guide plate w 24 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] c Insert the thread between tension discs from the right. Then pull both sides of thread. cv v Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the needle bar to its highest position, then pass the thread through the thread take-up lever cover. e e Left needIe thread tension dial r Thread take-up lever cover r t b Pass the thread through the needle thread guide sliding the thread from right to left. y n Pass it through the needle bar thread guide from left to right. bnm m Thread the left needle from front to back and pull the thread about 10 cm (4˝) from the eye of the needle to the back. u t Needle thread guide y Needle bar thread guide u Left needle – Gently pull all four thread ends towards the back of the machine. – Run threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. – Close side cover and looper cover. – Turn handwheel toward you to chain off three or four stitches. The sewing preparation is now complete. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 25 zx Test Stitching Starting Sewing z Insert the fabric under the toe of the foot. (It is not necessary to raise the foot.) x Turn the handwheel gently toward you a couple of turns and check the thread chain. Then start sewing slowly. The fabric will be automatically fed. Guide the fabric in the desired direction. * For heavyweight fabric, raise the presser foot and insert the fabric in front of the knife. Then lower the foot and start to sew while guiding the fabric. z Finishing Sewing x q z When stitching is completed, continue to run the machine slowly to produce a thread chain for about 12 cm (5˝) while pulling the thread chain slightly to the back. x Cut the threads with the thread cutter as illustrated, leaving about 5 cm (2˝) thread chain from the end of the fabric. q Thread cutter * The thread cutter becomes blunt as loose threads build up. Remove the loose threads collected in the thread cutter. Sewing Continuously Insert the next fabric under the toe of the foot, then start sewing. It is not necessary to raise the presser foot for ordinary fabric. * For heavyweight fabric, raise the presser foot and insert the fabric in front of the knife. Then lower the foot and start to sew while guiding the fabric. How to Use Guide Lines On the top of the looper cover are guide lines indicating the distance from the needle position. Please use them as sewing guides. Mark L indicates the distance from the left needle. Mark R indicates the distance from the right needle. The distance between center of guide line and needle position is 5/8 inch (1.6 cm). 26 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Securing Ends A B C To avoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm (2˝) long at the beginning and at the end of a seam. To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose one of the following methods. A. Separate the end of the threads and knot them. B. Thread the chain through a large eyed needle, and weave the chain through the overlock stitches on the fabric. C. Cut the chain at the edge of the fabric. Then apply a small amount of seam sealant on the end of the threads. You can secure the end of a seam also by the methods as follows: At the beginning of a seam z xc 1. Before putting your fabric in the machine, sew a thread chain about 5 cm (2˝) long behind the needle. 2. Put your fabric on the machine. Then serge a few stitches and stop. 3. Raise the presser foot and bring the thread chain to the left, around and under the presser foot. 4. Place the thread chain between the presser foot and upper knife, holding it in position as you lower the presser foot to sew. 5. After sewing about 2.5 cm (1˝), move the chain to the right and under the upper knife, cutting the chain as you sew. At the end of a seam z Sew one stitch off the end of a seam. v x Raise the needle and presser foot, and gently pull the threads off the chaining finger. c Turn the fabric over so that the under side is up. v Sew about 2.5 cm (1˝) over stitching and angle off the fabric. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 27 Thread Tension (4 threads) Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings. However, adjusting the thread tension may be required depending upon the type of fabric and thread being used. q t w r y e i u * Set all four thread tension dials at “3”. Then sew, and check the thread tensions. If the tension balance on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension with the tension balance dial. 1 0 !0 9 8 7 o q 65 10 98 7 98 7 !1 w 98 7 98 7 e 10 10 65 432 65 432 t u i o !0 Thread tension dial Setting mark Loosen Tighten Left needle thread tension is too loose 432 10 65 432 r Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Right needle thread Left needle thread Upper looper thread Lower looper thread Thread tension adjustment 3 2 6 5 4 q w e r t y The illustration shows sewing results when the left needle thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Tighten the left needle thread tension y !1 Left needle thread tension dial Right needle thread tension is too loose q 65 10 The illustration shows sewing results when the right needle thread tension is too loose. 98 7 65 432 10 432 98 7 !2 65 65 98 7 28 e 432 10 r 10 432 98 7 w Remedy: Tighten the right needle thread tension. !2 Right needle thread tension dial Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Looper thread tension is out of balance (1) The illustration shows sewing results when the lower looper thread tension is too tight and/or upper looper thread tension is too loose. t q Remedy: y 65 10 98 7 65 Loosen lower looper thread tension and/or tighten upper looper thread tension. 432 10 432 98 7 r 65 65 98 7 98 7 e 10 w 432 10 432 !3 !4 q w e r t y !3 !4 Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Right needle thread Left needle thread Upper looper thread Lower looper thread Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial Looper thread tension is out of balance (2) The illustration shows sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and/or lower looper thread tension is too loose. q 65 10 65 98 7 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 98 7 y 432 65 98 7 t !3 Upper looper thread tension dial !4 Lower looper thread tension dial 10 r e 432 10 w 98 7 65 432 10 432 Remedy: Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or tighten lower looper thread tension. !3 !4 29 Threading the Machine (3 threads) Using the needle on the right only (for regular three-thread overlock) Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and the thread on the left. Retighten the needle clamp screw on the left to prevent losing the screw. w q Needle on the right w Needle clamp screw on the left q Using the needle on the left only (for wide three-thread overlock) Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. Remove the needle and the thread on the right. Retighten the needle clamp screw on the right to prevent losing the screw. q Needle on the left w Needle clamp screw on the right w q 30 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Thread Tension (3 threads) q Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings. However, adjusting the thread tension may be required depending on the type of fabric and thread being used. q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric e Right or left needle thread r Upper looper thread t Lower looper thread r t w e Thread tension adjustment * Set all three thread tension dials at “3”. Then sew, and check the tension balance. If the tension balance on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension with thread tension dial. y Thread tension dial u Setting mark i Loosen o Tighten u y 1 0 o 9 8 7 65 98 7 98 7 !0 !1 65 98 7 e r Needle thread tension is too loose The illustration shows sewing results when the needle thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Tighten needle thread tension. !0 Left needle thread tension dial !1 Right needle thread tension dial Looper thread tension is out of balance (1) r 10 65 432 10 65 432 98 7 98 7 w 65 65 65 65 98 7 98 7 98 7 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 432 10 r 432 10 t 98 7 65 98 7 98 7 w 10 !3 432 10 q !2 10 432 432 10 65 432 e e 432 10 65 432 10 w t q 10 10 t 432 65 432 q 98 7 i 6 5 3 2 4 !2 !3 The illustration shows sewing results when the lower looper thread tension is too tight and/or upper looper thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Loosen lower looper thread tension and/or tighten upper looper thread tension. !2 Upper looper thread tension dial !3 Lower looper thread tension dial Looper thread tension is out of balance (2) The illustration shows sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and/or lower looper thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or tighten lower looper thread tension. !2 Upper looper thread tension dial !3 Lower looper thread tension dial 31 Thread and Needle Chart Type of fabric Type of thread Needle Stitch length Lightweight Organdy, Cotton: No. 80 – 100 Georgette, Silk: No. 80 – 100 Lawn, Crepe Synthetic: No. 80 – 100 de chine, Lining. HA-1 SP 2.0 – 3.0 No. 11 Medium weight Cotton, Cotton: No. 60 – 100 Linen, Satin, Silk: No. 50 – 100 Ordinary Synthetic: No. 60 – 100 fabric. HA-1 SP No. 11 – 14 Heavyweight Tweed, Coating, Denim, Doeskin, Thick fabric. Knitted Knits fabric. Differential feed ratio 0.5 – 1.0 2.5 – 3.5 1.0 Cotton: No. 50 – 60 Silk: No. 50 – 60 Synthetic: No. 50 – 60 HA-1 SP 3.0 – 4.0 No. 14 1.0 Cotton: No. 60 – 80 Synthetic: No. 60 – 90 Woolly nylon (For looper thread) Woolly polyester (For looper thread) HA-1 SP 2.5 – 4.0 No. 11 – 14 1.0 – 2.2 * Refer to page 12 for adjusting the stitch length and differential feed ratio. NOTE: Your overlocker uses standard sewing needles (HA-1 SP, No.11, No.14). 32 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] ROLLED HEMMING, PICOT EDGING AND NARROW HEMMING The setting of tension dials may vary depending on the type and thickness of fabric and thread being sewn. Machine Setting Rolled Hemming Picot Edging Narrow Hemming Stitch Length (R) (3~4) (R) (1.0) (1.0) (1.0) (R) (R) (R) Differential Feed Ratio Needle Plate Setting Knob Using the needle on the right: HA-1 SP No. 11 Needle Needle Thread Upper and Woolly nylon, Lower Looper Woolly polyester Threads Synthetic: No. 80 ~100 Woolly nylon, Woolly polyester Synthetic: No. 80 ~100 Lightweight fabric such as Organdy, Crepe de chine, Lawn and Georgette 76 Upper looper thread tension 54 3 76 76 5 76 98 7 76 65 65 09 3 21 098 3 21 65 65 98 98 7 09 43 098 098 98 7 65 Needle thread tension (R) 21 Upper looper thread 21 98 7 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Lower looper thread tension Wrong side of fabric Lower looper Upper thread looper thread Right side of fabric Needle thread 8 76 Needle thread tension (L) 21 0 Right side of fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread tension 10 Wrong side of fabric Lower looper thread 432 54 Lower looper thread tension Needle thread tension (R) 10 Upper looper thread tension 8 76 54 10 432 Needle thread tension (L) 54 3 432 21 Needle thread tension (R) 10 21 10 Standard Setting of Needle thread Tension Dials tension (L) 54 3 432 98 7 54 3 432 Correct Thread Tension Synthetic :No. 60 ~ 100 Silk :No. 50 ~ 100 098 Fabric Synthetic: No. 80 ~ 100 Lower looper thread tension Wrong side of fabric Lower looper thread Right side of fabric Upper looper thread Needle thread 33 Thread Tension For rolled hemming and picot edging q t w r e q e 54 3 76 21 098 98 7 r y w 54 09 8 76 10 65 432 3 21 t 10 65 432 98 7 q 54 3 76 21 10 65 432 098 98 7 t 98 7 e 09 8 76 54 65 432 3 21 r 10 w u q t 76 098 65 10 21 54 3 432 98 7 w 09 65 8 76 54 98 7 3 21 34 432 10 r e u i Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings. Adjusting the thread tension may be required depending on the type of fabric and thread being used. q Wrong side of fabric w Right side of fabric e Right needle thread r Upper looper thread t Lower looper thread Thread tension adjustment 1. Set the tension dial as shown on page 33. 2. Sew and check the tensions. 3. If the tension balance on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension with thread tension dial. Needle thread tension is too loose The illustration shows the sewing results when the right needle thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Tighten the right needle thread tension. y Right needle thread tension dial Upper looper thread tension is too loose The illustration shows the sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Tighten the upper looper thread tension. u Upper looper thread tension dial Looper thread tension is out of balance The illustration shows sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and/or lower looper thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or tighten lower looper thread tension. u Upper looper thread tension dial i Lower looper thread tension dial Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] For Better Results Rolled hemming Pull the end of thread chain to the back lightly in the beginning and end of sewing. q Fabric w Thread chain * Uses 3 threads to create a beautiful finish to any fine or soft fabric, also great for bridal veils and creating a fluted edge on lightweight stretch fabric. w q Picot edging Pull the fabric lightly to the back while sewing. q Fabric * This is similar to a rolled hem using 3 threads and is perfect for hemming delicate fabrics. q For Narrow Hemming Correct tension The illustration at left shows sewing results with correct tension settings. q t w e Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] q w e r t Wrong side of fabric Right side of fabric Right needle thread Upper looper thread Lower looper thread * Refer to page 33 for the adjustment. r 35 DECORATIVE OVEREDGING * Refer to pages 28, 29, 31 for thread tension balance adjustment. * For the best results, pull the thread chain to the back lightly at the beginning and end of sewing. q q Overedging Thread and Fabric Fabric Thread Medium Needle threads to Upper looper Heavy thread Fabric Lower looper thread HA-1 SP No. 14 Synthetic: No. 60~80 Silk: No. 50~80 Buttonhole twist Light weight wool yarn Synthetic: No. 60~80 Silk: No. 50~80 Thread Setting q q Needle plate setting knob GATHERING * Refer to pages 28, 29, 31 for thread tension balance adjustment. q Gathering q Thread and Fabric Fabric HA-1 SP No. 11 or 14 q Light to Medium Woven Fabric Thread Needle threads Synthetic: No. 60~80 Silk: No. 50~80 Upper looper thread Lower looper thread Synthetic: No. 60~80 Silk: No. 50~80 Thread Setting q Needle plate setting knob 36 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] PIN TUCKING q * Refer to page 33 (Narrow Hemming) for thread tension balance adjustment. q Pin tucking Thread and Fabric Fabric Light to Medium Fabric HA-1 SP No.11 or q No.14 Thread Needle threads Upper looper thread Synthetic: No. 60~80 Silk: No. 50~80 Synthetic: No. 60~100 Silk: No. 50-100 Lower looper thread Machine Setting q Remove the needle on the left-hand side w Needle plate setting knob w Sewing Remove the needle on the left-hand side. Deactivate the upper knife. Sew the folded edge while guiding along the guide line. q Guide line q Open the fold flat and press the pin tucks to one side. * Activate the upper knife. Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 37 Care of Your Machine Replacing the Upper Knife r w To remove: 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open the looper cover and side cover. 3. Deactivate the upper knife. 4. Remove the hexagonal bolt, and remove the upper knife. e q q w e Upper knife Hexagonal bolt Stopper pin Lower knife * Upper knife is available as a spare part (Refer to page 42). 0.8 ~ 1.5 mm (3/64˝) r q w e r To attach: 1. Insert new upper knife into the groove of knife holder and stopper pin, then tighten the hexagonal bolt slightly. 2. Turn the upper knife holder to cutting position. 3. Turn the handwheel toward you until the upper knife comes to its lowest position. Loosen the hexagonal bolt, and adjust the position of the upper knife so that the edge of the upper knife overlaps 0.8 to 1.5 mm (3/64˝) from the edge of lower knife as illustrated. Tighten the hexagonal bolt firmly. 4. Close the looper cover and side cover. Cleaning Upper Knife Area 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Open the looper cover. Remove the waste pieces to the front with a lint brush or waste scraps. * You may use a vacuum cleaner to clean the upper knife area or feed dog. * The lower knife will last over one year in normal use. However, if you run over a pin or a hard object, it may be required to replace both upper and lower knives at the same time. 38 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Replacing the Light Bulb 1. Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. 2. Loosen the face plate set screw, and remove the face plate. q Face plate w Set screw w q To remove: Push and twist to the left. e r To attach: Push and twist to the right. Reattach the face plate, and retighten the face plate set screw. e Light bulb r To remove t To attach t Note: * The machine is designed to use a 15 Watts maximum light bulb. zxcv * The light bulb will be HOT. Protect your fingers when you handle it. q w Cleaning the Feed Dog z Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine. x Open the looper cover and side cover. c Remove the needles and presser foot. v Remove the needle plate set screw, and remove the needle plate. bn q Needle plate w Needle plate set screw q b Brush out the lint around the feed dogs to the front by using the lint brush or use a vacuum cleaner. n Reattach the needle plate, presser foot and needles. Close the looper cover and side cover. q Feed dog Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 39 Oiling the Machine Apply a few drops of fine quality sewing machine oil to the parts indicated with arrows. It is recommended to apply oil once a week in normal use, once in ten hours in continuous use. * Open the side cover and apply oil. * Open the looper cover and apply oil. Carrying the Machine Put your fingers into the hole on the back side of the machine as illustrated. 40 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] Other Useful Information Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The fabric is not being fed smoothly. 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. 2. The presser foot has been raised. 3. Pressure of the foot is too weak. See page 39. Lower the presser foot. See page 11. The needle breaks. 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 2. The needle is bent or blunt. 3. The fabric is forcedly pulled. See page 10. See page 10. Pull the fabric lightly. The thread breaks. 1. The machine is not correctly threaded. 2. The needle or looper thread tension is too tight. 3. The needle is incorrectly inserted. 4. The needle is bent or blunt. Skipped stitches 1. The needle is bent or blunt. 2. The machine is not correctly threaded. 3. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See pages 16-25 and 30. See pages 28,29,31 and 34. See page 10. See page 10. See page 10. See pages 16-25 and 30. See page 10. The seam is not 1. The needle and/or looper thread tensions See pages 28, 29, 31 and 34. sewn neatly. are not correctly adjusted. 2. The machine is not correctly threaded. See pages 16-25 and 30. 3. The needle and/or the thread are not See pages 32, 33, 36 and 37. suitable for the fabric being sewn. 4. The thread is not between the tension discs. See pages 18, 21, 23 and 25. Seam puckering. 1. The needle or looper thread tension is too See pages 28, 29, 31 and 34. tight. 2. The machine is not correctly threaded. See pages 16-25 and 30. 3. The differential feed dial is not correctly See page 12. adjusted. The machine 1. The machine has not been plugged in firmly. See page 7. does not operate. 2. The power switch is turned off. See page 7. The fabric is not 1. The position of the upper knife is not See page 38. cut neatly. adjusted properly. Replace the upper knife. 2. The upper knife is dull. (See page 38.) Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected] 41 How to Obtain Spare Parts You can obtain the following spare parts from the After Sales Support: Needles Needle clamp screw Accessories set Lamp Upper knife Presser foot Foot controller Needle plate Foot holder Needle plate set screw Spool holder cap Net To order the spare parts, contact our After Sales Support. If you encounter any problems replacing a spare part, please do not hesitate to call the After Sales Support Help Desk 1300 526 663 for assistance. Technical Data Voltage: 240V A.C. 50Hz Output power machine: 135 Watts Output power lamp: 15 Watts Sewing speed: Fast speed- 1300 stitches per minute Needle bar stroke: 26.5 mm Presser foot rise: 6.5 mm Length of feed: 1 to 4 mm Cutting width: 3.1 to 7.3 mm Differential feed ratio: 0.5 to 2.25 mm Weight: 5.9 kg SAFETY APPROVAL NUMBER Q051506 42 Telephone: 1300 526 663 Email: [email protected]