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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
INSTRUCTION AND REFERENCE GUIDE This sewing machine is intended for household use. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using a 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: 1. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SPECIFICATIONS ............. 1 thread tension-Method A ........15 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SERGER ..... 2 ROLLED HEMMING-Method B ........ 15 ACCESS TO THREAD GUIDES AND FREE ARM ..3 thread tension-Method B ........15 ELECTRICAL CONNECTION ........4 TWO THREAD SERGING ........ -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Serger
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SERGER 1. Thread Guide Hanger 2. Extension Bar 3. Lower Looper Thread Tension Dial (Blue) 4. Upper Looper Thread Tension Dial (Green) 5. Thread Guide and Pretension Disc 6. Right Needle Thread Tension Dial (Yellow) 7. Left Needle Thread Tension Dial (Red) 8. -
Page 5: Access To Thread Guides And Free Arm
INSIDE OF FRONT COVER AND FREE ARM COVER 1. Needle Clamp 2. Upper Blade Holder 3. Upper Blade 4. Needle Plate 5. Seam Width Knob 6. Upper Looper 7. Lower Looper 8. Lower Blade ACCESS TO THREAD GUIDES AND FREE ARM 1. -
Page 6: Electrical Connection
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION Power Line Plug Connect the electrical cord to the machine by inserting the three- hole plug into the terminal box located on the right side of the machine. Connect the cord plug into an electrical outlet. POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION Light and This appliance has a polarized plug (one prong wider than the Power... -
Page 7: Inserting The Needle
INSERTING THE NEEDLE Select the proper type and size needle for fabric used. (See below “NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART”.) Left Needle Right Needle Clamp Screw Clamp Screw Tighten Flat Side Loosen 1. Turn electrical power off. 3. Use the allen wrench to loosen the Left and/or Right 2. -
Page 8: Threading The Machine
THREADING THE MACHINE When threading, be sure to follow the directions given below. The machine must be threaded in the proper sequence in order to sew. An illustration for correct threading is inside the front cover of the machine. The thread guides are identified with color markings corresponding to the thread to which they belong. Always thread the upper and lower loopers before threading the needles. -
Page 9: Threading The Upper Looper
threading the upper looper Open the front cover and thread upper looper thread as illustrated below in steps 1 to 9. Follow thread guides with green color markings on machine. 1. Pass thread through top guide from back to front. 2. -
Page 10: Threading The Lower Looper
threading the lower looper Swing the extension table, with free arm attached, out to the left. Thread lower looper thread as illustrated below in steps A to H. Follow thread guides with blue color markings on machine. A. Pass thread through guide from back to front. B. -
Page 11: Threading The Right And Left Needles
threading the right and left needles Thread right needle as illustrated below in steps a to i. Thread guides with yellow color marking on machine. a-c. Thread same sequence as threading upper and lower looper thread. d. Hook thread into guide and pull it towards left. -
Page 12: Before Starting To Sew
BEFORE STARTING TO SEW When the machine is plugged in properly and threaded correctly it is ready for sewing. To insure good stitches, make several sewing tests using the same fabric and thread on which you will sew. Make the proper adjustments while test sewing. -
Page 13: Overlock Sewing (2-Needle, 4-Thread)
OVERLOCK SEWING (2-needle, 4-thread) Your machine will sew overlock stitches and Correct 4-thread tension simultaneously trim the fabric. It is delivered from the factory preset to sew a 4-thread Top side overlock stitch. Upper fabric Looper This machine can also sew 1-needle, 3-thread overlock Bottom side Thread stitch by removing one needle. -
Page 14: Setting Stitch Length
SETTING STITCH LENGTH The stitch length can be adjusted between 1 and 4 mm. Shorter • For shortest stitch, turn dial to 1. (fig.12-A) • For longest stitch, turn dial to 4. Longer As a rule, light weight fabrics take a shorter stitch. Heavy weight fabrics need longer stitches. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Pressure On Fabric
ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE ON FABRIC Decrease Increase The pressure on the foot can be adjusted for different weight fabrics. The fabric should move along smoothly and evenly without slipping. Stitches should be uniform in size. The pressure on this machine is set for sewing medium weight fabrics. •... -
Page 16: Narrow And Rolled Hemming
NARROW AND ROLLED HEMMING By changing the needle plate to “Rolled Hem Needle Plate” and using right needle only, the machine trims fabric, folds back the edge and sews a narrow hem (overedge). The width of the narrow overedge is 1.5 mm (about 1/16") and is used for overedging light and medium weight fabrics. -
Page 17: Narrow Hem-Method A
NARROW HEMMING -Method A 1.5 mm Pull the excess threads gently toward the back and begin sewing. Although the stitch width is set at 1.5 mm, you will actually need 3.5 mm (about 1/8") to provide enough fabric for the fold back. thread tension -Method A 3.5 mm Use the chart below as a guide in setting tension. -
Page 18: Two Thread Serging
TWO THREAD SERGING Two thread serging provides a decorative, yet functional seam known as Correct thread tension the flatlock seam. You can flatlock garments ranging from lingerie to fake fur coats. When sewing with two threads you can achieve a flat, bulk-free Top of seam. -
Page 19: Thread Tension
thread tension Needle thread laps around over the Lower looper thread laps around top of fabric. over the bottom of fabric. When you are doing two thread serging for the first time use a medium weight fabric to sew a test sample for determining the correct tension setting. -
Page 20: Blind Hemming
BLIND HEMMING By changing the presser foot to “Blind Hem Presser Foot”, you can sew blind stitches while trimming fabric. It produces a durable hem which is almost invisible on the right side of the article sewn. It is useful for sewing cuffs, trouser bottoms, pockets etc,. -
Page 21: Sewing With The Upper Blade Disengaged
6. Lower the presser foot and sew 7. When hem is completed, open CORRECT THREAD TENSION hem, guiding fabric evenly along the fabric and press hem. The upper and lower looper threads the plastic guide. are crossed on the cut edge of fabric. -
Page 22: Flatlock Seam
FLATLOCK SEAM Using the blind hem presser foot and disengaging the upper blade, you can sew decorative top stitching “Flatlock Seam” as shown on the sketch. setting controls Flatlock Seam (Correct thread tension) Set the machine controls as below. Needle Right Stitch Length Presser Foot... -
Page 23: Pin Tucking
PIN TUCKING Pin tucking is a useful decorative stitch Slightly increase the looper thread tension. for blouses and children’s wear. Set the machine controls as shown on Needle Stitch Length the right. Right Presser Foot Upper Blade Blind Hem Disengage Needle Plate Standard sewing... -
Page 24: Turning Corners
TURNING CORNERS outside corner inside corners 1. Cut the corner about 5-6 1. Snip to corner of seam cm (2-3 inches) along the line. cutting line. 2. Sew desired seam line until blade reaches corner. 2. Sew to the end of fabric 3. -
Page 25: Cleaning And Maintenance
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE cleaning Brush around the fabric feed dog Brush inside of the front cover Fabric, thread scraps and dust may accumulate around moving parts and effect the functioning of machine. Unplug cord and clean machine with the brush provided with the accessories. -
Page 26: Before You Call For Service
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Your new serger was carefully inspected and tested at the factory and was in perfect working order when shipped. Under normal conditions, if you carefully follow instructions for threading, operating and maintenance, your machine will give you years of trouble-free service. Occasional difficulties are usually caused by a condition that can be easily remedied with a minor adjustment. -
Page 27: Stitch Selection Chart
STITCH SELECTION CHART STITCH NEEDLE NEEDLE PLATE SEAM WIDTH STITCH LENGTH (Correct thread tension) 2-needle, 4-thread 1-4 mm Refer to Page 11 for Tension 4 - 5 6.2-7.2 mm Adjustment. (align 4-5 mm line) Both Standard 1-needle, 3-thread (Wider) 1-4 mm Refer to Page 13 for Tension 4 - 5... - Page 28 62180 BL450A B8...