Needle And Thread; Needle; Needle Condition; Needle, Thread And Application Table - Bernina L460 Instruction Manual

Needle and Thread

Needle

Needle condition

Needle, thread and application table

Thread
All purpose overlock thread
120/2 (polyester)
Polyester sewing thread
Spun polyester
Bulked threads (Wooly Nylon)
Embroidery/darning and decorative threads
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Operating Instructions
This overlocker is prepared to hold needles of the system 130/705H (standard household
needles, equivalent to HAx1 of the system 15x1 H).
For standard applications use universal needles of the sizes No.70-90 (equivalent to
10-14 in the US).
For fine jersey or delicate stretchy fabric use medium ballpoint needles 130/705 H-S or
SUK (equivalent to HAx1SP, JLx2 or ELx705).
Needles must be in perfect condition to achieve best sewing results. Please check the
needles before each sewing project. Defective needles may not only damage the sewing
project, but can also damage the overlocker.
Needles must not be:
A bent or crooked
B damaged or blunt
C have hooked points
Needle Where
70-90 Needles and loopers
80-90 Needles and loopers
Loopers only
Loopers only
Loopers only
Application
For all overlock stitches
Seam in all fabrics
Neatening edges
Soft seams in knits, rolled hems
Neatening edges, rolled hems, flatlocks