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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL 101-548 Model EURO-PRO Operating LLC: 94 Main Mill Street, Door 16, Plattsburgh, NY 12901 Tel.: 1 (800) 361-4639 4400 Bois Franc, St. Laurent, Quebec H4S 1A7 Tel.: 1 (800) 361-4639...
- Page 2 101-548 PREFACE Thank you for your purchase of this serger. This machine intended for household use will provide you with excellent performance in sewing from light to heavy material (lawn to denim). Please refer to this booklet for proper use and optimum service. To get the most from your sewing machine, read the entire Instruction Manual before attempting to operate the machine.
- Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following. Read all instructions be fore using th e m ac hine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Selection Of Stitches ............. How To Sew a Rolled Hem ........... Handy Reference Chart ..........- 3-Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching ....33 Accessories ..............- 3-Thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Needle Information ............Rolled Hem Stitching ..........33 Principal Parts ............... -
Page 5: Selection Of Stitches
SELECTION OF STITCHES This machine is capable of producing various types of stitches according to the combination of needle positions, threading methods, tension adjustment, and use of convertible right looper/spreader Stitch Type Page # 1-needle 2-thread stitch is used for seaming 1. -
Page 6: Handy Reference Chart
HANDY REFERENCE CHART • For 4-thread M/C Needle Tension Dial; Numbers shown are average Upper Stitch Type Position settings on medium weight fabric with Looper or Page standard #80 polyester spun thread Converter Blue Green Orange Yellow Two-Thread 3.5mm Converter Wrapped Edge Overlock 5.7mm... -
Page 7: Accessories
ACCECSSORIES Sewing Surface Accessories are contained in the accessory compartment on the side of the machine. 101-548 Accessory Compartment 1. Needle set 2. Screw driver (large size) 3. Screw driver (small size) 4. Tweezers 5. Brush 6. Knife (stationary) 7. Thread unwider spool cap unwider spool cap 8. -
Page 8: Principal Parts
PRINCIPAL PARTS Thread Guides & Holder Carrying Handle Lower Looper Thread Tension Dial (Yellow) Upper Looper Thread Tension Dial (Orange) Right Needle Thread Tension Dial (Green) Left Needle Thread Tension Dial (Blue) Needle Plate Sewing Table Front Cover 10. Differential Feed Adjusting Lever 11. -
Page 9: How To Open
HOW TO OPEN LOOPER COVER (Fig. 1) Caution: Be sure to turn the “On/Off” switch to the “Off” position. Push the cover to the right as far as it will go. Pull the cover down towards you. (B) Caution: Fig. 1 Be sure the looper cover is closed when sewing. -
Page 10: Attaching And Removing The Waste Container
ATTACHING AND REMOVING THE WASTE CONTAINER Attaching the Waste Container 1. Insert the upper tabs “A” on the waste container into slots “B” in the front cover. (Fig. 1) 2. Push the lower end of the waste container until the lower tabs “C”... -
Page 11: How To Remove And Insert The Needles
HOW TO REMOVE AND INSERT THE NEEDLES This machine uses a standard home sewing machine needle. To remove the needle(s) Caution: Be sure to turn the main power switch to the “Off” position and then disconnect the machine from the electric outlet before removing the needles. -
Page 12: How To Attach And Remove The Presser Foot
HOW TO ATTACH & REMOVE THE PRESSER FOOT ☞ Note: Do not use presser feet that are made for other machines or other brands. The use of such presser feet may result in interference with the needle and knife and can be dangerous. The snap-on type presser foot of this machine permits easy removal and replacement. -
Page 13: Preparing The Serger For Threading
PREPARING THE SERGER FOR THREADING Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder 1. The machine is shipped with the thread guide holder is the lowered position. 2. Hold the top of the thread guide and pull up to fully extend the thread guide holder. (Fig. 1) 3. -
Page 14: Threading The Machine
THREADING THE MACHINE Threading diagram A color coded threading diagram is located on the inside of the front cover for quick reference. Thread the machine in the order 1 to 4 as shown in Fig. 1. Understanding the color code (Fig. 2) 1. -
Page 15: Threading The Lower Looper
6. While holding the thread, pass it between the tension discs and pull the thread down to make sure that it is properly located in between the tension discs. (Fig. 6) 7. Thread the looper area of the machine following the orange coded thread guides (4 to 7). - Page 16 6. While holding the thread, pass it between the tension discs and pull the thread down to make sure that it is properly located in between the tension discs. (Fig. 11) 7. Turn the handwheel towards you until the lower looper is at the far right.
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Page 17: Threading The Right Needle
Threading the right needle (green) 1. Thread the right needle following the green path and the order of the numbers 1 through 8 in figure 18. 2. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide position “1”. (Fig. 19) Fig. -
Page 18: Threading The Left Needle
Threading the left needle (blue) 1. Thread the left needle following the blue path and the order of the numbers 1 through 7 in figure 24. 2. Pass the thread from the back to the front through the thread guide position “1”. (Fig. 25) Fig. -
Page 19: How To Change The Threads
HOW TO CHANGE THE THREADS TIE-ON METHOD If you wish to change the thread type or color without rethreading the machine: 1. Cut the threads near the spools. (Fig. 1) 2. Place the new spool of thread on the stand. 3. -
Page 20: How To Adjust The Stitch Length
HOW TO ADJUST THE STITCH LENGTH The stitch length dial located on the right side of the machine should be set at the 3 mm (1/8-inch) setting for most sewing conditions. When sewing heavy weight fabrics, adjust the stitch Stitch Length Dial length to 4 mm (5/32-inch). -
Page 21: How To Adjust The Presser Foot Pressure
HOW TO ADJUST THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of this machine is pre-adjusted at the factory to suit the sewing of medium weight fabrics. Most of the fabrics do not require adjustment of the presser foot pressure, however, there are some instances where adjustment is necessary such as when sewing lightweight or heavyweight fabric. -
Page 22: Gathered Overedge
Feed ratio Main feed (rear) Differential feed (front) Effect Application Material is pulled Prevents thin mate- 0.7 – 1.0 rials from puckering tight. Without differential Normal sewing feed. Prevents stretch ma- Material is gath- terials from stretch- ered or pushed 1.0 –... -
Page 23: Free Arm Sewing
FREE ARM SEWING (TUBULAR WORK) This machine becomes a free arm machine simply by removing the sewing table. This is especially useful for sewing hard to reach garment areas such as armholes and over casting trouser cuffs. To remove the sewing table: 1. -
Page 24: Standard Overedge And Rolled Hem Stitching
STANDARD OVEREDGE AND ROLLED HEM STITCHING To sew a standard overedge: 1. Set the seam width finger knob to the standard position to move the seam width finger to the projected position. (Fig. 1) ☞ Note: Be sure to push the seam width finger knob as far as it will go in the direction of the standard position. -
Page 25: Chaining Off And Test Sewing
CHAINING OFF AND TEST SEWING When the machine is completely threaded, bring all the threads over the needle plate and slightly to the left under the presser foot. 1. Hold the threads and apply a slight tension. 2. Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns to start the thread chain. -
Page 26: Suggested Tension Settings
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 2-thread warped edge overlock Needle Position ☞ Note: These are suggested tension settings only. Seam width Tension settings are affected by: finger knob a) Type and thickness of fabric Stitch length 2 – 4 b) Needle size c) Size, type and fiber content of thread Converter ☞... -
Page 27: 2-Thread Overedge
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 2-thread overedge Needle Position ☞ Note: These are suggested tension settings only. Seam width Tension settings are affected by: finger knob a) Type and thickness of fabric Stitch length 2 – 4 b) Needle size c) Size, type and fiber content of thread Converter ☞... -
Page 28: 3-Thread Overlock
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 3-thread overlock Needle Position ☞ Note: These are suggested tension settings only. Seam width Tension settings are affected by: finger knob a) Type and thickness of fabric Stitch length 2 – 4 b) Needle size c) Size, type and fiber content of thread Converter Upper Looper Correct Balance (Fig. -
Page 29: 3-Thread Flatlock
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 3-thread flatlock Needle Position ☞ Note: These are suggested tension settings only. Seam width Tension settings are affected by: finger knob a) Type and thickness of fabric Stitch length 2 – 4 b) Needle size c) Size, type and fiber content of thread Converter Correct Balance (Fig. -
Page 30: 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 3-thread wrapped edge overlock Needle Position ☞ Note: These are suggested tension settings only. Seam width Tension settings are affected by: finger knob a) Type and thickness of fabric Stitch length 2 – 4 b) Needle size c) Size, type and fiber content of thread Converter Correct Balance (Fig. -
Page 31: 3-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 3-thread ultra stretch mock safety stitch Needle Position ☞ Note: These are suggested tension settings only. Seam width Tension settings are affected by: finger knob a) Type and thickness of fabric Stitch length 2 – 4 b) Needle size c) Size, type and fiber content of thread Converter Correct Balance (Fig. -
Page 32: 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch
SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 4-thread ultra stretch mock safety stitch Needle Position ☞ Note: These are suggested tension settings only. Seam width Tension settings are affected by: finger knob a) Type and thickness of fabric Stitch length 2 – 4 b) Needle size c) Size, type and fiber content of thread Converter Correct Balance (Fig. -
Page 33: How To Sew A Rolled Hem
HOW TO SEW A ROLLED HEM This machine can do four types of rolled hems. Rolled hemming is done by rolling and overedging the fabric edge. light weight fabrics such as lawn, voile, organdy, crepe, etc., perform the best. Rolled hemming is not suited for heavy fabrics. -
Page 34: 3-Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching
1. 3-thread standard rolled hem stitching ☞ Needle Position Note: For a beautiful rolled hem, thread the upper looper with a woolly nylon and the needle and lower looper Seam width with a light weight regular thread. finger knob Correct Balance Stitch length F –... -
Page 35: 2-Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching
3. 2-thread standard rolled hem stitching ☞ Needle Position Note: For a beautiful rolled hem, thread the lower looper with a woolly nylon and the needle with a light weight Seam width regular thread. finger knob Correct Balance Stitch length F –... -
Page 36: To Secure The Rolled Hem Thread Chain
Additional information about rolled hemming 1. Hold the thread chain when you begin sewing to keep it from curling into the seam. 2. Place a slight tension on the material in the sewing direction and a finer seam finish can be btained. 3. -
Page 37: How To Sew A Flatlock Decorative Seam
How to sew a flatlock decorative seam: A flatlock stitch is achieved by adjusting the tension of the 3-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabric apart to flatten the seam. The flat lock stitch can be used as a construction and decorative stitch or for ornamentation only. -
Page 38: Decorative Flatlocking
5. Pull on opposite sides of the seam to pull the stitches flat. Decorative Flatlocking 1. Place the moveable upper knife in the nonworking position. The fabric is not trimmed on the stitch. 2. Fold the fabric wrong sides together. 3. -
Page 39: How To Sew An Overlock Blind Seam
HOW TO SEW AN OVERLOCK BLIND SEAM The excess fabric is trimmed, the hem is sewn and the raw edges are overlocked in one operation. The overlock blind hem is best suited for sewing knit wear. It provides a durable finish that is almost invisible. 1. -
Page 40: How To Sew Pin Tucks
HOW TO SEW PIN TUCKS The pin tuck stitch uses a rolled edge to add shape and decoration to any sewing project. Fold the fabric on a line where the pin tuck is to be located and guide the fabric through the serger. -
Page 41: Turning Square Corners
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS How to Sew Outside Corners: 1. Cut out approximately 3/4-inch (2 cm) from the corner, in line with the overedge seam edge. 2. Sew one stitch beyond point “A” (Fig. 1) and stop. 3. Raise the needle and the presser foot. 4. -
Page 42: How To Sew Inside Corners
TURNING SQUARE CORNERS How to Sew Inside Corners: 1. Cut the fabric at the seam edge. 2. Place the moveable knife in the non-working position. 3. Stitch on the cut edge of the fabric. 4. Stop sewing before you reach the corner and fold the fabric to the left to straighten the corner. -
Page 43: Pin Placement
PIN PLACEMENT Insert the pins to the left of the presser foot. The pins will be easy to remove and are away from the cutting action of the knives. Caution: Sewing over pins will damage and/or destroy the cutting edge of the knives. SECURING THE THREAD CHAIN 1. -
Page 44: Braiding By Chaining Off
BRAIDING BY CHAINING OFF 1. Place the moveable upper knife in the non-working position. 2. Insert the filler cord such as yarn or twill tape through the hole in the front of the presser foot. 3. Position the filler cord under the presser foot and chain off the desired length. -
Page 45: Machine Maintenance
MACHINE MAINTENANCE An overlock machine requires more maintenance than a conventional sewing machine mainly due to two reasons. 1. A lot of lint is produced due to the cutting action of the knives. 2. An overlock machine runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts. -
Page 46: How To Change The Light Bulb
MACHINE MAINTENANCE How to Change the Light Bulb: 1. Remove the light cover screw located on the back of the cover and while pushing the cover lightly to the rear,swing the cover to the left and remove from the machine. 2. -
Page 47: Optional Accessories
These accessories are not supplied with this machine; they are however available as special accessories by calling our customer service at 1 (800) 361-4639 or through our website at www.euro-pro.com. Shirring foot 1. Shirring Foot (#0620MDF) This foot is most suited for gathering when sewing tiered skirts, yokes, cuffs and frills on skirts, etc. -
Page 48: Touble Shooting
TROUBLE SHOOTING This sewing machine is designed for trouble-free operation. However, the following chart indicates trouble which may occur if basic adjustments are not made properly. PROBLEM SOLUTION PAGE Fabric does not feed Lengthen stitch length Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight well fabric Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight... -
Page 49: Comparison Chart Of Sewing Materials
COMPARISON CHART OF SEWING MATERIALS, THREADS & NEEDLES Stitch Length Needle Material Stitch Thread (mm) Crepe de chine 130/705H Georgette Spun : #80 Light Lawn 2.0-3.0 Cotton : #80·100 Overlock stitch materials Organdy Silk : #80·100 Tricot Needle thread Polyester : #80 Nylon : #80 Crepe de chine... -
Page 50: Specifications
SPECIFICATIONS ITEM SPECIFICATION Sewing speed 1,300 spm maximum Stitch length (feed amount) 1 - 4 mm (standard: rolled hemming F - 2, ordinary overedge 3.0) Differential feed ratio 1:0.7 - 1:2 (with differential feed machine) Overedge stitch width Rolled Hemming 1.5 mm, ordinary overedge 3.0 - 7.7 mm (standard 3.5 mm) Needle bar stroke 27 mm... -
Page 51: Warranty
EURO-PRO OPERATING LLC Limited Warranty Your EURO-PRO overlock/serger is warranted for a period of 15 years from the date of the original purchase, to be free of defective parts due to imperfections in the workmanship and materials, subject to the following conditions, exclusions and exceptions.