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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL your creative assistant MODEL: S4D EMPISAL COMPLETE FREE ARM OVER LOCKER...
- Page 2 Safety instructions Warning against injuries and Like any other electrical device, a overlock material damages: machine can cause serious, even life-threatening injuries.To avoid this, and in According to legislation, you as the user of an order to work safely: electrical appliance are responsible for preventing possible accidents through safety-conscious •...
- Page 3 INTRODUCTION THANK YOU FOR CHOOSING OUR OVERLOCK MACHINE This overlock machine can stitch dependable seams on all kinds of fabric, both light and heavy, including cotton, wool, rayon, tricot, jersey, and knits. You do not need a special table for this portable machine. We suggest that you read this instruction manual carefully before you start to operate the machine.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS PARTS DIAGRAM .......................... 4-5 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE ..................... 6-8 The position of thread pole ....................6 Cone holders ........................6 Spool caps ........................... 6 Connecting the foot control ....................7 Controlling sewing speed ..................... 7 Safety switch ........................7 Attaching the waste catcher .................... -
Page 5: Parts Diagram
PARTS DIAGRAM 1. Thread pole 2. Spool pin 3. Spool holder 4. Lower looper thread tension dial 5. Handwheel 6. Base 7. Machine socket 8. Power switch 9. Front cover 10. Support bed 11. Free arm 12. Needle plate 13. Upper looper thread tension dial 14. - Page 6 1. Upper looper 2. Lower looper 3. Free arm release lever 4. Free arm 5. Lower knife 6. Cutting width adjustment knob 7. Presser foot 8. Upper knife - 5 -...
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Page 7: Setting Up Your Machine
SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Set your Overlock machine on a sturdy flat surface. [ THE POSITION OF THREAD POLE ] Positioning catches Pull up thread pole to its highest point before threading. Turn the thread pole so the thread guides come right above the spool pins. -
Page 8: Connecting The Foot Control
[ CONNECTING THE FOOT CONTROL ] Push foot control plug into the machine socket and then into main socket. Turn on the power switch. This power switch controls both the machine power and sewing light. Machine socket Power supply plug Power switch Machine plug Power supply... -
Page 9: Attaching The Waste Catcher
[ ATTACHING THE WASTE CATCHER ] The waste catcher catches the cut-off fabric as you sew, keeping your working area clean. Place the waste catcher between the machine and table. Waste catcher ACCESSORIES Needles Spare upper cutter Tweezers Oiler Screwdriver Brush Hexagon wrench key Machine cover... -
Page 10: Using The Machine
USING THE MACHINE [ HAND WHEEL ] Always turn handwheel toward you, i.e. the same direction as on a household sewing machine. [ FRONT COVER ] To open front cover, slide the hollow to the right as far as it will go then pull front cover toward you. -
Page 11: Looper Threading
LOOPER THREADING Warning: Before contriving please adjust main control switch to (O). Correct threading is important otherwise uneven stitches or thread breakage may result. A convenient threading chart is placed on the front panel inside the front cover. In addition, each thread guide is colored for threading indication. -
Page 12: Needle Threading
NEEDLE THREADING 5. Turn the handwheel toward you until needles are fully raised. 6. Pass the right and left needle threads as illustrated. Important: The thread must lie correctly between the two discs inside the tension ○ dials. Pass through the needle eyes from front to back as illustrated. -
Page 13: Trial Sewing
TRIAL SEWING When the overlock has been threaded for the first time or re-threaded because of thread breakage during sewing, start sewing in the following manner. Holding the end of threads between your left finger tips, turn the handwheel slowly toward you two or three times and check the thread chain. -
Page 14: Adjusting Thread Tensions
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Thread tensions will vary according to the type and thickness of both thread and fabric. Adjust the thread tension of the machine accordingly while checking the seam. Thread tension: Turn dial toward smaller numbers, tension becomes loose. Turn dial toward larger numbers, tension becomes tight. -
Page 15: Adjusting The Needle Thread Tensions
It is necessary to adjust the thread tension for the seams shown below. [ ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSIONS ] The right needle thread tension is too loose. The left needle thread tension is too loose. Back side Back side Front side Front side Tighten the left needle thread tension. -
Page 16: Machine Adjustment Chart
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT CHART The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another. The required tensions depend upon stiffness and thickness of fabric, thread size and type. If necessary, readjust referring to the chart below. Fabrics Threads Needle Stitch length Standard Setting Light-weight... -
Page 17: Changing The Thread
CHANGING THE THREAD (TYING ON) It is simple to change the thread in the following manner. Cut the thread above the spool pin, and knot ends of old and new threads together. Set the tension dials to "O" and raise the presser foot. -
Page 18: Adjustment Of Stitich Length
ADJUSTMENT OF STITCH LENGTH There are nine setting adjustments which can be made from 1.0 to 5.0 mm. Most overlock work is done with a basic stitch length setting of 2.5-3.5 mm. Stitch length adjustment knob (lnner dial) [ STITCH LENGTH SETTING ] Stitches Stitch length Regular seaming... -
Page 19: Cutting Width
CUTTING WIDTH The proper cutting width differs with the type of fabric. Check the seams each time, and adjust the cutting width as follows. 1. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are at the lowest position. 2. Open the front cover and free arm. 3. -
Page 20: Changing The Needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE Turn the power switch to "OFF" before changing the needles. Hexagon wrench key Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt. 1. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are fully raised. 2. Open the front cover and lower the presser foot. -
Page 21: Replacing The Cutters
REPLACING THE CUTTERS Turn the power switch to "OFF" before replacing the cutter blades. The lower cutter is made of special material and does not usually need to be replaced. However, should it become damaged, it can be replaced by your local dealer. To replace the upper cutter when it becomes dull : 1. -
Page 22: Three Thread Narrow And Wide Overlock Stitch
THREE THREAD NARROW AND WIDE OVERLOCK STITCH This machine is a 3/4 thread convertible overlock. Hexagon wrench key Remove either the right or left needle. Your machine is now ready for use as a 3-thread overlock. Refer to "CHANGING THE NEEDLE" 4 mm (0.16”) Using the needle on the right only, the stitch width is 4 mm (0.16"). -
Page 23: Free Arm Sewing
FREE ARM SEWING Remove the support bed as illustrated which easily converts from a flat bed to free arm. Convenient for sewing pant legs, sleeves and cuffs, etc. Free arm Support bed CONVERTIBLE PRESSER FOOT The special presser foot, is set for normal overlock with the letter N adjacent to the vertical screw at front of presser foot. -
Page 24: Rolled And Narrow Edge
ROLLED AND NARROW EDGE To carry out either of the above sewing tasks proceed as follows. (1) Refer to page 22 for special foot position setting. (2) Turn the handwheel toward you until needles are fully raised. (3) Open front cover and remover left needle. See page 19. (4) Set stitch length between 1.0-2.0 mm. -
Page 25: Rolled Hemming
Important: If necessary, adjust the stitch length and cutting width. Threads Fabrics Rolled hemming Narrow hemming ．Georgette ．Spun polyester ．Spun polyester No. 50 - 80 No. 50 - 80 ．Lawn Needle thread ．Polyester continuous ．Polyester continuous ．Crepe-de-chine No. 50 - 80 No. -
Page 26: Differential Feed
DIFFERENTIAL FEED The differential feed prevents wavy seams in knitted fabrics and also movement between the layers of fabric. It also ensures pucker-free seams on lightweight fabrics. [ DIFFERENTIAL FEED MECHANISM ] There are two sets of feed teeth, one front and one rear. The two sets of feed teeth move independently. -
Page 27: Wavy Knits & Gathering
[ WAVY KNITS & GATHERING ] For perfectly flat seams in stretchy knit garments, the front feed teeth need to feed faster than the rear feed teeth to prevent stretching the fabric. To Gather, the front feed teeth will also need to feed faster than the rear feed teeth. -
Page 28: Trouble Shooting Guide
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Check items below before calling for service. Problem Cause Corrective action Page 1. Needles are bent, blunt or 1. Replace with new needles. points are damaged. 2. Needles not inserted 2. Insert the needles correctly to Needles break correctly. -
Page 29: Cleaning And Lubricating
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING To keep your machine running smoothly ; it is necessary to clean using the brush from the accessory box now and then. This machine requires very little lubrication as the main components are made of special materials. Occassionally, lubricate only the points illustrated. - Page 30 STORING THE MACHINE Store the machine in its box or in a clean, dry place. Never wrap the power cord around the machine. SERVICING THE MACHINE If the unit is not operating correctly, please check the following: You have followed the instructions correctly. ...
- Page 31 PLEASE AFFIX YOUR PROOF OF PURCHASE/RECEIPT HERE IN THE EVENT OF A CLAIM UNDER WARRANTY THIS RECEIPT MUST BE PRODUCED. W A R R A N T Y 1. Home of Living Brands (Pty) Ltd (“Home of Living Brands”) warrants to the original purchaser of this product (“the customer”) that this product will be free of defects in quality and workmanship which under normal personal, family or household use and purpose may manifest within a period of 1 (one) year from the date of purchase (“warranty period”).
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