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C
L
2
KG
CSI
4
3
25 mm
(1")
CC
42
A
L
B
1
2
3
4
5
6
2
1
Machine set up
The 2-Thread chainstitch is sewn with 2 threads, one
needle and one looper. Normally, the machine trims
the fabric edge while the seam is being sewn.
However, a chainstitch seam can be placed at a
desired distance from edge of fabric by putting the
knife in a nonworking position, disengaging the upper
looper and installing the chainstitch seam guide
plate.
•
Move knife into nonworking position
–
Refer page 13 for instructions on placing upper
knife in nonworking position.
•
Disengage upper looper
–
Turn handwheel till driving shaft is at its most
right position, otherwise danger may occur.
–
Push clutch button to the left and up
coverstitch/chainstitch or to the left and down
(B)
for overlock.
•
To re-engage upper looper
–
Turn handwheel till driving shaft is at its most
right position, otherwise danger may occur.
–
Push clutch button to the left and up
coverstitch/chainstitch or to the left and down
(B)
for overlock.
•
To install the seam guide plate
–
Open the looper cover
–
Remove knife cover
(CSI)
guide plate
.
–
The graduations on seam guide plate indicate
the distance from chainstitch needle. Use this
as a guide when checking the distance between
coverstitch left needle and fabric edge.
•
Start and end of sewing
–
When starting to sew, pull the thread chain
lightly to the rear of machine until the needle
penetrates the fabric.
–
When starting to sew after threading the
machine, sew 2–3 cm on a scrap fabric and
chain-off to make a chain.
–
At end of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to the
rear of machine and chain-off.
(A)
for
(A)
for
(KG)
and install seam
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