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Overlocker Model Number 8002D INSTRUCTION MANUAL IM Version No: V1.6 Issue Date: 30 November 2017 AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 526 663 enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au AUS Hotline Costs MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 792-850-319(ENG)
Contents 01 Warranty Detail 02 Repair and Refurbished Goods or Parts Notice 03 Welcome 04 General Safety Instructions 06 Parts List 07 Unpacking 08 Features 09 Instructions 12 Changing Needle 13 Removing the Presser Foot 15 To Deactivate the Upper Knife 16 Adjustment of Cutting Width 17 Adjustment of Needle Plate Setting Knob (Changing to Standard Overlock or Rolled Hemming)
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You are also entitled to have the goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does not amount to a major failure. AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 526 663 enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au AUS Hotline Costs MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018...
Please telephone us on 1300 526 663 or write to us at: ESQ AUSTRALASIA P.O. BOX 1383, MOORABBIN, VICTORIA 3189, AUSTRALIA 1300 526 663 enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au AFTER SALES SUPPORT 1300 526 663 enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au AUS Hotline Costs MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018...
1 Year Warranty. We hope you will enjoy using your purchase for many years to come. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
5. Never operate the appliance with any air opening blocked. Keep ventilation openings of this sewing machine and foot controller free from accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Do not attempt to adjust motor belt. If there is a defect please contact our After Sales Support Help Desk on 1300 526 663. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
1 x Tweezers r 1 x Set of needles t 1 x Instrcution manual y 1 x Warranty card u 1 x Quick set-up guide AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
• Read this manual to familiarise yourself with all the parts and operating principles of the overlocker. Pay particular attention to the safety instructions on the previous pages. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
• See "Adjustment of Stitch Length" and "Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio", page 14, for detail. i 1300 Stitches Per Minute 1300 1300 spm maximum operating speed. STITCHES PER MINUTE AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Step on the speed controller with the presser foot lifter up, and practice controlling speed. Operating Instructions: Foot controller Model YC-483N-1 is for use with this overlocker model 8002D. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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The looper cover snaps into its position automati- cally. q Looper cover Note: Always close both side cover and looper cover when the machine is in use. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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* The spool holder cap and net are optional accessories. q Net w Spool pin AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
* While in operation, keep the presser foot lowered except when threading the machine or test- running without threads. q Presser foot w Presser foot lifter AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
1 mm below the top of the machine. q To decrease w To increase e Adjusting screw r Top of the machine AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
• If the sewn fabric is stretched, turn the dial counterclockwise (toward 2.2). • If the sewn fabric is gathered, turn the dial clockwise (toward 0.5). q Stretched w Gathered AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Close the looper cover and side cover. q Upper knife release knob w Stopper pin AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
(B). Lower knife w will move to left. 5. Set the upper knife to up position. 6. Close the looper cover and side cover. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
* Pull the needle plate setting knob from “S” to “R” position, so that the fabric edge will be rolled for hemming, picot edging and narrow hemming. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
10 cm (4˝). o Needle !0 Needle thread !1 Presser foot !2 Needle plate AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Pass the thread through the right side of the looper thread guide, sliding the thread from left to right. e Looper thread guide AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Then, turn the handwheel towards you to move the lower looper to the right position. !0 Lower looper thread guide a Lower looper thread s Looper threader AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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* The illustration at left shows one of the easiest ways to pass woolly nylon/polyester thread through the lower looper. q Lower looper w Ordinary thread e Woolly nylon/polyester thread AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Thread guide plate c Pass the thread through the left side of looper thread guide sliding the thread from right to left. e Looper thread guide AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Thread the upper looper. q Lower looper thread w Upper looper AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Pass the thread through the holes in the second row from the left of the thread guide plate as illustrated. w Thread guide plate AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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10 cm (4˝) from the eye of the needle to the back. y Needle thread guide u Needle bar thread guide i Right needle AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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(B) q Thread guide x Pass the thread through the holes on the left of thread guide plate as illustrated. w Thread guide plate AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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– Close side cover and looper cover. – Turn handwheel toward you to chain off three or four stitches. The sewing preparation is now complete. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Mark R indicates the distance from the right needle. The distance between center of guide line and needle position is 5/8 inch (1.6 cm). AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Turn the fabric over so that the under side is up. v Sew about 2.5 cm (1˝) over stitching and angle off the fabric. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
The illustration shows sewing results when the right needle thread tension is too loose. Remedy: Tighten the right needle thread tension. !2 Right needle thread tension dial AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Retighten the needle clamp screw on the right to prevent losing the screw. e Needle on the left r Needle clamp screw on the right AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
* Refer to page 14 for adjusting the stitch length and differential feed ratio. NOTE: Your overlocker uses standard sewing needles (HA-1 SP, No.11, No.14). AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Tension thread thread Right side Right side thread Right side of fabric of fabric of fabric Needle thread Needle thread Needle thread AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Remedy: Loosen upper looper thread tension and/or tighten lower looper thread tension. u Upper looper thread tension dial i Lower looper thread tension dial AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Right side of fabric y Right needle thread u Upper looper thread i Lower looper thread * Refer to page 35 for the adjustment. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
Sew the folded edge while guiding along the guide line. r Guide line Open the fold flat and press the pin tucks to one side. * Activate the upper knife. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
However, if you run over a pin or a hard object, it may be required to replace both upper and lower knives at the same time. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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Reattach the needle plate, presser foot and needles. Close the looper cover and side cover. C Feed dog AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
* Open the looper cover and apply oil. Carrying the Machine Put your fingers into the hole on the back side of the machine as illustrated. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
1. The position of the upper knife is not adjusted See page 40. neatly. properly. 2. The upper knife is dull. Replace the upper knife. (See page 40.) AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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• AS/NZS 60335.2.28: 2006 +A1: 2009 used in conjunction with AS/NZS 60335.1: 2011 +A1: 2012 for electrical safety • EN 55014-1: 2006 + A1: 2009 + A2: 2011 for electromagnetic compatibility AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
• Switch your machine off at the wall or unplug the supply cord if not in use. AFTER SALES SUPPORT enquiries@esqaustralasia.com.au 1300 526 663 MODEL: 8002D PRODUCT CODE: 60879 05/2018 AUS Hotline Costs...
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