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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION I
Machine Parts
Front View .................................................. 10
Side Cover.................................................. 12
Front Cover................................................. 12
Standard Accessories................................. 14
SECTION II
Machine Set-up
Attaching the Antenna ................................ 16
Placing the Foam Pads............................... 16
Connecting Machine to Power Supply........ 18
How To Set Up Machine Using the
Program Display Panel .................... 20-34
What the Symbols Represent ................ 22-34
Needles ...................................................... 34
Tilting Needle Clamp .................................. 36
SECTION III
Threading
Antenna ...................................................... 38
Accessories For Decorative Threads.......... 40
Tension Release Clips................................ 40
Snap-on Thread Guide ............................... 40
Quick Reference Threading Charts ....... 42-58
How to Use Automatic Needle Threader .... 60
Tension Release Lever............................... 60
Detailed Thread Route Charts ............... 62-71
SECTION IV
Test Sewing
Setting Foot Pressure................................. 72
Controlling Sewing Speed .......................... 72
Waste Tray ................................................. 72
Safety Systems........................................... 74
Starting to Sew ........................................... 76
Back-Tack Device....................................... 78
Inserting Overlock Chain-off Threads at
End of Seam ......................................... 80
SECTION V
Adjustments
Thread Tension........................................... 82
Balanced Tension.................................. 82-86
Differential Feed.......................................... 88
Stitch Length ............................................... 90
Cutting Width .............................................. 90
Sewing Overlock Stitches on Extra
Heavyweight Fabrics............................. 92
SECTION VI
Sewing Techniques
Overlocking Outside Corners ...................... 94
Overlocking Inside Corners......................... 94
Sewing Curved Edges ................................ 94
Removing Stitches from Fabric................... 96
Chainstitch – Turning Corners .................... 96
Quilting Guide ............................................. 96
Cover Hem.................................................. 98
Turning Corners ........................................ 100
Triple Cover Hem – Topstitching an
Overlock Seam.................................... 102
SECTION VII
Maintenance
Cleaning and Oiling................................... 104
Replacing the Movable Cutting Blade ....... 106
Replacing the Light Bulb ........................... 106
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
............... 108
TROUBLESHOOTING ................
109
INDEX..........................................
113
RECYCLING REGULATIONS
...... 117
NOTE: Information found in this instruction
manual is current at the time of printing. We
reserve the right to change and update
specifications and information as needed.
