Page 2 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS; shall not be made by children without supervision.; TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:; used by or near children.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following:Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over ...
Page 3 - agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.; SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
3 • Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.• Do not use outdoors. • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products...
Page 4 - Table of contents
4 Table of contents Parts of the machine........................................................5 Accessories .....................................................................6 Connecting the foot control and the power supply ..........6 Setting up the telescopic thread stand ......................
Page 5 - Parts of the machine
5 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7 24 21 20 26 25 23 22 27 Parts of the machine 1. Presser foot pressure adjustment 2. Left needle thread tension dial (blue)3. Right needle thread tension dial (green)4. Upper looper thread tension dial (purple)5. Lower looper thread tension dial (yell...
Page 7 - Open the front cover; Removing and replacing the flat bed; Free arm sewing; To remove the flat bed extension; To replace the flat bed extension
7 Setting up the telescopic thread stand Extend the telescopic thread stand to its full height, then turn until it clicks into place.Place the thread spools or cones over the cone holders on the spool pin.If the machine is already threaded, straighten the threads to prevent tangling. Opening and clo...
Page 8 - Presser foot lift; Changing the needles; Changing the presser foot
8 A A Presser foot lift Raise the presser foot with the presser foot lift lever (A) at the back of the machine. Changing the needles Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. 1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needles are at the highest position. 2. Loosen, but do not remove th...
Page 9 - Disengage the movable upper cutter; Place the movable upper cutter in nonworking; Attaching the 2-thread overlock; Removing the 2-thread overlock converter
9 A B C D A Disengage the movable upper cutter Place the movable upper cutter in nonworking position 1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the upper cutter is raised to the highest position. 2. Open the front cover. 3. Push the movable cutter holder to the right as far as it will go. 4. Turn the k...
Page 10 - Threading the machine
10 2 3 4 1 Threading the machine A color coded diagram is located inside the front cover for quick reference. When threading the machine, thread only in the following order:1. Upper looper threading - Purple2. Lower looper threading - Yellow3. Right needle threading - Green4. Left needle threading -...
Page 14 - Changing thread; Start sewing
14 Changing thread The following is an easy way to change threads:1. Cut the thread in use near the spool, behind the guides on the telescopic thread stand. 2. Remove the thread spool and place the new thread on the spool pin. 3. Tie the end of the new thread to the end of the old thread. Cut the th...
Page 15 - Thread tension settings; When the upper looper thread is too loose
15 right sidewrong side upper looperlower looperright needleleft needle right sidewrong side upper looperlower looperright needleleft needle right sidewrong side upper looperlower looperright needleleft needle right sidewrong side upper looperlower looperright needleleft needle Thread tension settin...
Page 16 - Differential feed adjustment; Fabric
16 Differential feed adjustment The differential feed system consists of two sets of feed teeth arranged one behind the other. Both feed teeth work independently of each other to give perfect results when sewing on speciality fabrics. When the amount of feed by the front feed teeth is changed in rel...
Page 17 - Presser foot pressure adjustment; Stitch width settings; Width adjustment by changing needle position; Width adjustment with the width adjustment knob; Stitch length settings
17 Presser foot pressure adjustment The presser foot pressure is pre-set for sewing based on normal conditions. Adjustment might in some conditions be necessary. Increase or decrease the pressure until you are satisfied with the result. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on you...
Page 18 - Stitch finger lever setting; Rolled edge sewing
18 Stitch finger lever setting The stitch finger lever should be set to “S” for all standard overlock sewing. To sew rolled edge you need to retract the stitch finger by setting the stitch finger lever to “R”. When moving the stitch finger, be sure to push the lever as far as it will go in each dire...
Page 19 - Flatlock sewing; Standard Flatlock Stitch
19 Flatlock sewing A Flatlock Stitch is made by adjusting the tension of the 2- or 3-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabric apart to flatten the seam. The tensions must be adjusted correctly for the fabric to pull flat.The Flatlock Stitch can be used both as a decorative cons...
Page 20 - Securing the thread chain
20 Corded overlock Corded overlock can be used to strengthen stitches when joining elastic fabrics such as knits. Cording prevents knit fabrics from stretching and also stabilize the seams.1. Insert the cord through the hole in the front of the foot.2. Position the cord under the foot to the back of...
Page 21 - Machine maintenance; Cleaning; Oiling
21 Machine maintenance An overlock requires more frequent maintenance than a conventional machine for two reasons:- A lot of lint is produced when the cutters are cutting the the fabric. - An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts....
Page 22 - Replacing the stationary cutter; Storage; Servicing
22 1 2 3 Replacing the stationary cutter Turn off the main power switch and unplug the machine. The stationary cutter should be changed when it becomes dull. The stationary cutter can be replaced according to the following directions. If you are having any difficulties, consult your dealer to make t...
Page 23 - Trouble shooting; Problem
23 Trouble shooting Problem Solution Page Fabric does not feed well - Lengthen stitch length.- Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight fabric.- Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabric.- Check the differential feed. 17171716 Needle breaks - Insert needle correctly.- Do not pull...
Page 24 - Stitch table; Explanation of the fabric symbols
24 Combination Needle position Stitch length Stitch width Differen- tial feed Stitch finger 2-thread converter Thread tension Stitch Fabric Y R G B 2-thread overlock, wide Left N R(3.5) N S Yes 0.0 - - 5.0 0.5 - - 5.0 1.0 - - 5.0 0.0 - - 5.0 1.0 - - 5.0 1.5 1.0 - - 5.0 2-thread overlock, narrow Righ...
Page 28 - Specifications
28 Fabric / Needle / Thread table Fabric Light fabric (voile, crepe, georgette, etc.) Medium fabric (cotton, chino, wool, satin etc.) Heavy fabric (denim, jersey, tweed etc.) Needle #12/80 #12/80, #14/90 #14/90 Thread Polyester (spun filament) Twisted thread #60/2 - #80/2(Twisted thread#80/3 - #100/...
Page 29 - INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. Such modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SINGER, and the Cameo “S” Des...
