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SERGER / OVERLOCK STITCH FORMATIONSSERGER / OVERLOCK STITCH FORMATIONS
THREADING NEEDLES
1. Feed the thread through the thread guide as
illustrated.
2. Draw the needle threads through tension slot.
Holding the thread with your left hand, pull down
with right hand firmly.
3. Draw the thread through the thread guide as
illustrated.
4. Thread the needles from front to back through
needle eye and pull the threads towards the
back passing along the right side of presser
foot, leaving an extra length of about 4” (10 cm).
REPLACING THREAD SPOOLS
When replacing thread spools, the following steps may be helpful for quick
changeover.
1. Cut off existing threads near the spools. Tie the cut ends thread from new
spools as illustrated (seamen’s knot).
2. Raise presser foot
3. Lower needle bar to its lowest position by turning hand wheel AWAY FROM
YOU. Carefully pull the existing threads until the connecting knots pass
through needle eye and looper eyes.
HELPFUL HINTS
CUTTING NEEDLE THREAD
Frayed thread may make needle threading difficult. Draw the thread near the
thread cutter on the needle plate and push the thread cutter lever or draw the
thread passing under the moving cutter and turn hand wheel towards you to
obtain clear cut end as illustrated.
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