Bernina Bernette Funlock b44 - 3-Thread Overlock (#3;#4)

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3–Thread Overlock (#3/#4)
• Correct balance
– Set each tension dial to setting shown at left
and test sew on a sample of your fabric.
• How to balance
When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of
the fabric;
– Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (blue)
to a higher number.
– Or, turn the lower looper thread tension dial
(red) to a lower number
PLEASE NOTE:
– These are suggested tension settings only.
– Tension settings are effected by;
1. Type and thickness of fabric
2. Needle size
3. Size, type and fiber content of thread
3–Thread Overlock wide #3
Medium weight
fabric
Tension Dial
Yellow Green Blue Red
3.0 4.0 3.5
3–Thread Overlock narrow #4
Medium weight
fabric
Tension Dial
Yellow Green Blue Red
4.0 4.0 4.0
Thread Color Code refer page 19.
NP
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Refer page 15
RHP
N
Refer page 14/15
SL
2.5–4
Refer page 27
ULC
– Refer page 14
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When the lower looper thread appears on the top of
the fabric;
– Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (red)
toward a higher number.
– Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial
(blue) to a lower number.
When the needle thread is too loose;
– Turn the needle tension dial (yellow or green) to
a higher number.