Threading, Trial sewing
3 thread overlock (right needle)
For a 3-5 mm wide 3 thread overlock stitch, remove the
left-hand needle. Then thread both loopers and the right-
hand needle. (See Page 11-13).
3 thread overlock (left needle)
For a 5-7 mm wide 3 thread overlock stitch, remove the
right-hand needle. Then thread both loopers and the left-
hand needle. (See Page 11,12,14).
Sewing test
After threading make a trial run. Always use a double layer
of fabric in order to be able to check the stitch formation and
thread tension properly.
• Set upper and lower looper tension dials to 4 and needle
tension dials to 4.
• Upper knife in cutting position.
• Presser foot lowered.
• Raise the front of the presser foot slightly with your
thumb and position the fabric under the foot just up to
the knife. Release the presser foot Sew.
• At the end of the seam continue sewing a 5-6 cm (2-2
½”) long thread chain (A).
• Holding the fabric in one hand, pull the thread chain
over the thread cutter on the presser foot shank (B).
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