53
21. STITCH WIDTH ADJUSTMENTS
* Overedge seam width can be achieved by
repositioning the needle position and also with the
width adjustment knob.
(1) WIDTH ADJUSTMENT BY CHANGING
NEEDLE POSITION
* Overlock seam width can be adjusted by
changing the needle position.
(a) When using left needle............................6 mm
(15/64 inch)
(b) When only right needle is used...............4 mm
(10/64 inch)
(2) WIDTH ADJUSTMENT WITH ADJUSTMENT
KNOB
* Use of width adjustment knob will permit further
adjustment within the width range shown below.
(a) When using left needle........................5~7 mm
(13/64 ~ 17/64 inch)
(b) When only right needle is used...........3~5 mm
(1/8 ~ 3/16 inch)
(15/64")
(a)
Left needle
Aiguille gauche
Aguja izquierda
6.0 mm
(10/64")
4.0 mm
(a) (b)
(13/64")
7 mm
(17/64")
5 mm
(b)
Right needle
Aiguille droite
Aguja derecha
3 mm
(1/8")
5 mm
(3/16")
(3) SEWING WITH HEAVY DECORATIVE
THREADS IN THE LOOPERS
* Heavy decorative threads need less thread
tension than regular threads to give the best
sewing result.
* When threading a heavy decorative thread, put
the thread guide (A) on back cover set as
illustrated right.
Pla the thread through the hole * ce of the
thread guide (A) and let it pass above
the guide (B) as illustrated right. Then continue
threading as described in the threading section.
B
A
Note: When using decorative threads, place the
thread unreeling cap as shown to prevent the
thread from getting caught on the edge of the
spool.
(a) (b)