Riccar Serger User manual

OWNER'S MANUAL
This sewing machine is intended for household use
When using a sewing machine. Basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following
Reed all Instructions before using.
DANGER
- To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Never leave unattended when plugged in Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet
immediately after using and before cleaning.
2. Always unplug before relamping Replace bulb with same type and wattage
WARNING
- To reduce the risk of bums, fire, electric shock, or Injury to
persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is
used by or near children
2. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only
attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working
properly, if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the sewing
machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical
or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings
of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of Imt. dust, and loose
doth
5 Never drop or insert any object into any opening
6 Do not use outdoors
7 Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being
administered
8. Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord
9. Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care « required around the sewing ma¬
chine needle and knives
10. A lways use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break
11 Do not use bent needles
12. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching it may deflect the needle causing rt to break
13. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when making any adjustments in the
needle area, such as threading needle or loopers changing neeale. knife, or needle plate
14. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating,
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned m this manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS.1
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE ....2
ACCESS TO THREAD GUIDES AND FREE ARM ...3
ACCESSORIES.4
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION.4
NEEDLE. THREAD AND FABRIC CHART.5
INSERTING THE NEEDLE.5
THREADING THE MACHINE.6
BEFORE STARTING TO SEW.10
OVERLOOK SEWING.11
REGULATING THE THREAD TENSION.11
SETTING STITCH LENGTH.12
SETTING SEAM WIDTH.12
ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE ON FABRIC.12
NARROW AND ROLLED HEMMING.13
ROLLED OVEREDGE.15
TURNING CORNERS.16
FREE ARM SEWING.17
DECORATIVE OVERLOCK.17
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE.18
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE.20
SPECIFICATIONS
Stitch length
1-5 mm
Seam width 3.5-5 mm
Needle bar stroke
27 mm
Presser toot Hinged
Presser toot lift
5 mm
Needle
BL-1.size#11. #14
Number ot threads
3
Dimensions
Width: 290 mm X Depth: 230 mm X Height: 320 mm
Net weight 6.7 kg

REARVIEW
1. Thread Guide Hanger
2. Extension Bar
3. Lower Looper Thread
Tension Dial
4. Upper Looper Thread
Tension Dial
5. Thread Guide and Tension
Disc
6. Needle Thread Tension
Dial
7 Pressure Regulator
8. Thread Take-up Lever
9. Extension Table
10. Free Arm
11. Extension Table Lock/
Release Lever
12. Front Cover
13. Looper Thread Guide
14. Stitch Length Regulator
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SEWING MACHINE
FRONT VIEW
15. S titch Length Regulator Dial
16 HandWheel
17. Terminal Box
18. Spool Stand
19. Spool Pin
20. Spool Supporter
21. Presser Foot Litter
22. Handle

INSIDE OF FRONT COVER AND FREE ARM
COVER
23. Needle Bar Thread Guide
24. Upper Knile Holder
25. Upper Knife
26. Presser Fool
27. Throal Plate
28. Feed Dog
29. Seam Width Knob
30. Upper Looper
31. Lower Looper
32. Lower Knife
ACCESS TO THREAD GUIDES
AND FREE ARM
1. Place thumb in hollow of front cover and slide it to
the right as far as possible; pull cover down toward
you.
2. To close, lift cover up and it will snap into place.
3. Be sure that the cover is properly closed before
starting to sew
Opening the Extension Table
1. Turn lever located on left side of Extension Table
toward front of machine.
2. Pull Extension Table out to open
3. To close shut and trim lever in opposite direction.
This locks the Extension Table to Free Arm Cover
Removing the Free Arm Cover
Swing Extension Table out with lever in locked position
and Free Arm Cover will stay attached to the Extension
Table.
3

ACCESSORIES
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
Connect the electncal cord to the machine by inserting
the three-hole plug into the terminal bo* located on the
right side of the machine Connect the cord plug into
an electrical outlet.
Place Foot Control on floor where it is easy to reach
with your foot
To make machine go faster, press down on Foot
Control: to slow down let up slightly
CAUTION
1. Disconnect the electncal cord from the wall
outlet when machine is not in use or when it is
being cleaned.
2. Disconnect the electncal cord from the wall
outlet before changing needles or throat
plates This will help prevent accidents.
4

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
The chart shows size and type of thread, and needle size for vanous weights and types of fabrics. Size means the
fineness of both needle and thread
Use BL-1 type needle for this machine The needle size is located on the shank of the needle.
FABRICS
THREADS NEEDLE SIZES
LIGHTWEIGHT:
organdy, voile, taffeta, lawn,
crepe
Cotton #100
Silk #100
Spun #80-100
Tetron #90
#11
MEDIUM WEIGHT:
gingham, satin, seersucker,
linen, velveteen, gabardine,
broadcloth
Cotton #60-80
Silk #50
Spun #60-90
Tetron #60-80
#11.#14
HEAVYWEIGHT:
denim, tweed, corduroy, pile
fabrics
Cotton #40-60
Silk #40-50
Spun #60-90
Tetron #50-60
#14
KNIT
tricot Spun #60-80
Tetron #60-80
#11
jersey Spun #60-80
Tetron #60
#11.#14
wool Spun #60-80
Tetron #50-60
Woolly nylon
Woolly tetron
#14
INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select the proper type and size needle for fabnc used
(See -NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART-)
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1. Disconnect the electncal cord from the wall outlet.
2. Turn hand wheel toward you until the needle comes
to its highest point.
CAUTION:
Use *BL-1’ needles for this machine.
Household type needles cannot be used, the
needle may break from the high speed of sewing.
3. Use the screw driver provided in the accessory box
to loosen the needle damp screw, and remove the
needle
4. Insert tbe needle as far as it will go with the long
groove facing front.
5. Retighten the screw
5

THREADING THE MACHINE
When threading, be sure to follow the directions given below. The machine will not sew properly if threaded
incorrectly. An illustration for correct threading is given inside the front cover of the machine. The thread guides
are identified with color markings corresponding to the thread to which they belong.
Thread the machine in the following sequence: Upper Looper (threading points marked in green). Lower Looper
(threading points marked in blue), needle (threading points marked in yellow).
extension bar
1. Pull the Extension Bar up as far as it will go.
2. Rotate the Thread Guide Hanger so that the Thread
Guides are right above the spool pins.
3. Place the spools or thread cones on spool pins
Thread spool nets are useful for synthetic threads
which tend to come loose and slip out.
Cover the thread cones with the thread nets provided
in the accessory box.
Bring thread end to the top of the cone.
Thread caps are also provided with the accessories.
They are used when sewing with regular spools. Insert
the stem of cap into the spool hole.
6

threading the upper looper
Open ihe front cover and thread upper looper thread as illustrated below 1 to 10.
Follow thread guides with green color markings on machine.
Threading Chart
3 Bring thread straight down through the slot so that
it passes between the tension discs.
4. Hook thread into guide from the right side.
5. Hook thread from the left side.
6. Hook thread from the right side.
7. Hook thread from the bottom side and pull thread
up.
8. Hook thread from the top side.
9 Hook thread from the bottom side and pull thread
up.
10. Use tweezers to pass thread through the upper
looper hole front to back. Pull at least 7 cm (3
inches) of thread through the upper looper.
7

threading the lower looper
Remove the free arm cover and thread lower looper thread as illustrated below A to I (Thread guides with blue
color marking on machine).
A Pass thread through guide from back to front.
B Bnng thread down and pass through thread guide
and under tension disc.
C. Bring thread straight
down along the slot
so that the thread
passes between the
tension discs.
D. Hook thread into guide from the left side.
E. Hook thread from the right side and pull thread
toward left.
F. Hook thread from the bottom side.
G. Hook thread from the bottom side and pull thread
toward left.
H. Turn hand wheel toward you until the lower looper
is in extreme left position. Pass thread through hole
using the tweezers.
I. Turn hand wheel until the lower looper is in ex¬
treme right position. Use the tweezers to pass
thread through hole front to back. Pull at least 7 cm
(3 inches) of thread through lower looper.