Stirling Black Edition MD 18610 User manual

INSTRUCTION MANUAL
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Overlock Sewing Machine
Model Number MD 18610
MODEL: MD 18610 PRODUCT CODE: 701495 09/2020

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Main components

Main components
1) Thread tension dial – left needle (A)
2) Thread tension dial – right needle (B)
3) Thread tension dial – upper looper (C)
4) Thread tension dial – lower looper (D)
5) Telescopic thread guide bar
6) Spool pin
7) Stitch length dial
8) Differential feed dial
9) Hand wheel
10) Socket for foot control
11) On/Offswitch
12) Front cover
13) Free arm
14) Cutting width adjustment knob (left-hand side of machine)
15) Lever for opening free arm
16) Edge guide
17) Cord guide for filler cord/decorative yarn
18) Thread guides for needle threads
19) Upper thread guide
20) Presser foot pressure adjustment dial (rear of machine)

Sewing mechanism
21) Lever for lifting presser foot
22) Needles
23) Presser foot
24) Lever for thread cutter
25) Upper looper
26) Lower thread guide
27) Accessory compartment
28) Lower looper
29) Needle plate
30) Knife mounting
31) Lower knife
32) Upper knife
33) Thread cutter

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Sewing mechanism

Table of Contents
Information about this user manual............................................... 7
Key to symbols .............................................................................. 7
Proper use...................................................................................... 8
Declaration of compliance ............................................................. 9
Safety information........................................................................ 10
Keep electrical appliances away from children ........................... 10
Mains cord and mains connection .............................................. 10
Never carry out repairs yourself................................................... 11
General information ..................................................................... 11
Handling the appliance with care. ............................................... 12
Cleaning and storage................................................................... 13
Package contents ........................................................................ 13
Before use .................................................................................... 14
Accessories.................................................................................. 14
Setting up the telescopic thread guide bar ................................. 15
Spool holder................................................................................. 15
Spool caps ................................................................................... 15
Spool net...................................................................................... 16
Connecting the foot control......................................................... 16
Controlling the sewing speed ...................................................... 17
Safety switch................................................................................ 17
Fitting the waste container .......................................................... 17
Operation ..................................................................................... 18
Hand wheel .................................................................................. 18
Front cover ................................................................................... 18
Edge guide ................................................................................... 18
Thread cutter................................................................................ 19
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Free arm ....................................................................................... 19
Threading the loopers.................................................................. 20
General information on threading ................................................ 20
Threading the lower looper.......................................................... 21
Threading the upper looper ......................................................... 23
Threading the needles ................................................................. 24
Test run......................................................................................... 26
Adjusting the thread tension........................................................ 27
Adjusting the thread tension for the needle threads ................... 28
Adjusting the thread tension for looper threads .......................... 28
Overview of machine settings...................................................... 29
Changing the thread .................................................................... 31
Hand grip for carrying .................................................................. 31
Setting the stitch length............................................................... 32
Setting the stitch length............................................................... 32
Setting the cutting width.............................................................. 32
The correct cutting width............................................................. 33
Reducing the cutting width.......................................................... 33
Increasing the cutting width......................................................... 33
Replacing needles........................................................................ 34
Replacing the knife ...................................................................... 35
Disengaging the upper knife........................................................ 37
Converting to two-thread operation ............................................ 38
Narrow and wide overlocking with three threads........................ 39
Stitch finger.................................................................................. 41
Blind hem, narrow edges or picot edges .................................... 42
Differential feed ............................................................................ 43
How it works ................................................................................ 43
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Positive differential feed............................................................... 44
Negative differential feed ............................................................. 44
Setting the differential feed.......................................................... 45
Setting the presser foot pressure ................................................ 46
Sewing with cord/decorative yarn ............................................... 47
Troubleshooting ........................................................................... 48
Storage......................................................................................... 49
Cleaning and lubrication .............................................................. 49
Disposal ....................................................................................... 51
Technical specifications ............................................................... 51
Privacy statement ........................................................................ 52
Service information ...................................................................... 53
Legal Notice ................................................................................. 54
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Warranty Details
Overlock Sewing Machine
The product is guaranteed to be free from defects in workmanship and parts for a period
of 12 months from the date of purchase. Defects that occur within this warranty period,
under normal use and care, will be repaired, replaced or refunded at our discretion. The
benefits conferred by this warranty are in addition to all rights and remedies in respect of
the product that the consumer has under the Competition and Consumer Act 2010 and
similar state and territory laws.
Our goods come with guarantees that cannot be excluded under the Australian Consumer
Law. You are entitled to a replacement or refund for a major failure and for compensation
for any other reasonably foreseeable loss or damage. You are also entitled to have the
goods repaired or replaced if the goods fail to be of acceptable quality and the failure does
not amount to a major failure.
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WARRANTY
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Information about this user manual
Thank you for choosing our product. We hope you enjoy using it.
Please read the safety instructions and the manual carefully before
using the appliance for the first time. Note the warnings on the
appliance and in the user manual.
Always keep the user manual close to hand. If you sell the appliance or give it
away, please ensure that you also pass on this user manual. It is an essential
component of the product.
Key to symbols
If a block of text is marked with one of the warning symbols listed below,
the hazard described in that text must be avoided to prevent the potential
consequences described there from occurring.
DANGER!
Warning: risk of fatal injury!
WARNING!
Warning: risk of possible fatal injury and/or
serious irreversible injuries!
CAUTION!
Warning: risk of minor and/or moderate
injuries!
NOTICE!
Follow the instructions to avoid property
damage.
More detailed information about using the
appliance
Take note of the information in the user manual.
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Protection class II
Protection class II electrical appliances are electrical
appliances that have double and/or reinforced insulation
throughout and do not have options to connect a protective
earth conductor. The insulated enclosure of a protection
class II electrical appliance can form the additional or
reinforced insulation in part or in full.
Use indoors
Appliances with this symbol are only suitable for use
indoors.
Proper use
Your appliance can be used in a range of ways:
The overlock sewing machine (overlocker) can be used to sew together and
neaten the seams on light- to medium-weight fabric.
The fabric can be made of textile fibres, composite materials or lightweight
leather.
• The appliance is only intended for private use and not for industrial/
commercial use.
Please note that no liability will be accepted if the appliance is used for an
improper purpose:
• Do not modify the appliance without our express agreement and do not use
any accessories that have not been supplied or approved by us.
• Only use replacement parts and accessories supplied or approved by us.
• Observe all the information in this user manual, especially the safety
information. Any other use is considered improper and can cause personal
injury or property damage.
• Do not use the appliance in extreme environmental conditions.
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Declaration of conformity
Medion AG hereby declares that the product conforms to all relevant Australian
requirements.
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Safety information
Keep electrical appliances away from children
This appliance can be used by children aged 8 years
and older and by people with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capacity or with a lack of experience and/or
knowledge but only with proper supervision or if they
have been told how to use the appliance safely and have
understood the risks involved if they use it improperly.
Children must not be allowed to play with the appliance.
Do not allow children to clean the appliance or perform
maintenance on it unless they are aged 8 years and older
and are properly supervised.
Do not allow children under 8 years of age near the
appliance and its power cord.
DANGER!
Choking and suffocation hazard!
Plastic packaging can be swallowed or used
improperly, creating a risk of suffocation!
Keep packaging material such as plastic film or
plastic bags away from children.
Mains cord and mains connection
Only connect the appliance to an easily accessible power
point (220–240 V ~ 50 Hz) that is close to where you have
set up the appliance. The power point must be easily
accessible so that you can switch it off and unplug the
appliance quickly if necessary.
When you unplug the appliance after switching off the
power point, always hold the plug itself, not the cord.
Unwind the cord fully during operation.
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Do not allow the cord to come into contact with any hot
surfaces.
Switch off the overlocker, switch off the power point and
pull out the plug to carry out the following tasks: threading
the needle, replacing the needle, adjusting the presser
foot, cleaning and maintenance work, at the end of sewing
work and when your work is interrupted.
Never carry out repairs yourself
If the appliance or the power cord is damaged, turn off the
power point immediately and pull out the plug.
To avoid hazards, do not use the appliance if there is
visible damage to the appliance or the mains power cord.
WARNING!
Risk of electric shock!
Improper repair of the appliance can create the risk
of electric shock.
Under no circumstances should you attempt to
repair the appliance yourself.
In the event of a fault, contact our Service
Centre or another appropriate professional repair
workshop to prevent hazards.
General information
The overlocker must not get wet – there is a risk of electric
shock!
Never leave the overlocker unattended when switched on.
Do not use the machine outdoors.
The appliance may only be operated with the supplied
type HKT72C foot control.
Light bulb cannot be replaced by user, please contact
service centre for replacement.
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Handling the appliance with care.
The overlocker has suction feet for stability. Nevertheless,
ensure that the machine is placed on a stable, level
work surface and that all four feet are touching the work
surface.
When the appliance is in use, the air vents must remain
free: do not allow any foreign objects (e.g. dust, pieces of
thread etc.) to get into the openings.
Never place anything on the foot pedal.
Use only the supplied accessories. Needles are available
from specialist retailers.
Only use specialist sewing machine oil to lubricate the
machine. Do not use any other liquids.
When sewing, ensure that you do not put your fingers
under the needle holder.
Take care when operating the moving parts of the
machine, particularly the needle and knife. There is also a
risk of injury even when the machine is not connected to
the power supply.
Do not use bent or blunt needles.
When sewing, do not hold the fabric tightly and do not pull
on the fabric. This could cause the needle to break.
Always leave the needle in the highest position when you
have finished sewing.
When leaving the machine and before maintenance work,
always switch off the machine and the power point and
pull out the plug.
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Cleaning and storage
Before cleaning, switch off the power point and pull out
the plug. Use a soft, dry cloth for cleaning. Avoid the use
of chemical solutions and cleaning products because
these may damage the appliance surface and/or the labels
on it.
When storing the overlocker, always cover it with the
supplied cover to protect the machine from dust.
Package contents
Please check your purchase to ensure that all items are included. If anything
is missing, please contact the customer service (see ‘Service information’ on
page 53).
• Overlock sewing machine
• Foot control, type HKT72C
• User manual
• Accessories and accessory bag (overview of contents on next page)
DANGER!
Choking and suffocation hazard!
Plastic packaging can be swallowed or used
improperly, creating a risk of suffocation!
Keep packaging material such as plastic film or
plastic bags away from children.
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Before use
Accessories*
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34 Two-thread looper* 42 Oil bottle (empty)
35 Stitch finger* 43 Tweezers
36 Needle box*
(Type 130/705H No. 75 - 100)
44 Spool holder (4 ×)
37 Cord guide 45 Spool disc (4 ×)
38 Screwdriver (small)* 46 Accessories bag
39 Screwdriver (large) 47 Dust cover
40 Hexagon wrench key 48 Brush*
41 Spare upper cutter 49 Thread net (4 ×)
Accessories not shown
• Thread spool (5 ×, 4 × pre-mounted)
• Thread spool caps (4 × pre-mounted)
• Waste catcher/removable sewing table
* These accessories are located in the accessory compartment behind the front cover.
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Setting up the telescopic thread
guide bar
−Pull the telescopic thread guide bar (5) all
the way out before threading.
−Turn the telescopic thread guide bar so that
the thread guides are directly above the
spool pins (6).
Spool holder
Both industrial and domestic spools can be
used with this machine.
When using industrial spools with a large
diameter, place the spool holder with the wide
end upwards. When using spools with smaller
diameters, place the spool holder with the
narrow end upwards.
Use the spool discs in all cases to guarantee
the stability of the spool.
Spool caps
When using non-industrial spools, remove the
spool holder and mount the supplied spool
caps onto the spools.
Use the spool discs in all cases to guarantee
the stability of the spool.
Remove the protective film from the spool
discs to ensure that the thread unwinds evenly.
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Spool net
Polyester or coarse nylon threads work loose
when unwinding from the spool. Therefore,
use the supplied spool net for such thread to
ensure the thread feeds uniformly.
−Pull the net over the spool from above.
−Pull the net over the spool to the end and
turn up the excess.
Connecting the foot control
Insert the plug for the supplied foot control into
the socket (10) on the machine and then plug
the mains plug into the power point and switch
the power point on.
The On/Off switch (11) switches on both the
machine and the sewing light.
Use only the supplied foot control.
After finishing work or before maintenance
work, always switch off the machine and the
power point and pull out the plug.
Foot pedal Power switch
Plug housing
Coupling
plug
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Controlling the sewing speed
The sewing speed is controlled using the foot
control. This means that the sewing speed can
be changed by exerting more or less pressure
on the foot control.
Safety switch
This machine is equipped with a micro safety
switch. Operation shuts off when the front
cover is opened.
Close both the front cover (12) and the free
arm (18) before you start to sew.
Fitting the waste container
The waste container catches scraps as you
sew to keep your workspace tidy.
Insert hook A into the upper of the two
openings D, then put hook B into slot C.
After you have finished sewing, detach the
waste container by first lifting hook B out
of slot C and then pulling the whole waste
container away to the right.
For compact storage of the waste container,
you can fit it on the machine by inserting hook
A into the lower of the two openings D and
then putting hook E into slot C.
Foot pedal
B
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C
E
D
F
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