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Manual • Overlock W6 N 656D Free Arm • 06/03/2019 • 1.0 • GBR
1 Safetyinstructions.......................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Notes on operational safety ............................................................................................... 5
1.2 Instructions for use ............................................................................................................. 6
1.3 After sewing........................................................................................................................ 7
1.4 Tips for a long service life...................................................................................................... 7
1.5 What we expect from you ................................................................................................... 8
2 Assembling your overlocker........................................................................................................... 9
2.1 Unpacking .......................................................................................................................... 9
2.2 Setting up ......................................................................................................................... 10
2.3 Assembling your overlocker ............................................................................................ 10
2.4 Unplugging the the device from the mains........................................................................ 14
3Getting to know your overlocker........................................................................................ 15
3.1 Front view......................................................................................................................... 15
3.2 Side view .......................................................................................................................... 16
3.3 Electrical connections....................................................................................................... 17
3.4 View of the hook area (most important parts only)........................................................... 18
3.5 Why using W6 thread and needles is important............................................................... 18
3.6 Using thicker decorative yarn (special thread guide) ....................................................... 19
4 Standard accessories.................................................................................................................... 20
5Operating elements....................................................................................................................... 21
5.1 On and off switch.............................................................................................................. 21
5.2 Jack for the power supply and foot controller................................................................... 22
5.3 Power plug ....................................................................................................................... 22
5.4 Foot controller .................................................................................................................. 23
5.5 Extension table ................................................................................................................ 23
5.6 Opening and closing the front cover................................................................................. 24
5.6.1 Opening the front cover................................................................................. 24
5.6.2
5.7 Chaining finger ................................................................................................................. 24
5.8 Presser foot pressure dial ................................................................................................ 26
5.9 4 Thread tension dials .....................................................................................................26
5.10 Stitch length dial ............................................................................................................... 27
5.11 Adjusting the seam and cutting width............................................................................... 28
5.11.1 Setting the seam width by removing the left-hand needle ............................. 28
5.11.2 Setting the stitch width ................................................................................... 28
5.11.3 Ideal cutting width .......................................................................................... 29
5.12 Setting the differential feed dial ........................................................................................ 30
5.13 Hand wheel ...................................................................................................................... 31
6 Changing the presser foot ............................................................................................................ 32
7Changing needles ......................................................................................................................... 36
7.1 Checking needles............................................................................................................. 36
7.2 Removing needles............................................................................................................37
7.3 Inserting a needle............................................................................................................. 38
Closing the front cover.....................................................................................� 24
