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TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
NAME
OF
MAIN
COMPONENTS
.
4-5
SETTONG
UP
YOUR
MACHINE
6-8
The
position
of
thread
pole
6
Cone
holders
6
Spool
caps
6
Connecting
the
foot
control
7
Controlling
sewing
speed
7
Safety
switch
7
Attaching
the
waste
catcher
8
ACCESSORIES
8
USING THE
MACHINE
9
Hand
wheel
9
Front
cover
9
Free
arm
9
LOOPER
THREADING
10
NEEDLE THREADING
11
TRIAL
SEWING
12
ADJUSTING
THREAD
TENSIONS
13-14
Adjusting
the
needle
thread
tensions
14
Adjusting the
looper
thread
tensions
14
MACHINE
ADJUSTMENT
CHART
15
CHANGING
THE
THREAD
16
BUILT-IN
POCKET
HANDLE
16
ADJUSTMENT
OF
STITICH
LENGTH
17
Stitch
length
setting
17
CUTTING
WIDTH
18
The
proper
cutting
width
18
Adjust
to
a wider
cutting
width
18
Adjust
to
a
narrower
cutting
width
18
CHANGING THE
NEEDLE
19
REPLACING
THE
BULB
19
REPLACING
THE
CUTTERS
20
THREE
THREAD
NARROW
AND
WIDE
OVERLOCK
STITCH
21
FREE
ARM
SEWING 22
CONVERTIBLE
PRESSER
FOOT
22
ROLLED
AND
NARROW EDGE
23-24
Rolled
edge
23
Narrow
edge
23
Rolled
hemming
24
Narrow
hemming
24
DIFFERENTIAL
FEED
25-26
Differential
feed
mechanism
25
Adjusting
the
differential
feed
25
Wavy
knits
&
Gathering
26
Stretching
to
prevent
puckering
26
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
GUIDE
27
CLEANING
AND
LUBRICATING
28
SPECIFICATION
OF
MACHINE
28

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical
appliance, basic safety
precautions should always
be
followed,
including the following:
Read all
instructions
before using
(this sewing machine)
DANGER
To reduce the risk of electric
shock:
An appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this
appliance from
the
electric outlet immediately after
using
and before cleaning.
Always unplug before relamping,
Replace
bulb with same type rated 15 watts.
WARNING To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or
injury
to
persons:
Operate sewing machine only
when mounted
in sewing machine table, case, and the like.
See
the installation instructions.
1. Do
not allow
to be used as a toy.
Close attention
is necessary when this
appliance is
used by or near children.
2. Use
this appliance
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
appliance 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
appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair,
electrical or mechanical adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked, Keep ventilation openings
of the
sewing
machine and
foot controller free
from the accumulation of lint, dust, and
loose cloth.
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. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
9.
Do not unplug
by
pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp
the
plug, not the cord.
10. Keep fingers away from all
moving
parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
11. Always
use
the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can
cause
the needle
to
break.
12. Do not use bent needles.
13. Do not pull or push fabric while
stitching.
It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
14.
Unplug
the sewing machine when making any
adjustments
in
the
needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, changing presser foot, etc.
15. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers,
lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the
instruction manual.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

INTRODUCTION
THANK YOU
FOR CHOOSING
OUR
OVERLOCK
MACHINE
—
This
overlock
machine
can
stitch
dependable
seams
on
all kinds
of fabric,
both light
and
heavy,
including
cotton,
wool,
rayon,
tricot,
jersey, and
knits.
You do
not need
a
special table
for this
portable
machine.
We suggest
that
you read
this
instruction
manual
carefully
before
you start
to
operate
the
machine.
FOR
YOUR
SAFETY
1. Keep
your
eyes
on
the needles
when
operating
the
overlock
machine.
Do
not
touch
the
handwheel,
the
cutter
or
the
needles
when
the machine
is running.
2.
Turn
off
the power
switch,
and
pull out
the
plug
from
electric
socket
in the
following
cases:
*
When
you
have
finished
your
sewing.
* When
you
leave
the
serger
temporarily.
*
When
replacing
the
parts.
* When
cleaning and adjusting
the machine.
BEFORE
YOU
USE
1.
Wipe
dust
and
oil off the
machine
to avoid
any stains
on
the sewing
materials.
2.
Test
sew
by
using
the same
sewing
materials
you
intend
to sew.
3.
Read
this
instruction
manual
thoroughly
before replacing
the
cutters
and
the needles.
Follow
the
instructions
for
correct
replacements
and
adjustments.

TABLE
OF
CONTENTS
NAME
OF MAIN
COMPONENTS
.
4-5
SETTONG
UP YOUR
MACHINE
6-8
The
position
of
thread
pole
6
Cone
holders
6
Spool
caps
6
Connecting
the
foot
control
7
Controlling
sewing
speed
7
Safety
switch
7
Attaching
the waste
catcher
8
ACCESSORIES
8
USING THE
MACHINE
9
Hand wheel
9
Front
cover
9
Free
arm
9
LOOPER
THREADING
10
NEEDLE
THREADING
11
TRIAL
SEWING
12
ADJUSTING
THREAD
TENSIONS
13-14
Adjusting
the
needle
thread tensions
14
Adjusting
the
looper
thread
tensions
14
MACHINE
ADJUSTMENT
CHART
15
CHANGING
THE
THREAD
16
BUILT-IN
POCKET
HANDLE 16
ADJUSTMENT
OF STITICH
LENGTH
17
Stitch length
setting
17
CUTTING
WIDTH
18
The
proper
cutting
width
18
Adjust
to
a
wider cutting
width
18
Adjust
to
a
narrower
cutting
width
18
CHANGING
THE NEEDLE
19
REPLACING
THE
BULB
19
REPLACING
THE
CUTTERS
20
THREE
THREAD
NARROW
AND
WIDE
OVERLOCK STITCH
21
FREE
ARM
SEWING
22
CONVERTIBLE
PRESSER
FOOT
22
ROLLED
AND
NARROW
EDGE
23-24
Rolled
edge
23
Narrow
edge
23
Rolled
hemming
24
Narrow
hemming
24
DIFFERENTIAL
FEED
25-26
Differential
feed
mechanism
25
Adjusting
the
differential
feed
25
Wavy
knits
&
Gathering
26
Stretching
to
prevent puckering
26
TROUBLE
SHOOTING
GUIDE
27
CLEANING
AND
LUBRICATING
28
SPECIFICATION
OF
MACHINE 28
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NAME
OF
MAIN
COMPONETS
Ii
1.
Thread
pole
2.
Lower
looper
thread
tension
dial
3.
Spool
pin
4.
Spool
holder
5.
Handwheel
6.
Base
7.
Machine
socket
8.
Power
switch
9.
Front
cover
10.
Support
bed
11.
Free
arm
12.
Needle
plate
13.
Left
needle
thread
tension
dial
14.
Right
needle
thread tension
dial
15.
Upper looper
thread
tension
dial
16.
Thread
guide
17.
Thread
guide
plate
6
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5
9
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7
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1.
Upper looper
2. Lower
looper
3. Free
arm
release
lever
4.
Free arm
5. Lower
knife
6. Cutting
width
adjustment knob
7. Presser
foot
8.
Upper knife
6
5
4
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SETTING
UP
YOUR
MACHINE
Set
your
Overlock
machine
on
a
sturdy
flat
surface.
[THE
POSITION OF
THREAD
POLE]
Pull
up
thread
pole
to
its
highest
point
before
threading.
Turn
the
thread
pole
so
the
thread guides
come
right
above
the spool
pins.
[CONE
HOLDERS]
Both
industrial
cones
and
domestic
type
thread
spools
can
be
used
on this
machine.
For
large
diameter
industrial
cones
use
the
cone
holders
with
the
large end
at
the
top.
For
small
diameter
cones. use
the
same
cone
holders
with
the
small
end
at
the
top.
[SPOOL
CAPS
J
When
using
domestic
type
thread
spools,
remove the
spool
holders
and place
spool
caps
over
the
thread
spools.
Positioning
catches
Spool
holder
A
Normal
Spool
cap
Notch
-6-

[CONNECTING
THE
FOOT
CONTROL]
Push
foot
control
plug
into the
machine
socket
and
then
into
main
socket.
Turn on
the power
switch. This
power
switch
controls
both
the machine power
and
sewing
light.
•:This
appliance has
a
polarized
plug
(one
blade widerthan
the
other).
To
reduce
the
risk
of
electric
shock,
this
plug
is
intended
to
fit
in
a
polarized
outlet
only
one
way,
if
the
plug does
not
fit
fully
in
the
outlet,
reverse
the
plug.
If
it
still
does
not
fit,
contact
a
qualified
electrician
to
install
the proper
outlet.
Do
not
modify
the
plug
in
any
way.
[CONTROLLING
SEWING
SPEED]
The
foot
control
regulates
the sewing
speed.
The
sewing
speed
can
be
adjusted
by
increasing
or
decreasing
the
pressure
on
the
foot
control.
[SAFETY
SWITCH]
This
machine
is
equipped
with
a
micro safety
switch.
The
machine
is
automatically
cut
off
form
the
electricity
supply
if
either
the
free
arm
or front
cover
is
open.
Close
both free
arm
and
front
cover
before
you
start
sewing.
Power
switch
Machine
socket
Power
supply
plug
Foot control
This
sewing
machine
is
designed
to
be
used
with
a
Yamamoto
foot
control,
Model
YC-482.
Power
supply
Foot control
Safety
switch
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[ATTACHING
THE
WASTE
CATCHER]
The
waste catcher
catches
the
cut-off
fabric as
you
sew,
keeping your
working area
clean.
Place
the
waste
catcher
between
the
machine
and
table.
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ACCESSORIES
Tweezers
Oiler
Spare
upper
cutter
Needles
Machine
cover
Screwdriver
Brush
Hexagon wrench
key
Instruction
manual
Spool caps
8-