White SPEEDYLOCK 1500 User manual

INSTRUCTION
MANUAL
ITE
DIFFERENTIAL
MODEL
1500

IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When
using
an
electrical
appliance,
basic safety
precautions
should
always
be
folowed,
including
the
following:
Read
all
instructions
before
using
(this sewing
machine)
DANGER
To
reduce the
risk
of electric
shock:
An
apphance
should
never be
left
unattended
when
plugged
in.
Always
unplug
this
appliance
from
theelectric
outlet
immediately
after
using
and
before
cleaning.
Always
unplug
before relamping,
Replace
bulb
with
same
type rated
6
watts.
WARNING
To
reduce
the
risk
of
burns,
fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons:
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
open’
ings
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.
ii,
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
oush
fabric
while
stitching.
It
may
deflect
the
needl? 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
LKeep
your
eyes
on
the
needles
when
operating
the overlock
machine.
Do
not
touch the
hand
wheel,
thecutter
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
l.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.

QEPNIENTS
NAME OF
MMN COMPONENTS
3
SETTING
UP YOUR MACHINE
4—6
The position of thread
pole
4
Spool holders
4
Spool caps
4
Connecting the
foot control 5
Controlling sewing
speed
5
Safety
switch 5
Attaching
the
waste
catcher
6
ACCESSORIES 6
USING THE MACHINE
7
Handwheel
7
Front
cover
7
Free arm
7
LOOPER THREADING
8
NEEDLE
THREADING
9
TEST SEWING 10
ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS 11—12
Needle thread tensions
12
Looper thread tensions
12
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT CHART
13
CHANGING THE THREAD
14
BUILTIN POCKET HANDLE 14
ADJUSTMENT
OF
STITCH LENGTH
15
CUTTING WIDTH 16
CHANGING THE NEEDLE 17
REPLACING THE BULB 17
REPLACING THE CUTTERS
18
THREE THREAD NARROW OR
WIDE
19
FREE ARM SEWING 20
CONVERTIBLE PRESSER FOOT 20
ROLLED AND
NARROW
EDGE 21—22
DIFFERENTIAL FEED
23—24
Differential
feed
mechanism
23
Adjusting
the
differential feed
23
Gathering
24
Stretching
24
TROUBLE SHOOTING
GUIDE
25
CLEANING AND LUBRICATING
26
SPECIFICATION OF
MACHINE
26
—2—

[MAME
OF
MAIN
COMPONENTS
Spool pin
Spool
holder
Handwheel
Machine
socket
Base
Lower
looper
thread
tension
dial
Thread
pole
Thread guide
plate
Right needle
thread
tension
dial
Left
needle
thread
tension
dial
Support
bed
Upper
looper
thread
tension
dial
—3—
Free
arm release
lever
Lower
looper

S
ETTD4
GUöiJA
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.
Positioning
catches
7
[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]
When
using
domestic
type
thread spools, remove
the
spool
holders and
place spool
caps
over
the
thread
spools.
Domestic
type
thread
spool
I
Spool
holder
A
Normal
Spool
cap
Notch
—4—

[CONNECTING
THE
FOOT CONTROL]
Push
toot
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 apolarized
plug
(one
blade
widerthari
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,
It
it
still does
not
fit,
contact
a
gualified
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
from
the electricity
supply
if
either
the tree
arm
or front
cover
is
open.
Close
both
free
arm and
front
cover
before
you
start sewing.
Machine
socket
Power
supply
plug
Power supply
Foot
control
This
Sewing
Machine
is
designed
to
be
used
with a
Matsushite
Foot Contro
Model
4C-31
6B,
Control
#
260Z
Foot
control
—5—

[ATTACHING
THE
WASTE
CATCHER]
The
waste
catcher
catches
the
cut-off
fabnc
as
you
sew,
keeping
your
working
area
clean.
Place
the waste
catcher
between
the machine
and
table.
ACCESSORIES
Oiler
Tweezers
Spare upper
cutter
Needles
Machine
cover Screwdriver
Hexagon
wrench
key
Brush
Instruction
manual
Spool
caps
Waste
catcher
—6—

[USING THE
MACHINE.
I
[HANDWHEEL]
Always
turn
handwheel
toward
you,i.e.
the same
direction
as
on
ahousehold
sewing
machine.
[FRONTCOVER]
To open
front
cover,
slide
the hollow
to
the
right
as
tar
as
it
will
go
then
pull
front
cover toward
you.
The front
cover
won’t
close while
the
tree
arm is
open.
[FREE
ARM]
Open the
tree
arm
for
threading.
Open the
front
cover
first.
While
pushing
the
release
lever,
push
the
free
arm
down
ward
with
your
left
hand.
/
—7—

I
LOOPER
THREADING
Threading
must
be
carried
out
in
the
following
sequence.
I.FIRST
Upper
looper
2.SECOND
Lower
looper
3. THIRD
Right
needle
4.FINALLY Left
needle
l.Open
the
front cover
and free
arm.
2 .Turn
the
handwheef
toward
you
until, the
looper
comes
to
best
position
for
threading.
3 .Pass
the
upper
looper
thread and
lower
looper thread as
illustrated.
Important:
The
thread must
lie
correctly
between
the two
discs
inside
the
tension
dials.
4.PulI out the
thread
end
about 10cm
(4”)
long
from
the
looper
eyes.
Raise
the
presser
loot
and
place
threads
under
it,
then
lower the
presser
foot.
Correct
threading
is
important
otherwise
uneven
stitches
or
thread
breakage
may
result.
A
convenient threading chart
is
placed
on
the
front
panel
inside
the
front
cover.
In
addition,
each thread
guide
is
colored
for
threading
indication.
To
help
in
threading,
tweezers
can
be
accessory
box.
found
in
the
Upper
looper
thread
Thread
between
two
discs
—j
LoWer
looper
thread