Operation Manual

Overcasting
with
zigzag
stitch
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Stitch-width:
as
required
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Sewing
thread:
Embroidery/darning
thread
or
sewing
thread
The
stored
zigzag-stitch
is
suitable
for
serging
of
light
materials.
The
heavier
the
material,
the
wider
the
stitch
width
must
be
selected
for
the
zigzag
stitch.
Ensure
that
the
needle
passes
over
the
fabric
edge during
sewing.
In
this way
the
material
edge
is
properly
serged
and
well
covered
(Fig.
1).
For
heavy
or
easily
fraying
materials,
use:
•
Program:
16
or
09
(Fig.
3).
Overcasting
with
overlock
foot
For
materials
which
contract
during
serging
use
the
overlock
toot.
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Stitchwidth:
as
required
Serge
the
raw
edge
with
the required
zigzag
stitch.
The
material
enters
at
the red
marking
on
the
sewing
foot
(Fig.
2).
•
Preparalion
of
the
sewing
foot
(overlock
foot
No.
3)
Turn
screw
‘A”
fully
to
the
front.
The
red mark
“B”
is
then on
the
right
sewing
foot
side,
Allow
the
edge
of
the
material
to
be
sewn
to
enter
close
against
the
red
mark.
During
sewing,
the
thread
is
placed
over
the
wire “C”.
By
this means
you
will
receive
a
beautiful
smooth
seam
(Fig.
2).
For
change
of
needle
position
for
zigzag
stitch
see page
79.
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