White SPEEDYLOCK 1500 User's Manual
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1. Cotton Cotton Poplin Spun HA X 1 2 0 3 5 mm Gingham polyester No 11 14 Corduroy Polyester Standard continuous 130 705H 2 5 mm No 80 90 No 60 100 etc Heavy weight I enim Cotton Tweed Spun HA X 1 2 5 4 0 mm velour polyester No 14 Polyester Standard continuous 130 705H 3 0 r m No 90 No 50 80 etc 13 cHANGING THE THREAD TYING ON It is simple to change the thread in the following manner Cut the thread above the spool pin and knot ends of old and new threads together Set the tension dial to 0 and raise the presser foot Pull the other end of thread until knots come un der the presser foot For needle threads pull the other ends of threads until knots come to needle eyes and cut the threads at the both sides of the knots Then re thread the needles BUILT IN POCKET HANDLE The Built in pocket handle is a convenient way to carry your machine Pocket handle 14 ADJUSTMENT OF STITCH LENGTH There are nine settings which adjustments can be made from 1 0 to 5 0 mm Most overlock work is done with a standard stitch length setting of 2 5 3 5 mm Stitch length adjustment knob lnner dial Stitches Stitch length Regular seaming 2 O 5 Omm 3 0mm Standard Setting Narrow seaming 1 O 2 0mm Rolled edging 1 0 2 0mm Picot edging 3 0 4 Omm STITCH LENGTH SETTING 15 LCuTTING WIDTH 1 The proper cutting width d2. see pg 23 adjust your fabris will easily gather Set differential feed to 2 0 STRETCHING TO PREVENT PUCKERING To avoid any puckering in seams on lightweight woven fabrics or smooth nylon the rear feed teeth must feed faster than the front feed teeth The front feed teeth therefore holds the fabric taut to prevent puckering Set the differential feed to bl 24 RbUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Check items below before calhng for service Problem Cause Corrective action Page CD Needles are bent blunt or Replace with new needles points are damaged 17 Insert the needles correctly to the CD Needles not inserted correctly Needles break needle clamp 17 CD You have forcibly pulled the Guide fabric gently with both fabric hands CD Threading is incorrect Thread the machine correctly 8 9 Thread Thread tension is too tight Reset the thread tension 11 12 breaks CD Needles not inserted correctly Attach the needles correctly to the needle clamp 17 CD Needles are bent blunt or Replace with new needles 17 points are damaged Attach the needles correctly to Needles not inserted correctly 17 Skipped the needle clamp CD Threading is incorrect 8 9 stitches Thread the machine correctly 1 Wrong needles used Use correct needles HAX 1 or 130 17 7o5H j Thread tension is not correct Correct the thread tension Stiches are 11 12 ir
3. Broadcloth looper Rayon thread Rayon thread Polyester continuous No 5O 8O Voile Spun polyester Spun polyester Lower No 5O8O No 50 80 looper Polyester continuous Polyester continuous etc thread No 5O8O No 50 80 ROLLED HEMMING1 NARROW HEMMING e 22 I DIFFERENTIAL FEED The difterential feed prevents wavy seams in knitted fabrics and also movement between the layers of fabric It also ensures pucker tree seams on lightweight fabrics DIFFERENTIAL FEED MECHANISM There ard two sets of feed teeth one front and one rear The two sets of teed teeth move independently Ditterential feed allows the two sets of teed teeth to move at different rates REAR N N L FRONT cm ADJUSTING THE DIFFERENTIAL FEED The differential feed can be adjusted by simply turning the differential feed adjustment knob in the direction desired Adjustment of the differential feed can be made while sewing Important When sewing without differential teed the adjustment knob for the differential feed should be set on the N position Differential feed adjustment knob Outside 23 WAVY KNITS GATHERING For perfectly flat seams in stretchy knit garments the front feed teeth need to feed faster than the rear feed teeth to prevent stretching the fabric To Gather the front feed teeth will also need to feed faster than the rear feed teeth By using a long stitch length
4. G Pass the right and left needle threads as illustrated Important The thread must lie correctly between the two discs inside the tension dials Pass through the needle eyes from front to back as illustrated 7 Pull out the thread end about 10 cm 4 long from the needle eyes Raise the presser foot and place threads under it then lower the pres er foot Left needle thread Right needle thread E J Thread between two discs 9 tRIAL SEWING When the overlock has been threaded for the first time or re threaded because of thread bre akage during sewing start sewing in the following manner Holding the end of threads between your left finger tips turn the handwheel slowly toward you two or three times and check the thread chain Place fabnc for trial sewing under the presser toot and start sewing slowly The fabric will be automatically ted Guide the fabric as you serge When work is finished continue sewing to form about 5 cm 2 long thread chain from the end of fabric Cut the threads with a scissor 10 ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Thread tensions will vary according to the type and thickness of both thread and fabric Adjust the thread tension of the machine accordingly while checking the seam Thread tension Turning to a lower number means less tension Turning to a higher number means more tension A Left needle thread tension dial C Upper looper thre
5. making sure it is inserted as far up as possible Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly When the needles are set correctly the left needle is slightly higher than the right one Flat side to the back If needles are not correctly inserted skipped stitches will result This machine is equipped with needle systems H A1 Needle are household type Machine front rREPLAcING THE BULB I Turn the power switch to OFF before replacing the bulb 1 Take the hole cap off by needle 2 Loosen the screw until it is taken apart 3 Pull the lamp cover off from the low part 4 Push and twist and then remove the old bulb 5 lnsert the new bulb and twist to its position Important This machine is designed to ues 12 voltage 6 watt bulb The bulb is available from your local dealer Needle Use HA l 11 REPLACINGIHE CUTTERS Turn the power switch to OFF before replacing the cutter blades The lower cutter is made of special material and does not usually need to be replaced However should it become damaged it can be replaced by your local dealer To replace the upper cutter when it becomes dull l Open the front cover and turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are in the lowest position 2 Using the screwdriver from the accessory box loosen the upper cutter set screw and remove the upper cutter 3 Replace the new upper cutter and slightly tighten the upper cutter set screw 4 Ad
6. 1 Refer to page 20 for special foot position setting 2 Turn the handwheel toward you until needles are fully raised 3 Open front cover and remove left needle See page 17 4 Set stitch Length between 1 0 2 0 mm See page 15 Also ensure that differential control is set at N position 5 Adjust stitch width as shown on page 16 6 If not already threaded re thread the machine 7 Place fabric under presser loot and start to sew Always test the stitch and tension settings on scrap fabric before sewing on an actual garment When either Rolled or Narrow hemming we recommend you change the threads as shown on page 22 ALWAYS remember to re set the special toot for normal serging after you have finished your rolled edge procedure ROLLED EDGE With a rolled edge the loops formed by the upper looper threao should be pulled to the underside of the fabric This is done by setting the tensions as shown on page 22 NARROW EDGE For seams on sheer or lightweight fabrics set tensions as shown on page 22 for a balanced tension 21 Important It necessary adjust the stitch length and cutting width Threads Fabrics Rolled hemming Narrow hemming Spun polyester Spun polyester Georgette No 50 80 No5O 8O Needle thread Lawn Polyester continuous Polyester continuous Crepe de No5O8O No 50 80 chine Spun polyester Wooly nylon Silk Upper Spun polyester Wooly nylon No 50 80
7. 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 o
8. ad tension dial B Right needle thread tension dial D Lower looper thread tension dial Correct thread tension Right needle thread Left Lower looper thread 6mm O 24 M Upper looper thread 11 It is necessary to adjust the thread tension for the seams shown below ADJUSTING THE NEEDLE THREAD TENSIONS The left needle thread tension is too loose The right needle thread tension is too loose ADJUSTING THE LOOPER THREAD TENSIONS The lower looper thread is tight and or the upper looper thread is loose The upper looper thread is tight and or the lower looper thread is loose Tighten the left needle thread tension Tighten the right needle thread tension Loosen the lower looper thread ten sion and or tighten the upper looper thread tension Loosen the upper looper thread ten sion and or tighten the lower looper thread tension 12 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT CHART The best tension for one fabric may not be correct for another The required tensions depend upon stiffness and thickness of fabric thread size and type If necessary readjust referring to the chart below labrIcs Threads Needle Stitch length Standard Setting Light weight Georgette Cotton Organdy Spun HA X 1 2 0 3 5 mm N N Lawn polyester No 11 J J Voile Polyester Standard Crepe de chine continuous 130 705H 2 5 mm Silk No 80 No 80 100 etc Medium weight
9. d 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 SETTD4GU iJA 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 ap
10. iffers with the type of fabric Check the seams each time and adjust the cutting width as follows l Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are at the lowest position 2 Open the front cover and free arm 3 Turn the cutting width adjustment knob until the looper threads lie along the edge of the fabric Adjust to a narrower cutting width if the fabric edges curl when sewing Turn the cutting width adjustment knob to the right Adjust to a wider cutting width it the thread loops off the edge of the tabric Turn the cutting width adjustment knob to the left THE PROPER CUTTING WIDTH _______________________________ Needle plate ADJUST TO A WIDER CUTTING WIDTH Cutting width adjustment knob ADJUST TO A NARROWER CUTTING WIDTHI 16 Stitch width Cutting width Front side Threads looping oft edge of fabric Stitch curling edge of fubric Front side Frontside CHANGiNG THE NEEDLE Turn the power switch to OFF before changing the Hexagon wrench key needles Do not use any needle which is bent or blunt l Turn the handwheel toward you until the needles are fully raised 2 Open the front cover and lower the presser foot 3 Using the hexagon wrench key from the accessory box loosen the needle clamp screws and remove the needles Upper left screw for left needle and lower right screw for right needle 4 lnsert the new needle with the flat side to the back into the needle clamp
11. ing 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 I NEEDLE THREADING 5 Turn the handwheel toward you until needles are fully raised
12. just the position of upper cutter so the edge of the upper cutter overlaps 0 5 1 0mm from the edge of lower cutter as shown below 5 Tighten the upper cutter set screw firmly and close the front cover Screwdriver Upper cutter set screw Upper cutter Overlaps 0 5 1 0mm Lower cutter 18 THREE THREAD NARROW AND WIDE OVERLOCK STITCHI This machine is a 3 4 thread convertible overlock Remove either the right or left needle Your machine is now ready for use as a 3 thread overlock Refer to CHANGING THE NEEDLE Using the needle on the right only The stitch width is 4mm 0 1611 Using the needle on the left only The stitch width is 6mm 0 24 Hexagon wrench key 4mm 0 16 6mm 0 24 19 I FREE ARM SEWING Remove the support bed as illustrated which easily converts from a flat bed to tree arm Convenient for sewing pant legs sleeves and cuffs etc The special presser foot is set for normal overlock with the letter N adjacent to the vertical screw at front of presser foot When you need to sew a rolled edge simply loosen the large screw slightly and move the finger that protrudes from left side of foot forward until it stops then re tighten the screw The letter R will now be adjacent to screw Free arm Support bed rCONVERTIBLE PRESSER FOOT 1i FINGER 20 I ROLLED AND NARROW EDGE To carry out either of the above sewing tasks proceed as follows
13. 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 fee
14. perate 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
15. pliance has a polarized 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 a household sew
16. regular CD Thread is caught Check threading path of each 89 thread j Thread tension is too tight Correct the thread tension 11 12 Seam Thread the machine correctly amp 1 hreading is incorrect 8 9 puckering Check threading path of each CD Thread is caught 8 9 thread CD i ifferential feed not set Set differential feed to 0 7 24 Fabric not CD Upper cutter is blunt or utting neatly wrongly positioned Replace or adjust the cutter 18 Fabric edges j foo much fabric is within the Re adjust seam width 16 curl stitch 25 LCIJEANING AND LUBRICATING 1 To keep your machine running smoothly it is necessary to clean using the brush from the ac cessory box now and then This machine requires very little lubrication as the main components are made of special materials Occassionally lubricate only the points illustrated SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE Description Specification Number of threads 4 or 3 Number of needles 2 or 1 Sewing speed Up to 1500 s p m 4 thread 6mm Stitch width 3 thread 6mm or 4mm Stitch length 15mm Lift of presser foot 4 5mm HA X 1 No 11 14 or Needles 130 705H No 75 90 Dimentions 285mm W X 285mm D X 291mm H Weight 7kg approx 15 lbs 26 S3J ON
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