Reliable 787 - Manual (Page 3)

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE
Identification chart…………………………………………………………………………… 2
Accessories…………………………………………………………………………………… 3
Setting up your machine…………………………………………………………………… 4
Preparation for threading…………………………………………………………………… 5-6
Lint tray, Cutting width gauge……………………………………………………………… 7
Thread cutter, Changing presser feet……………………………………………………
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Changing needle, thread and fabric chart………………………………………………… 8
2. STARTING TO SEW
Threading your machine…………………………………………………………………… 9-12
Helpful hints…………………………………………………………………………………
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Testing stitch overlock stitches…………………………………………………………… 13
Setting chart………………………………………………………………………………… 14
Three-thread overlock with one needle…………………………………………………… 15
Converting to two-thread use……………………………………………………………… 15
Narrow and rolled hem, picot stitch………………………………………………………
16
Adjusting thread tensions…………………………………………………………………. 17
Adjusting stitch length, Adjusting overedge cutting width, Stitch finger(B)…………… 18
Differential feed……………………………………………………………………………… 19
Foot pressure regulator……………………………………………………………………
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Sewing with extra heavyweight fabric or multiple layers of fabric……………………… 20
Basic techniques
Turning outside corners without cutting threads…………………………………… 21
Turning curved edges, Removing stitches from sewn fabric……………………… 21
Corded overlock………………………………………………………………………. 22
Decorative effects……………………………………………………………………… 23
Differential feed applications………………………………………………………….. 24
3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE
Replacing moving cutter, Disengaging moving cutter……………………………………… 25
Removing face cover………………………………………………………………………… 25
Cleaning and oiling…………………………………………………………………………... 26
4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS……………………………………………… 27
SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE
MODEL 300 320
Number of threads 3 or 4 threads 2, 3 or 4 threads
Overedge stitch width 6mm(left needle) and 3.8mm(right needle)
Needle HA1-SP, HA 1(130/705H)
Stitch length 1-5mm
Stitching speed Up to 1300 stitches per minute
Dimensions 320 mm(W) 280mm(P) 280mm(H)
Weight 8Kgs (17.6 1bs)