Sears OVERLOCK 385. 564180 User Manual
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Locate and Identify the Parts
Identify the Accessories . , - ,
3~4
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SECTION 2. PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power
Foot Control Use
How to Turn Hand Wheel
Opening and Closing the Side Cover . ,
Opening and Closing the Looper Cover
The Position of Thread Guide Bar - , .
Attaching the Spool Cap and Net. _ _ ,
Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot ,
Threading the Machine
® Threading the Lower Looper . . . .
® Threading the Upper Looper. . .
® Threading the Needle on the Right,
® Threading the Needle on the Left ,
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES
Starting Sewing
Finishing Sewing
Sewing Continuously
Securing Ends
Thread Tension (4 threads) , . , , .
Threading the Machine (3 threads)
Thread Tension (3 threads). . . , .
Adjustment of Stitch Length , . .
Adjustment of Foot Pressure . , ,
Removing the Presser Foot , , . . .
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9~17
10-11
12-13
14-15
16-17
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19-20
,21-23
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24-25
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Changing N
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To Disengage the Upper Knife
29
To Engage the Upper Knife . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Types of Needle P
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cfsanglng the Needle Plate . , , ................................................ 30
Thread and Needle Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging and
Narrow Hemming
32—34
Decorative Overedging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35
Pin Tucking
36
SECTION 4. CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning Upper Knife Area
37
Cleaning the Feed Dog . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When ... ....................................................................... 41
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