White 1500 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[...]

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 o[...]

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[...]

[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[...]

[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 a polarized plug (one blade widerthari the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarize[...]

[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 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[...]

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 il[...]

I NEEDLE THREADING 5.Turn the handwheel toward you until needles are fully raised. 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[...]

[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 pres[...]

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[...]

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 an[...]

[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 ([...]

[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 th[...]

[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 [...]

LCuTTING WIDTH 1 The proper cutting width differs 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 [...]

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 sc[...]

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[...]

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[...]

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 larg[...]

I ROLLED AND NARROW EDGE To carry out either of the above sewing tasks proceed as follows. (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 differe[...]

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[...]

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[...]

[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, (see pg. 23 adjust), your fabris will easily gather. S[...]

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 fab[...]

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 Specifica[...]

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