Adjustments and settings
17
To decrease
stitch length
To increase
stitch length
Left needle
Right needle
Upper knife
Fabric
Lower knife
Scale marks on the cutting width
adjusting dial
Left needle
and cloth
Right
cutting
needle and
width (mm)
cloth cutting
width (mm)
Stitch length
It can be adjusted while sewing.
The stitch length is infinitely variable from 0.7 to 4 mm.
Most overlock work is done with a basic setting of 2.5
mm.
For roll hemming or narrow overlocking, it is best to set
the dial at "0.7 to 1.5".
For blind stitch which requires the "use of separate-
ly-available presser foot", set the dial at "4".
Cutting width
Switch the machine off (Power
CAUTION
switch to "0")
Set the seam width by turning the cut width adjustment
dial.
• Raise the upper knife.
• Turn cutting width adjustment dial in the desired direc-
tion.
• Lower upper knife.
The position of the lower knife determines the width of the
seam.
WARNING
Do not carry out sewing with a marking pin
stuck in the material. In addition, do not
attempt to cut anything other than fabric and
thread with the upper/lower knives. Be aware
that doing so can cause needle break or per-
sonal injury.