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KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING
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  • Page 1 User’s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING...
  • Page 2 This household overlock machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN/CSA C22.2 No. 60335-1 & 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this household overlock machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine.
  • Page 3 • The foot control is used to operate the machine. Never place other objects on the foot control. • Do not use the machine if it is wet. • If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE Foot control Power / light switch Opening front cover Opening work table Preparation for threading Thread guide pole Spool discs and spool holders for cone spools Spool nets Waste tray Intergated seam guide Thread knife Changing presser feet Needle / Thread / Fabric Chart...
  • Page 5 SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE MODEL Amber S|100 Number of threads 2, 3 or 4 threads Overedge stitch width (Max.) 7 mm (left needle) Needle Overlock Needle, Style 2022 Stitch length 1-5mm Stitching speed Up to 1300 stitches per minute Width: 320mm (12.6 inches) Dimensions Length: 385mm (15.2 inches) Height: 370mm (14.6 inches)

  • Page 6: Knowing Your Machine

    1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE Identification chart 1. Presser foot pressure regulator 16. Threading chart 2. Thread knife 17. Waste tray 3. Presser foot lever 18. Foot control 4. LED lamp 19. Release lever 5. Needle plate 20. Foot release lever 6.
  • Page 7 Accessories Parts listed are included with your machine. 1. Two-thread converter 2. Stitch finger (B) (Stitch finger (A) is already on the ma- chine upon delivery.) 3. Needles 4. Lint brush 5. Screwdriver (small) 6. Soft dust cover 7. Screwdriver (large) 8.

  • Page 8: Foot Control

    Setting up your machine 1. Wipe off any excess oil in the needle plate and bed areas. 2. FOOT CONTROL Push foot control plug into connector socket, and connect the power line plug into power supply outlet. Be aware that some appliances can be deliv- Connector ered with a polarized plug (one blade wider Socket...

  • Page 9: Preparation For Threading

    Preparation for threading Thread guide pole Pull up thread guide pole to the highest point until you hear it click. Thread guide pole Place thread spools on pins and draw thread through thread guides on the pole from back to front. Thread guide The thread guides of the pole can help hold thread spools in place while the machine is not in use.

  • Page 10: Spool Discs And Spool Holders For Cone Spools

    Spool caps for domestic type spools Spool cap Domestic thread spool Cone type thread Spool discs and spool holders for cone spools For large cone spools use the spool holders with the wide end at the top, and for small ones, use the same spool holders but with the narrow end at the top.

  • Page 11: Waste Tray

    Waste tray The waste tray can be attached to the machine, and it is used to catch waste trimmings as you sew. After completion of work, remove the waste tray. Slots for attaching tray Intergated seam guide The integrated seam guide helps you sew straight, whether sewing seams or edges.

  • Page 12: Needle / Thread / Fabric Chart

    Changing the needle Raise needle bar to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards Needle clamp screws you, but leave presser foot down. Loosen needle clamp screw to re- move the needle, and place new needle with flat side away from you, into the needle bar as far as it will go, and tighten screw.

  • Page 13: Getting Ready To Sew

    2. GETTING READY TO SEW Threading your machine Before re-threading the lower looper after a thread break, Wrong threading may cause skipped stitches, breaking threads, remove thread from needle eye first, then re-thread the lower or other problems. looper. This will prevent tangling. Try to master the correct threading before moving on to test Threading upper looper sewing.
  • Page 14 Threading lower looper 1. Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated. 2. Pull the lower thread through tension slot. Holding the thread with your left hand, pull down with right hand firmly. 3. Draw the thread through thread guides as illustrated. 4.
  • Page 15 Threading needles 1. Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated. 2. Draw the needle threads through needle thread tension slots. Holding the thread with your left hand, pull down with right hand firmly. 3. Draw the thread through the thread guides as illustrated. 4.

  • Page 16: Trimming Needle Thread

    Helpful hints Replacing thread spools When replacing thread spools, the following steps may be helpful for quick changeover. 1. Cut off existing threads near the spools. Tie the cut ends thread from new spools as illustrated. 2. Raise presser foot. 3.
  • Page 17 Testing overlock stitches Fig.1 After threading is completed, use a scrap of the same fabric you are planning to sew on and test sew following the instructions below. 1. With all threads under the presser foot, gently pull all threads to the left, then lower the press- er foot.

  • Page 18: Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS Combination Needle Cutting Stitch Number of Stitch 2-thread Tension position width length threads finger converter Stitch Left Right Upper Lower Needle Needle looper looper 2-thread overlock, wide Left 2-thread overlock, narrow Right 2-Thread wrapped edge overlock wide Left 2-Thread wrapped edge overlock narrow Right...
  • Page 19 Combination Needle Cutting Stitch Number of Stitch 2-thread Tension Stitch position width width threads finger converter Left Right Upper Lower Needle Needle looper looper 2-thread rolled edge Right None 2-thread narrow edge Right None 2-thread flatlock stitch Left 3-Thread picot stitch Right None GETTING READY TO SEW –...
  • Page 20 Combination Needle Cutting Stitch Number Stitch 2-thread Tension position width width of threads finger converter Stitch Left Right Upper Lower Needle Needle looper looper 3-thread overlock stitch, wide Left 3-thread overlock stitch, narrow Right 3-thread flatlock stitch, narrow Right 3-thread stretch overlock Left &...
  • Page 21 Combination Needle Cutting Stitch Number Stitch 2-thread Tension position width width of threads finger converter Stitch Left Right Upper Lower Needle Needle looper looper 3-thread rolled edge Right None 3-thread narrow edge Right None 3-thread flatlock stitch, wide Left 4-thread overlock stitch Left &...
  • Page 22 Three-thread overlock with one needle By threading the LEFT needle only a width of 7mm will be produced and by threading the RIGHT needle only a width of 3.8mm will be produced. Converting to two-thread use To convert to two thread use, first open the front cover and working table and raise needle to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you.
  • Page 23 Narrow and rolled hem, picot stitch Narrow and rolled edges are ideal for use on fine fabrics such as organza, lightweight cotton, silk, etc. Also, the picot stitch can be used for edge finishing on fine fabrics such as sheers, rayon, voile, and more. Due to the nature of these hems, they are not suitable for heavier weight fabrics.

  • Page 24: Adjusting Thread Tensions

    Adjusting thread tensions Increase tension Turning tension dial to a higher number gives a tighter thread tension. Turning ten- sion dial to a lower number gives a looser thread tension. Test each thread tension on a scrap of the fabric you plan to use. Decrease tension Two-thread use Lower looper thread...
  • Page 25 Adjusting stitch length Adjusting overedge cutting width Turn the stitch length dial until the required length is Overedge cutting width can be adjusted from 4 to 7mm by indicated. simply turning overedge cutting width dial according to the type of fabric. The higher the number, the longer the stitch.
  • Page 26 Differential feed The differential feed has two independent feed teeth, one front (A) and one rear (B). Each row of feed teeth has an individual feed mechanism which enables the feeding of fabric at a different ratio. Differential feed teeth Positive differential feed When set for positive differential feed, the front row of feed teeth (A) makes a longer stroke than...
  • Page 27 Setting differential feed Set by simply turning the differential feed control dial in the direction desired referring to the chart below. The adjustment can be made between 0.7 (negative effect) and 2 (positive effect). These settings give the best ratio of feeding. For normal sewing, the dial should be set at 1.

  • Page 28: Basic Techniques

    Basic techniques 1. When you reach the fabric edge, stop stitching with the nee- dle above the fabric. 2. Raise the presser foot and gently pull on the thread chain just enough to clear the stitch finger. 3. Turn the fabric, lower the presser foot and begin stitching in the new direction.
  • Page 29 Corded overlock Corded overlock can be used to strengthen shoulder, sleeve or side seams especially when sewing stretch garments. As a deco- rative feature you can use knitting yarn of contrasting colors to further enhance your garment. Your machine is equipped with a presser foot which has been designed to feed your cord or yarn to the left of the safety stitch or to the right.

  • Page 30: Flatlocking Using Two Threads Or Using Three Threads (Flat Seam)

    Decorative effects In addition to normal overlocking which is fully described in this instruction book, your machine can also be used for a number of decorative applications such as flatlocking, butted seams, pintucking or making lengths of decorative braid. See Fig.A below.

  • Page 31: Differential Feed Applications

    Differential feed applications Please refer to pages 23-24, Differential feed. Differential feed is designed to minimize puckering and wa- vering. It is also very effective for gathering. 1. Puckering Puckering tends to occur on woven or sheer fabrics. To obtain pucker-free seams, set the differential feed control dial at less than 1.

  • Page 32: Caring For Your Machine

    3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE Replacing the moving cutter Replace the moving cutter as follows, if it becomes blunt. A spare cutter will be found in your accessories. NOTE: You should not need to replace fixed cutter, which is made of special hard alloy material. FIRST REMOVE THE POWER PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET-OUTLET.
  • Page 33 Cleaning and oiling To keep the machine running smoothly, keep it clean and lubricated at all times. FIRST DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING PLUG FROM SOCKET-OUTLET. 1. Open the front cover and working table. Using the brush provided, remove dust and lint that have accumulated. 2.

  • Page 34: Checking Performance Problems

    4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION 1. Incorrect thread tension(s). 1. Reset thread tension(s). 2. Incorrect size needle. 2. Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Irregular stitches 3. Improper threading. 3. Re-thread machine. 4. Pulling fabric. 4.
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