User manual BABY LOCK IMAGINE

[. . . ] "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" When using overlock machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following. "Read all instructions before using this overlock machine. " DANGER- To reduce the risk of electric shock. The overlock machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this overlock machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. [. . . ] Re-tighten the needle clamp screw slightly to prevent the screw from working out (fig. Move the stitch selector lever to "A". For left needle, 3thread overlock, follow the suggested settings and the threading diagram below. B NEEDLES left LENGTH 2-3 WIDTH 7. 5 STITCH SELECTOR A A B C D 20 C D A B 3-Thread Overlock-Narrow It's easy to convert your Imagine to serge with 3 threads by simply eliminating the left needle. To convert to narrow 3-thread overlock (3. 0-5. 0mm), cut the left needle thread (fig. Remove the left needle and left needle thread completely from the machine. Tighten the needle clamp screw slightly to prevent the screw from working out (fig. Place needle into right needle clamp position and tighten screw. Move the stitch selector lever to "B". For the right needle, 3-thread overlock sewing, follow the suggested settings and the threading diagram below. 3 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K A B NEEDLES right LENGTH 2. 5-3. 5 WIDTH 3. 0 STITCH SELECTOR B A B C D D A B C 21 3 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K 3-Thread Overlock-Narrow Hemming Narrow hemming is an attractive finish for light to medium to heavy weight fabrics. Remove the left needle and needle thread completely from the machine. Turn the stitch length adjusting dial clockwise to the rolled hem range. Set the length at "0. 75-1. 5R" (fig. A) and the stitch width at 3. 0 for a smooth decorative finish (fig. B). A Move the stitch selector lever to "C". For the right needle 3-thread narrow hemming, follow the suggested settings and the threading diagram below. B NEEDLES right LENGTH 0. 75-1. 5R WIDTH 3. 0 STITCH SELECTOR C B C D A B C D A 22 Rolled Edging The rolled edge setting is used to achieve the narrowest stitch possible (1. 5mm) on your Baby Lock serger. The stitch is suitable for seaming sheer and lightweight fabrics and for edging and hemming lightweight fabrics. 3-Thread Rolled Edge With the stitch selector set on "D", a narrow hem will become a rolled edge. The fabric edge rolls around the stitch finger. The upper looper wraps the fabric edge while the lower looper thread is nearly invisible on the back side of the stitch formation. Turn the stitch length adjusting dial counterclockwise into the rolled hem range at 1. 5 setting (fig. Set the stitch width dial to 3. 5 "M" (fig. For a 3-thread rolled edge, Move the stitch selector lever to "D". R O L L E D E D G I N G A NEEDLES right LENGTH 0. 75-4R WIDTH 3. 5 B STITCH SELECTOR D A B C D C D A B 23 3 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K 3-Thread Flatlock Flatlock seams are most suited to fabrics which do not ravel such as interlock knits, tricot, sweatshirt fleece and synthetic suede. The needle thread is carried below the fabric and to the cut edge of the fabric. [. . . ] Is the stitch selector on the proper setting?Is the thread well seated in the thread slots?Is the looper thread fine-tuning screw positioned correctly?Note: If you change the position of the looper thread fine-tuning screw and stitch is unbalanced, return the screw to the standard position and recheck the stitch. (See page 13 for illustration. ) 48 Troubleshooting Continued Needle threading difficulties: 1. [. . . ]