User manual SILVERCREST KH 4300

[. . . ] 6 Overlock Sewing Machine KH 4300 Overlock Sewing Machine Operating instructions KOMPERNASS GMBH · BURGSTRASSE 21 · D-44867 BOCHUM www. kompernass. com ID-Nr. : KH4300-03/09-V3 i o p a s df KH 4300 1 u z q rt we 2 3 0 4 g h j k 5 9 8 7 6 CONTENT Intended Usage Safety instructions Technical Data Items supplied Description of the appliance Preparation PAGE 3 3 4 4 5 5 Adjusting the thread tree . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bobbin supports. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Bobbin caps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Connecting the foot pedal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Controlling the sewing speed. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Safety switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Fitting the waste container . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Handwheel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Front flap . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Opening the free arm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Threading yarns into the looper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 Threading yarns into the needle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Trial run. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9 Setting the thread tension 10 Adjusting thread tension on the needle threads . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Adjusting thread tension on the looper threads. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11 Overview of the machine adjustments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Changing threads (binding together) Setting the stitch length Setting the cutting width Exchanging needles Replacing bulbs Exchanging the upper blade 13 13 14 14 15 15 -1- Close and broad sewing with three threads Sewing freehanded Adjusting the sewing foot Hemstitch and edging Sewing hemstitch Sewing narrow edging Differential feed motion 16 16 16 17 17 17 18 Manner of operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Setting the differential feed motion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18 Uneven material edges and smoothness. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Avoid ruffles by stretching. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19 Troubleshooting Cleaning and care Storage Disposal Warranty and Service Importer 20 21 21 21 22 22 Read the operating instructions carefully before using the appliance for the first time and preserve this booklet for later reference. Pass the manual on to whomsoever might acquire the appliance at a later date. -2- OVERLOCK SEWING MACHINE KH 4300 Intended Usage This overlock sewing machine is intended . . . ­ for use as a portable machine, ­ for the trimming of material edges (sewing) of typical household textiles, and . . . This overlock sewing machine is not intended . . . [. . . ] Loosen the setscrew against the needle with the Allen key from the accessories box and then remove the needle: - upper left setscrew for the left needle - lower right setscrew for the right needle. Examples: Select a narrower cutting width if the material edges ruffle during sewing. For this, turn the adjustment wheel for cutting width i to the right (N). Select a larger cutting width if the yarn is being sewed beyond the material edge. For this, turn the adjustment wheel for cutting width i to the left (W). 4. Insert the new needle, with the flat side to the rear, into the needle mounting. Ensure that the needle is inserted as far as is possible. Secure the needle by retightening its setscrew. When the needles have been correctly fitted, the left needle stands a little higher than the right needle. If the needles have not been correctly inserted, stitches will occasionally be left out when sewing. This machine is equipped with needles of the type H. Ax1 (Needle system 130H) (for household machines). - 14 - Replacing bulbs Risk of electric shock When changing bulbs, ALWAYS remove the plug j from the mains power socket!Remove the small round cover with a needle or something similar. Remove the lamp cover. Note: The lower blade p is manufactured from a special material and normally does not need to be exchanged. Should it at some time become nonetheless damaged, please make contact with our Customer Services. To exchange the upper blade a when it has become blunt: 1. Open the front flap 8 and turn the handwheel 6 towards yourself until the needles are in the lowest position. Using the screwdriver, loosen the screw on the upper blade holder and remove the upper blade a. Reassemble all of the parts in reverse order. lower blade p 3. Insert a new upper blade a and lightly tighten the screw on the blade holder. Adjust the upper blade a to that its cutting edge surmounts the cutting edge of the lower blade p by about 0. 5-1. 0 mm. Now firmly tighten the setscrew in the holder for the upper blade a and close the front flap 8. Exchanging the upper blade Attention! Before changing the blade a, ALWAYS remove the plug j from the mains power socket. This prevents an unintended starting of the machine. If you do not, you run a risk of serious injury! - 15 - Close and broad sewing with three threads When sewing with this machine you can adjust from four to three threads. [. . . ] · Alter the seam width. Seams cause wrinkles Cleaning and care Attention: ALWAYS remove the plug j from the mains power socket before cleaning or lubricating the machine. Otherwise there is the risk of you receiving an electric shock!To ensure that your machine works faultlessly at all times, it must occasionally be cleaned with a brush. This machine requires very little lubrication, as the main components are manufactured from a special material. [. . . ]