User manual AEG-ELECTROLUX 90S

[. . . ] Distribution ApS, Klokkestøbervej 4, 9490 Pandrup - Denmark - 30 - English IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using your household sewing machine. DANGER-To reduce the risk of electric shock: Your household sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug your machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Change the light bulb only with the same type of bulb. [. . . ] 1 ○ 1 2 2 ○ Left needle thread Right needle thread 2 2 ○ 5 6 7 8 6 ○ 7 ○ 8 ○ 9 ○ 3 4 5 ○ 3 ○ 4 ○ Thread between two discs 3 3 ○ 7 8 ○ 6 ○ 5 6 7 ○ 4 5 ○ 4 ○ 9 ○ 8 ( 11 ) TRIAL SEWING When the overlock has been threaded for the first time or re-threaded because of thread breakage 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 fabric for trial sewing under the presser foot and start sewing slowly. Cloth When work is finished, continue sewing to form about 5 cm (2") long thread chain from the end of fabric. ( 12 ) 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: Turn dial toward smaller numbers , tension becomes loose. Turn dial toward larger numbers, tension becomes tight. b: Right needle thread tension dial C: Upper looper thread tension dial A: Left needle thread tension dial D: Lower looper thread tension dial Correct thread tension Right needle thread 6 mm (0. 24”) Back side Left needle thread Lower looper thread Upper looper thread ( 13 ) 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. Back side Back side Front side Tighten the left needle thread tension. Front side Tighten the right needle thread tension. [ 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 and/or the lower looper thread is loose. Back side Back side Front side Loosen the lower looper thread tension and/or tighten the upper looper thread tension. Front side Loosen the upper looper thread tension and/or tighten the lower looper thread tension. ( 14 ) STITCH SELECTION AEG 760 Threading path for 4-Thread Seam Type of stitch Needle position left and right 6 mm right needle 3 left needle 4 right hook 1 left hook 2 Tension Dial: The following values are average values for medium-heavy material and normal polyester yarn red 2. 0 4-Thread Stretch Safety Seam 2-Needle 4-Thread stitch is ideal for medium to heavy stretch fabrics such as knitwear and swimwear Needle position left or right 3-Thread Overlock Seam wide and narrow 1-needle, 3-thread stitch is used for finishing of normal fabric. Depending on the selected needle position there is an overlock seam width of 4. Chiffon scarfs Needle position left or right 3-Thread Flatlock wide and narrow 1-needle, 3-thread stitch for decorative edges and decorative stitches with decorative yarn. [. . . ] Adjustment of the differential feed can be made while sewing. Important: When sewing without differential feed, the adjustment knob for the differential feed should be set on the "N" position. Differential feed adjustment knob (Outside) ( 26 ) [ 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. [. . . ]