User manual SINGER 97-3

[. . . ] Always unplug before replacing light bulb. Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts/110 volts in 110V/120V area. (15 watts 230 volts in 220V/240V area. ) To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury to persons. Close attention is necessary when the sewing machine is used by or near children. [. . . ] Align the bar of the foot with the groove in the holder. Lower the presser foot lever to snap into place. The presser foot that comes with the Imagine has a tape sewing slot. Insert the tape or ribbon, into the slot in the front of the foot, then under the sole of the foot. (see page 41 for more instruction) The raised markings on the toe of the foot are seam line guides. They indicate the needle positions to help guide your fabric for accurate seaming. 18 4-Thread Overlock With the Imagine Thread Delivery System, the upper and lower looper threads lock together evenly over the cut fabric edge(s) to form a flat, non-rolling pattern of overlocking stitches on both sides of the fabric. The left needle thread interlocks with both looper threads at the stitching line to create the seam. The right needle thread, visible on the top side of the stitch, interlocks with both the loopers to add durability. The upper looper thread, that resembles a zigzag on the upper side of the fabric, is from the upper looper. The lower looper thread, that resembles a zig zag on the lower side of the fabric, is from the lower looper. Move the stitch selector lever to "A". For the perfect 4-thread overlock stitch, follow the suggested settings and threading diagram below. 4 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K NEEDLES left & right LENGTH 2. 5-3. 5 WIDTH 6. 0-7. 5 STITCH SELECTOR A A B C D C D A B 19 3 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K 3-Thread Overlock-Wide The 3-thread overlock wide stitch is perfect for edge-finishing most woven fabrics and for seaming knits that do not require the extra durability that a fourth thread provides. 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. The lower looper thread rides along the cut edge of the fabric for stability. The edges pull open and flatten within the stitch for a non-bulky joining (fig. Be sure to sew a test sample first to determine whether the stitch will have the strength to hold the seam without the fabric pulling away. Move the stitch selector lever to "D". For the right needle 3-thread flatlock, follow the suggested settings and the threading diagram below. NEEDLES right LENGTH 2-3 WIDTH 3. 0-5. 0 STITCH SELECTOR D A B C D C D A B 24 2-Thread Overlock The 2-thread function provides an economical and less bulky means of overedging all fabrics. The standard 2-thread overlock is the same as a 2-thread flatlock stitch. When sewn with specialty threads, 2-thread sewing makes decorative seams and edges for activewear, children's clothing , ruffles, and hemlines. 2 T H R E A D O V E R L O C K Converting from 3-Thread Overlock to 2-Thread Overlock Left or right needle positions can be used for 2-thread serging. See machine threading illustrations on page 26 for wide and page 27 for narrow. Place the left needle thread on far left spool pin (or right needle thread on second from left spool pin) and bring the thread end through the telescopic thread guide directly above the spool of thread. [. . . ] Are the cutting blades, presser foot, and feed dogs free of lint?Are the cutting blades properly set and is the upper blade against the lower blade?Is the presser foot pressure right for the fabric?Is the needle plate secure on the machine? [. . . ]