User Manual

[ 1 ■ SELECTION OF STITCHES ^
This machine is capable of producing various types of stitches according to the combination of needle positions,
threading methods, tension adjustment.
Stitch Type
Reference
Pages
1. Three-thread
Overlock
(504)
1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for
overedging and seaming on common
fabrics. Also, a 3.5mm and 5.7mm
overlook seam width can be obtained by
changing the needle position.*
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2. Three-thread
Flatlock
(505)
1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for butted
or lapped seams and ornamental stitching
with decorative thread. Also, a 3.5mm
and 5.7mm flatlock width can be obtained by
changing the needle position.*
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3. Three-thread
Wrapped Edge
Overlook
1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for sewing
narrow rolled hems or ornamental edges.
Also, a 3.5mm and 5.7mm wrapped
overlook seam width can be obtained by
changing the needle position.*
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4. Four-thread
Stretch Mock
Safety Stitch
2-needle 4-thread stitch which is ideal for
medium to heavy weight stretchy fabrics
such as double knits and swim wear.
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(514)
* Depending on the needle positions used, this machine can sew 3-thread standard width 3.5mm overedge and
a 5.7mm wide overedge seams.
Also, for overedging heavyweight fabrics, the seam width can be increased still more by turning the overedge
seam width adjustment knob. (See page 45)
Overedge width
Needle used
Needle thread
tension dial
3.5mm
Overedge right needle
Green
Ot
5.7mm
Overedge left needle
Blue
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