Bernina Sergers - Manual (Page 3)

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Class 1
General Information
Class Overview
Machine Overview
Parts of the serger
Setting up the serger
Serger Accessories
Tweezers
Lower Looper Threader (700D only)
Needle Threader
(optional for 700D & 800DL)
Brush/Needle Insertion Tool
Spool Caps
Spool Cones
Thread Nets
Thread
Good quality vs. poor quality
Construction/All-Purpose Thread
Decorative Thread
Needles
Types of Needles
Sizes of Needles
Parts of Needles
Matching Needle & Thread
Threading for Overlock Serging
The Threading Path
Threading Order
First – Upper Looper (Blue)
Second – Lower Looper (Red)
Third – Right Needle (Green)
Fourth – Left Needle (Yellow)
Test Serging
This class is formatted for owners of
the following models of BERNINA
®
overlock machines:
• 700 D
• 800 DL
• 1100D
• 1100DA
• 1200DA
• 1300DC
• 2500DCET
Basic Serging Samples
1 Balanced 4-Thread Overlock
2 Adjusting Tensions - Loopers
3 Adjusting Tensions - Loopers
4 Adjusting Tensions - Needles
5 Stitch Length Adjustment
6 Cutting Width Adjustment
7 Differential Feed - Stretch
8 Differential Feed - Pucker
9 Differential Feed - Gathering & Easing
10 Securing Serged Seams
11 Serging a Tubular Project
Care & Cleaning
Removing Lint from Inside Serger
Oiling
Replacing the Cutting Knives
Yearly “Tune Up”
by Authorized BERNINA ® technician