Sears OVERLOCK 3/4D 385.16631 - Manual (Page 6)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SECTION 1. KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Locate and identify the Parts................................................... 2~3
Identify the Accessories............................................................... 4
Attaching the Waste Clippings Catcher....................................... 4
Storing the Accessory Holder....................................................... 4
SECTION 2, PREPARE YOUR MACHINE FOR SEWING
Plug in the Machine and Switch on the Power ........................... 5
Foot Control Use.......................................................................... 5
How to Turn Hand Wheel............................................................. 6
Opening and Closing the Side Cover........................................... 6
Opening and Closing the Looper Cover....................................... 6
The Position of Telescoping Thread Gu ide Bar.......................... 7
Attaching the Spool Cap and Net................................................. 7
Raising or Lowering the Presser Foot......................................... 8
Threading the Machine ........................................................ 9~17
® Threading the Lower Looper ............................................ 10~11
® Threading the Upper Looper..............................................12~13
® Threading the Needle on the Right...................................14~1 5
• Threading the Needle on the Left ...................................... 16~17
SECTION 3. LEARN THE STITCHES -
Starting to Sew .......................................................................... 18
Finishing to Sew......................................................................... 18
Sewing Continuously.................................................................. 18
Securing Ends .................................................................... 19~20
Thread Tension {4 threads)...................................................21~23
Threading the Machine (3 threads), Wide/Narrow Stitch . . 24
Thread Tension (3 threads)...................................................24'^25
Adjustment of Stitch Length ...................................................... 26
Adjustment of Differential Feed Ratio......................................... 26
Adjustment of Foot Pressure ..................................................... 27
Removing the Presser Foot....................................................... 27
Attaching the Presser Foot......................................................... 27
Changing Needle........................................................................ 28
To Disengage the Upper Knife................................................... 29
To Engage the Upper Knife ....................................................... 29
Types of Needle Plates.............................................................. 30
Changing the Needle Plate ...................................................... 30
Thread and Needle Chart ... ................................................... 31
Rolled Hemming, Picot Edging and
Narrow Hemming.................................................................. 32^34
Decorative Overedging.............................................................. 35
Pin Tucking................................................................................ 36
Gathering................................................................................... 37
SECTION 4- CARE FOR YOUR MACHINE
Cleaning Upper Knife Area........................................................ 38
Cleaning the Feed Dog............................................................ 38
Replacing the Light Bulb............................................................ 39
Oiling the Machine...................................................................... 40
Replacing the Upper Knife........................................................ 41
SECTION 5. PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS CHART
What to Do When.................................................................... 42
PARTS LIST................................................................................................ 43
INDEX..................................................................................................... 44