Replacing thread spools, Cutting needle thread, Overlock stitches – SINGER WSL216 User Manual

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HELPFUL HINTS

REPLACING THREAD SPOOLS

When replacing thread spools, the following

steps may be helpful for guick changeover.

Cut off existing threads in the vicinity of
spools and tie-connect the cut ends (not
spool side) with the threads from new

spools.

Raise presser foot.

Lower needle bar to its bottom position
by turning hand wheel counter clockwise

by hand. Pressing down and holding
tension release lever, carefully pull the
existing looper threads until the connect­

ing knots come under the presser foot.

As for the needle thread, stop pulling the

thread when the knot approaches to

needle eye, cut off the knot and thread
the needle with new thread.

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CUTTING NEEDLE THREAD

Raveled, or loose end of the thread may
cause

difficulty

in

needle

threading.

To

obtain clear-cut end, draw the thread passing

under the moving cutter and cut it by turning

hand wheel manually towards you, or by
using scissors.

TESTING STITCH

OVERLOCK STITCHES

After threading is completed, test the the

machine stitch in the following order.

1. Lower the presser foot. Lightly pulling all

the threads towards left, rotate the hand
wheel towards you a few times by hand,
and see if the lock stitches are properly
formed.

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Check and confirm balance of thread
tensions through test sewing with spare
fabric that you plan to sew. Start to run

the machine at low speed and feed in test
fabric under the presser foot, by slightly

pushing it forward. (This can be done

with the presser foot down on most

fabrics except bulky materials,) Guide the
fabric with light touch of your hand, as

machine automatically feeds the material.

3. On reaching fabric end, continue running

machine at low speed, gently pulling the

fabric rearwardly, until extra lock stitches

in length of about 5 to 7 cm are produced
without fabric.

Cut it off at the center with a pair of

scissors, or using thread cutter on the

presser bar.

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