Reliable 787 User Manual

The DreamStitcher 787 Portable Serger INSTRUCTION MANUAL

8 CHANGING NEEDLE NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Use HA ×1 SP, HA ×1 (130/705H) Needles. FABRIC THREAD NEEDLE Light weight: Organdy,

9 2. STARTING TO SEW THREADING YOUR MACHINE Wrong threading may cause shipped stitches, breaking threads, or other problems. Try to mas

10 THREADING UPPER LOOPER 1. Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated. 2. Pull the upper thread through the slot, holding the thr

11 THREADING NEEDLES 1. Feed the thread through the thread guide as illustrated. 2. Draw the needle threads through left-hand tension slot. Ho

12 HELPFUL HINTS REPLACING THREAD SPOOLS When replacing thread spools, the following steps may be helpful for quick changeover. 1. Cut off

13 TESTING STITCH OVERLOCK STITCHES After threading is completed, use a scrap of fabric that you plan to sew and test to sew in the following o

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15 THREE-THREAD OVERLOCK WITH ONE NEEDLE By threading the LEFT needle only a width of 6 mm will be produced and by threading the RIGHT needle on

16 NARROW AND ROLLED HEM, PICOT STITCH Narrow and rolled edge is ideal for use on thin materials such as georgette crepe, crepe de chine, silk etc. A

17 ADJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Turning tension dial to a higher number gives a tighter thread tension. Turning tension dial to a lower number gives

18 ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH Turn the stitch length dial until the required length is indicated. The higher the number, the longer the

19 DIFFERENTIAL FEED The differential feed has two independent feed dogs, one front (A) and one rear (B). Each feed dog has an indivi

20 EFFECT AND APPLICATION TYPE OF FEEDING SETTING FEED RATIO REAR:FRONT Waver-free seams, Gathering Positive differential feed 1-2 ┠─╂───┨ No

21 BASIC TECHNIQUES TURNING OUTSIDE CORNERS WITHOUT CUTTING THREADS 1. When you reach the fabric edge, stop stitching with the needle ab

22 CORDED OVERLOCK, Corded overlock can be used to strengthen shoulder, sleeve or side seams when joining or making up knitted gar

23 DECORATIVE EFFECTS In addition to normal overlocking which is fully described in this instruction book, your machine can also be used fo

24 DIFFERENTIAL FEED APPLICATIONS Please refer to pages 19,20 DIFFERENTIAL FEED, Differential feed is designed to minimize puckering and waverin

25 3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REPLACING MOVING CUTTER Replace a moving cutter if it becomes blunt as follows. A spare cutter will be found in your ac

26 CLEANING AND OILING To keep the machine running smoothly, keep it clean and lubricated at all times. FIRST DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER

27 4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE CORRECTION Irregular Stitches Incorrect Thread Tension(s). Incorrect size Needle. Improp

1 TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE Identification chart…………………………………………………………………………… 2 Accessories…………………………………………………………………………………… 3

28 Breaking Threads Improper Threading. Bent needle. Thread Tension (s) too tight. Incorrect setting of Needle. Thread Spool tangled. Thread Guide Po

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2 1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE IDENTIFICATION CHART 1. Foot pressure regulator 2. Sewing light 3. Presser foot lever 4. Thread cutter (Model

3 ACCESSORIES All parts listed may be obtained from your nearest dealer. 1. Two-thread convertor (Model 320 only) 2. Stitch finger

4 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE 1. Wipe off excess oil in the needle plate and bed areas. 2. FOOT CONTROL Push foot control plug into connector

5 PREPARATION FOR THREADING THREAD GUIDE POLE Pull up thread guide pole to the highest point until you hear it click. Place thread spool

6 SPOOL CAPS FOR DOMESTIC TYPE SPOOLS SPOOL DISC AND SPOOL HOLDERS FOR CONE SPOOLS For large cone spools use the rubber spool hol

7 LINT TRAY With the lint tray located in this position, it will collect all your waste material. After completion of work if you then turn tra