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OWNER’S MANUAL
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Serge Mate 4350D
TLBYZ50ROWNER’S MANUAL
‘This sewing machine is intended for household use.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTION
‘When using a sewing machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.
Read all instructions before using.
DANGER. to reduce the risk ofeectic shock:
1. Never leave unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this machine from the electric outlet immediately
after using and before cleaning.
2, Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 10 Watts.
WARNING ro reduce the rsk of bums, tre, eletie shock, or injury to persons:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near
children.
12. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recom
‘mended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
3, Never operate this sewing machine if has a damaged cord or plug, i its not working properly, ifit has been
‘dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or
service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
‘machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of tint, dust, and loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any abject into any opening.
Do not use outdoors.
Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
To disconnect, turn the power switch tothe off position, then remove plug from outlet.
3. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special cares required around the sewing machine needle and
knives.
+11, Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
12, Do not use bent needies.
18, Do not pul or push fabric while stitching. l may deflect the needle causing It to break.
+14, Switch the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needie area, such as threading needle or
Joopers, changing needle, knife, or needie plate.
1. Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when
‘making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this manual.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Seexen »TABLE OF CONTENTS
SPECIFICATIONS .. :
‘GETTING TO KNOW YOUR SERGER
‘ACCESS TO THREAD GUIDES AND FREE ARM
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
‘ACCESSORIES:
INSERTING THE
NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHAR
THREADING THE MACHINE
‘extension bar.
threading the upper iooper
threading the lower looper.
threading the left and right needies.
‘easy thread changing -Tying ON meth
BEFORE STARTING TO SEW..
starting o sew
fond of seam
when thread breaks ..
OVERLOCK SEWING (1-needle, 3-thread)
three thread tension .
NARROW AND ROLLED HEMMING ..
‘changing the throat plate .......
‘setting controls...
sewing
thread tension-Method
ROLLED OVEREDGE-Method B..
thread tension-Method
‘TURNING CORNERS.
Outside COMA wnnn ns
inside angle and sits.
Outside curves...
FREE ARM SEWING.
DECORATIVE OVERLOCK.
OVERLOCK SEWING (2-needle, 4-thread) oiling 7
FOUR THREAD TENSION ‘removing the presser foot
SETTING STITCH LENGTH... ‘changing the lower knife
‘ADJUSTING THE DIFFERENTIAL changing the sewing light..
‘SETTING THE SEAM WIDTH — BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE... 19
ADJUSTING THE PRESSURE ON FABRIC ‘STITCH SELECTION CHART .. 20.
SPECIFICATIONS
Stitch tength 14mm
Differential feed ratio 0.7-2.0
‘Seam width Left needle: 6.2-7.2 mm, Right needle: 4.0-5.0 mm
Needle bar stroke 27mm
Presser foot Hinged, Snap on type
Presser foot lift 5mm
Needle ‘Type 15x 1, 705, 190 size 11, 14
‘Number of threads 43
Dimensions ‘Width: 290 mm x Depth: 230 mm x Height: 320 mm
Net weight 6.7 kgGETTING TO KNOW YOUR SERGER
1. Thread Guide Hanger
2. Extension Bar
‘8. Lower Looper Thread Tension Dial
(Blue)
4, Upper Looper Thread Tension Dial
(Green)
6. Thread Guide and Tension Dise
6. Right Needle Thread Tension Dial
(Yellow)
7. Left Needle Thread Tension Dial
8, Pressure Regulator
9. Thread Take-up Lever
10. Extension Table
11. Prasser Foot Releasing Lever
12. Presser Foot
Free Arm
16 14. Extension Table Lock/Release Lever
18. Front Cover
16. Looper Thread Guide
17. Stitch Length Window
FRONT VIEW
18, Differential Feed Indicator
19. Stitch Length Regulator Dial
{outside dial)
20. Differential Feed regulator Dial
B Rss
REAR VIEWWA
INSIDE OF FRONT COVER AND FREE ARM
COVER
1, Needle Clamp
2. Upper Knife Holder
3. Upper Knife
4. Throat Plate
5. Seam Width Knob
6. Upper Looper
7. Lower Looper
8 Lower Knife
1. Place thumb in hollow of front cover and slide itto
the right as far as possible; pull cover down towards
you.
2, To close, lift cover up and it will snap into place.
3. Be sure that the cover is properly closed before
tarting to sew.
Opening the Extension Table
1. Tum lever located on left side of Extension Table
towards front of machine.
2. Pull Extension Table out to open.
8. To close push shut and turn lever in opposite