Glaeser home ol 50 User manual
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
ol 50
Tips & Tricks around sewing
GLAESER® home
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including
the following.
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:
1. Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used
by or near children.
2. This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance
shall not be made by children without supervision.
3. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attach-
ments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
4. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly,
if it 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.
5. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of
the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
6. Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
7. Do not use outdoors.
8. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being admin-
istered.
9. To disconnect, turn switch to the o (”O”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
10. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
11. Keep ngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine
needle.
12. Never sew with a damaged needle plate as this can cause needle to break.
13. Do not use bent needles.
14. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deect the needle causing it to break.
15. Switch the sewing machine o ("0") when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as
threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
16. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or
when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
17. Attention the following to avoid injury:
· Switch o or unplug the appliance when leaving it unattended;
· Unplug the appliance before carrying out maintenance.
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CAUTION: Moving parts-To reduce risk of injury, switch o before servicing. Close cover before
operating machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance complies with EMC Directive 2014/30/EU covering the electromagnetic compatibility.
Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with
relevant National legislation relating to electrical/ electronic products. If in doubt please
contact your retailer for guidance.
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Table of Contents
Important safety instructions.................................................................................................................2
Specication of machine..........................................................................................................................6
Knowing your machine.............................................................................................................................7
Identication chart.....................................................................................................................................7
Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................8
Setting up your machine..........................................................................................................................9
Preparation for threading......................................................................................................................10
Spool caps for domestic type spools ................................................................................................11
Spool disc and spool holders for cone spools ...............................................................................11
Spool nets....................................................................................................................................................11
Lint tray.........................................................................................................................................................12
Cutting width gauge................................................................................................................................12
Thread cutter..............................................................................................................................................12
Changing presser feet.............................................................................................................................12
Changing needle.......................................................................................................................................13
Needle, thread and fabric chart...........................................................................................................13
Starting to sew...........................................................................................................................................14
Threading your machine........................................................................................................................14
Threading lower looper..........................................................................................................................14
Threading upper looper.........................................................................................................................15
Treading needles.......................................................................................................................................16
Helpful hints................................................................................................................................................17
Replacing thread spools.........................................................................................................................17
Cutting needle thread.............................................................................................................................17
Testing stitch overlock stitches............................................................................................................18
Setting chart ...............................................................................................................................................19
Three-thread overlock with one needle...........................................................................................20
Converting to two-thread use..............................................................................................................20
Narrow and rolled hem, picot stitch ..................................................................................................21
Recommended thread............................................................................................................................22
Adjusting thread tensions .....................................................................................................................22
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Two-thread use ..........................................................................................................................................22
Four-thread use .........................................................................................................................................23
Adjusting stitch length ...........................................................................................................................24
Adjusting overedge cutting width.....................................................................................................24
Dierential feed.........................................................................................................................................25
Positive dierential feed.........................................................................................................................25
Negative dierential feed......................................................................................................................25
Setting dierential feed..........................................................................................................................26
Sewing with extra heavyweight fabric or multiple layers of fabric .......................................26
Foot pressure regulator ..........................................................................................................................26
Basic techniques........................................................................................................................................27
Turning outside corners without cutting threads ........................................................................27
Removing stitches from sewn fabric .................................................................................................27
Corded overlock ........................................................................................................................................28
Decorative eects.....................................................................................................................................29
Dierential feed applications...............................................................................................................30
Caring for your machine.........................................................................................................................31
Replacing moving cutter........................................................................................................................31
Disengaging moving cutter..................................................................................................................31
Cleaning and oiling ..................................................................................................................................32
Checking performance problems.......................................................................................................33
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SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE
MODEL ol50
Number of threads 2, 3 or 4 threads
Overedge stitch width (Max.) 7mm(left needle)
Needle HA x 1 SP, HA x 1(130/705H)
Stitch length 1 – 5 mm
Stitching speed Up to 1100 stitches per minute
Dimensions 320mm (W) x 280mm (D) x 320mm (H)
Weight 9 kg
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KNOWING YOUR MACHINE
IDENTIFICATION CHART
1. Foot pressure regulator
2. Thread cutter
3. Presser foot lever
4. LED lamp
5. Needle plate
6. Presser foot
7. Overedge cutting width dial
8. Working table
9. Thread guide pole
10. Left needle thread tension control
11. Right needle thread tension control
12. Upper Looper thread tension control
13. Lower looper thread tension control
14. Needle thread guides
15. Two thread convertor instruction
16. Threading chart
17. Lint tray
18. Foot control
19. Release lever
20. Foot release lever
21. Spool disc
22. Dierential feed control dial
23. Stitch length dial
24. Hand wheel
25. Plug connector socket
26. Light and power switch
27. Front cover
28. Moving cutter
29. Lower looper
30. Upper looper
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ACCESSORIES
All parts listed may be obtained from your
nearest dealer.
1. Two-thread convertor
2. Stitch nger (B)
3. Needle set(option)
4. Brush(option)
5. Screwdriver (small)
6. Machine cover
7. Screwdriver (large)
8. Moving cutter
9. Spanner
10. Thread net
11. Tweezers
12. Spool disc
13. Spool holder
14. Accessory bag
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SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE
1. Wipe o excess oil in the needle plate and
bed areas.
2. FOOT CONTROL
Push foot control plug into connector sock-
et, and connect the power line plug into
power supply outlet.
3. POWER/LIGHT SWITCH
Your machine will not operate unless the
power/light switch is turned on. This same
switch controls both machine power and
sewing light.
When leaving the machine unattended, or
servicing the machine, remove the power
line plug from supply outlet.
4. OPENING FRONT COVER
To open front cover, pull it to the right and
down towards you.
5. OPENING WORKING TABLE
To open working table, pull the release lever
towards you with your right hand, and lift
the front of presser foot up with your left
hand.
Connector socket
Power/light switch
Working table
Release lever
Front cover
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PREPARATION FOR THREADING
THREAD GUIDE POLE
Pull up thread guide pole to the highest point until you hear it click.
Place thread spools on pins and draw thread through thread guides on
the pole from rear to front.
Thread guide of pole can hold hread spools on the spool stand by pulling
down the pole as illustrated.
Thread guide pole
Thread guide
Fadenführungsständer
Fadenführung
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