Reliable DREAMSTITCHER 600SO User manual

PORTABLE SERGER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

DREAMSTITCHER 600SO

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE

Identification chart…………………………………………………………………………… 2

Accessories…………………………………………………………………………………… 3

Setting up your machine…………………………………………………………………… 4

Preparation for threading…………………………………………………………………… 5-6

Lint tray, Cutting width gauge……………………………………………………………… 7

Thread cutter, Changing presser feet…………………………………………………… 7

Changing needle, thread and fabric chart………………………………………………… 8

2. STARTING TO SEW

Threading your machine…………………………………………………………………… 9-12

Helpful hints………………………………………………………………………………… 12

Testing stitch overlock stitches…………………………………………………………… 13

Setting chart………………………………………………………………………………… 14

Three-thread overlock with one needle…………………………………………………… 15

Converting to two-thread use……………………………………………………………… 15

Narrow and rolled hem, picot stitch……………………………………………………… 16

Adjusting thread tensions…………………………………………………………………. 17

Adjusting stitch length, Adjusting overedge cutting width, Stitch finger(B)…………… 18

Differential feed……………………………………………………………………………… 19

Foot pressure regulator…………………………………………………………………… 20

Sewing with extra heavyweight fabric or multiple layers of fabric……………………… 20

Basic techniques

Turning outside corners without cutting threads…………………………………… 21

Turning curved edges, Removing stitches from sewn fabric……………………… 21

Corded overlock………………………………………………………………………. 22

Decorative effects……………………………………………………………………… 23

Differential feed applications………………………………………………………….. 24

3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE

Replacing moving cutter, Disengaging moving cutter……………………………………… 25

Removing face cover………………………………………………………………………… 25

Cleaning and oiling…………………………………………………………………………... 26

4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS……………………………………………… 27

SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE

MODEL

300

320

Number of threads

3 or 4 threads

2, 3 or 4 threads

Overedge stitch width

6mm(left needle) and 3.8mm(right needle)

Needle

HA1-SP, HA ×1(130/705H)

Stitch length

1-5mm

Stitching speed

Up to 1300 stitches per minute

Dimensions

320 mm(W) ×280mm(P)×280mm(H)

Weight

8Kgs (17.6 1bs)

1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE

IDENTIFICATION CHART

1. Foot pressure regulator

2. Sewing light

3. Presser foot lever

4. Thread cutter (Model 320 only)

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. Lower Looper thread tension control

13. Upper looper thread tension control

14. Needle thread guides

15. Thread cutter lever (Model 320 only)

16. Two thread convertor instruction (Model 320 only)

17. Threading chart

18. Lint tray

19. Foot control

20. Release lever

21. Foot release lever

22. Spool disc

23. Differential feed control dial

24. Stitch length dial

25. Hand wheel

26. Plug connector socket

27. Light and power switch

28. Front cover

29. Moving cutter

30. Upper looper

31. Lower looper

ACCESSORIES

All parts listed may be obtained from your nearest dealer.

1. Two-thread convertor

(Model 320 only)

2. Stitch finger (B)

(Model 320 only)

3. Needle set(option)

4. Brush(option)

5. Screwdriver (small)

6. Tape measure (option)

7. Machine cover

8. Screwdriver (large)

9. Oiler

10. Moving cutter

11. Spanner

12. Thread net

13. Tweezers

14. Spool disc

15. Spool holder

16. Cord guide

17. Accessory bag

* Only Model 320 has storage of accessories at the back of front cover.

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 socket, 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.

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

thread spools on the spool stand

by pulling down the pole as

illustrated.

SPOOL CAPS FOR DOMESTIC TYPE

SPOOLS

SPOOL DISC AND SPOOL

HOLDERS FOR CONE SPOOLS

For large cone spools use the rubber spool

holders with the wide end at the top, and for

small ones, use the same rubber spool

holders but with the narrow end at the top.

SPOOL NETS

Polyester or bulky nylon threads become

loose while unwinding. To keep consistent

feeding of such threads, utilize spool net

sleeving over the spool.

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

tray upwards in direction shown, finger

Ref C will locate in slot D and left hand

pin will slide into lower hole B.

CUTTING WIDTH GAUGE

When using cutting width gauge, the

fabric is cut down and sewn at same

distance from the edge of fabric.

Within the distance of the width

adjusted.

THREAD CUTTER (Model 320 only)

Thread cutter is built in needle plate.

Make sure that power switch is off, then

trim thread near the end of fabric by

pushing down lever as illustrated.

CHANGING PRESSER FEET

Be sure needle is in the up position.

Raise presser foot lever.

1. Push foot release lever to remove

the foot.

2. Place the desired foot on the needle

plate aligning needle holes.

3. Lower the presser foot lever and

push foot release lever so that the

foot holder snaps on the foot.

CHANGING NEEDLE

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART

Use HA ×1 SP, HA ×1 (130/705H) Needles.

FABRIC

THREAD

NEEDLE

Light weight:

Organdy, Lawn, Gingham

Cotton No.100

COTTON

LINEN

Heavy weight:

Oxford, Denim, Cotton Gabardine

Polyester

No.60-50

Cotton No.60

Light weight:

Tropical, Wool, Poplin

Polyester

No.80

Cotton No.60

Serge, Gabardine, Flannel

Polyester

No.80-60

Cotton No.60

WOOL

Heavy weight:

Velours, Camelhair, Astrakhan

Polyester

No.60-50

Cotton No.60

Light weight:

Georgette Crape, Voile, Satin

Polyester

No.100-80

Cotton No.120-80

SYNTHETIC

FIBRE

Heavy weight:

Taffeta, Twills, Denim

Polyester

No.60

Cotton No.60

Tricot

Polyester

No.80-60

CottonNo.80-60

Jersey

Polyester

No.60-50

Cotton No.60

KNIT

Wool

Polyester

No.60-50

Bulk Nylon

90(14)

for general sewing

75(11)

for light weight fabrics

Raise needle bar to its highest point by turning

hand wheel towards you, but leave presser foot

down. Loosen needle clamp screw to remove the

needle, and place new needle with Flat Side

Away From you, into the needle bar as far as it

will go, and tighten screw.

*Synthetic threads are recommended for ordinary overlocking. Polyester thread, for example, is very

useful for different types of fabric.

NOTE: Keep in mind that the lower and upper loopers will use about twice the amount of thread as the

needles. When purchasing thread for sewing, therefore, especially if it is an unusual colour, you

should buy sufficient for your requirements.

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