Bernina 2500DCET Manual - Page 29

2500_DCE_1_englisch_neu 09.10.2007 14:34 Uhr Seite 30 Threading the machine for overlock and cover/chain stitch General threading instructions Thread the machine in the following sequence. Tip: Overlock stitches: When threading for the first time, use the same 1. Upper looper (blue markings) coloured threads as the markings, i.e. purple, brown, 2. Lower looper (red markings) green and yellow) for 4 thread cover stitch, so that you 3. Needle C (green markings) can see exactly how it is formed. 4. Needle L (yellow markings) Chain stitch: Tip: 1. Lower looper (purple markings) When threading for the first time, use coloured threads 2. Needle R (brown markings) to match the threading codes, i.e. blue, red, green and yellow for 4-thread overlock, so that when you test Your BERNINA overlocker is equipped with practical 30 sew, you can see exactly how the stitch is formed. threading aids: Cover stitch/top & bottom cover stitch: 1. Lower looper (purple markings) 2. Needle R (brown markings) 3. Needle C (green markings) 4. Needle L (yellow markings) 5. Wiper thread (grey markings) · Stitch display with threading information · Coloured threading diagram inside the looper cover · Colour coded threading paths · Lay-in thread guides · Threading accessories in the looper cover Preparation · Raise the support rod fully · Raise the needles (Needle stop) · Raise the presser foot. The tensions release automatically. · Swing foot out. · Open the looper cover. · Raise the upper knife (if wanted) First thread guide on the machine Thread the first guides on the top of the machine as follows: Holding the thread with both hands slip it into the appropriate guide from back left to front right in the direction of the arrow and pull gently to check that it is lying correctly. Needle/looper threader Insert the thread into the threader. Push the rigid end of the threader through the needle or looper eye and pull it completely through.