Pfaff coverlock 3.0 Owner's Manual - Page 32

Stitch width adjustment The stitch width can be increased or decreased by changing the needle position or with the cutting width dial. Width adjustment by changing needle position A) When only the left needle, or when both needles are used the stitch width is 6 mm. B) When only the right needle is used the stitch width is 4 mm. C) When using the chainstitch needle the stitch width is 9 mm. A) Left needle 6 mm Width adjustment with the cutting width dial By Àne tuning the cutting width using the cutting width dial further adjustments are possible within the range shown below. • When only the left needle is used: 5 - 7 mm • When only the right needle is used: 3 - 5 mm • When using the chainstitch needle: 8 - 10 mm Turn the dial to adjust the desired seam width. For 5.5 standard setting the dial should be set to 6.0. 6.0 6.5 Presser foot pressure adjustment The presser foot pressure for sewing based on normal conditions should be set to 2.5. Adjustments in some instances may be necessary. Increase or decrease the pressure until you are satisÀed with the result. Always test sew on a sample of your fabric before sewing on your garment. Less pressure: Decrease the pressure by turning the adjustment dial in counter-clockwise direction to a value between 2.5 and 1. More pressure: Increase the pressure by turning the adjustment dial in clockwise direction to a value between 2.5 and 5. Back to standard setting: Turn the adjustment dial until the mark on the knob is set to 2.5. • B) Right needle 4 mm C) Chainstitch needle 9 mm PFAFF Stitch length adjustment The stitch length dial should be set to 2.5 for most sewing conditions. Adjust the stitch length to 4 mm when sewing on heavyweight fabrics. Adjust the stitch length to 2 mm when sewing on lightweight fabrics. 32 Stitch adjustments