Leader VS 325D Manuel utilisateur
Instruction Book
Model: VS 325D
Руководство по эксплуатации
бытового оверлока
Модель: VS 325D
PREFACE
Thank you for your purchase of this sewing machine. This machine intended for household use will provide
you with excellent performance in sewing from light to heavy material (lawn to denim). Please refer to this
booklet for proper use and optimum service. To get the most out of your sewing machine, read the entire
operator’s guide before attempting to operate the machine. Then familiarize yourself with the machine by
following the operator’s guide page by page.
To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves
the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary
without notification or obligation.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
*If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
*The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.
*Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
*Switch off or unplug the machine when leaving it unattended.
*Before servicing the appliance , unplug the machine.
*If the light unit is damaged,it must be replaced by authorized dealer.
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For European Territories:
This Sewing Machine was tested according to European norms and meets the requirements regarting
electrcal safety radio interference and electromagnetic immunity.
The conformiyt is documented with the mark.
*Be sure that the electrical voltage of the electric outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated voltage of
the motor.
*Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operator’s Guide. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the Operator’s Guide.
*To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
*Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off when making any adjustments
in the needle area, such as threading needle and loopers, changing needle, changing throat plate or
changing presser foot, etc.
*Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making
any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator’s Guide.
*Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be
required.
*Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
*Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to place anything on top
of it.
*Always use the proper throat plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
*Do not use bent needles.
*When sewing, keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing
machine needle.
*Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.
*Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.
*Never operate the 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 the water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or
Service Center for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment.
*Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and
foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.
*Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
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When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following.
Read all instructions before using the machine.
DANGER
– To reduce the risk of electric shock:
WARNING
– To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
*The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
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* Do not use outdoors.
*Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
*Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near
children.
*Do not expose the machine or machine plastic case to sunlight directly. Also, do not keep it in a very warm
or damp place.
*Do not touch the machine, foot controller and power line cord with wet hand, wet cloth or with anything wet.
*Do not connect power line cord to one of the many cords connected to one power outlet with adapters.
*Use machine on flat and stable table.
*Be sure to close the cylinder cover and looper cover before operating the machine.
*Keep presser foot and needles away from children’s reach.
*Do not dismantle or modify the machine yourself.
*Be sure to turn off the power switch and disconnect the power line plug before caring for your machine as
instructed in the operator’s guide.
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FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES:
Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards are shipped from the
factory without a plug for connection to the mains. The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with
the following code.
Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)
As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings
identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:
The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored
black. The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter L or
colored red. If a 13 Amp. (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is
used, a 5 Amp. fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.
Neither cord is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.
This product is not intended for industrial use.
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 wayand understand the hazards involved. Children shall
not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made by children without supervision.
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1. Selection of Stitches ........................................5
2. Handy Reference Chart ..................................6
3. Accessories ...................................................7
4. Needle Information ..........................................7
5. Principal Parts .................................................8
6. How to Open Looper Cover .............................9
7. Principal Parts Behind Looper Cover ..............9
8. Preparation Prior to Sewing ............................9
9. Preparation for Threading ..............................10
•Setting up the thread guide holder ...............10
10. How to Remove and Insert Needles...............11
•To remove needle(s) ....................................11
•To insert needle(s) .......................................11
11. Threading the Machine ..................................12
•Threading diagram .......................................12
•Understanding the color code ......................12
•To thread the machine correctly ...................12
1) Threading the upper looper (Orange) .......12
2) Threading the lower looper (Yellow) ..........14
3) Threading the right needle (Green) ...........16
4) Threading the left needle (Blue) ................18
•Important threading information ...................19
12. How to Change Threads / Tie on Method ......20
13. How to Adjust the Stitch Length ....................21
14. How to Adjust the Seam Width ......................21
•
Width adjustment by changing needle position
...21
•
Width adjustment with adjustment knob
............21
15. How to Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure .....22
16. Differential Feed
(If your machine has this device) ...................23
•Gathered overedge ......................................23
•Stretch overedge .........................................24
17. How to Disengage Movable Upper Knife .......25
19. Free Arm Sewing (Tubular Work) ..................27
20. Standard Overedge and Rolled Hem Stitching .....28
•To sew standard overedge ...........................28
•To sew rolled hem ........................................28
21. Chaining Off and Test Sewing .......................29
25. Stitch Variations and Sewing Techniques ..... 41
•How to sew a flatlock decorative seam ....... 41
•How to sew an overlock blind hem ............ 43
•How to sew pin tucks .................................. 43
•Turning square corners .............................. 44
•Pin placement ............................................. 45
•Securing the thread chain ........................... 45
•How to reinforce a seam ............................. 46
•Braiding by chaining off .............................. 46
26. Machine Maintenance .................................. 47
•Cleaning the machine ................................. 47
•Oiling the machine ...................................... 47
•How to replace the stationary knife ............. 48
27. Troubleshooting Chart .................................. 49
28. Relationship between Cloth, Thread and Needle .... 50
29. Specification ................................................. 51
CONTENTS
Page Page
18. Converting the upper looper into spreader ...........26
24. How to Sew a Rolled Hem ..................................
23. Suggested Tension Setting ................................
2-thread wrapped edge overlock
2-thread standard rolled hem stitching .............
1)
2)
3) 3-Thread Overlock ........................................
4) 3-Thread Flatlock ..........................................
5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock ...............
6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch ....
1) a. 2-thread wrapped edge overlock ..................
b. 2-thread standard rolled hem stitching .........
22. Starting and Ending Seams ................................ 30
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2) a. 3-thread standard rolled hem stitching .........
b. 3-thread upper looper thread wrapped
rolled hem stitching ...........................................
●To Start a Seam .............................................
●To End a Seam ..............................................
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Also, for overedging heavyweight fabrics, the seam width can be increased still more by turning the overedge
seam width adjustment knob. (See page 21)
Three - Thread
Overlock 3.0 3.0 3.0
3.0 3.0 3.0
Three - Thread
Flatlock 0.5 5.0 7.0
0.5 5.0 7.0
Three - Thread
Wrapped Edge
Overlock
3.0 1.0 7.0
5.0 0 8.5
Four - Thread Ultra-
Stretch Mock
Safety Stitch 3.0 3.0 3.0 3.0
(504)
(505)
(514)
2. HANDY REFERENCE CHART
The thread tension becomes tighter as the dials are turned to higher numbers. The tension settings shown on
this page as well as throughout the operator’s manual are suggested guides. Adjust thread tensions to suit
the fabric and size of thread used. For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of no
greater than half a number at a time.
Overedge width
Needle used
Needle thread
tension dial
3.5mm
Overedge right needle
Green
5.7mm
Overedge left needle
Blue
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4.0 2.0
3.5 1.0
0.5 6.0
0.5 5.0
5. PRINCIPAL PARTS
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1. Thread guides and holder
2. Handle
3. Left needle thread tension dial (blue)
4. Right needle thread tension dial (green)
5. Upper looper thread tension dial (orange)
6. Lower looper thread tension dial (yellow)
7. Throat plate
8. Cloth plate
9. Looper cover
10. Power & light switch
11. Stitch length dial
12. Hand wheel
13. Spool stand
14. Spool holder
15. Spool pin
16. Presser bar lifter
17. Differential feed adjusting lever knob
18. Seam width finger support plate
6. HOW TO OPEN LOOPER COVER
8. PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEWING
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7. PRINCIPAL PARTS BEHIND
LOOPER COVER
1. Upper looper
2. Movable upper knife
3. Presser foot
4. Stationary lower knife
5. Lower looper
6. Seam width finger knob
7. Seam width adjustment knob
Caution :
Be sure to turn off power switch.
• Push the cover to the right as far as it will go 1 .
• Pull cover down toward you 2 .
Caution:
Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing.
•Connect the controller / electric plug 1 to the
machine receptacle 2 .
• Plug power line 3 into electric outlet 4 .
• Power Switch: Push “ _ ”mark side to turn “ON”.
Push “O” mark side to turn “OFF”.
•To run the machine and control the speed, press
the controller.
•The harder you press, the faster the machine will
sew.
•To stop the machine from sewing, remove your foot
from the controller.
WARNING:
Use only foot controller provided with this
machine.
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