Euro-Pro Shark 101-548, Instruction Manual

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL Model 101 548 EURO PRO Operating LLC 94 Main Mill Street Door 16 Plattsburgh NY 12901 Tel 1 800 361 4639 4400 Bois Franc St Laurent Quebec H4S 1A7 Tel 1 800 361 4639 ...

Page 2: ...rvice To get the most from your sewing machine read the entire Instruction Manual before attempting to operate the machine Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the Instruction Manual 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 serger when co...

Page 3: ...se 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 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 openi...

Page 4: ...k 25 2 Thread Overedge 26 3 Thread Overlock 27 3 Thread Flatlock 28 3 Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 29 3 Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 30 4 Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 31 How To Sew a Rolled Hem 32 3 Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching 33 3 Thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching 33 2 Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching 34 2 Thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped...

Page 5: ...d stitch which is ideal for lightweight extremely stretch fabrics such as tricot and spandex 6 Three thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 31 2 needle 3 thread stitch which is ideal for medium to heavy weight stretchy fabrics such as double knits and swim wear 7 Four thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 28 1 needle 3 thread stitch is used for butted or lapped seams and ornamental stitching wi...

Page 6: ... Looper 3 5mm 4 27 Looper 3 5mm 3 26 3 5mm 2 25 3 5mm 1 Page Upper Looper or Tension Dial Numbers shown are average settings on medium weight fabric with standard 80 polyester spun thread Needle Position Stitch Type For 4 thread M C 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 su...

Page 7: ...o use an industrial sewing machine needle of any size or type in this overlock Needle size 14 is furnished with the machine Regular point needles for sewing woven fabrics and ball point needles are available for sewing knits Both types are available in sizes 10 12 14 Refer to the chart on page 65 for selecting the correct needle for your sewing projects ACCECSSORIES Sewing Surface Accessory Compar...

Page 8: ...ange 5 Right Needle Thread Tension Dial Green 6 Left Needle Thread Tension Dial Blue 7 Needle Plate 8 Sewing Table 9 Front Cover 10 Differential Feed Adjusting Lever 11 Power On Light Switch 12 Handwheel 13 Stitch Length Dial 14 Spool Stand 15 Cone Adapter 16 Spool Pin 17 Presser Foot Lifter 18 Accessory Compartment 19 Waste Container 7 ...

Page 9: ...urn ON 4 Press the foot controller to start sewing 5 The harder you press the faster the machine will sew 6 To stop the machine from sewing remove your foot from the foot controller Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 Warning Use only the foot controller provided with this machine Warning Be sure that the electrical voltage of the electrical outlet wall receptacle is the same as the rated voltage on the motor Handl...

Page 10: ...ts B in the front cover Fig 1 2 Push the lower end of the waste container until the lower tabs C snap into slots D in the front cover Fig 2 Removing the Waste Container 1 To remove the waste container hold it and pull the lower end of the waste container outward until the lower tabs are free of the slots Fig 3 Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 9 ...

Page 11: ...insert it up as far as it will go Fig 4 4 Tighten the needle set screw with the small screwdriver securely Note Remove the sewing plate front if you find it difficult to remove and replace the needle Fig 3 This machine uses a standard home sewing machine needle Caution Be sure to turn the main power switch to the Off position and then disconnect the machine from the electric outlet before removing...

Page 12: ...esser bar lifter 2 If the presser foot plate can not be placed under the presser foot shank easily raise the presser bar lifter to its highest position While holding it in this position place the presser foot plate under the presser foot shank Then lower the presser bar lifter 3 Raise the presser bar lifter and make sure that the presser foot plate is properly attached to the presser foot shank Ho...

Page 13: ...scopic thread guide holder will click into place when they are correctly positioned 4 Center the thread guides above the spools pins Fig 2 5 Place the thread over the cone adapters on the spool pins Note If the machine is threaded straighten the threads to prevent tangling Fig 1 Fig 2 How to Use the Spool Cap 1 When using a regular thread spool fit the spool cap supplied with the machine onto the ...

Page 14: ...pper looper orange Caution Be sure to turn the main power switch to the Off position before threading the machine 1 Open the front cover by sliding to the right and guiding the cover towards you 2 Raise the telescoping thread guide to its highest position 3 Thread the upper looper thread orange first Follow the numbered path in figure 3 from 1 to 8 4 Pass the thread from the back to the front thro...

Page 15: ...wer looper thread getting caught on the upper looper If this happens lower the upper looper by turning the hand wheel remove the lower looper thread from the upper looper and re thread the upper looper from at least the tension disc position Fig 6 Fig 7 Threading the lower looper yellow 1 Open the front cover by sliding to the right and guiding the cover towards you 2 Raise the telescoping thread ...

Page 16: ...the tweezers slightly under and to the left of the threading guide 8 Fig 14 11 Pull the thread up and into the thread guide 8 Fig 14 12 Pass the thread behind and over the left end of the lower looper at position 9 A Fig 15 13 Then pull it downward gently so that it will slip into the slot in the looper at position 9 B Fig 16 14 Pick up the thread and pass it through the hole in the right end of t...

Page 17: ...0 4 While holding the thread pass it between the tension discs and pull the thread down to make sure that it is properly located in between the tension discs in position 3 Fig 21 5 Continue to thread points 4 8 Fig 22 Note Be sure to pass the thread through the upper thread path of the thread guide position 6 Fig 22 6 Thread the eye of the right needle position 9 Fig 23 Note Using the tweezers wil...

Page 18: ...hat it is properly located in between the tension discs in position 3 Fig 27 5 Continue to thread points 4 7 Fig 28 Note Be sure to pass the thread through the lower thread path of the thread guide position 5 Fig 28 6 Thread the eye of the left needle position 8 Fig 29 Note Using the tweezers will make threading the needle eye easier 7 Draw about 4 inches 10 cm of thread through the needle eye to ...

Page 19: ...too short they may come undone 5 Firmly pull both threads to make sure that the threads are tied securely 6 Note the tension dial settings Fig 3 7 Turn the tension dials down until they stop at position 0 Fig 4 8 Pull the threads through the machine one at a time If the threads do not pull easily check for any tangles on the thread guides or looping under thread stand 9 When pulling the thread thr...

Page 20: ...mm 9 64 inch 2 Adjusting the seam width with the adjustment knob a When only left needle is used 3 5 to 5 7 mm 13 64 to 17 64 inch b When only right needle is used 3 0 to 4 5 mm 1 8 to 11 64 inch 3 Using the width adjustment knob Caution Be sure to turn the power switch to the Off position before making any adjustments to the machine a Remove the waste container Note Opening the front cover will m...

Page 21: ...hen the differential feed ratio is set at less than 1 the front feed dogs move slower than the rear feed dogs stretching the fabric as it is sewn This is effective on lightweight fabric that may pucker When the differential feed ratio is set at greater than 1 the front feed dogs move faster than the back feed dogs gathering the fabric as it is sewn This function assists in removing the rippling wh...

Page 22: ...nd jersey before assembling the garment To set the differential feed adjusting lever 1 Set the differential feed adjusting lever below the graduation 1 0 Setting of the adjusting lever knob depends on the material being sewn as well as the amount of gather therefore set the knob to suit the fabric and test sew before sewing your garment 2 When the stitch length knob is set at 3 or over the amount ...

Page 23: ...asting trouser cuffs To remove the sewing table 1 Remove the waste container from the front cover 2 Slide the sewing table to the left and remove from the machine Fig 1 3 Place the garment over the free arm and sew Fig 2 To replace the sewing table 1 Slide the sewing table onto the machine until it snaps in place Fig 3 FREE ARM SEWING TUBULAR WORK Fig 1 Fig 2 Fig 3 22 ...

Page 24: ...e Be sure to push the seam width finger knob as far as it will go in the direction of the standard position STANDARD OVEREDGE AND ROLLED HEM STITCHING To sew a rolled hem 1 Set the seam width finger knob to the rolled hem position Fig 2 Note Be sure to push the seam width finger knob as far as it will go in the direction of the rolled hem position 23 ...

Page 25: ...er the presser foot and sew a test sample Fig 3 Note Do not pull on the fabric while sewing as this may deflect the needle causing it to break 6 At the end of the sample continue to run the machine with the presser foot down until the chain reaches 6 8 inches 15 20 cm in length 7 Cut the thread with the thread cutter on the light cover Fig 4 Note Anytime you have to rethread the machine always cha...

Page 26: ...ad tension dial yellow toward a higher number Lower Looper Thread Lower Looper Thread SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 1 0 Converter 4 5 Heavy weight 1 0 Converter 3 0 Medium weight 1 0 Converter 2 5 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC 1 0 Converter 4 5 Heavy weight 1 0 Converter 3 0 Medium weight 1 0 Converter 2 5 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 T...

Page 27: ...b Turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number Needle Thread Needle Thread SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 6 5 Converter 1 0 Heavy weight 6 0 Converter 0 5 Medium weight 5 0 Converter 0 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Converter Heavy weight Converter Medium weight Converter Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C F...

Page 28: ... turn the needle tension dial blue or green to a higher number Fig 4 Needle Thread Needle Thread SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 5 0 3 0 Heavy weight 4 0 2 5 Medium weight 3 0 1 5 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Heavy weight Medium weight Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Top Side Top Side Top Side Needle Thread Needle Thread U...

Page 29: ...the upper looper thread tension dial orange to a lower number Needle Thread Needle Thread Needle Thread Needle Thread SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 7 0 0 0 Heavy weight 6 0 0 5 Medium weight 5 0 0 5 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Heavy weight Medium weight Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Top Side Top Side Top Side Needle T...

Page 30: ...ial orange to a lower number Needle Thread Needle Thread Needle Thread Needle Thread SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 8 0 4 0 Heavy weight 7 0 3 0 Medium weight 6 0 2 0 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Heavy weight Medium weight Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Top Side Top Side Top Side Needle Thread Needle Thread Needle Thread...

Page 31: ...ion is too loose Fig 4 a Turn the right needle thread tension dial green to a higher number SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 1 0 3 5 4 0 Heavy weight 1 0 3 0 Medium weight 1 0 2 0 1 5 2 5 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Heavy weight Medium weight Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Top Side Top Side Top Side Left Needle Thread Lef...

Page 32: ...e to a higher number 4 When the right needle thread tension dial green is too loose Fig 5 a Turn the right needle tension dial green to a higher number SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS 2 0 2 5 3 0 Heavy weight 2 0 2 5 Medium weight 2 0 2 0 1 5 2 0 Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C FABRIC Heavy weight Medium weight Light weight YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD ...

Page 33: ...up the machine 1 Remove the left needle 2 Move the seam width finger knob to the rolled hem position 3 Align the left face of the seam width finger support plate with the R marked on the needle palte by turning the seam width finger knob as required 4 Set the stitch length dial from F to 2 and a fine seam will be sewn 5 Needle Cat No 2045 14 6 Thread A variety of thread combinations can be used fo...

Page 34: ...W ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C Upper Looper Thread 7 0 3 5 5 0 2 0 Woolly Nylon 7 0 2 0 Polyester YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C Upper Looper Thread 5 0 2 0 2 3 thread upper looper thread wrapped rolled hem stitching Note For a beautiful rolled hem thread the upp...

Page 35: ...LUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C Upper Looper Thread Converter 3 0 2 0 Woolly Nylon 3 0 3 0 Polyester YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C YELLOW ORANGE GREEN BLUE TENSION DIAL 4 THREAD M C Upper Looper Thread Converter Converter 4 2 thread upper looper thread wrapped rolled hem stitching Note For a beautiful rolled hem thread the lower...

Page 36: ...inish can be btained 3 The minimum overedge stitch width that can be obtained for rolled hemming is approximately 1 16 inch 1 5 mm since the cutting width cannot be set below 9 64 inch 3 5 mm To secure the rolled hem thread chain Apply a small drop of liquid seam sealant to the end of the seam Allow to dry then cut the chain close to the stitches Note Test the liquid sealant for color fastness bef...

Page 37: ...the machine threaded and tension balanced for the 3 thread overlock stitch 3 Loosen the needle thread tension green or blue generously 4 Loosen the upper looper thread tension orange slightly 5 Tighten the lower looper thread tension yellow generously Flatlocking a seam 1 Place the fabric wrong sides together to sew a decorative stitch on the right side of the garment 2 Sew the seam trimming the e...

Page 38: ...the fabric 4 Pull on opposite sides of the stitch to flatten Additional information about flatlocking 1 The tensions must be correctly adjusted for the fabric to pull flat 2 The upper looper thread is the prominent thread in the flatlock stitch Place a decorative thread in the upper looper and invisible threads in the lower looper and needle or the same color as the fabric 3 For a ladder stitch se...

Page 39: ...e the left needle and adjust the machine for a narrow 3 thread overlock stitch Note The 3 thread flatlock stich can also be used 2 Set the stitch length dial to position 4 3 Fold the hem to the wrong side of the fabric then back to the right side with 1 4 inch 6 mm beyond the fold 4 Stitch on the extended hem edge allowing the machine needle to barely catch the edge of the fold HOW TO SEW AN OVERL...

Page 40: ...t included 2 Remove the left needle and adjust the machine for a narrow 3 thread overlock stitch Note The rolled hem stitch can also be used for this technique 3 Place the moveable upper knife in the non working position 4 Mark the fabric with the desired number of pin tucks using a water soluble fabric marker 5 Turn the handwheel counter clockwise to set the needle in the highest position 6 Fold ...

Page 41: ...nd the presser foot 4 Pul the fabric to the rear of the machine just enough to release the thread caught on the finger of the needle plate Note The presser foot has been removed to show the detail in Fig 2 5 Turn the fabric and lower the presser foot so that the knife is positioned in line with the cut edge Fig 3 6 Pull the slack threads up then start to sew TURNING SQUARE CORNERS 40 ...

Page 42: ...nife in the non working position 3 Stitch on the cut edge of the fabric 4 Stop sewing before you reach the corner and fold the fabric to the left to straighten the corner 5 Continue to sew holding the fabric edge in a straight line moving the fold as you sew TURNING SQUARE CORNERS 41 ...

Page 43: ...s a tapestry needle with the thread chain 2 Insert the needle into the end of the seam to secure the thread Note To secure a rolled hem thread chain see instructions on page 35 SECURING THE THREAD CHAIN Inserting twill tape while overedge sewing will stabilize the seam 1 Insert the tape through the hole in front of the foot 2 Position the tape under the foot to the back of the machine and sew the ...

Page 44: ...iller cord such as yarn or twill tape through the hole in the front of the presser foot 3 Position the filler cord under the presser foot and chain off the desired length 4 Chained off braids can be used individually or woven into 3 or 4 ply braids BRAIDING BY CHAINING OFF 43 ...

Page 45: ... to Oil the Machine 1 The oiling points shown in the diagram should be oiled periodically Fig 2 Note Use only sewing machine oil Do not use any other type of oil or you could damage your machine How to Change the Stationary Knife The stationary knife should always be changed when it becomes dull To change the stationary knife 1 Open the front cover and set the moveable upper knife A in the non wor...

Page 46: ...place the bulb push the bulb into the socket and turn to the right CAUTION Be sure that the bulb has cooled before changing with a new one WARNING Replace the light cover first before plugging the electrical plug into the wall outlet When buying a new light bulb for your machine ask for a light bulb that conforms to the following specifications Bayonnet type 110 127V 15W Glass shape T 20 Lamp cap ...

Page 47: ... 0621MDF This foot is use for attaching elastic tape to the garment and the amount of contraction of the elastic tape can be adjusted as required 3 Cording Foot 0622MDF This sewing foot is used for sewing welting between two plies of fabric 4 Blindstitch Foot 0623MDF This foot is used for sewing hems on knit fabrics skirt and trouser seams where seam should not be visible 5 Bead Sewing Foot 0624MD...

Page 48: ...bent or have a blunt point Use a high quality thread Loosen thread tension Insert a new needle current needle may be bent or have a blunt point Tighten needle set screw Insert needle correctly Change type or size of needle Check threading and threading sequence Increase presser foot pressure Use a high quality thread Balance thread tension Check for tangled or caught thread Check threading and thr...

Page 49: ...ch Narrow rolled Hem stitch Overlock stitch Overlock stitch 130 705H 70 80 130 705H 70 80 130 705H 80 90 130 705H 90 Thread 2 0 3 0 Smaller than 2 0 2 5 3 5 3 0 4 0 Spun 80 Cotton 80 100 Silk 80 100 Needle thread Polyester 80 Nylon 80 Looper thread Polyester 80 Nylon 80 Woolly nylon thread Spun 60 80 Cotton 60 80 Silk 50 80 Nylon 50 80 Polyester 50 80 Cotton 40 60 Silk 40 60 Polyester 30 60 Nylon ...

Page 50: ...mm standard rolled hemming F 2 ordinary overedge 3 0 Differential feed ratio 1 0 7 1 2 with differential feed machine Overedge stitch width Rolled Hemming 1 5 mm ordinary overedge 3 0 7 7 mm standard 3 5 mm Needle bar stroke 27 mm Presser foot rise 4 5 mm Model 101 548 Number of threads 2 3 4 49 ...

Page 51: ...e for damage normal wear accident abuse neglect negligence or if the machine has been repaired by unqualified personnel The electrical equipment motor rheostat control and light etc are warranted free from defects in material and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of original purchase Needles needle plates belts bulbs knives loopers springs and electrical equipment which normally ...