Serger
Make: Janome
Model: MyLock 634D
Serial Number: 6E1013527
Ace: Needed (Justinj@georgefox.edu).
Location: The Hub
Safety First
Here are some safety instructions for the Serger. Remember... SAFETY FIRST!!!
- Fire / Burns – the propane torch emits an extremely hot open flame that can cause serious burns. Do not point the torch towards yourself or anyone else. Do not touch the nozzle or put your hands in front of the nozzle. Do not tip the torch sideways when annealing. Always make sure to close the valve and lock the trigger after you finish annealing. Be mindful that the needle nose pliers can be hot too after annealing. If you get burned, run cold water over the burned area for several minutes to reduce inflammation and the potential for blistering.
- Eye Injury – you must wear safety glasses throughout the annealing process and when swinging a hammer to punch out the center of a coin. Anyone else within a 6-foot radius should also wear safety glasses when you are annealing or hammering.
- Crush Hazard – exercise caution when using the press to fold your coin or using the stretcher/reducer. These tools have several pinch points and can cause serious injury to your hand if it gets caught between the moving parts.
- Sharp Hazard – coins can have sharp burrs after punching a hole. Use the manual deburring tool to remove the sharp edge.
- Corrosive Chemicals – the Midas Black Max finish contains hydrochloric acid which can cause severe skin burns and eye damage. A lab coat, chemical goggles, and gloves must be worn when handling hydrochloric acid. Consult the Maker Hub staff for proper disposal. Midas Black Max finish should only be applied to real silver/gold coins. All finishes must be applied in the Finishing Room to minimize your exposure to harmful vapors.
- When punching out the center of a coin, place a wooden block on the floor with the punch assembly on top of it to protect the end of the punch from being damaged by the concrete.
- Ensure there is water in the pot before attempting to anneal your coin.
- Don’t get a coin ring stuck on your finger.
Description
Sergers preform a type of stitch known as overlock stitching. An overlock stitch is a type of stitching that sews over the edge of one or more pieces of fabric. Sergers also have the ability to cut off the excess edge as it is fed through the machine. This type of stitching is useful for edging, hemming, and seaming. This process will create a clean edge of your fabric that will not fray.
The Janome MyLock 634D features 2 needles and a choice of 2, 3, or 4 thread overlocking stitching. The color-coded thread guiding makes threading simple and easy to follow. The MyLock 634D allows the user to easily switch from overlock stitching to rolled hemming without needing to change to needle plate. Some of the key features of the MyLock 634D are a tension release device, easily accessible lower looper guides, changeable thread guide, easily retractable upper knife, adjustable foot pressure, and more.
Documentation
Terminology
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Training
Operation
All information on this specific machine can be found in the User Manual
A simple intro to serging:
Sergers are great for adding zippers into your project. Here is a helpful video to lead you through the process.
Demonstration
Demonstrate you can safely setup the serger. You will then proceed to edge a piece of scrap material.
General Procedure
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Certification
Troubleshooting
If are having issues ask the supervisor.
Maintenance
General maintenance
Keep the saw clean and use the dust collector. There are several lubrication points on the saw that need to be checked by the tech.
Specific Maintenance Tasks
| Maintenance Procedure | Frequency | Done By |
|---|---|---|
| Lubricate mechanisms | As Needed | Technician |
| Clean machine | when Done | User |
| Change the needle | As Needed | User |