Singer Quantumlock 5 Manual

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slip the thread into the third slot closest to the back and then up and over the 
take-up lever slot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slip the thread into the third slot on the right next to the take-up lever, then into 
the third slot on the right in the guides just above the needle clamp.  Next slip 
the thread behind the metal guide and then into the eye of the needle in (B) 
position, and then under what looks like a bridge at the back of the foot.  Pull...

Threading Orange Chain Stitch Needle: 
Top Cover Thread Guide 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thread the top cover thread guide by slipping the thread under the guide from 
right to left, and then pull the thread under the small round disk from the right 
side. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lay thread through Orange tension disk, while holding the thread securely with 
both hands.  Next slip into guide directly below the tension from right to left. 
 
  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slip the thread into the center slot and then up and over the take-up lever slot. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slip the thread into the center slot next to the take-up lever, then into the center 
slot in the guides just above the needle clamp.  Next slip the thread in front of 
the metal guide and then into the eye of the needle in (D) position, through the 
opening in the foot and then pull the thread tail to the back of the serger. 
  

THREADING TIPS FOR 5-THREAD SAFETY STITCH: 
 
• Be sure to follow the threading sequence outlined above. 
• Make sure needles are set-up in positions D, and B for 5-thread safety 
stitch.  This is very well illustrated in your manual on page 15. 
• If you would prefer a wider 5-thread safety stitch, place the overedge 
needle in the A rather than the B position when threading the blue 
overedge needle.  This will widen the overedge finish on the edge of your 
fabric. 
• When inserting the needle in...

THREADING INFORMATION FOR A TRIPLE COVER STITCH 
 
Disengage Moveable Upper Knife: 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pull the holder (screw) as far as it will go to the right, and swing (turn) the knife 
down (counter-clockwise) until it clicks into resting position. 
 
(
To re-engage knife, pull the holder out to the right and swing the knife up 
(clockwise) until it clicks into working position.) 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
  

Disengage the Upper Looper: 
 
In order to attach the Cover Plate, you must first disengage the upper looper. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Turn handwheel towards you until the rectangular white knob is as far right at 
possible.   
 
 
 
 
  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
To lower looper push the knob all the way to the left and then push upwards. 
 
(To re-engage the looper push the knob all the way to the left and push it down.  
Turn your handwheel toward you to raise the looper.) 
  

Threading The Green Cover Stitch Needle: 
 
Top Cover Thread Guide 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Thread the top cover thread by slipping the thread under the guide from right to 
left, and then pull the thread under the small round disk from the right side. 
 
 
 
 
 
  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Lay thread through Green tension disk, while holding the thread securely with 
both hands.  Next slip into guide directly below the tension from right to left. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slip the thread into the third slot at the back and then into the take-up lever slot. 
  

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slip the thread into the third slot closest to the take-up lever. 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Slip thread through third slot on the right; next slip it in front of the thread guide 
and then into the eye of the needle (E) on the right.  Finally thread the tail of the 
thread through the opening in the foot directly below the needle; pull thread 
under the foot and to the back of the serger.