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I have gone crazy trying to use my Phaff 4852 Coverlock, it keeps breaking threads...help?? I have threaded it at least 10 times exactly following the instructions

I have threaded it so many times , changed needles, changed thread, while it works, for a short time...it makes good stitches.help??

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1. Take your throat plate off.
2. Turn your hand wheel towards you while you look at the needle go before the plate and begins to rise again.
3. The thread should slide across the bobbin carrier/bobbin without getting snagged. If it gets snagged the brackets that hold the carrier in place are pushed against the carrier too tight. They have to allow the thread to flow.
4. Check the bobbin pressure. The bobbin tension should be equal to the top tension. Attempt to equal the tension of four if possible.
5. Put your pressure foot up.
6. While you thread the machine give little nudges to check for snags along the way. The thread has got to go through the tension disc without error.
7 Once threaded put your foot down. Pull a little bit on the thread. It should have some resistance. Lower and raise the tension to check if the resistance changes any.
8. Sometimes the tension disc has to be blown out. This is also true about the tension spring on the bobbin case. You might want to put something thin between the tension disc to ensure there is no lint stuck.
9. Make sure the needle is the right one for the thread being used.

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How to thread the serger4872?

Do you mean the Pfaff Coverlock 4872 serger? If so, the manual shows the threading pattern starting with threading the thread guides on page 14 (page 18 of the PDF). Pfaff has the manual on the product support page: http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/Support/3323 . The current link to the manual is: http://www.pfaff.com/SiteMedia/PFAFF/Products/Machines/Support-manuals/coverlock_4872-manual-EN.pdf . Many Pfaff sewing machine manuals are available from the Machine support page: http://www.pfaff.com/en-US/Support-and-Updates/Support . To find this machine, look for the list of Coverlock machines in the alphabetical list then find the specific model.

ManualsLib also has the manual: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/504967/Pfaff-Coverlock-4872.html . If you Google Pfaff coverlock 4872 threading guide video, you can find several videos that may be clearer than the pictures in the manual. Pfaff has the video of threading their overlock machines here: http://www.pfaff.com/mediafiles/threading_guide/index_en.html . (Flash player is required.)

I hope this helps.

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Hello My pfaff coverlock 4852 the bottom looper isnt picking up the right needle thread causing all kind of problems

Try a brand new needle. If that doesn't work, then your machine probably needs service.
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My thread keeps breaking, Ive checked and changed my needle, re-threaded bobbin and upper but every time I try to sew the upper thread breaks.

Have you tried loosening the upper tension? Remove the upper thread, RAISE the presser foot and rethread from the beginning (make sure it follows the correct thread pathway). Sometimes the upper thread jumps out of a thread guide or wraps around something. Or try a different brand of thread? Avoid old or bargain bin threads--use good quality thread. Could also be the incorrect needle for the thread/fabric, ie thread too large for the needle eye.

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Here are a few sites that may be helpful in diagnosing your problem:

NUMBER ONE SUGGESTION--install a brand new needle. Sewists are known to be very frugal about changing needles but it is usually the easiest and least expensive fix for a lot of problems.
Remove all the thread from your machine, clean the bobbin area of any lint, threads, etc. Be sure that you RAISE the presser foot BEFORE you thread the upper thread. This releases the tension disks so the thread will seat properly. Now, re-thread from the beginning verifying you are following the correct threading sequence (consult your manual).

The standard factory tension setting is the midpoint, ie of the range is 1-10, set the tension at 5 and then adjust from there.

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Looper timing is probably out, maybe even a damaged looper. Take it in for servicing.
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