5600SO Direct Drive 3/5 Thread Serging Machine FAQ

What type of needles does the 5600SO take?

• B27, from size 10-16.

What weight of fabric can the 5600SO sew?

• The 5600SO is made for light to medium weight fabric, woven or knitted material.

I have a range of knitted fabrics, will the 5600SO work?

• The 5600SO has a very robust differential feeding mechanism so it will handle all types of stretchy knits.

How many needles does the 5600SO have?

• The 5600SO has 2 needles, but you can remove either of the 2 needles depending on the stitch width (bite) required, to use as a 1-needle machine.

What does a “safety stitch” mean?

• Using 2-needles, the 5600SO produces a stitch that looks the same stitch on both sides of the seam. It’s structurally very strong and looks very “premium”.

What is the 5600SO primarily used for?

• The 5600SO is used for covering the edge of fabric with a 1-needle, 3-thread stitch or joining 2-plys of material as a 2-needle, 5-thread safety stitch serger.

What does direct drive mean and what are the benefits?

• Direct drive technology eliminates the need for an under-table motor and instead, mounts a highly efficient motor directly to the shaft of the machine. This allows for more torque (power), smoother and quieter operation and the eliminates the belt which traditionally connects the motor to the sewing head.

How fast does the 5600SO sew?

• The 5600SO is rated at a top speed of 6,000 rpm

What is the maximum stitch length?

• The 5600SO will sew a stitch up to 3.8mm in length.

Will I have to oil the 5600SO?

• The 5600SO is an automatic self-oil sewing machine. What this means is you simply put oil in the head and the 5600SO will pump oil automatically.

Does the 5600SO come with a light?

• Yes, the 5600SO comes with two lights. A small one that is mounted near the pressure foot that provides a very focused light on the needle area and one of our famous UberLight Flex lights that will provide a much broader light for your work and has brightness and color temperature adjustments as well.

How do I buy needles, supplies and accessories for the 5600SO?

• For the fastest service, please visit our website to order the #B27 needles in the size and type (depending on the fabric you are sewing) you require. For other items for the 5600SO, we invite you to call 800-268-1649 and speak to one of our customer service specialists.

Does the 5600SO require assembly?

• When you receive your 5600SO, you are just a few minutes away from sewing. Simply remove the fully assembled machine from the pallet. Attach the thread stand and put oil in the head where indicated. Plug it in and away you go. From unpacking the pallet to sewing in less than 10 minutes.

What is the warranty on the 5600SO?

• Reliable warranty’s the 5600SO to be free of defects for one year.