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DE means Differential feed with External controls

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If you want all the features of a 2-3-4-5 thread serger without coverhem stitches, Juki MO655 is the best and most reliable mechanical serger model without electronics. Best Buy 2 3 4 5 Thread True Safety Stitch Overlock Serger on the market for knits and wovens. Use 2, 3 & 4 Threads for knits and lightweight wovens. 5 thread for woven seams. Only the MO735 with coverhem stitches is better.

AllBrands is an Authorized Juki Dealer and Service Center for any repairs needed including warranty parts, electrical and labor. We give unlimited technical support by email, fax and phone. We service machines in our stores. Mass merchants do not have tech service or repair departments for your equipment. They are unable to help you directly, only referring any operational, mechanical or electronic questions back to the manufacturer instead of taking care of the problems themselves. Manufacturers and customers should expect that any problems you have will be taken care of by the dealer or merchant who sold you the equipment, not by just referring your questions back to the manufacturer.


  • 3-Needle Positions, 2 back and 1 front
  • 2/3/4/5 Thread Overlock Stitch Combinations
  • Built-In Rolled Hemming with 2 or 3 Threads
  • No need to change needle plate
  • External Controls for Stitch Length and Differential Feed
  • Differential Feed Gathers Lightweight Fabric & Chainstitch
  • 5 Thread True Safety Stitch Serger Machine


    Juki Home Serger Comparison Chart

    STANDARD FEATURES:

    Color Coded Threading Guides throughout the machine make threading easy and efficient

    Adjustable Stitch Length within the range of 1 -4mm, by turning the knob conveniently located on the right-hand exterior of the machine

    1-Rotation Thread Tension Dials with normal tensions highlighted for simple, consistent tension adjustment

    Adjustable Differential Feed is controlled and adjusted by turning the knob conveniently located on the right-hand exterior of the machine

    Lower Knife Adjustment Knob adjusts the lower knife quickly to change the width of fabric in the seam allowance, for perfect seams and rolled edges

    Heavy Duty Knife System operates with dedicated drive to assure consistent and easy cutting of light to heavy weight fabrics

    Automatic Rolled Hemming can be created with built-in finger tip control – there is no need to change the foot or plate

    Sewing Light is placed to give optimum lighting to the fabric and needle areas

    Multi-Purpose Foot is equipped with a slotted tape guide for sewing woven tape, elastic, sequins and ribbon

    2/3 Thread Converter is easy to install and allows 1 needle thread and one lower looper thread for securing overedging

    Sewing Width Gauge takes the guesswork out of seam allowances and is conveniently located on the guard cover

    Upper and Lower Loopers are industrial strength for durability and handle a full range of decorative threads

    Lower Looper Threader allows for easy threading in seconds by simply sliding the thread into a slot and snapping the looper back in place

    Chain Looper Threader snaps down for easy threading by push button and snaps back, out of the way, when serging

    Auxiliary Bed is supplied as standard for use in the chainstitch mode

    Click here to access the Juki warranty registration form
  • US Warranty 5 Years Mechanical, 2 Years Electrical, 90 Days Adjustments on defects in material or workmanship.
  • Extended US Warranty: Extended Warranty Available
  • Non-US Warranty: 30 days parts and labor
Specifications
Click Here to View Juki Pearl Line MO-655 and MO-654DE Feature Brochure and Comparison Chart

Click HERE for Catalog Brochure on Juki MO600 Series Serger Line Up

Click Here to View Juki MO-655 Exploded Parts Diagram and List Manual

  • Sewing Speed: max. 1,500 spm
  • Number of Threads: 2/3/4/5 threads
  • Needle: household machine size 11 or 14
  • Overlock width: chain needle 10 mm; left needle, 6 mm; right needle, 4 mm; rolled hem, 2 mm
  • Stitch Length 1 - 4 mm (standard: 2.5 mm); rolled hem, 1.0 - 1.5 mm
  • Differential Feed: 0.7 : 2.0 ratio
  • Tension: industrial type dial / 1 rotation
  • Built-In Rolled Hemming: right (narrow) or left (wide) needle / 2 or 3 thread
  • Flatlock: right (narrow) or left (wide) needle / 2 or 3 thread
  • Universal Presser Foot: tape, ribbon, narrow elastic application
  • Presser Foot Lift: 5 mm
  • Dimensions: 315 mm (w) x 295 mm (h) x 345 mm (d)
  • Weight: 7.2 kg (15.5 lbs)


    Check out these instructional videos!
    Chapter 1: Preparing the Machine

    Chapter 2: Threading

    Chapter 3: Trial Sewing

    Chapter 4: Adjustments and Settings

    Chapter 5: Changing the Needles

    Chapter 6: 2-Thread Chainstitch

    Chapter 7: 4-Thread Overlock

    Chapter 8: 30Thread Overlock

    Chapter 9: 2-Thread Overcast

    Chapter 10: Rolled Hemming

    Chapter 11: Maintenance


Other Images

icon Differential Feed - is controlled and adjusted by a dial convenietly located on the outside, left-hand side of machine

icon Automatic Rolled Hemming – can now be created quickly and easily with built-in fingertip controls – there is no need to change the foot or plate

icon Adjustable Stitch Length - 1 to 4mm (Standard:2.5mm) Rolled Hem: 1.0 to 1.5mm located on outside right

icon Sewing Width Gauge – takes the guesswork out of seam allowances, and is conveniently located on the guard cover

icon Lower Looper Threader - allows for easy threading in seconds – simply slide your thread into a slot and snap the looper back in place

icon Color-Coded Threading Guides – throughout the machine make threading easy and efficient – special guides lock your thread into the tensions for consistent stitching

icon 1-Rotation Thread Tension Dials - with normal tensions highlighted for simple, consistent tension adjustment

icon Multi-Purpose Foot – comes equipped with a slotted tape guide which can be used to sew woven tape, elastic, sequins and ribbon

icon Lower Knife Adjustment Knob – adjusts the lower knife quickly to change the width of fabric in the seam allowance, for perfect seams and rolled edges

icon Heavy-Duty Knife System – Operates with a dedicated drive to assure consistent and easy cutting of light to heavy weight fabrics

icon Upper and Lower Loopers – are industrial strength to handle your toughest jobs, and accommodate a full range of decorative threads

icon Chain Looper Threader – is out of the way when serging – to thread, simply push a button – the looper snaps down for easy threading

icon Auxiliary Bed – Supplied as standard for use with MO-655 chainstitch

icon Sewing Light - is placed to give optimum lighting to the fabric and needle areas

Comparisons

(Q) Hi! Right now I have a Babylock Evolve, easy to thread but is cumbersome because of the large foot, and the knives don't raise very high making it difficult to cut thru thick stuff. (like fleece). I am looking for a serger that maneuvers well, and has a strong overhead knife so it CAN cut thru thick layers EASILY. I have heard a lot about Juki sergers, and was looking at the 654, 655 and 734. Any difference in cutting ability between them? Reliability? Any other recommendations on other sergers? Thanks for your help. Alice S.

(A)Alice, Juki overhead knifes do cut thicker compressed fabrics easier than recessed knives which don't lift up as high. It doesn't make any difference which Juki model since they all have the same motor power. We do recommend either the MO655 5 Thread Safety Stitch or MO735 which adds coverhem stitches. Annette is our serger teacher, started with the 655 and now has the 735 which is easier to use. John

Prior Post: My wife Annette Douthat had the Juki MO655 (Now MO735) at home and she is our serger teacher consultant. I am also one of the serger mechanics. The 655 has the wider 5- thread true safety stitch seam for woven fabrics which the White 2000 serger does not have. Both have the 3 or 4 thread mock safety seams which is better for knitted fabrics. The Juki also has an easier built in roll hem with sliding stitch finger on the needle plate, that you do not have to remove like the White. Juki's overhead knife is stronger, will lift higher and will cut more thickness than the recessed knives on the White. Juki makes the 655 with industrial style loopers and needle guards, better reliability, and less service requirement over the life of the machine because of fewer parts and better assembly than the White which is made by Jaguar in China. John M. Douthat, AllBrands Owner & Tech

F.A.Q.

What is the safety feature on the Juki 655DE?
 The safety feature prevents the machine from serging until the doors are closed on the machine.

What types of feet are available?
 2/3 thread converter, blind stitch presser foot, beading presser foot, elasticator presser foot, piping presser foot, gathering presser foot, cording presser foot, snap-on/off presser foot replacement.

What is the difference between the Juki 655 and the Juki 655DE?
 The Juki 655 and Juki 655DE are one and the same. Even though the box says Juki 655 without the "DE", there is only one version available.

Which is the best type of serger to buy?

It all depends on how you would use a serger.

If you would only overcast single layers to keep them from raveling, a 3 thread serger would do like Juki MO623: http://www.sewingmachinestore.com/products/abp02533.html

If you seam knits, a 4 thread mock safety stitch is best Like Juki 654DE:
http://www.sewingmachinestore.com/products/abp02506.html

If you seam wovens, the best stitch is a 5 thread safety stitch like Juki 655:
http://www.sewingmachinestore.com/products/abp02531.html

All sergers do roll hems and differential feed, so the difference is how many threads you might use.

Some sergers even have the coverhem stitch with 2 or 3 straight stitches on top and a serger stitch on bottom. Juki has the best of all in the new MO735

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