MO-655 2/3/4/5 Thread Serger Sewing Machine with Pearl Finish

I am in love wtih this serger. This is my third serger and it is handling everything I throw at it. The rolled hem is flawless. I especially like the fact that you can raise the presser foot with a little extra push on the lever, just like a regular sewing machine. The needles can be challenging to thread, but the included cheapy needle threader helps a lot. The instruction manual is pretty clear. Great price for top notch machine.

I ordered this because my old serger of 20 years, was a Juki also so I was familiar with the workings. If you're new to sergers and serging, this is a complicated machine to thread. Just a heads up on that end. It is a good machine, however, and worth the price and the effort to learn the threading procedure.

I was really looking forward to having this machine specifically because it had a 5 thread feature…only it doesn’t work at all. The chain stitch doesn’t chain. One of 3 things happen. Without running fabric through it, it either doesn’t chain at all or the thread keeps wrapping asserting the looper making a huge mess. When I run fabric through it, the thread knots up under the fabric, again, big mess. I read the manual. I watched threading videos online. This is my 7th machine and I am seamstress so I have a clue with what I’m doing. The machine just won’t do a chain stitch for anything and I spent an entire day trying to sort it out to no avail. There’s only one tension knob for one of the two threads and I’ve tried all of them. For me, threading it was not a challenge. It just will not work and the side door doesn’t align when closing either. Something may have happened during shipping. I don’t know. But I’m not going to go pay to have it serviced. It’s new and should be in working order. So, I have to return it at this point.

Wow, so impress with this addition of JUKI MO-655 to my work force. It's ease of set-up and threading is truly so simple once you do it a couple of times. I purposely removed all the pre-installed supplied thread the factory sent so I could learn. The videos on You-Tube were so helpful but the factory manual that came with the machine is more then sufficient. There is a manual cheat sheet that comes with the machine that explains everything to you. I pinned to the wall and it is such a help as a quick reference. The actually Overcast stitch, the Overlock stitch, Flatlock stitch, Rolled Hem and the Chain stitch option is amazing. I used mine today for 100% cotton, polyester. double knit, denim and even canvas material. Oh my, I forgot, the extra fuzzy 2 layer fleece that I did with the extra Chain Stitch. Unbelievable results. Perfect every time and the ease of the 2/3/4/5 thread option is outrageous. The cost was perfect with all that this machine offers and the warranty is amazing. I have had issues with other machines right from the start and confusing illegible directions that even an engineer could not define but this machine is far past superior in ease and use. All good things and I am super impressed. The photos show it in place and the set up was easy as well. I added extra lighting as I really like my work place illuminated but there is a light that is within the machine and you can even use the machine without the light switched on. A 3 way switch insures this option. I can only say there is one thing this machine needs. That is the waste collection bin that is on most machines of this type. It is available through JUKI but only on the 700 series models. I am sure they will come up with it sooner or later. Past that? Nothing needed. Enjoy your best investment that I am sure will last a lifetime and be passed to others in your life.

I purchased the Juki Pearl Line MO-655 2/3/4/5 Thread Serger from Ken's Sewing & Vacuum Center on March 4, 2014. Due to being low on funds, I ordered the Refurbished one and only paid $521.00 for it. Unfortunately some of Ken’s items were damaged by a warehouse roof leak. As soon as the damage in the warehouse was discovered, I was notified immediately and Ken’s ordered me a completely new one from their supplier… I not only got the serger that I wanted Ken’s upgraded my order to a brand new Juki MO-655. I love this serger, and would buy it again! Yes, I did have a problem learning how to thread it. It was worth the learning curve. I highly recommend this serger and Ken’s Sewing and Vacuum Center as a seller! Due to Amazon’s policy of not allowing a buyer to leave a seller but one (1) review, I was not allowed to leave Ken’s Sewing and Vacuum Center a review at all… The way Amazon has it set up, if a buyer writes a review for a seller, and then discovers a misspelt word (or any other mistake they may have made), there is a spot which ask you if you want to delete the review, ‘IT DOES NOT TELL YOU THAT YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO REWRITE YOUR REVIEW’… Therefore I was unable to recommend that Ken’s is the only place I will purchase any like items in the future… Their service is wonderful, their personnel is amazing, and deliveries are prompt. Joyce Christopher

Love this machine! threading is a pain, but no more so then the janome serger I've had for years.

I purchased this Juki serger based on the reviews I have read. I have tried other brands and they do not compare to the juki. When it arrived I immediately read the threading instructions. It comes threaded so follow the current threaded assembly. The tension knobs are adjustable depending upon the type of thread you are using. Sewing is a breeze. This is a good investment.

I already had a JUKI Peal Line MO-655 2/3/4/5. It wore out. Was a GREAT machine. That is why I ordered the duplicate machine from Amazon. When the new machine arrived, the thread holder accompanying the machine was for a FOUR thread machine. There was no place for the 5th thread cone. It is supposed to be a 5 thread machine. Fortunately, I was able to use my old 5 cone holder on the new machine. I LOVE the JUKI machine. That is why I bought a new one. It was a great DISAPPOINTMENT to see the wrong thread holder as well as only 4 plastic thread caps. This was sold as a FIVE thread machine!

Second hand or refurbished item was delivered, however the add did not contain such information. Immediately upon unpacking the Amazon box and seeing the thorn and worn factory box, i felt there is something wrong. once opened the factory box, seen the overlock with scratches on top of its various working surfaces. oil was spilled into the tool compartment and the other signs of usage were clearly seen all around. not to mention that, despite being advertised on amazon.ae (220V network), there was not a single word that item is having 110V supply only. Shame on you Amazon! item is being currently returned to supplier.