Singer 14T970C Instruction Manual
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1. 38 A wide seam is formed by using left and right needles 4 Triple Cover 3 needle 4 thread cover stitch is Stitch suitable for stretchy fabrics such as 5 6mm knits etc 25 A triple seam is formed by using left middle and right needle 10 HANDY REFERENCE CHART Tension Dial Numbers shown are average settings on medium weight fabric with Stitch Type Standard 60 polyester spun thread Page Blue Green Red Yellow 1 Double Chain Stitch 7 0 1 9 44 UBD 2 8mm 2 Cover stitch Narrow 6 0 7 0 6 5 38 Lt je 5 6mm 3 Cover stitch Wide 6 0 7 0 6 0 38 L lel 5 6mm 4 Triple Cover stitch 6 0 7 0 7 0 4 0 25 vuv The thread tension becomes tighter as the dials are tumed to higher numbers The tension settings shown on this page as well as throughout the Instruction book are suggested guides Adjust thread tensions to suit the fabric and size of thread of thread used For best results make ension adjustments in small increments of no greater than half a number at a time When chainstitching under conditions given in No 1 set stitch length to over 2mm When cover stitching under conditions given in No 2 3 4 set stitch length to over N 2 5mm 12 11 HOW TO SEW A COVER STITCH e This machine can produce a 3 thread 5 6 mm wide bottom cover stitch The cover stitch can be used for covering binding or top stitching necklines and for hemming the bottom of T shirts and sweat suits etc in addition to flat jo2. Bayonet type 110 120V 15W e Glass shape T 20 e Lamp cap E12 e Overall length 48mm e Remove light cover screw and while pushing the cover lightly to the rear swing cover to the left and remove from machine as shown in the illustration Turn bulb to the left to remove To replace the bulb push bulb into the socket and turn to the right aa T i i 1 i i i i ei Caution A N Be sure the light bulb has cooled off before changing with a new one Warning Keni R A N Replace the light cover first before connecting SPASS pane the power line plug e If voltage indicated on the electrical rating plate of your machine is 220 240V ask for light bulb conforming to following specification Edison type screw type 220 240V 15W e Glass shape T 22 e Lamp cap E14 e Overall length 56mm enn e Remove light cover screw and while pushing the cover lightly to the rear swing cover to the left and remove from machine as shown in the illustration Turn bulb to the left to remove To replace the bulb screw bulb into Q Bo Repl Remov the socket and turn to the right SPAS ME 50 18 SNAP ON TYPE PRESSER FOOT The following snap on type presser foot specially prepared for this machine are available at extra charge Note Do not use presser foot made for other machines Use of such presser foot may result in interference with the needle and can be hazardous The snap on type pres
3. e Cut the thread and insert it through the needle 46 14 HOW TO ADJUST THE STITCH LENGTH e The stitch length dial should be set on the N setting for most sewing conditions e Adjust the stitch length to N 4 when sewing heavy weight fabrics e Adjust the stitch length to 2 N when sewing lightweight fabrics to obtain excellent seams without puckering 15 HOW TO ADJUST THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of this machine is pre adjusted at the factory to suit the sewing of medium weight fabrics e Most of the materials do not require adjustment of presser foot pressure However there are some instances where adjustment is necessary such as when sewing lightweight and heavyweight fabrics e In such case N for normal 1 for the lightest pressure and 5 for the heaviest For lightweight fabric Decrease the pressure For heavyweight fabric Increase the pressure 47 16 DIFFERENTIAL FEED e Differential feed is a system which stretches or gathers the fabric when the amount of feed of front feed dogs in relation to the rear feed dogs is changed e The differential feed ratio ranges from 1 0 6 1 2 0 Adjustment is made by means of the differential feed adjusting dial pictured at right e Use of differential feed is very effective in stretch fabrics uwo n Setting N is differential feed adjusting dial setting for ratio 1 1 To se
4. 60 80 Silk Rayon 50 Spun 60 80 Polyester 60 80 14 90 11 80 Heavy Weight Cotton 40 60 Oxford Denim Tweed Silk Rayon 40 60 14 90 Serge Corduroy Spun 60 80 Polyester 50 80 KNIT Tricot Spun 80 90 Polyester 60 80 80 Jersey Spun 60 80 Wool woven knit Polyester 60 80 Cotton 60 80 14 90 11 80 Spun 60 80 Polyester 50 60 Woolly nylon Woolly Polyester 14 90 11 80 53 21 SPECIFICATION Item Specification Sewing speed Differential feed ratio Cover stitch needle gauge Needle bar stroke Pressure foot rise Needle Number of threads Machine dimensions mm Width Depth Height Weight kg 1 300 som maximum 1 0 6 1 2 with differential feed machine Two needles 2 8mm narrow 5 6mm wide Triple needles 5 6mm 27mm 4 5mm SINGER 2022 90 2 4 360 290 300 7 3kgs 54 RECYCLING Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste use separate collection facilities Contact your local government for information regarding the collection systems available If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps hazardous substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain damaging your health and well being When replacing old appliances with new one the retailer is legally obligated to take
5. counter clockwise then turn away from you one circle back Clockwise stopping with needles in the highest position f Place your thumb on the stitches then pull out the fabric lightly to rear of machine and cut the threads g Note The instructions are given when sewing cover stitches because it is not possible to chain off when doing a cover stitch h 14 Securing the Seam End e Since the seams formed by cover stitch unravel when the looper thread is pulled out at the end of sewing secure the seam end in the following manner e When sewing through to the edge of fabric among the threads coming out of the fabric edge knot the needle threads 2 or 3 threads together first as shown on the right illustration Then tie these threads with the looper threads e When sewing is stopped halfway pull out the needle threads 2 or 3 threads on the underside of the fabric and knot the threads in the same manner as described above e Cut extra threads Note Normally the seams at the start of sewing do not unravel but it is safe to secure the seam end following the same steps as described when sewing through to the edge of fabric 15 12 THREADING THE MACHINE Threading Diagram Three Thread Cover Stitch e A color coded threading diagram is located inside the looper cover for quick reference Thread the machine in the order 1 to 4 as shown at right Tension Color Code Cover Stitch 1
6. button as illustrated While holding thread with fingers pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 42 Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slip thread into the middle slot of the thread guide 5 and into the slot of take up lever cover 6 Then continue by slipping thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for Cover stitch and for Chain stitch Thread the eye of the right needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle eye threading easy e Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye towards the rear of the machine e Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 43 Double Chain Stitch Suggested Tension Settings Note These are suggested tension settings only Tension settings are effected by 1 Type and thickness of fabric 2 Needle size 3 Size type and fiber content of thread Stitch length for double chain stitch should be set at over 2mm Correct Balance Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric How to Balance When the chain stitch needle thread tension is too loose Turn the needle thread tension dial gr
7. Cover stitch looper thread Yellow 2 Right needle thread Red 3 Middle needle thread Green 4 Left needle thread 00 Blue 16 1 Threading the Chain Stitch Cover Stitch Looper Yellow e Thread the chain stitch cover stitch looper as indicated 1 10 e Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs e Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pullin the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull threa along the right side of button as illustrated F e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the er y tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 ig oo 2 Z A CS 7 4 A 7 Y ea 2 Turn the hand wheel toward you until the chain stitch looper extends out 10mm from the throat plate edge Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 10 Note Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 4 Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through the front slot of threading guide 5 Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide
8. Needle W b U Blue C on needle clamp Thread the cover stitch left chain stitch needle as mu indicated 1 9 Qf a JEJE J 5U oo Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs 6 pA G ees Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 e Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated While holding thread with finger pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 30 e Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slide thread into front slot on thread guide 5 and the slot of take up lever over 6 Then slip thread into left slots of thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp e Thread the eye of the left needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle eye threading easy e Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye to hang free e Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 31 Threading Diagram Cover Stitch Two Thread Wide Tension Color Code
9. Two Thread Wide Cover 1 Cover Stitch Looper ccccesessssseeeees Yellow 2 Middle Needle Thread E essc Red 3 Left Needle Thread C 0 ee Blue 4 Remover Needle D 1 Threading the Chain Stitch Cover Stitch Looper Yellow Thread the chain stitch cover stitch looper as indicated 1 10 e Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated 32 e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 e Turn the hand wheel toward you until the chain stitch looper extends out 10mm from the throat plate edge Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 10 Note Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 4 Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through the front slot of threading guide 5 Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 6 7 and 8 Thread the looper eye A from front to back Pull about 10cm 4 inches of thr
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11. foot and the like 2 Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn all controls to the off O position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Use only identical replacement parts See instructions for servicing double insulated appliances If oil gets in eyes immediately rinse the oil out with water If you swallow oil by mistake immediately consult a medical doctor Close cover before operating machine Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine and hand it over if you give the machine to a third party Use the machine only in dry locations Don t use the machine if it s wet or in humid environment SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS This overlock sewing machine is intended for household use only The machine may only be used with foot pedal type 4C 326G 4C 316C 4C 345G 4C 326C manufactured by Wakaho Never place anything on the pedal European contact window provided The sound pressure level at normal operation is smaller than 76dB A SERVICING DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS USA and Canada version excepted In a double insulated product two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding No grounding means is provided on a double insulated product
12. green or blue toward a higher number Leit necdetread Or turn the cover stitch looper thread tension Topside dial yellow toward a lower number Cover stitch e When the top surface of fabric bulges between looper thread needle threads and the seams on the underside of the fabric becomes tight Cover stitch Turn the cover stitch looper thread tension dial Left needle thread yellow toward a lower number X 12 Z Topside Underside 38 Threading Diagram Chain Stitch e A color coded threading diagram is located inside the looper cover for quick reference e Remove Left C and Right E Needle e Thread the machine in the order 1 to 2 as shown at right Tension Color Code Chain Stitch 1 Chain stitch looper thread Yellow 2 Chain stitch needle thread D Green 39 1 Threading the Chain Stitch Cover Stitch Looper Yellow e Thread the chain stitch cover stitch looper as indicated 1 10 e Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs e Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pullin the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull threa along the right side of button as illustrated F e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the er y tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is ee pr
13. nor should a means for grounding be added to the product Servicing a double insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should and only be done by qualified service personnel Replacement parts for a double insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product A double insulated product is marked with the words DOUBLE INSULATION or DOUBLE INSULATED The symbol O may also be marked on the product TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Ta Principal Deans aoe ceea te eee care bse ee ls See See Se E eet td te 5 2 ACCOSSONGS ic cs angedininachien dali din eigen dali EEEN NES eave E ra IN Rea Stickney 7 3 Needle information ccc cece teen cent eecee ee eee ee ee nee ee ceed e eee eee cna aeeeeee ee aeee secede aaeseeecdaeseeeescaaaeeseeeensnaees 7 4 How topen OOPEF COVE erenneren cabs seeevnoes ated eens EE ET EEEO EEE E EEEREN 8 5 Principal parts behind the lOOPer COVED cccccccscccccececeeceseseeeeseesececeeeeceeesasaeaeeeeeeeeseseeseseeeesesescenenenseages 8 6 Pr paration POr tO SOWING csscccecisttthrter tire ees hie ace A en ie er eed deta ned one 8 7 Preparation for threading ccccccccecesceceeeecesenceceseneeceeaeeecenceceseneeceeaeeesaneeceeeneeseaaeeeseneecseeneesaaeeesenes 10 Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder cece ter naniii in aaan 10 JAMMIE pill ING begs ts sass hcecsaaavs Se vee catearae O E ods aundtdvegacuwasaes AE EE ERES 10 SG DOO GAP sat cars sacisanec
14. or caught thread 46 Insert needle correctly 11 Insert new needle current needle may be bent or have a blunt point 7 Use only high quality thread 34 Loosen thread tension 12 25 38 44 Stitch skip Insert new needles current needles may be bent or have a blunt 7 point Use only Branded Style SINGER 2022 Needles 11 Tighten needle set screw 11 Insert needles correctly 11 Change type or size of needles 16 45 Check threading 21 Increase presser foot pressure 53 Use a high quality thread Irregular stitches Balance thread tension 12 25 38 44 Check for tangled or caught thread 20 Check threading 16 45 Fabric puckers Loosen thread tension 12 25 38 44 Check for tangled or caught thread 46 Use high quality lightweight thread 53 Shorten stitch length 21 Decease presser foot pressure for lightweight fabrics 21 Fabric jams Close looper cover before sewing 8 Check for tangled or caught thread 46 Compress thick layers of fabric with conventional machine before sewing Machine does not operate Connect machine to power source 8 52 20 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLOTH THREAD AND NEEDLE Type of Fabric WOVEN Type of Thread Needle SINGER 2022 Lightweight Lawn Organdy Voile Crepe etc Cotton 100 Silk Rayon 100 Spun 80 90 Polyester 80 100 11 80 Medium Weight Muslin Seersucker Satin Gabardine Broadcloth etc Cotton
15. thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number When the top surface of fabric bulges between needle threads and the seams on the underside of the fabric becomes tight Turn the cover stitch looper thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number 25 NEEDLE POSITION f Cover stitch i looper Thread STITCH LENGTH Cover stitch Left needle thread Topside Cover stitch middle needle thread Cover stitch looper thread Polyester i Woolly nylon Cover stitch right needle thread Cover stitch middle needle thread Cover stitch Left needle thread Topside Cover stitch right needle thread Cover stitch looper thread Underside Cover stitch middle needle thread Cover stitch Left needle thread Topside Cover stitch right needle thread Cover stitch looper thread Underside Cover stitch middle needle thread Cover stitch Left needle thread AV Topside AON 9 Cover stitch right needle thread Cover stitch Left needle thread Topside IN V Cover stitch looper thread Underside Cover stitch middle needle thread Cover stitch looper thread Underside Threading Diagram Cover Stitch Two Thread Narrow Tension Color Code Two Thread Narrow Cover 1 Cover Stitch LOOper ccccccceeseeeeeeee Yellow 2 Middle Needle Thread D 0ce Green 3 Left Needle Thread C Blue 4 Remover Needle E 1 Threa
16. will make needle eye threading easy e Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye to hang free e Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 37 Two Thread Cover Stitch Suggested Tension Settings Note These are suggested tension settings only Tension settings are effected by 1 Type and thickness of fabric 2 Needle size 3 Size type and fiber content of thread Stitch length for cover stitch should be set at over N 2 5mm Cover stitch looper thread Correct Balance Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric f Cover stitch H looper Thread i Polyester f Woolly nylon Cover stitch i looper Thread i Polyester How to Balance Cover stitch looper thread e When the cover stitch looper thread is too loose Turn the cover stitch looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number Cover stitch Left needle thread Topside e When the cover stitch left needle thread tension Cover stitch is too loose looper thread Turn the cover stitch left needle thread tension dial blue toward a higher number Cover stitch Or turn cover stitch looper thread tension dial Left needle thread yellow toward a lower number Topside When the cover stitch right needle thread tension eae is too loose Turn the cover stitch right needle thread tension i j Cover stitch dial
17. 6 7 and 8 Thread the looper eye A from front to back Pull about 10cm 4 inches of thread through the looper Position thread into V cutout B on threader Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull threader lever C up into place D 18 2 Threading the Cover Stitch Right Needle Red E on needle clamp Thread the cover stitch right needle as indicated 1 9 e Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs e Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 e Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated 19 e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 ioe _ L e Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slip thread into the rear slot on thread guides 5 Slip the thread into the slot of the Take up Lever Cover 6 Slip the thread into the right slots for thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for Cover stitch e Th
18. SINGER INSTRUCTION BOOK i T Rae e Mal rill PREFACE Thank you for your purchase of this Combination Overlock Chain Stitch and Cover Stitch Sewing Machine This machine that is intended for household use will provide you with excellent performance in sewing from light to heavy material lawn to denim Please refer to this Instruction Book for proper use and optimum service To get the most out of your sewing machine read the entire Instruction Book before attempting to operate the machine Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the Instruction Book page by page To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary without notification or obligation IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read the instruction carefully before you use the machine A DANGER To reduce the risk of electric shock The appliance should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this appliance from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning removing covers relamping lubricating or when making any
19. Stitch Middle Chain Stitch Needle Green D on needle clamp e Thread the cover stitch middle chain stitch needle as indicated 1 9 Raise the Presser Foot to release Tension discs Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 28 Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slip thread into the middle slot of the thread guide 5 and into the slot of take up lever cover 6 Then continue by slipping thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for Cover stitch and for Chain stitch e Thread the eye of the right needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle eye threading easy e Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye towards the rear of the machine Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 29 Threading the Cover Stitch Needles 3 Threading the Cover Stitch Left
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21. asy Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye towards the rear of the machine e Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 35 3 Threading the Cover Stitch Needles 1 Threading the Cover Stitch Left Needle W b U Blue C on needle clamp Thread the cover stitch left chain stitch needle as mu indicated 1 9 Qf a JEJE J 5U oo Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs 6 pA G ees Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 e Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated While holding thread with finger pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 36 e Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slide thread into front slot on thread guide 5 and the slot of take up lever over 6 Then slip thread into left slots of thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp e Thread the eye of the left needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case
22. ding the Chain Stitch Cover Stitch Looper Yellow Thread the chain stitch cover stitch looper as indicated 1 10 e Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated 26 e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 e Turn the hand wheel toward you until the chain stitch looper extends out 10mm from the throat plate edge Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 10 Note Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper e Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 4 e Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through the front slot of threading guide 5 e Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 6 7 and 8 Thread the looper eye A from front to back Pull about 10cm 4 inches of thread through the looper Position thread into V cutout B on threader Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull threader lever C up into place D 27 2 Threading the Cover
23. ead through the looper Position thread into V cutout B on threader Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull threader lever C up into place D 33 2 Threading the Cover Stitch Right Needle Red E on needle clamp Thread the cover stitch right needle as indicated 1 9 e Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs e Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 e Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated 34 e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 ioe _ L e Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slip thread into the rear slot on thread guides 5 Slip the thread into the slot of the Take up Lever Cover 6 Slip the thread into the right slots for thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for Cover stitch e Thread the eye of the right needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle eye threading e
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25. een toward a higher number Or turn the chain stitch looper thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number 44 NEEDLE POSITION STITCH LENGTH Chain stitch Needle thread looper thread Topside Underside f Tension Dial Fabric Chain stitch Needle thread looper thread Topside Underside How to Sew The double chain stitch is sewn with 2 threads one needle and one looper Chain stitch needle Start and end of sewing e When starting to sew pull the thread chain lightly to the rear of machine until the needle penetrates the fabric e When starting to sew after threading the machine sew 2 3 cm ona scrap fabric and chain off to make a chain e At end of sewing pull the fabric lightly to the rear of machine and chain off 45 13 HOW TO CHANGE THREADS TIE ON METHOD e To change thread type or color clip thread near the spool e Place new thread on stand Tie new thread and old thread ends together with a square knot Clip thread tails to 2 3cm 1 inch length If clipped too short threads may come untied Firmly pull both thread to test knot security Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs e Pull the threads through the machine one at a time e If threads do not pull easily check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread stand e When pulling thread through the needles STOP when the knot is in front of the needle
26. er removing the specific needle which is not currently to be used for sewing remember to fasten the set screw in the screw hole of the needle clamp and to just fasten tight into the hole Please do not over tighten the screw into the hole or the needle clamp will be damaged To Insert Needles s Hold the needle with the flat surface to the back Insert the needle into the needle socket as far as it will go e When inserting a needle if you first lower it down into the hole in the throat plate it will line up with the needle socket Then direct it upwards This machine uses SINGER 2022 needles Do not use Standard Household Needles 11 9 SELECTION OF STITCHES This machine is capable of producing 4 types of stitches according to the combination of needle positions threading methods tension adjustment 3 Reference Stitch Type Page 1 Double A 1 needle 2 thread straight stitch is Chain Stitch used for construction or decorative stitching Seams also can be sewn at desired distance from edge of fabric 44 by disengaging the right looper and movable knife 2 Cover Stitch 2 needle 3 thread cover stitch is Narrow suitable for stretchy fabrics such as 2 8mm knits etc 38 A narrow seam is formed by using left and middle needles 3 Cover Stitch 2 needle 3 thread cover stitch is Wide 5 6mm suitable for stretchy fabrics such as knits etc
27. errea e aes ie ee ea eiaa e EE E 52 20 Relationship between cloth thread and needle cccccccececeeeecceeeeeceneeeeceeseceeeceseneeceeeseeeseneeeeeeeees 53 2 le OCMC AU Menas a tapas tennth net sasaieteadecntsnsoetes A A saeeuaeneessass aaa 54 1 PRINCIPAL parts OSONDAN x a o 12 13 14 15 Thread Guides and Holder Handle Left Needle Thread Tension Dial blue Middle Needle Thread Tension Dial green Right Needle Thread Tension Dial red Chain Stitch Looper Thread Tension Dial yellow Throat Plate Cloth Plate Looper Cover Power amp Light Switch Stitch Length Dial Hand Wheel Spool Stand Cone Adaptor Spool Pin 1 Ea y 16 Presser Bar Lifter and Tension Release 17 Differential Feed Adjusting Dial 2 ACCESSORIES Accessories are contained in the accessory case Screw Driver large size 1 Thread Unwinder Spool Cap 4 Anti Spill Net 4 Oiler 1 Allen Screw Driver small 1 Tweezers 1 Needle Set 1 Brush 1 Spool Holder 1 Machine Cover 1 SCOMNOORWNS gt 3 NEEDLE INFORMATION This cover stitch uses a flat shank industrial needle that eliminates the possibility of inserting the needle backwards Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in this cover stitch SINGER 2022 Needles size 14 90 are furnished with
28. ining seams plain seaming e The cover stitch is most suitable for stretchy fabrics such as knit e t also can be used in woven fabrics such as denim but careful attention must be paid to the tension settings or there is the possibility of thread breakage and or skipping e If you experience skipping or thread breakage sewing denim change needles first and then adjust the tensions little by little 1 4 number at a time Machine Set up A Open looper cover See page 8 Caution Be sure to turn off power switch For Triple 5 6mm cover stitch install cover stitch right needle E cover stitch middle needle D and cover stitch left needle C Pass thread through needles E D and C and thread cover stitch looper yellow The graduations on seam guide plate indicate the distance from cover stitch middle needle Use it as a guide when positioning fabric edge e Close looper cover 13 Cover stitch middle needle D Additional Information About Cover Stitch At start of sewing Raise presser foot a Place fabric under presser foot behind the needle b e Lower presser foot c Note When you start to sew from the middle of the fabric place the fabric at the desired starting point of sewing d At end of sewing stop sewing when the fabric is not under the needles Raise presser foot e Turn the hand wheel toward you one circle
29. ning Be sure that the electrical voltage of the electric outlet wall receptacle is the same as the rated voltage of the motor Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor Be sure not to place anything on top of it when not in use Disconnect the power line plug from the electric outlet when changing needles presser feet or when leaving the machine unattended This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller 7 PREPARATION FOR THREADING Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder Take out the thread guide from the top of Styrofoam and insert it as shown on the right illustration This machine is shipped with the thread guide holder on the top of styrofoam e Fully extend the thread guide holder The two joints on the telescope will click into place when they are correctly positioned Center the thread guides above the spool pins e Place thread over the cone adapters on the spool pins Note Your new machine is threaded to sew Triple Cover Stitch Refer to Page 45 for instructions on tying on to the threads Anti spill Net When using synthetic threads that easily spill off the cone slip the anti spill net furnished with the machine over the thread from the bottom of the cone leaving the thread end hanging free at the top the anti spill net as shown at right Spool Cap When using a regular thread spool fit the spool cap s
30. operly located in between the tension discs 3 LE 7 ee KO pa 0 y Y SEN _ _ _ 40 e Turn the hand wheel toward you until the chain stitch looper extends out 10mm from the throat plate edge Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 10 Note Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper e Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 4 e Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through the front slot of threading guide 5 e Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 6 7 and 8 e Thread the looper eye A from front to back Pull about 10cm 4 inches of thread through the looper Position thread into V cutout B on threader Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull threader lever C up into place D 2 Threading the Cover Stitch Middle Chain Stitch Needle Green D on needle clamp e Thread the cover stitch middle chain stitch needle as indicated 1 9 e Raise the Presser Foot to release Tension discs e Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 41 Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of
31. other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual A WARNI NG To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Do not allow this appliance to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this appliance is used by or near children and infirm persons Use this appliance only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Never operate this appliance if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the appliance to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the appliance with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle and cutter Always use the proper stitch plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Switch the sewing machine off O when marking any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading looper or changing presser
32. read the eye of the right needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle eye threading easy Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye towards the rear of the machine e Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 20 3 Threading the Cover Stitch Middle Chain Stitch Needle Green D on needle clamp e Thread the cover stitch middle chain stitch needle as indicated 1 9 e Raise the Presser Foot to release Tension discs e Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 e Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated 21 e While holding thread with fingers pass it between the y tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slip thread into the middle slot of the thread guide 5 and into the slot of take up lever cover 6 Then continue by slipping thread into the middle slot of the thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp for Cover stitch and for Chain stitch e Thread the eye of the right needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in
33. ser foot of this machine permits easy removal and replacement Caution Be sure to disconnect the power line plug or A N turn off the power switch when changing the presser foot Removal Raise presser foot and raise needle bar to its highest position e Press red colored lever A located on back of clamp under the presser foot shank raise presser bar lifter to its High Lift position and while holding the presser bar lifter in this position remove the presser foot plate Replacement e Place presser foot plate on throat plate under presser foot shank so that hinge pin C will fit in slot B of the shank Then lower presser bar lifter e If presser foot plate can not be placed under presser foot shank easily raise presser bar lifter to its High Lift position and while holding it in this position place presser foot plate under presser foot shank Then lower presser bar lifter e Raise presser bar lifter and make sure the presser foot plate is properly attached to the presser foot shank 51 19 TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Solution Page Fabric does not feed well Lengthen stitch length 47 Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight fabric 47 Decrease presser foot pressure for lightweight fabric 47 Needle breaks Insert needle correctly 11 Tighten needle set screw 11 Use a larger needle on heavy fabrics 11 Thread breaks Check threading 16 45 Cheek for tangled
34. t needle 9 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory case will make needle eye threading easy e Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye to hang free e Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 24 Three Thread Cover Stitch Suggested Tension Settings Note These are suggested tension settings only Tension settings are effected by 1 Type and thickness of fabric 2 Needle size 3 Size type and fiber content of thread Stitch length for cover stitch should be set at over N 2 5mm Correct Balance Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric How to Balance When the cover stitch looper thread is too loose Turn the cover stitch looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number When the cover stitch left needle thread tension is too loose Turn the cover stitch left needle thread tension dial blue toward a higher number Or turn cover stitch looper thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number When the cover stitch middle needle thread tension is too loose Turn the cover stitch middle needle thread tension dial green toward a higher number Or turn cover stitch looper thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number When the cover stitch right needle thread tension is too loose Turn the cover stitch right needle thread tension dial red toward a higher number Or turn the cover stitch looper
35. t the differential feed adjusting dial for gathering e Set differential feed adjusting dial above setting N Setting of adjusting dial depends on material being sewn as well as the amount of desired gather Therefore set dial to suit the fabric and test sew before sewing your garment Note For normal stitching set differential feed adjusting dial to graduation N To set the differential feed adjusting dial for stretch Set differential feed adjusting lever knob below setting N 48 17 MACHINE MAINTENAN ce Cleaning the Machine Danger A N Before cleaning your machine disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle Clean the lint from the looper area often with a dry lint brush Oiling the Machine Danger A N Before cleaning your machine disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle The oiling points shown in the diagram should be oiled periodically Note Use only sewing machine oil Do not use any other oil or damage could result 49 How to Exchange Light Bulb A N Danger Always unplug before re lamping e Light bulb is available at your dealer shop Take old bulb to the dealer shop and ask for same bulb Light cover screw e If voltage indicated on the electrical rating plate of your machine is 120V ask for light bulb conforming to following specification
36. the accessory case will make needle eye threading easy e Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye towards the rear of the machine e Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 22 4 Threading the Cover Stitch Needles 1 Threading the Cover Stitch Left Needle W b U Blue C on needle clamp Thread the cover stitch left chain stitch needle as mu indicated 1 9 Qf a JEJE J 5U oo Raise Presser foot to release Tension discs 6 pA G ees Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 e Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated While holding thread with finger pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 23 e Continue to thread points 4 8 Note Slide thread into front slot on thread guide 5 and the slot of take up lever over 6 Then slip thread into left slots of thread guides 7 and 8 Before threading eye of needle make sure thread is in front of thread guide located on the bottom of the needle clamp e Thread the eye of the lef
37. the machine SINGER 2022 Only use SINGER 2022 Needles size 14 90 and Overlock needle 11 80 as supplied in the accessory case 4 HOW TO OPEN LOOPER COVER A N Caution Be sure to turn off power switch e Push the cover to the right as far as it will go e Pull cover down toward you Caution A N Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing 5 PRINCIPAL PARTS BEHIND THE LOOPER COVER 1 Chain Cover Looper 6 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEWING Connect the controller electric plug to the machine receptacle Plug power line into electric outlet Power Switch Push I mark side to turn ON Push O mark side to turn OFF To run the machine and control the speed press the controller The harder you press the faster the machine will sew To stop the machine from sewing remove your foot from the controller WARNING Use only foot controller provided with this machine Type 4C 316B for U S A amp CANADA only Be sure to make reference to Warning on following Page POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION FOR U S A amp CANADA ONLY This appliance has a polarized plug one blade wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only way If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way A War
38. upplied with the machine onto the thread spool as shown at right iy PERM KIERO 00 DOO DAA 7 OA OORL OO Rennie Nannie 10 8 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSERT NEEDLES Needle Position e With this machines three needles can be inserted to the needle clamp as shown in the drawing e The Instruction Book refers to different needle positions Cover stitch right needle by illustrating the needle clamp at right Cover stitch middle needle Chain stitch needle Note When all cover stitch needles are inserted the left E Pent left needle needle will be slightly higher than the others D To Remove Needle s obe Left middle and right cover Chain stitch Caution A N Be sure to disconnect the machine from the stitch needle thread needle thread electric outlet before removing needle s Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needles are at their highest position e Place a thick piece of fabric such as felt under the presser foot Lower the needles halfway into the fabric e Loosen but do not remove the needle set screws with the small allen screwdriver Hold the needles with your fingers and raise the needle bar The needles will remain in the fabric C Cover stitch left needle D Cover stitch middle needle E Cover stitch right needle Flat surface to the rear Attention Aft
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