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1. slightly Tighten the lower looper thread tension yellow generously 2 Flatlocki e Place the fabric wrong sides together to sew a decorative stitch on the right side of the garment Sew the seam trimming the excess fabric The needle thread green or blue will form a V on the underside of the fabric e The lower looper thread will pull into a straight Needle thread line at the fabric edge Upper looper thread A7 Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside 40 e Pull on opposite sides of the seam to pull the stitches flat 3 Decorative Flatlocking Place the movable upper knife in the nonworking position page 25 The fabric is not trimmed or this stitch Fold fabric wrong sides together Position the fabric so the seam is sewn with par of the stitch extending off the fabric e Pull on opposite sides of the stitch to flatten 4 Additional Information About Flatiocking The tensions must be correctly adjusted for the fabric to pull flat The upper looper thread is the prominent thread in the flatlock stitch Place a decorative thread in the upper looper and inconspicuous threads in the lower looper and needle e For a ladder stitch sew seam with right sides together The needle thread will be the prominent thread that creates the ladder A Topside Underside 41 How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and2. thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 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 18 Continue to thread points 4 6 Note Be sure to pass the thread through lower thread path of the thread guide 5 Thread the eye of the left needle 7 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye to hang free Place the thread to the back under the presser foot Important Threading Information e Always thread the needle s last to prevent misthreading the lower looper ifthe lower looper should come unthreaded 1 Unthread the needle s 2 Thread the lower looper 3 Thread the needle s 19 TIE ON METHOD To change thread type or color clip thread near the spool Place new thread on stand Tie new thread and old thread ends together e Clip thread tails to 2 3cm 1 inch length If clipped too short threads may come untied e Firmly pull both thread to test knot security Note tension dial settings Turn the tension dials down until the dial stops Pull the threads through the machine one at a time If threads do not pull easily check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread st
3. Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 35 23 How to Sew a Rolled Hem c cece eee 36 1 2 thread wrapped edge overlock 37 2 thread standard rolled hem stitching 37 2 3 thread standard rolled hem stitching 38 3 thread upper looper thread wrapped rolled hem stitching ss scsavcssvsssaccecsasccases 38 24 Stitch Variations and Sewing Techniques 40 How to sew a flatlock decorative seam 40 How to sew an overlock blind hem 2 2 42 How to sew pin tucks 02 cece cece e ees 42 e Turning square COMES 2 cece e cece ee eee 43 PELE DIBCOMON A cerns E EEEE AE EE 44 Securing the thread chain 2 0055 44 eHow to reinforce a seam 0 2 eee eee e eee eee 45 e Braiding by chaining Off cceeeee eee eee eens 45 25 Machine Maintenance 0 02 eee 46 eCleaning the machine 0eceeeee ees 46 eOilitig the Maona a AA 46 How to replace the stationary knife 47 26 Troubleshooting Chart cceeceeeees 48 27 Relationship between Cloth Thread and Needle 49 28 Specification sce sensscaercascoevieanvasvenswcesss 50 1 SELECTION OF STITCHES This machine is capable of producing various types of stitches according to the combination of needle positions threading methods tension adjustment Stitch Type OO 1 Two thread wrapped edge overlock
4. Two thread standard rolled hem stitching Three thread Overlock Three thread Flatlock Three thread Wrapped Edge Overlock Four thread Stretch Mock Safety Stitch WS l NS E 1 needle 2 thread stitch is used for light weight or knits fabrics Also a 3 5mm and 5 7mm wrapped overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position 1 needle 2 thread stitch is used for overedge seaming blindstitch hemming on edge finishing operations Also a 3 5mm and 5 7mm standard rolled hem seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position 1 needle 3 thread stitch is used for overedging and seaming on common fabrics Also a 3 5mm and 5 7mm overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position 1 needle 3 thread stitch is used for butted or lapped seams and ornamental stitching with decorative thread Also a 3 5mm and 5 7mm flatlock width can be obtained by changing the needle position 1 needle 3 thread stitch is used for sewing narrow rolled hems or ornamental edges Also a 3 5mm and 5 7mm wrapped overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position 2 needle 4 thread stitch which is ideal for medium to heavy weight stretchy fabrics such as double knits and swim wear Reference Pages Depending on the needle positions used this machine can sew 3 thread standard width 3 5mm overedge and a 5 7mm wide overedge seams Also for overedging h
5. When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric Turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange to a higher number Or turn lower looper thread tension dial yellow to a lower number When the lower looper thread appears on the top of the fabric Turn lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number Or turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange toward a lower number When the left needle thread tension is too loose Turn the left needle thread tension dial blue toward a higher number When the right needle thread tension is too loose Turn the right needle thread tension dial green toward a higher number SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Topside Underside 514 mwm 20 15 20 20 Medumwegrt 25 20 25 20 Heavy weak 20 25 30 20 Upper looper thread Topside Underside Lower looper thread Topside thread Underside Lower looper thread Topside Underside 35 23 HOW TO SEW A ROLLED HEM This machine can sew four types of rolled hems Rolled hemming is done by rolling and overedging the fabric edge Light weight fabrics such as lawn voil organdy crepe etc perform the best Rolled hemming is not suited for heavy or stiff fabrics Machine Set Up 36 Remove the left needle Move seam width finger knob to setting R See page 28 Align left face of seam width finger support plate with R mark
6. 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 Thread the looper area of the machine following the orange color coded thread guides 4 7 Thread the hole in the upper looper from front to back 8 Note Use of tweezers provided in the accessory set to aid in threading the looper e Pull about 10cm 4 inches of thread through the looper and place to the back of the throat plate 13 14 2 Threading the Lower Looper Yellow e Thread the lower looper as indicated 1 9 Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 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 Turn the hand wheel toward you until the lower looper is at the far right Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 7 Note Use the tweezers provided in the accessory set to aid in threading the looper Grasp the thread with the tweezers 4 cm 1 1 2 inches from thread guide 7 Place the thread with the point of the tweezers slightly under and to the left of threading guide 8 Pull the thread up and into thread guide 8 Pass the thread behind and ov
7. eee eee ee 12 Understanding the color code 12 eTo thread the machine correctly 12 1 Threading the upper looper Orange 12 2 Threading the lower looper Yellow 14 3 Threading the right needle Green 16 4 Threading the left needle Blue 18 Important threading information 19 How to Change Threads Tie on Method 20 How to Adjust the Stitch Length 21 How to Adjust the Seam Width 21 Width adjustment by changing needle position 24 Width adjustment with adjustment knob 21 How to Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure 22 Differential Feed 2 cee eee eee ees 23 eGathered overedge eee e cree ees 23 SSC OVETCOIE sires ace oe ce sbsaewveatests 24 How to Disengage Movable Upper Knife 25 Converting the upper looper into spreader 26 Free Arm Sewing Tubular Work 27 Standard Overedge and Rolled Hem Stitching 28 eTo sew Standard overedge 28 eTO sew rolled hemyn aa a es 28 Page 22 Suggested Tension Setting 0e0005 30 1 2 thread wrapped edge overlock 30 2 2 thread standard rolled hem stitching 31 3 d Thread OVEHOCK isc cccicsasiiesscsssiiene ses 32 K S Throad FIANO sisccscsusscessvccnasavsassas 33 5 3 Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 34 6 4 Thread Ultra
8. off the machine before installing or removing the spreader Installing the spreader e Insert the pin A of the spreader inthe hole B of the upper looper e Put the positioning rib C in contact with the upper surface of the looper e Insert the point D in the hole E of the upper looper Removing the spreader e Remove the point D of the hole E of the upper looper and take the spreader off the looper Note Put the spreader back to the accessory storage This machine become a free arm machine simply by removing the cloth plate __To remove the cloth plate Slide cloth plate to the left and remove from machine while pressing button A located on the underside This is especially suited for sewing hard to reach garment areas such as armholes and overcasting trouser cuffs Place garment over the free arm and sew __To replace the cloth plate Align projection on cloth plate with groove in cylinder cover and slide to the right until tab on cloth plate front snaps into slot in cylinder cover 2r 20 STANDARD OVEREDGE AND ROLLED HEM STITCHING To Sew Standard Overedge Set seam width finger knob to S to move seam width finger to projected position Note Be sure to push seam width finger knob as far as it will go in the direction of setting S To Sew Rolled Hem Set seam width finger knob to R to retract the seam width finger No
9. on throat plate by turning seam width finger knob as required Set stitch length dial to F 2 and a fine seam will be sewn Needle Singer Needle 2022 size 80 11 or 90 14 Thread A variety of thread combinations can be used for rolled hemming Note For a beautiful two thread rolled hem thread the upper looper with wooly nylon and the needle with lightweight regular thread NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER 1 2 Thread wrapped edge overlock Correct Balance Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric 2 Thread standard rolled hem stitching Lower looper thread Correct Balance e Set each tension dial to settings shown at s Topside righ and test sew a sample of your fabric f AS nderside 503 oper looper Tension Dial Orange Yellow wooynyon os ss 37 Note For a beautiful rolled hem thread the upper looper with wooly nylon and the needle and lower looper with lightweight regular thread 2 3 thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching Correct Balance _ Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric 3 thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching Correct Balance Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric 38 SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH F 2 NEEDLE POSITION e Upper loope
10. the looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER Underside 502 omwat 25 sonar 1 0 Medium weight 3 0 smear 1 0 Heavy weight 45 sot 1 0 omw 25 some 15 Mesum wein 30 sener 1 5 Heavy weit 45 svete 15 2 2 Thread standard rolled hem stitching 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 See page26 to converting the upper looper into spreader Correct Balance Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance e When the lower looper thread is botton side of the fabric Turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number Or turn the needle thread tension dial blue or green toward a lower number e When the needle thread tension is too loose Turn the needle thread tension dial blue on green toward a lower number Or turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number NEEDLE POSITION SEAMWIDTHFINGERKNOB S STITCH LENGTH amg SPREADER Use Lower looper thread Needle thread Topside Underside 503 Tamwa o smeer 5 0 Mesum weight os smor 60 Heavy weigt 10 Smet 65 Ce a Medium weigt o5 smoar 6
11. 0 Heavy woigt 10 soir 6 5 Underside Lower looper thread sedle thread Underside 31 3 3 thread Overlock 32 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 Correct Balance gt Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric _How to Balance gt When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric Turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange to a higher number Or turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow to a lower number When the lower looper thread appears on the top of fabric Turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number Or turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange to a lower number When the needle thread is too loose turn the needle tension dial blue or green to a higher number NEEDLE POSITION SEAMWIDTHFINGERKNOB s STITCH LENGTH z a Upper looper thread Needle thread Underside 504 Topside O Fae Tension iat mwa 15 20 20 Medium weigh 25 26 20 Heavy went s0 so 20 mwa 20 20 20 Medumweisrt so a6 20 Poan 35 30 20 Upper looper thread Needle thread Topside Upper looper thread 4 3 thread Flatlock Note These are suggested tension
12. 14SH744 14CG744 2 3 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE 14SH754 14CG754 2 3 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE WITH DIFFERENTIAL FEED Operator s Guide SINGER 14SH744 14CG744 14SH754 14CG754 PREFACE Thank you for your purchase of this sewing machine This machine intended for household use will provide you with excellent performance in sewing from light to heavy material lawn to denim Please refer to this booklet for proper use and optimum service To get the most out of your sewing machine read the entire operator s guide before attempting to operate the machine Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the operator s guide 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 For European Territories This Singer Sewing Machine was tested according to European norms and meets the requirements regarding electrical safety radio interference and electromagnetic immunity The conformity is documented with the mark IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS A If the supply cord is damaged it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in order to avoid a hazard The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision Young children s
13. ANADA 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 one 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 Warning 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 throat plates or when leaving the machine unattended This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller This machine is shipped with the thread guide holder in the lowered position 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 Place thread over the cone adapters on the spool pins Note If the machine is threaded straighten the threads to prevent tangling OW TO REMOVE AND INSERT To Remove Needle s Caution Be sure to disconnect the machine from the electric outlet before removing needle s Turn the hand wheel t
14. and When pulling thread through the needle STOP when the knot is in front of the needle Cut the thread and insert it through the needle Return tension dials to previous settings e The stitch length dial should be set on the 3 mm 1 8 inch setting for most sewing conditions e Adjust the stitch length to 4mm 5 32 inch when sewing heavy weight fabrics e Adjust the stitch length to 2mm 5 64 inch when sewing light weight fabrics to obtain excellent seams without puckering Overedge seam width can be achieved by repositioning the needle position and also with the width adjustment knob Width Adjustment by Changing Needle Position Overedge seam width can be adjusted by changing the needle position a When only left needle is used 5 7 mm 7 32 inch b When only right needle is used 3 5 mm 9 64 inch Width Adjustment with Adjustment Knob e Use of width adjustment knob will permit further adjustment within the width range shown below a When only left needle is used 5 2 6 7 mm 13 64 17 64 inch b When only right needle is used 3 0 4 5 mm 1 8 11 64 inch X INAY l N 5 H 8 H B 5 7mm 7 32 t Left Right needle Ww 1 a1 Can er aban ver n D N Left Right needle WA WN p 5 7 mm 7 32 t Left needle 13 64 6 7 mm 17 64 t L
15. anging throat plate or changing presser foot etc Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator s Guide Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor Be sure not to place anything on top of it Always use the proper throat plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles When sewing keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break Use only the handle to lift and move the machine Never operate the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into the water Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or Service Center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors x Do not opera
16. d of front feed dog in relation to the rear feed dog is changed The differential feed ratio ranges from 1 0 7 1 2 0 Adjustment is made by means of the differential feed adjusting lever pictured below Use of differential feed is very effective in overedging stretch fabrics and fabrics cut on the bias Graduation 1 0 is differential feed adjusting lever setting for ratio 1 1 Gathered Overedge Gathered overedge is most suited for shirring sleeves yokes front and back bodices skirt hems etc in stretch fabrics such as knits and jersey before assembling into garment To set the differential feed adjusting lever Set differential feed adjusting lever knob below graduation 1 0 Setting of adjusting lever knob depends on material being sewn as well as the amount of gather therefore set knob to suit the fabric and test sew before sewing your garment When feed regulating dial is set at 3 or over the amount of feed of the main feed dog will change to 3 automatically when adjusting lever knob is set to 2 0 Note For normal overedae stitching set differential feed adjusting lever knob to graduation 1 0 23 Stretch Overedge e Stretch overedge is ideal for sewing decorative collars sleeves skirt hems etc on loosely knit and woven fabrics To dat the differential tead adinetna Set differential feed adjusting lever knob above graduation 1 0 To sew a seam apply gentle tensio
17. eavyweight fabrics the seam width can be increased still more by turning the overedge seam width adjustment knob See page 21 Overedge width 3 5mm 5 7mm Needle used Overedge right needle Overedge left needle Needle thread tension dial 2 HANDY REFERENCE CHART Tension Dial Numbers shown are average settings on medium weight fabric with standard 80 polyester spun thread pes ae Two Thread Wrapped Edge l 15 Spreader Needle Positions Two Thread Standard Rolled Hem Stitching Three Thread Overlock Flatlock Four Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch The thread tension becomes tighter as the dials are turned to higher numbers The tension settings shown on this page as well as throughout the operator s manual are suggested guides Adjust thread tensions to suit the fabric and size of thread used For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of no greater than half a number at a time Accessories are contained in the accessory case in the cloth plate 1 Needle set 2 Screw driver small size 3 Tweezers 4 Spreader Singer needle 2022 size 90 14 is furnished with the machine In an emergency standard Singer needle 2020 may be used However unless the suggested tension setting is readjusted skipping of the stitches may occur Singer needle 2022 Sizes available 80 11 90 14 5 PRINCIPAL PARTS OnNousond Thread guides and holder Handle Left needle
18. effected by 1 Type and thickness of fabric 2 Needle size 3 Size type and fiber content of thread Correct Balance gt Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance When the upper looper thread tension is too loose Turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange toward a higher number When the lower looper thread tension is too loose Turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number Or turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange toward a lower number When the needle thread tension is too loose Turn the needle thread tension dial blue or green toward a higher number Or turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange toward a lower number NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH O Fae Tension iat mwa 20 os 60 Medium weigh 0 os 70 Heavy went so os 0 Lightweight 20 os 60 meam veon s0 os 70 Pooma 40 05 00 Needle thread Upper looper thread 6 4 thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 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 Correct Balance gt gt o Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance e
19. eft needle 3 5 mm 9 64 t Right needle 11 64 Right needle 21 Caution Before making adjustments be sure to turn off power switch Opening the looper cover will make adjustment easier Push the upper knife to the right and while maintain the knife in this position turn the knob away to adjuste the desired seam width using te graduations on the throat plate as a guideline Caution Always close looper cover before operating machine 15 HOW TO ADJUST THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of this machine is preadjusted at the factory to suit the sewing of medium weight fabrics Most of the materials do not require adjustment of presser foot pressure however there are some instances where adjustment is necessary when sewing lightweight and heavyweight fabrics In such case insert screwdriver through access hole A in top cover and into slot B in pressure regulating screw and turn regulating screw as required Note Turn regulating screw counterclockwise until it stops against the top cover Then turn screw clockwise 6 turns which will be the standard presser bar pressure e For lightweight fabric Decrease the pressure For heavyweight fabric Increase the pressure 4s C 3 5 Rolled hem When shipped L from factory 3 0mm 16 DIFFERENTIAL FEED Differential feed is a system which stretches or gathers the fabric when amount of fee
20. er the top end of left looper 9 A Then pull it downward gently so that it will slip into the slot in the looper 9 B Pick up the thread and pass it through the hole in the end of the looper 10 Note Use the tweezers provided in the accessory set to aid in threading the looper The thread should be positioned in the groove of the lower looper Pull about 10cm 4 inches of thread through the looper and place it over the top of the upper looper and to the back of the throat plate 15 3 Threading the Right Needle Green Thread the right needle as indicated 1 8 e Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 e Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 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 16 e Continue to thread points 4 7 Note Be sure to pass the thread through upper thread path of the thread guide 6 Thread the eye of the right needle 8 Note Use of tweezers in the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy Draw about 10cm 4 inches of thread through needle eye to hang free Place the thread to the back under the presser foot 17 _4 Threading the Left Needle Blue Thread the left needle as indicated 1 7 e Pass thread from back to the front through the
21. h as yarn or twill tape through the hole in the front of the foot e Position the filler cord under the foot and chain off the desired length Chained off braids can be used individually or woven into 3 or 4 ply braids 45 25 MACHINE MAINTENANCE An overlock requires more maintenance than a conventional machine mainly due to two reasons 1 A lot of lint is produced due to the cutting action of the knives 2 An overlock runs at a very high speed and needs to be oiled frequently to lubricate the internal working parts Cleaning the Machine Danger Before cleaning your machine disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle Clean the lint from the looper and knife area often with a dry lint brush Note Lint brush is an optional part Oiling the Machine Danger Before lubricating your machine disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle e The oiling points shown in the diagram should be oiled periodically Note Use sewing machine oil Do not use any other oil or damage could result 46 How to Replace the Stationary Knife Danger Before replacing the stationary knife disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle The stationary knife should be changed when it becomes dull The stationary knife can be replaced according to the directions provided however if there are any difficulties experienced consult your Singer representative to make the adjustments Be sure t
22. hat the power line plug is disconnected from the electric source Open the looper cover and set the movable upper knife 1 in the nonworking position page 25 Loosen the stationary knife set screw 2 and remove the stationary knife 3 Place a new stationary knife in the groove of the stationary knife holder Tighten stationary knife set screw 2 Return the movable upper knife 1 to its working position a 47 26 TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Fabric does not feed Lengthen stitch length well Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight fabric Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabric Needle breaks Insert needle correctly Do not pull fabric while sewing Tighten needle set screw Use a larger needle on heavy fabrics Thread breaks Check threading Check for tangled or caught thread Insert needle correctly Insert new needle current needle may be bent or have a blunt point Use a high quality thread Loosen thread tension Stitches skip Insert new needle current needle may be bent or have a blunt point Tighten needle set screw Insert needle correctly Change type or size of needle Check threading Increase presser foot pressure Use a high quality thread Irregular stitches Balance thread tension Check for tangled or caught thread Check threading Fabric puckers Loosen thread tension Check for tangled or caught thread Use high quality l
23. hould be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance Switch off or unplug the machine when leaving it unattended Before servicing the appliance unplug the machine If the light is damaged it must be replace by authorized dealer Singer is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates Copyright 2005 The Singer Company Limited IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using this machine basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following Read all instructions before using the machine A DANG E R To reduce the risk of electric shock The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug the machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning A WARN NG To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons Be sure that the electrical voltage of the electric outlet wall receptacle is the same as the rated voltage of the motor Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operators Guide Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the Operator s Guide To disconnect turn all controls to the off 0 position then remove plug from outlet Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle and loopers changing needle ch
24. ight weight thread Shorten stitch length Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabrics Irregular trimming Check alignment of knives Replace one or both knives Fabric jams Close looper cover before sewing Check for tangled or caught thread Compress thick layers of fabric with conventional machine before sewing with overlock Machine does not Connect machine to power source operate 48 27 RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLOTH THREAD AND NEEDLE Type of Fabric Type of Thread Needle Singer Cat No 2022 Light Weight Lawn Organdy Voil Crepe etc Medium Weight Muslin Sheersucker Satin Gabardine Broadcloth etc Heavy Weight Oxford Denim Tweed Corduroy Serge Knit Tricot Jersey Wool woven knit Cotton Silk Spun Tetron Cotton Silk Spun Tetron Cotton Silk Spun Tetron Spun Tetron Spun Tetron Cotton Spun Tetron 100 100 80 90 80 100 60 80 50 60 80 11 14 60 80 40 60 40 60 60 80 i 50 80 80 90 60 80 60 80 60 80 11 14 60 80 60 80 50 60 11 14 Woolly nylon Woolly tetron Singer needle Cat No 2022 is furnished with the machine however itis recommended that you select your needle in accordance with the material you are sewing 28 SPECIFICATION a eee Sewing speed 1 300 spm maximum Stitch length feed amount 1 4
25. mm standard rolled hemming F 2 ordinary overedge 3 0 Differential feed ratio 1 0 7 1 2 with differential feed machine Overedge stitch width Rolled hemming 1 5mm ordinary overedge 3 0 6 7mm standard 3 5mm Needle bar stroke 27mm Presser foot rise 4 5mm Needle Rolled hemming Singer Cat No 2022 11 Ordinary overedge Singer Cat No 2022 11 14 Model 14SH744 14CG744 14SH754 14CG754 Number of threads 2 3 4 2 3 4 Machine dimensions mm Width 338 338 Depth 280 280 Height 265 265 Weight Kg 6 0 6 0 NOTES 51 English Part No 364300 000L
26. n to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in front and back of the presser foot Note If amount of stretch is not correctly set in relation to the fabric being sewn the fabric is apt to shift away from the needle resulting in improperly sewn overedge seam In such case reset differential feed adjusting lever closer to the center mark Be sure to reset the differential feed adjusting lever to graduation 1 0 for normal overedge stitching 24 17 HOW TO DISENGAGE MOVABLE UPPER KNIFE Caution Be sure to turn off power switch To place movable knife in nonworking position Turn handwheel over toward you and raise upper knife to its highest position e Open looper cover page 9 Push the movable knife holder to the right as far as it will go e Turn the knob away from you until the knife clicks into a horizontal position Note If the knife stops in the up position Turn the hand wheel toward you until the knife clears the top of the machine Continue to rotate the knife to the horizontal position To place movable knife in working position Open looper cover and push the movable knife holder to the right as far as it will go e Turn the knob up and toward you until the knife clicks into the working position N Caution Always close looper cover before operating machine Movable Knife Holder 25 26 18 CONVERTING THE UPPER LOOPER INTO SPREADER Warning Switch
27. olors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug proceed as follows The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored black The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter L or colored red If a 13 Amp BS 1363 plug is used a 3 Amp fuse must be fitted or if any other type of plug is used a 5 Amp fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board Neither cord is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three pin plug WO MNANALWN 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 CONTENTS Page Selection OF Stitches e a oes aarp semraseiee easeigiaiace 5 Handy Reference Chart 6 ACE SSSONESS lt x aie Woke Sone Neale NTR f Needle nformati serna nrak 7 s Propad Pans vcs eaa aa 8 How to Open Looper Cover 000 9 Principal Parts Behind Looper Cover 9 Preparation Prior to Sewing 00 9 Preparation for Threading 10 Setting up the thread guide holder 10 How to Remove and Insert Needles 11 To remove needie s 0c cece eens 11 To insert needle s 2 cee eee eee eee 11 Threading the Machine e0eeeeee 12 Threading diagram e cece
28. ot has been removed to show detail Turn the fabric and lower the presser foot so that the knife is positioned in line with the cut edge Pull slack threads up then start to sew 2 Inside Corner e Cut fabric at seam edge 43 e Place the movable upper knife in nonworking fr position page 25 Needle position Stitch on cut edge of fabric Stop sewing before you reach the corner and fold the fabric to the left to straighten the corner Continue to sew slowly holding the fabric edge in a straight line moving the fold as you sew Pin Placement Insert pins to the left of the presser foot The pins will be easy to remove and are away from the cutting action of the knives Caution Sewing over pins will damage and or destroy the cutting edge of the knives Securing the Thread Chain Thread a large eye hand sewing needle such as a tapestry needle with the thread chain Insert the needle into the end of the seam to secure thread Note To secure a rolled hem thread chain see page 39 How to Reinforce a Seam e Inserting twill tape while overedge sewing will stabilize the seam Insert the tape through the hole in the front of the foot Position the tape under the foot to the back of the machine and sew the garment seam The tape is attached as the seam is sewn Braiding by Chaining Off Place the movable upper knife in nonworking position Insert filler cord suc
29. oward you until the needle is at its highest position Loosen but do not remove the needle set screw with the small screwdriver Left needle set screw Right needle set screw Left needle Right needle ON Remove the needile s To Insert Needle s Caution Be sure to disconnect the machine from the electric outlet before replacing needle s Hold the needle with the flat surface to the back Insert the needle into the needle clamp as far as it will go Securely tighten the needle set screw Note This machine uses 2022 needles Refer to page 7 for additional needle information Remove the cloth plate if you find it difficult to remove and replace the needle Flat surface to the rear 11 12 Threading Diagram 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 _ Understanding the Color Code 1 Upper looper thread EOS Orange 2 Lower looper thread Yellow 3 Right needle thread Green 4 Left needle thread Blue To Thread The Machine Correctly Caution Be sure to turn off power switch 1 Threading the Upper Looper Orange Thread the upper looper as indicated 1 8 Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2
30. r thread Needle thread Topside Underside 504 tweed ue Green orange Yow Povesir 20 70 25 Needle thread Underside Additional Information About Rolled Hemming e Hold the thread chain when you begin sewing to keep it from curling into the seam Place a slight tension on the material in the sewing direction and a finer seam finish can be obtained The minimum overedge stitch width that can be obtained for rolled hemming is approximately 1 5mm 1 16 inch since the cutting width cannot be set below 3 5mm 9 64 inch To Secure the Rolled Hem Thread Chain Apply a small drop of liquid seam sealant to the end of the seam Allow to dry then cut the chain close to the stitches Note Test the liquid seam sealant for color fastness before use 39 24 STITCH VARIATIONS AND SEWING TECHNIQUES How to Sew a Flatlock Decorative Seam e A flatlock stitch is achieved by adjusting the tension of the 3 thread overlock stitch sewing the seam and pulling the fabric apart to flatten the seam e The flatlock stitch can be used as a construction and decorative stitch or for ornamentation only 1 Machine Set Remove the left or right needle Begin with the machine threaded and tension balanced for the 3 thread overlock stitch page 29 Loosen the needle thread tension green or blue i generously YB enue a e Loosen the upper looper thread tension orange a X a 4 d
31. settings only NEEDLE POSITION Tension settings are effected by 1 Type and thickness of fabric SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB 2 Needle size STITCH LENGTH 3 Size type and fiber content of thread Correct Balance Z gt gt Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Tension Dial 45 50 m ros so 60 Heawei os ss 70 C rame Tension Dat Mesum went os 55 ss HowtoBalance __________ hemm 05 55 60 e When the lower looper thread tension is too loose Turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a higher number Or turn the needle thread tension dial blue or green toward a lower number Topside Underside When the upper looper thread tension is too loose Turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange toward a higher number Or turn the needle thread tension dial blue or Needle thread eedle thread green toward a lower number Upper looper t looper thread thread Topside Underside e When the needle thread tension is too loose Turn the needle thread tension dial blue or 7 green toward a higher number Needle thread dadls iroad Or turn the upper looper thread tension dial Upper looper Lower looper orange toward a lower number thread thread Topside Underside 33 5 3 thread Wrapped Edge Overlock Note These are suggested tension settings only Tension settings are
32. te Be sure to push seam width finger knob as far as it will go in the direction of setting R 28 When the machine is completely threaded bring all of the threads over the throat plate and slightly to the left under the presser foot Hold the threads and apply a slight tension Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns to start the thread chain e Lower presser foot Continue holding the chain and press on the foot controller until the chain is 5 7 5cm 2 3 inches in length Place fabric under the front of the presser foot and sew a test sample Note Do not pull on the fabric while sewing as this may deflect the needle causing it to break 29 30 1 2 Thread wrapped edge overlock 22 SUGGESTED TENSION SETTING 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 See page 26 to converting the upper looper into spreader Correct Balance Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance e When the lower looper thread tension is too tight or the needle thread tension is too loose Turn the lower looper thread tension dial yellow toward a lower number Or turn the needle thread tension dial blue or green toward a higher number e When the lower looper thread tension is too loose Turn
33. te where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administered Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near children x Do not expose the machine or machine plastic case to sunlight directly Aiso do not keep it in a very warm or damp place Do not touch the machine foot controller and power line cord with wet hand wet cloth or with anything wet Do not connect power line cord to one of the many cords connected to one power outlet with adapters Use machine on flat and stable table Be sure to close the cylinder cover and looper cover before operating the machine Keep presser foot and needles away from children s reach Be sure the light bulb has cooled off before changing with a new one Do not dismantle or modify the machine yourself Be sure to turn off the power switch and disconnect the power line plug before caring for your machine as instructed in the operator s guide SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative This product is not intended for industrial use FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards are shipped from the factory without a plug for connection to the mains The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code Blue neutral N Brown live L As the c
34. the raw edges are overlocked in one operation The overlock blind hem is best suited for sewing knit wear It provides a durable finish that is almost invisible Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3 thread overlock stitch Note The three thread flatlock stitch can also be used Set the stitch length dial at 4 Fold the hem to the wrong side of the fabric then back to the right side with 6mm 1 4 beyond the fold Stitch on the extended hem edge allowing the machine needle to barely catch the edge of the fold How to Sew Pin Tucks 42 Sew decorative pin tucks on the fabric before cutting out the garment Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3 thread overlock stitch Note The rolled hem stitch can also be used for this technique Place the movable upper knife in the nonworking position page 25 Mark the fabric with the desired number of pin tucks using a water soluble fabric marker Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together and sew e Press the pin tucks in the same direction Turning Square Corners 1 Outside Corner e Cut out approximately 2 cm 51 64 inch from the corner in line with the overedge seam edge Sew one stitch beyond point A and stop Raise needle and presser foot e Pull the fabric to the rear of the machine just enough to release the thread caught on the finger of the throat plate Note Presser fo
35. thread tension dial blue Right needle thread tension dial green Upper looper thread tension dial orange Lower looper thread tension dial yellow Throat plate Cloth plate Looper cover Power amp light switch Stitch length dial Hand wheel Spool stand Spool holder Spool pin Presser bar lifter Differential feed adjusting lever knob Seam width finger support plate Caution Be sure to turn off power switch e Push the cover to the right as far as it will go 1 e Pull cover down toward you 2 A Caution PAra l Upper looper Movable upper knife Presser foot Stationary lower knife Lower looper Seam width finger knob Seam width adjustment knob NOUA GDM ATION PRIOR TO SEWING Connect the controller electric plug 1 to the machine receptacle 2 Plug power line 3 into electric outlet 4 Power Switch Push 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 Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing wertwe re WARNING Use only foot controller provided with this machine YC 482 for U S A amp CANADA only Be sure to make reference to Warning on following page Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder 10 POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION FOR U S A amp C
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