SINGER 14T968DC - Manual (Page 32)

(3/8")
9.8 mm
needle
7.8 mm
Chain stitch
(5/16")
Left needle
(13/64")
7 mm
(17/64")
5 mm
Right needle
3 mm
(1/8")
5 mm
(3/16")
needle
8.8 mm
Chain stitch
(11/32") (10/64") (15/64")
Left needle Right needle
6.0 mm 4.0 mm
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The stitch length dial should be set on the N
setting for most sewing conditions.
Adjust the stitch length to N~ 4 when sewing
heavy weight fabrics.
Adjust the stitch length to 2~N when sewing
lightweight 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.
Overedge seam width can be adjusted by changing
the needle position.
a) When using left needle.................................6 mm
(15/64 inch)
b) When only right needle is used....................4 mm
(10/64 inch)
c) When using chain stitch needle.................8.8 mm
(11/32 inch)
Use of width adjustment knob will permit further
adjustment within the width range shown below.
a) When using left needle...............................5 ~ 7 mm
(13/64 ~ 17/64 inch)
b) When only right needle is used............3.0 ~ 5.0 mm
(1/8 ~ 3/16 inch)
c) When using chain stitch needle............7.8 ~ 9.8 mm
(5/16 ~ 3/8 inch)
4
3
N
2
Width Adjustment by Changing Needle Position
Width Adjustment with Adjustment Knob
14. HOW TO ADJUST THE STITCH
LENGTH
15. HOW TO ADJUST THE SEAM
WIDTH