SINGER 14T968DC - Manual (Page 41)

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25mm
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Knife cover
Seam guide plate
Chain stitch
needle
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The double chain stitch is sewn with 2 threads, one
needle and one looper. Normally, the machine trims
the fabric edge while the seam is being sewn.
However, a chain stitch seam can be placed at a
desired distance from edge of fabric by putting the
knife in a nonworking position, disengaging the upper
looper and installing the chain stitch seam guide plate
See page 35 for instructions on placing upper
knife in nonworking position.
Turn handwheel till driving shaft is at its most right
position, otherwise danger may occur.
Push clutch button to the left and up for cover stitch
/ chain stitch or to the left and down for overlock.
Be sure to turn off the power switch.
Turn handwheel till driving shaft is at its most right
position, otherwise danger may occur.
Push clutch button to the left and up for cover stitch
/ chain stitch or to the left and down for overlock.
Open the looper cover
Remove knife cover and install seam guide
plate.
The graduations on seam guide plate indicate
the distance from chain stitch needle. Use
this as a guide when checking the distance
between cover stitch left needle and fabric edge.
When starting to sew, pull the thread chain
lightly to the rear of machine until the needle
penetrates the fabric.
When starting to sew after threading the
machine, sew 2 ~ 3 cm on a scrap fabric and
chain-off to make a chain.
At end of sewing, pull the fabric lightly to the
rear of machine and chain-off.
Caution:
a) Move knife into nonworking position
b) Disengage upper looper
c) To re-engage upper looper
d) To install the seam guide plate
e) Start and end of sewing
How to Sew