Handy reference chart – SINGER 14U236B User Manual
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2. Handy reference chart
Stitch Type
Needle
Positions
Tension Dial: Numbers shown are average
settings on medium weight fabric with
standard #80 Polyester thread
Blue
Green
Orange Yellow
Right Looper or
Spreader
(T) Two-Thread
Wrapped Edge
Over lock
3.5mm
O
5.5
5.7mm
O
6.0
2.0
1.0
Spreader
Spreader
Two-Thread
Overedge
3.5mm
O
1.0
5.7mm
O
1.5
4.5
3.5
Spreader
Spreader
Three-Thread
Overlock
3.5mm
O
3.5
1.5
5.7mm
O
5.0
1.0
2.5
1.5
Looper
Looper
(4) Three-Thread
Flatlock
3.5mm
O
1.0
3.5
5.7mm
O
1.0
3.0
6.0
6.5
Looper
Looper
Three-Thread
Wrapped Edge
Overlock
3.5mm
O
4.0
0.5
5.7mm
O
8.0
8.0
8.5
Looper
Looper
Three-Thread
Ultra-Stretch
Mock
Safety Stitch
5.0
1.5
1.0
Spreader
(7)
Four-Thread
Ultra-Stretch
Mock
Safety Stitch
5.0
1.5
1.0
2.0
Looper
The thread tensions become tighter as the dials are turned to higher numbers. This is indicated through
out the manual. (+) symbol means tighter tension or higher number and (—) means looser tension or
lower number. 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.