SINGER 14U285B - Manual (Page 12)

When you wish to change the chainstitch
needle thread, left overedge needle
thread, right overedge needle thread, left
looper thread, right looper thread or
chainstitch looper thread with a different
thread, the following steps will make the
changing convenient.
(1) Cut the thread near the spool and tie
the end to the thread you wish to
change to as shown in figure at right.
(2) Raise presser foot.
(3) Note tension reference numbers.
(4) Turn the tension dials down toward
the (—) mark until the dial stops and
draw the thread out so that the tie
knot of the threads extend about
5cm (2 inches) from the presser foot.
When drawing needle thread through
the needle eye, stop the tie knot
before the needle eye, cut the thread
and pass it through the needle eye.
(5) Return tension dials to reference
numbers.
• How to change threads
Chain off and test sew
When the machine is completely threaded,
turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 turns
while holding the 4 threads applying a slight
tension as shown in figure at left.
After chaining off, make a test stitch on a
sample of your fabric so that you can adjust
the thread tensions correctly.
Thread cutter
After completing the
seam, chain off approx.
5 cm (2 inches) as
shown in figure at left
and cut thread with the
thread cutter on the
presser foot.
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