SINGER 14U285B User Manual

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Selection of stitches ........................................................................................................................................... 2

Handy reference chart........................................................................................................................................4

Principal parts.................................................................................................................................................... 5

Preparation for sewing...................................................................................................................................... 6

Preparation for threading................................................................................................................................. 7

• Setting up the thread guide holder............................................................................................................ 7

• Needle positions........................................................................................................................................... 8

• How to insert the needles............................................................................................................................. 8

• How to open looper cover ........................................................................................................................... 9

• How to remove cylinder cover.................................................................................................................... 9

• How to thread the machine ........................................................................................................................ 9

• How to change threads .............................................................................................................................. 10

• Chain off and test sew.............................................................................................................................. 10

How to sew double chainstitch...................................................................................................................... 11

How to sew two-thread overlock and overedge............................................................................................ 14

How to sew three-thread standard overlock, flatlock and wrapped edge overlock ................................ 19

How to sew three-thread ultra-stretch mock safety stitch.......................................................................... 23

How to sew four-thread ultra-stretch mock safety

stitch.................................................................. 24

How to sew four-thread safety stitch ............................................................................................................ 25

How to sew five-thread safety stitch.............................................................................................................. 26

How to adjust stitch length............................................................................................................................. 27

How to fine-tune overedge seam width.......................................................................................................... 27

How to sew rolled hem ................................................................................................................................... 28

Differential feed (with differential feed machine only).............................................................................. 31

• Gathered overedge .................................................................................................................................... 31

• Stretch overedge......................................................................................................................................... 32

Free arm sewing (tubular work).................................................................................................................... 33

Seam guide lines .............................................................................................................................................. 33

Edge guide ....................................................................................................................................................... 33

Three-thread flatlock stitch ........................................................................................................................... 34

Two-thread flatlock stitch.............................................................................................................................. 34

Two or three-thread blindstitching............................................................................................................... 35

Braiding by chaining-off................................................................................................................................. 35

Two or three-thread pin tucking ................................................................................................................... 36

Reinforced (tapes) overedge stitching........................................................................................................... 36

Applying elastic................................................................................................................................................ 37

Turning square corners .................................................................................................................................. 38

How to replace stationary knife...................................................................................................................... 39

How to exchange light bulb ............................................................................................................................ 39

How to adjust presser foot pressure............................................................................................................... 39

Lubrication....................................................................................................................................................... 40

Reasons for poor stitches and how to make adjustment............................................................................. 41

Relationship between cloth, thread and needle............................................................................................ 42

Accessories........................................................................................................................................................ 43

Specification..................................................................................................................................................... 43

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