SINGER 14U454B Ultralock - Manual (Page 5)

CONTENTS
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1. Accessories..................................................... 4
2. Needle information.......................................... 4
3. Principal parts.................................................. 5
4. How to open looper cover................................6
5. Principal parts behind looper cover................. 6
6.
Preparation prior to sewing..............................6
7. Setting up the thread guide holder...................7
8. How to remove and insert needle.................... 8
• To remove needle (s).................................. 8
• To insert needle (s)..................................... 8
9. How to remove and replace
cloth plate.................................................... 9
10. How to remove and replace
cylinder cover..............................................9
11. Threading the machine....................................10
• Threading diagram.................................... 10
• Understanding the color code................... 10
• Stitch diagram........................................... 10
• To thread the machine correctly............... 10
• Important threading information.............. 17
12. Chaining off and test sewing......................... 18
13. Basic stitch types........................................... 19
• 4 thread overlock
mock safety stitch...................................19
• Wide 3 thread overlock stitch................... 19
• Narrow 3 thread overlock stitch............... 19
14. How to adjust thread tension......................... 19
• Suggested tension settings for 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch....................20
• Correct balance of the 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch....................20
• How to balance the 4 thread
overlock mock safety stitch....................20
• Suggested tension setting for the
3 thread overlock stitch..........................21
• Correct balance of the 3 thread
overlockstitch......................................... 21
• How to balance the 3 thread
overlockstitch......................................... 21
15. How to change threads/tie on method ... .22
16. How to adjust the stitch length...................... 23
17. How to disengage movable upper knife ... .23
• To place movable knife in
nonworking position...............................23
• To place movable knife in working
position................................................... 24
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18. Seam guide lines........................................... .24
19. How to adjust the overedge
seam width .................................................. 25
20. How to sew a rolled hem . ............................ 26
• Machine set up.......................................... 26
• Suggested tension settings for
standard rolled hem.................................27
• Suggested tension settings for upper
looper thread wrapped rolled hem ... .27
• How to balance the upper looper
thread wrapped rolled hem..................... 27
• Additional information about
rolled hemming ...................................... 28
• To secure the rolled hem thread
chain ....................................................... 28
21. Stitch variations and sewing
techniques............................................... 29
• How to sew a flatlock decorative
seam........................................................ 29
• How to sew an overlock blind hem.......... 31
• How to sew pin tucks .............................. 31
• Turning square corners ............................ 32
• Pin placement ...........................................33
• Securing the thread chain......................... 33
• Applying elastic........................................ 34
• How to reinforce a seam .......................... 35
• Braiding by chaining off...........................35
• Differential feed (with differential
feed machine only)..................................36
22. How to adjust the presser foot pressure ... .38
23. Free arm sewing.............................................38
24. Relationship between cloth, thread
and needle............................................... 39
25. Machine maintenance ................................... 40
• Cleaning the machine ...............................40
• Oiling the machine....................................40
• How to replace the stationary knife ... .41
• How to exchange light bulb ..................... 42
26. Troubleshooting chart.................................... 43
27. Optional accessories and attachments........... 44
28. Specification.................................................. 45