SINGER 14U244 User Manual

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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 cylinder cover........................ 9

10. How to 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

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