SINGER 14U 34B/234B - Manual (Page 5)

CONTENTS
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1. Principal parts......................................................................................................................................... 2
2. Preparation prior to sewing.................................................................................................................... 3
3. Threading the machine .......................................................................................................................... 4
• Setting up the thread guide holder................................................................................................ 4
• How to open looper cover .......................................................................................................... 4
• How to remove cylinder cover.................................................................................................... 4
• How to thread your machine correctly....................................................................... . /.............5
• How to change threads ......................... ...................................................................................... 8
Chain off and test sew............................................................................................................................ 8
1-Needle, 3-Threads overedge stitching............................... ................................................................ 9
How to adjust thread tension ................................................................................................................ 10
How to adjust stitch length................................................................................................................... 12
How to adjust overedge seam width..................................................................................................... 12
How to do rolled hemming....................................................................................................................13
Differential feed (with differential feed machine only)........................................................................ 15
• Gathered overedge .....................................................................................................................15
• Stretch overedge..........................................................................................................................16
Free arm sewing (tubular work)........................................................................................................... 17
Seam guide lines................................................................................................................................... 17
Edge guide (optional parts)...................................................................................................................17
Variation stitch...................................................................................................................................... 18
• Ornamental stitching................................................................................................................... 18
• Blindstitching ............................................................................................................................. 19
• Braiding by chaining-off.............................................................................................................19
• Pin tuking.................................................................................................................................... 20
• Turning square corners ...............................................................................................................20
15. How to replace needles ...................................................................................................................... 21
16. How to replace stationary knife............................................................................................................ 22
17. How to exchange light bulb ................................................................................................................. 22
18. How to adjust presser foot pressure......................................................................................................22
19. Cleaning................................................................................................................................................ 23
20. Reasons for poor stitches and how to make adjustment..................................................................... 24
21. Relationship between cloth, thread and needle.................................................................................... 25
22. Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 26
23. Specification......................................................................................................................................... 26
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