SINGER 14T970C - Manual (Page 5)

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
1. Principal parts....................................................................................................................................................... 5
2. Accessories........................................................................................................................................................... 7
3. Needle information............................................................................................................................................... 7
4. How to open looper cover..................................................................................................................................... 8
5. Principal parts behind the looper cover................................................................................................................ 8
6. Preparation prior to sewing................................................................................................................................... 8
7. Preparation for threading.................................................................................................................................... 10
* Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder........................................................................................................... 10
* Anti-spill Net.................................................................................................................................................... 10
* Spool Cap....................................................................................................................................................... 10
8. How to remove and insert needles..................................................................................................................... 11
* Needle Position.............................................................................................................................................. 11
* To Remove Needle(s)..................................................................................................................................... 11
* To Insert Needles(s)....................................................................................................................................... 11
9. Selection of stitches............................................................................................................................................ 12
10. Handy reference chart........................................................................................................................................ 12
11. How to sew a cover stitch................................................................................................................................... 13
12. Threading the machine....................................................................................................................................... 16
* Threading Diagram: Three Thread Cover/Chain Stitch............................................................................... 16
* Tension Color Code: Cover Stitch................................................................................................................... 16
* Three-Thread Cover Stitch Suggested Tension Settings............................................................................ 25
* Threading Diagram: Cover Stitch - Two Thread Narrow................................................................................. 26
* Tension Color Code: Two Thread Narrow Cover............................................................................................ 26
* Threading Diagram: Cover Stitch - Two Thread Wide.................................................................................... 32
* Tension Color Code: Two Thread Wide Cover............................................................................................... 32
* Two-Thread Cover Stitch Suggested Tension Settings.............................................................................. 38
* Threading Diagram: Chain Stitch.................................................................................................................... 39
* Tension Color Code: Chain Stitch................................................................................................................... 39
* Double Chain Stitch Suggested Tension Settings...................................................................................... 44
13. How to change threads: tie on method............................................................................................................... 46
14. How to adjust the stitch length............................................................................................................................ 47
15. How to adjust the presser foot pressure............................................................................................................. 47
16. Differential feed.................................................................................................................................................. 48
17. Machine maintenance........................................................................................................................................ 49
18. Snap-on type presser foot.................................................................................................................................. 51
19. Troubleshooting chart......................................................................................................................................... 52
20. Relationship between cloth, thread and needle.................................................................................................. 53
21. Specification....................................................................................................................................................... 54