SINGER 14U354B - 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 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
overlock stitch..................................... . .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