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14SH744/14CG744 (2.3.4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE) 14SH754/14CG754 (2.3. 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE WITH DIFFERENTIAL FEED) Operator's Guide SINGER SINGER
14SH744/14CG744 (2.3.4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE) 14SH754/14CG754 (2.3. 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE WITH DIFFERENTIAL FEED) Operator's Guide SINGER SINGER
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... not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustment be required. • Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle and loopers, changing needle, changing throat plate or changing presser foot, etc. . Keep ventilation openings of it on top of the machine and foot...
... not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any adjustment be required. • Do not unplug by the manufacturer as threading needle and loopers, changing needle, changing throat plate or changing presser foot, etc. . Keep ventilation openings of it on top of the machine and foot...
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...the upper looper into spreader 26 19. Suggested Tension Setting 30 1) 2-thread wrapped edge overlock 30 2) 2-thread standard rolled hem stitching 31 3) 3-Thread Overlock 32 4) 3-Thread Flatlock 33 5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 34 6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Satety Stitch 35 23. How to reinforce a seam...hem 42 •How to sew pin tucks 42 •Turning square corners 43 • Pin placement 44 •Securing the thread chain 44 •How to Adjust the Stitch Length 21 14. CONTENTS Page 1. Selection of Stitches 5 2. Accessories 7 4. ...
...the upper looper into spreader 26 19. Suggested Tension Setting 30 1) 2-thread wrapped edge overlock 30 2) 2-thread standard rolled hem stitching 31 3) 3-Thread Overlock 32 4) 3-Thread Flatlock 33 5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 34 6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Satety Stitch 35 23. How to reinforce a seam...hem 42 •How to sew pin tucks 42 •Turning square corners 43 • Pin placement 44 •Securing the thread chain 44 •How to Adjust the Stitch Length 21 14. CONTENTS Page 1. Selection of Stitches 5 2. Accessories 7 4. ...
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... wear. 35 (514) * Depending on edge finishing operations. Three-thread Overlock 1-needle 2-thread stitch is used for butted or lapped seams and ornamental stitching with decorative thread. Three-thread Flatlock (504) 1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for 7 light weight or knits fabrics. Also,... a 3.5mm and 5.7mm wrapped 34 4 4 \ overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position.' (505) 5. Two-thread standard rolled hem stitching 3. Also, a 3.5mm and 33 5.7mm flatlock width can be obtained by 04 changing the needle position.' 6. Also,...
... wear. 35 (514) * Depending on edge finishing operations. Three-thread Overlock 1-needle 2-thread stitch is used for butted or lapped seams and ornamental stitching with decorative thread. Three-thread Flatlock (504) 1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for 7 light weight or knits fabrics. Also,... a 3.5mm and 5.7mm wrapped 34 4 4 \ overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position.' (505) 5. Two-thread standard rolled hem stitching 3. Also, a 3.5mm and 33 5.7mm flatlock width can be obtained by 04 changing the needle position.' 6. Also,...
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... are suggested guides. The tension settings shown on medium weigh fabric with standard #80 po yester spun thread Blue Green Orange Yellow isoiL;et r Page Two-Thread 3.5mm Wrapped Edge oar 1 Overlock 5.7mm (502) lio Two-Thread 3.5mm Standard Rolled oil 2 Hem Stitching 5.7mm (503) •0 3.0 3.0 0.5 0.5 1.5 Spreader 30 1.0 Spreader 6.0 Spreader 31 6.0 Spreader Three...
... are suggested guides. The tension settings shown on medium weigh fabric with standard #80 po yester spun thread Blue Green Orange Yellow isoiL;et r Page Two-Thread 3.5mm Wrapped Edge oar 1 Overlock 5.7mm (502) lio Two-Thread 3.5mm Standard Rolled oil 2 Hem Stitching 5.7mm (503) •0 3.0 3.0 0.5 0.5 1.5 Spreader 30 1.0 Spreader 6.0 Spreader 31 6.0 Spreader Three...
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PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Thread guides and holder 2 Handle 3 Left needle thread tension dial (blue) 4 Right needle thread tension dial (green) 5 Upper looper thread tension dial (orange) 6 Lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) 7 Throat plate 8 Cloth plate 9 Looper cover 10 Power & light switch 11 Stitch length dial 12 Hand wheel 13 Spool stand 14 Spool holder 15 Spool pin 16 Presser bar lifter 17 Differential feed adjusting lever knob 18 Seam width finger support plate 0 8 5.
PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Thread guides and holder 2 Handle 3 Left needle thread tension dial (blue) 4 Right needle thread tension dial (green) 5 Upper looper thread tension dial (orange) 6 Lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) 7 Throat plate 8 Cloth plate 9 Looper cover 10 Power & light switch 11 Stitch length dial 12 Hand wheel 13 Spool stand 14 Spool holder 15 Spool pin 16 Presser bar lifter 17 Differential feed adjusting lever knob 18 Seam width finger support plate 0 8 5.
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... the risk of it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to place anything on the spool pins. PREPARATION FOR THREADING Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder • This machine is the same as the rated voltage of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller...prevent tangling. • r,) 10 SINGER • Center the thread guides above the spool pins. • Place thread over the cone adapters on top of electric shock, this plug is threaded, straighten the threads to fit in the lowered position. • Fully extend the thread guide holder. • The ...
... the risk of it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to place anything on the spool pins. PREPARATION FOR THREADING Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder • This machine is the same as the rated voltage of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller...prevent tangling. • r,) 10 SINGER • Center the thread guides above the spool pins. • Place thread over the cone adapters on top of electric shock, this plug is threaded, straighten the threads to fit in the lowered position. • Fully extend the thread guide holder. • The ...
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... is located inside the looper cover for quick reference. • Thread the machine in the order 1 to the front through the thread guide 1 2 3 4 8. 5! 7214 12 Understanding the Color Code 1 Upper looper thread 2 Lower looper thread 3 Right needle thread 4 Left needle thread Orange Yellow Green Blue To Thread The Machine Correctly A Caution Be sure to turn off power...
... is located inside the looper cover for quick reference. • Thread the machine in the order 1 to the front through the thread guide 1 2 3 4 8. 5! 7214 12 Understanding the Color Code 1 Upper looper thread 2 Lower looper thread 3 Right needle thread 4 Left needle thread Orange Yellow Green Blue To Thread The Machine Correctly A Caution Be sure to turn off power...
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... about 10cm (4 inches) of the machine following the orange color coded thread guides ( 4 - 7 ). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 . • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the...
... about 10cm (4 inches) of the machine following the orange color coded thread guides ( 4 - 7 ). • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 . • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the...
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INGE 14 C?) • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the 3 tension discs 3 . 4 tr- 2) Threading the Lower Looper (Yellow) /7- • Thread the lower looper as indicated 1 - 9 2 LL L 3 Ira 4 8 7 5 0 • Pass thread from back to make certain it slips under thread guide 2 . I 'Y • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it is properly located in between the tension discs and pull thread down to the front through the thread guide 1 .
INGE 14 C?) • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the 3 tension discs 3 . 4 tr- 2) Threading the Lower Looper (Yellow) /7- • Thread the lower looper as indicated 1 - 9 2 LL L 3 Ira 4 8 7 5 0 • Pass thread from back to make certain it slips under thread guide 2 . I 'Y • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it is properly located in between the tension discs and pull thread down to the front through the thread guide 1 .
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... will slip into the slot in the looper 9-B. • Pick up the thread and pass it through the hole in threading the looper. • Grasp the thread with the tweezers 4 cm (1-1/2 inches) from thread guide 7. • Place the thread with the point of the tweezers slightly under and to the left of...the thread up and into thread guide 8. • Pass the thread behind and over the top of the upper looper and to aid in the end of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 - 7 . Note : Use the tweezers provided in the accessory set to the back of the throat plate. SINGER 4 ...
... will slip into the slot in the looper 9-B. • Pick up the thread and pass it through the hole in threading the looper. • Grasp the thread with the tweezers 4 cm (1-1/2 inches) from thread guide 7. • Place the thread with the point of the tweezers slightly under and to the left of...the thread up and into thread guide 8. • Pass the thread behind and over the top of the upper looper and to aid in the end of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 - 7 . Note : Use the tweezers provided in the accessory set to the back of the throat plate. SINGER 4 ...
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3) Threading the Right Needle (Green) • Thread the right needle as indicated 1 - 8. • Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 . 6 5 7 8 • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2. !L4i- * ' • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 . SINGE 16
3) Threading the Right Needle (Green) • Thread the right needle as indicated 1 - 8. • Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 . 6 5 7 8 • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2. !L4i- * ' • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 . SINGE 16
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Note: Use of tweezers in the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy. • Draw about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through upper thread path of the thread guide 6. • Thread the eye of the right needle 8 . • Continue to the back, under the presser foot. Note: Be sure to pass the thread through needle eye to hang free. • Place the thread to thread points 4 - 7 . I tl 0 7 10cm (4-) 17
Note: Use of tweezers in the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy. • Draw about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through upper thread path of the thread guide 6. • Thread the eye of the right needle 8 . • Continue to the back, under the presser foot. Note: Be sure to pass the thread through needle eye to hang free. • Place the thread to thread points 4 - 7 . I tl 0 7 10cm (4-) 17
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o4. 6 • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 . ••• • While holding thread with finger, pass it is properly located in between the tension discs 3. 18 SINGER 4 SINGE 4) Threading the Left Needle (Blue) • Thread the left needle as indicated 1 - 7. • Pass thread from back to make certain it between the tension discs and pull thread down to the front through the thread guide 1 .
o4. 6 • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 . ••• • While holding thread with finger, pass it is properly located in between the tension discs 3. 18 SINGER 4 SINGE 4) Threading the Left Needle (Blue) • Thread the left needle as indicated 1 - 7. • Pass thread from back to make certain it between the tension discs and pull thread down to the front through the thread guide 1 .
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... the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy. • Draw about 10cm (4 inches) of the thread guide 5. Note: Be sure to pass the thread through lower thread path of thread through needle eye to hang free. • Place the thread to the back, under the presser foot. I • Thread the eye of the left needle 7 . •...
... the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy. • Draw about 10cm (4 inches) of the thread guide 5. Note: Be sure to pass the thread through lower thread path of thread through needle eye to hang free. • Place the thread to the back, under the presser foot. I • Thread the eye of the left needle 7 . •...
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...- 3cm (1 inch) length. HOW TO CHANGE THREADS / TIE ON METHOD • To change thread type or color, clip thread near the spool. • Place new thread on thread guides or looping under thread stand. • When pulling thread through the needle, STOP when the knot is ...in front of the needle. • Cut the thread, and insert it through the machine one at a time. • If threads do not pull easily, check for tangles on stand. • Tie new thread and old thread ends together. • Clip thread tails to previous settings. 20 SINGER...
...- 3cm (1 inch) length. HOW TO CHANGE THREADS / TIE ON METHOD • To change thread type or color, clip thread near the spool. • Place new thread on thread guides or looping under thread stand. • When pulling thread through the needle, STOP when the knot is ...in front of the needle. • Cut the thread, and insert it through the machine one at a time. • If threads do not pull easily, check for tangles on stand. • Tie new thread and old thread ends together. • Clip thread tails to previous settings. 20 SINGER...
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...length. Note: Do not pull on the foot controller until the chain is completely threaded, bring all of the presser foot and sew a test sample. SUOMI 5- 7.5 cm 2 - 3);) • Place fabric under the front of the threads over the throat plate and slightly to the left under the presser foot. •...; Hold the threads and apply a slight tension. • Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns to start the...
...length. Note: Do not pull on the foot controller until the chain is completely threaded, bring all of the presser foot and sew a test sample. SUOMI 5- 7.5 cm 2 - 3);) • Place fabric under the front of the threads over the throat plate and slightly to the left under the presser foot. •...; Hold the threads and apply a slight tension. • Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns to start the...
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... page 26 to Balance NEEDLE POSITION wo oe SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Needle thread Lo'4,/ir looper thread Topside Underside (502) Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.5 Spreader 1.0 Medium weight 3.0 Heavy weight 4.5 Spreader 1.0 Spreader 1.0 Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange ...
... page 26 to Balance NEEDLE POSITION wo oe SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Needle thread Lo'4,/ir looper thread Topside Underside (502) Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.5 Spreader 1.0 Medium weight 3.0 Heavy weight 4.5 Spreader 1.0 Spreader 1.0 Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange ...
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... to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on green) toward a higher number. - Turn the lower looper thread tension dial(yellow) toward a lower number. - 2) 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Note: These are effected by: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size...Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Balance NEEDLE POSITION oro co SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Lower looper thread Needle thr iad Topside Underside (503) Tension Dial Light weigt Medium weight Heavy weight Blue 0 0.5 1.0 Green Orange Yellow Spreader 5.0 Spreader ...
... to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on green) toward a higher number. - Turn the lower looper thread tension dial(yellow) toward a lower number. - 2) 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Note: These are effected by: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size...Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Balance NEEDLE POSITION oro co SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Lower looper thread Needle thr iad Topside Underside (503) Tension Dial Light weigt Medium weight Heavy weight Blue 0 0.5 1.0 Green Orange Yellow Spreader 5.0 Spreader ...
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...to a higher number. - Or, turn the needle tension dial (blue or green) to a higher number. 32 Needle thread Lower thread Topside Underside (504) Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 1.5 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 2.5 2.5 2.0 Heavy...2.0 Heavy weight 3.5 3.0 2.0 Upper looper thread Needle thread Topside Upper looper thread \L wer looper thrtitad Underside Needle thread Topside Upper looper thread L wer looper tti d Underside Needle thread Topside L• er looper thread Underside 2 Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) to a lower number....
...to a higher number. - Or, turn the needle tension dial (blue or green) to a higher number. 32 Needle thread Lower thread Topside Underside (504) Fabric Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow Light weight 1.5 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 2.5 2.5 2.0 Heavy...2.0 Heavy weight 3.5 3.0 2.0 Upper looper thread Needle thread Topside Upper looper thread \L wer looper thrtitad Underside Needle thread Topside Upper looper thread L wer looper tti d Underside Needle thread Topside L• er looper thread Underside 2 Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) to a lower number....