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... a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in sewing from light to heavy material (lawn to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary without supervision. * Young children should be replace by authorized dealer. ®Singer is documented with the machine by following the operator's guide page by the manufacturer or...
... a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in sewing from light to heavy material (lawn to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary without supervision. * Young children should be replace by authorized dealer. ®Singer is documented with the machine by following the operator's guide page by the manufacturer or...
Instruction Manual 15
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... as threading needle and loopers, changing needle, changing throat plate or changing presser foot, etc. . Always use bent needles. • When sewing, keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this Operator's Guide. The wrong plate can cause the needle to place anything on top of the motor. • Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the machine with...
... as threading needle and loopers, changing needle, changing throat plate or changing presser foot, etc. . Always use bent needles. • When sewing, keep fingers away from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in this Operator's Guide. The wrong plate can cause the needle to place anything on top of the motor. • Use this machine only for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment. • Never operate the machine with...
Instruction Manual 15
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... 5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 34 6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Satety Stitch 35 23. Specification 50 4 Principal Parts Behind Looper Cover 9 8. How to Remove and Insert Needles 11 •To remove needle(s) 11 •To insert needle(s) 11 11. How to Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure 22 16. How to Open Looper Cover 9 7. Stitch Variations and Sewing Techniques 40 •How to sew a flatlock decorative seam 40 •How to sew an overlock blind hem 42 •How to sew pin tucks...
... 5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 34 6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Satety Stitch 35 23. Specification 50 4 Principal Parts Behind Looper Cover 9 8. How to Remove and Insert Needles 11 •To remove needle(s) 11 •To insert needle(s) 11 11. How to Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure 22 16. How to Open Looper Cover 9 7. Stitch Variations and Sewing Techniques 40 •How to sew a flatlock decorative seam 40 •How to sew an overlock blind hem 42 •How to sew pin tucks...
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... needle positions, threading methods, tension adjustment. Four-thread Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 2-needle 4-thread stitch which is ideal for 7 light weight or knits fabrics. Two-thread standard rolled hem stitching 3. Also, a 3.5mm and 33 5.7mm flatlock width can be obtained by changing the needle position.* (503) - - 1-needle 3-thread stitch is capable of producing various types of stitches according to heavy weight stretchy fabrics such as double knits and swim wear. 35 (514) * Depending on the needle positions used, this machine...
... needle positions, threading methods, tension adjustment. Four-thread Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 2-needle 4-thread stitch which is ideal for 7 light weight or knits fabrics. Two-thread standard rolled hem stitching 3. Also, a 3.5mm and 33 5.7mm flatlock width can be obtained by changing the needle position.* (503) - - 1-needle 3-thread stitch is capable of producing various types of stitches according to heavy weight stretchy fabrics such as double knits and swim wear. 35 (514) * Depending on the needle positions used, this machine...
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...Three-Thread Wrapped Edge 3.5mm o•] Upper 3.0 0.5 7. 0 looper 5 Overlock 5.7mm 34 Upper •0 3.0 0.5 7.0 looper Four-Thread Ultra- 6 Stretch Mock Safety Stitch ire (514) 2.5 2.0 2.5 2.0 Upper looper 35 The thread tension becomes tighter as throughout the operator's manual are turned to suit the fabric and size of no greater than half a number at a time 6 Adjust thread tensions to higher numbers. For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of thread used Overedge right needle Overedge left needle Needle thread tension dial Green...
...Three-Thread Wrapped Edge 3.5mm o•] Upper 3.0 0.5 7. 0 looper 5 Overlock 5.7mm 34 Upper •0 3.0 0.5 7.0 looper Four-Thread Ultra- 6 Stretch Mock Safety Stitch ire (514) 2.5 2.0 2.5 2.0 Upper looper 35 The thread tension becomes tighter as throughout the operator's manual are turned to suit the fabric and size of no greater than half a number at a time 6 Adjust thread tensions to higher numbers. For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of thread used Overedge right needle Overedge left needle Needle thread tension dial Green...
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3. O 4. Sizes available Singer needle #2022 80/11 90/14 7 NEEDLE INFORMATION • Singer needle #2022 size 90/14 is readjusted, skipping of the stitches may be used. However, unless the suggested tension setting is furnished with the machine. • In an emergency, standard Singer needle #2020 may occur. ACCESSORIES I Accessories are contained in the accessory case in the cloth plate. 1 Needle set 2 Screw driver (small size) 3 Tweezers 4 Spreader 744 / 754 1 1 1 1 4--
3. O 4. Sizes available Singer needle #2022 80/11 90/14 7 NEEDLE INFORMATION • Singer needle #2022 size 90/14 is readjusted, skipping of the stitches may be used. However, unless the suggested tension setting is furnished with the machine. • In an emergency, standard Singer needle #2020 may occur. ACCESSORIES I Accessories are contained in the accessory case in the cloth plate. 1 Needle set 2 Screw driver (small size) 3 Tweezers 4 Spreader 744 / 754 1 1 1 1 4--
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... changing needles, presser feet or throat plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. SINGER • Center the thread guides above the spool pins. • Place thread over the cone adapters on top of electric shock, this plug is the same as the rated voltage of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller. 9. Handle the foot controller...
... changing needles, presser feet or throat plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. Do not modify the plug in the outlet, reverse the plug. SINGER • Center the thread guides above the spool pins. • Place thread over the cone adapters on top of electric shock, this plug is the same as the rated voltage of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller. 9. Handle the foot controller...
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...") I Left needle 3.0 mm (1/8") 4.5 mm (11/64") I 3.5 mm _ (9/64") Left needle Right needle Width Adjustment with the width adjustment knob. HOW TO ADJUST THE STITCH LENGTH • The stitch length dial should be set on the 3 mm (1/8 inch) setting for most sewing conditions. • Adjust the stitch length to 4mm (5/32 inch) when sewing heavy weight fabrics. • Adjust the stitch length to 2mm (5/64 inch) when sewing light weight fabrics to obtain excellent seams without puckering...
...") I Left needle 3.0 mm (1/8") 4.5 mm (11/64") I 3.5 mm _ (9/64") Left needle Right needle Width Adjustment with the width adjustment knob. HOW TO ADJUST THE STITCH LENGTH • The stitch length dial should be set on the 3 mm (1/8 inch) setting for most sewing conditions. • Adjust the stitch length to 4mm (5/32 inch) when sewing heavy weight fabrics. • Adjust the stitch length to 2mm (5/64 inch) when sewing light weight fabrics to obtain excellent seams without puckering...
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... feed regulating dial is set at "3" or over, the amount of feed of gather therefore set knob to suit the fabric and test sew before assembling into garment. To set differential feed adjusting lever knob to the rear feed dog is a system which "stretches" or "gathers" the fabric, when amount of feed of front feed dog in stretch fabrics such as the amount of the main feed dog will change to 1.1 "3" automatically when adjusting lever knob is differential feed adjusting lever setting for...
... feed regulating dial is set at "3" or over, the amount of feed of gather therefore set knob to suit the fabric and test sew before assembling into garment. To set differential feed adjusting lever knob to the rear feed dog is a system which "stretches" or "gathers" the fabric, when amount of feed of front feed dog in stretch fabrics such as the amount of the main feed dog will change to 1.1 "3" automatically when adjusting lever knob is differential feed adjusting lever setting for...
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... number. • When the lower looper thread tension is too loose: - Note: x These are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of Your Fabric How to converting the upper looper into spreader.. Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread * See page 26 to Balance NEEDLE POSITION wo oe SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Needle thread...
... number. • When the lower looper thread tension is too loose: - Note: x These are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of Your Fabric How to converting the upper looper into spreader.. Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread * See page 26 to Balance NEEDLE POSITION wo oe SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Needle thread...
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... the needle thread tension is botton side of Your Fabric How to converting the upper looper into spreader. Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) 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, type and fiber content of thread * See page26 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...
... the needle thread tension is botton side of Your Fabric How to converting the upper looper into spreader. Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) 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, type and fiber content of thread * See page26 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...
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...Light weight 2.0 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 3.0 2.5 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 Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number. - 3) 3-thread Overlock Note: These are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION e0 ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH...
...Light weight 2.0 2.0 2.0 Medium weight 3.0 2.5 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 Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number. - 3) 3-thread Overlock Note: These are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION e0 ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH...
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... loose; - Turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a higher number. - Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a lower number. • When the upper looper thread tension is too loose; - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a higher number. - 4) 3-thread Flatlock Note: These are suggested tension settings only. •• Tension settings are effected by: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION •O OW SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH...
... loose; - Turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a higher number. - Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a lower number. • When the upper looper thread tension is too loose; - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a higher number. - 4) 3-thread Flatlock Note: These are suggested tension settings only. •• Tension settings are effected by: 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION •O OW SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH...
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... of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of Your Fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Lower I per thread Needle thread Underside How to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread. Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a lower number. • When the needle thread tension is too loose; - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a higher number. - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a lower number. NEEDLE POSITION eO ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH...
... of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of Your Fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Lower I per thread Needle thread Underside How to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of thread. Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a lower number. • When the needle thread tension is too loose; - Or, turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a higher number. - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a lower number. NEEDLE POSITION eO ow SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH...
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... thread tension is too loose; - Turn the left needle thread tension dial (blue) toward a lower number. • When the left needle thread tension is too loose: - Turn lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number. Turn the right needle thread tension dial (green) toward a higher number - 6) 4-thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Note: * These are suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Upper...
... thread tension is too loose; - Turn the left needle thread tension dial (blue) toward a lower number. • When the left needle thread tension is too loose: - Turn lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number. Turn the right needle thread tension dial (green) toward a higher number - 6) 4-thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch Note: * These are suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by; 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH Upper...
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...; Light weight fabrics such as required. • Set stitch length dial to "F 2" and a fine seam will (11 be sewn. • Needle: Singer Needle #2022 size 80/11 or 90/14 • Thread: A variety of thread combinations can sew four types of rolled hems. • Rolled hemming is not suited for rolled hemming. • • AI" ► 2 36 as lawn, \roil. HOW TO SEW A ROLLED HEM s. • This machine can be used for...
...; Light weight fabrics such as required. • Set stitch length dial to "F 2" and a fine seam will (11 be sewn. • Needle: Singer Needle #2022 size 80/11 or 90/14 • Thread: A variety of thread combinations can sew four types of rolled hems. • Rolled hemming is not suited for rolled hemming. • • AI" ► 2 36 as lawn, \roil. HOW TO SEW A ROLLED HEM s. • This machine can be used for...
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... I NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER o• S F- 2 USE Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric Needle thread Topside Lo -r looper thread Underside (502) Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 r 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at righ and test sew a sample of your fabric. Lower looper thread Topside Need thread Underside...
... I NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER o• S F- 2 USE Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric Needle thread Topside Lo -r looper thread Underside (502) Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 r 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Correct Balance • Set each tension dial to settings shown at righ and test sew a sample of your fabric. Lower looper thread Topside Need thread Underside...
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... Hem Stitching NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH o• R F- 2 Upper looper thread Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside (504) 3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching i Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.0 7.0 2.5 2.0 3.5 2.5 Needle thread Upper looper thread...
... Hem Stitching NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH o• R F- 2 Upper looper thread Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside (504) 3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching i Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 2.0 7.0 2.5 2.0 3.5 2.5 Needle thread Upper looper thread...
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I I I • Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3-thread overlook stitch. O 0 How to Sew Pin Tucks • Sew decorative pin tucks on the extended hem edge, allowing the machine needle to barely catch the edge of the fold. /*-'• Remove J. How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem • The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and the raw edges are overlooked in the nonworking position (page 25...
I I I • Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3-thread overlook stitch. O 0 How to Sew Pin Tucks • Sew decorative pin tucks on the extended hem edge, allowing the machine needle to barely catch the edge of the fold. /*-'• Remove J. How to Sew an Overlock Blind Hem • The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and the raw edges are overlooked in the nonworking position (page 25...
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... 7 49 30-38 7 11 ii 7 12-19 22 49 30-38 20 12-19 30-38 20 49 21 22 47 47 9 20 9 48 Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabric. - Use a high quality thread. - Close looper cover before sewing with overlock. - Insert needle correctly. - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Solution Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Stitches skip Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming Fabric jams Machine does not operate - Insert needle correctly. - Tighten needle set screw. -
... 7 49 30-38 7 11 ii 7 12-19 22 49 30-38 20 12-19 30-38 20 49 21 22 47 47 9 20 9 48 Decrease presser foot pressure for light weight fabric. - Use a high quality thread. - Close looper cover before sewing with overlock. - Insert needle correctly. - TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Solution Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Stitches skip Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming Fabric jams Machine does not operate - Insert needle correctly. - Tighten needle set screw. -