SINGER 14U285B - Manual (Page 3)

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Selection of stitches ........................................................................................................................................... 2
Handy reference chart........................................................................................................................................4
Principal parts.................................................................................................................................................... 5
Preparation for sewing...................................................................................................................................... 6
Preparation for threading................................................................................................................................. 7
• Setting up the thread guide holder............................................................................................................ 7
• Needle positions........................................................................................................................................... 8
• How to insert the needles............................................................................................................................. 8
• How to open looper cover ........................................................................................................................... 9
• How to remove cylinder cover.................................................................................................................... 9
• How to thread the machine ........................................................................................................................ 9
• How to change threads .............................................................................................................................. 10
• Chain off and test sew.............................................................................................................................. 10
How to sew double chainstitch...................................................................................................................... 11
How to sew two-thread overlock and overedge............................................................................................ 14
How to sew three-thread standard overlock, flatlock and wrapped edge overlock ................................ 19
How to sew three-thread ultra-stretch mock safety stitch.......................................................................... 23
How to sew four-thread ultra-stretch mock safety stitch.................................................................. 24
How to sew four-thread safety stitch ............................................................................................................ 25
How to sew five-thread safety stitch.............................................................................................................. 26
How to adjust stitch length............................................................................................................................. 27
How to fine-tune overedge seam width.......................................................................................................... 27
How to sew rolled hem ................................................................................................................................... 28
Differential feed (with differential feed machine only).............................................................................. 31
• Gathered overedge .................................................................................................................................... 31
• Stretch overedge......................................................................................................................................... 32
Free arm sewing (tubular work).................................................................................................................... 33
Seam guide lines .............................................................................................................................................. 33
Edge guide ....................................................................................................................................................... 33
Three-thread flatlock stitch ........................................................................................................................... 34
Two-thread flatlock stitch.............................................................................................................................. 34
Two or three-thread blindstitching............................................................................................................... 35
Braiding by chaining-off................................................................................................................................. 35
Two or three-thread pin tucking ................................................................................................................... 36
Reinforced (tapes) overedge stitching........................................................................................................... 36
Applying elastic................................................................................................................................................ 37
Turning square corners .................................................................................................................................. 38
How to replace stationary knife...................................................................................................................... 39
How to exchange light bulb ............................................................................................................................ 39
How to adjust presser foot pressure............................................................................................................... 39
Lubrication....................................................................................................................................................... 40
Reasons for poor stitches and how to make adjustment............................................................................. 41
Relationship between cloth, thread and needle............................................................................................ 42
Accessories........................................................................................................................................................ 43
Specification..................................................................................................................................................... 43