SINGER 14U52 - Manual (Page 3)

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CONTENTS
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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
• How to insert the needles............................................................................................................. 7
• How to open looper cover ............................................................................................................8
• How to remove cylinder cover ................................................................................................... 8
• How to thread the machine ......................................................................................................... 8
• How to change threads .................................................................................................................9
• Chain off and test sew............................ ,.................................................................................... 9
How to sew two-thread overlock and overedge............................................................................... 10
How to sew three-thread standard overlock, flatlock and wrapped edge overlock ........................ 15
How to sew three-thread ultra-stretch mock safety stitch............................................................... 19
How to sew four-thread ultra-stretch mock safety stitch................................................................. 20
How to adjust stitch length.............................................................................................................. 21
How to adjust overedge seam width................................................................................................ 21
How to do roUed hemming............................................................................................................. 22
Free arm sewing (tubular work)....................................................................................................... 25
Seam guide lines.............................................................................................................................. 25
Edge guide ............................................................................,........................................................ 25
Three-thread flatlock stitch ............................................................................................................. 26
Two-thread flatlock stitch ............................................................................................................... 26
Two or three-thread blindstitching.................................................................................................. 27
Braiding by chaining-off.................................................................................................................. 27
Two or three-thread pin tucking...................................................................................................... 28
Applying elastic............................................................................................................................... 28
Turning square comers .................................................................................................................... 29
How to replace stationary knife....................................................................................................... 30
How to exchange light bulb ............................................................................................................ 30
How to adjust presser foot pressure................................................................................................. 30
Reasons for poor stitches and how to make adjustment ............................................................... 31
Relationship between cloth, thread and needle............................................................................... 32
Accessories...................................................................................................................................... 33
Specification.................................................................................................................................... 33