Singer 14 U44B/244B User Manual

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
overlockstitch..........................................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

Singer 14 U44B/244B Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	14 U44B/244B
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English