Singer S14-78 User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
ABOUT YOUR MACHINE................................... 1
Parts of the Machine ....................................................1
Front and Side of Machine ...........................................1
Inside of Machine.......................................................2
Accessories ................................................................2
Connecting the Foot Control and the Power Supply........3
Setting Up the Telescopic Thread Stand ........................3
Open and Close the Front Cover...................................4
Remove and Replace the Flat Bed Extension ................4
Presser Foot Lifter .......................................................4
Changing the Needles..................................................5
Changing the Presser Foot...........................................5
Deactivate the Upper Cutter .........................................6
Reactivate the Upper Cutter.......................................... 6
Attach the 2–thread Overlock Converter ........................6
Remove the 2-thread Overlock Converter........................6
GETTING READY TO SEW................................ 7
General Threading Information .....................................7
What Needle and Thread to Use with Different
Fabrics .......................................................................7
Threading the Upper Looper (Red)................................8
Threading the Lower Looper (Yellow) ............................9
Threading the Left Needle (Blue) ................................10
Threading the Right Needle (Green) ...........................10
Thread Tension Settings............................................. 11
Differential Feed Adjustment ......................................12
Presser Foot Pressure Adjustment..............................13
Stitch Width Settings..................................................13
Stitch Length Settings ................................................14
Stitch Finger Lever Setting .........................................14
SEWING............................................................... 15
Stitch Overview .........................................................15
4–Thread Overlock ................................................... 15
3–Thread Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) ....................... 16
3–Thread Narrow Edge.............................................. 16
3–Thread Flatlock, Wide (and Narrow) ......................... 16
3–Thread Rolled Edge ............................................... 17
2–Thread Overedge, Wide (and Narrow) ....................... 17
2–Thread Wrapped Overlock, Wide (and Narrow) .......... 17
2–Thread Rolled Edge ............................................... 18
Changing Thread.......................................................18
Start Sewing .............................................................19
Pin Placement .......................................................... 19
Securing Thread Chain .............................................. 19
Corded Overlock .......................................................20
Gathering Using the Differential Feed .........................20
Rolled Edge Sewing ..................................................21
2–Thread Rolled Edge (A) ......................................... 21
3–Thread Rolled Edge (B) / Narrow Edge (C) ................ 21
Flatlock Sewing .........................................................22
Standard Flatlock, Wide (B) ....................................... 22
Decorative Flatlock, Wide (C)..................................... 22
Ladder Stitch (D)...................................................... 22
MACHINE MAINTENANCE.............................. 23
Cleaning ...................................................................23
Oiling........................................................................23
Replacing the Lower Cutter ........................................23
Replacing the Upper Cutter ........................................24
Storage.....................................................................24
Servicing...................................................................24
Trouble Shooting .......................................................24
Technical Specifications .............................................26

Singer S14-78 Specifications

General

Maximum Sewing Speed	1300 stitches per minute
Differential Feed	Yes
Adjustable Stitch Length	Yes
Adjustable Stitch Width	Yes
Free Arm	Yes
Color-Coded Threading	Yes
Stitch Formation	Overlock
Needle Threader	Yes
Presser Feet	Standard Overlock Foot
Weight	6.5 kg
Warranty	2 years
Stitch Options	4-Thread Overlock, 3-Thread Overlock, Rolled Hem
Included Accessories	Needles, screwdriver, tweezers, spreader
Dimensions	30 x 27 x 29 cm