SINGER 14SH754, 14CG754 User Manual

14SH744/14CG744 (2.3.4 THREAD OVERLOOK MACHINE) 14SH754/14CG754 (2.3.4 THREAD OVERLOOK MACHINE WITH DIFFERENTIAL FEED)

Operator's Guide

SINCERE

14SH744/14CG744 14SH754/14CG754

PREFACE

Thank you for your purchase of this sewing machine. This machine intended for household use will provide you with excellent performance in sewing from light to heavy material (lawn to denim). Please refer to this booklet for proper use and optimum service. To get the most out of your sewing machine, read the entire operator’s guide before attempting to operate the machine. Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the operator’s guide page by page.

To ensure that you arc always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities, the manufacturer reserves the right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary without notification or obligation.

For European Territories:

This Singer Sewing Machine was tested according to European norms and meets the requirements

regarding electrical safety radio interference and electromagnetic immunity.

The conformity is documented with the ^ ^ mark.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

* If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly

qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.

* The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision. * Young children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance. * Switch off or unplug the machine when leaving it unattended. * Before servicing the appliance , unplug the machine,

* If the light is damaged, it must be replace by authorized dealer.

©Singer is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following.

Read all instructions before using the machine.

A DANGER

The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the

electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

A WARNING -

Be sure that the electrical voltage of the electric outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated voltage of the motor.

Use this machine only for its intended use as described in this Operator’s Guide. Use only attachments

recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the Operator s Guide.

To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.

Disconnect the power line plug from the socket outlet or switch the machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle and loopers, changing needle, changing throat plate or changing presser foot, etc.

Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator’s Guide

Do not attempt to adjust the motor belt. Contact your nearest Service Center should any adjustment be required.

- To reduce the risk of electric shock:

To reduce the risk of burns, fire, electric shock or injury to persons:

Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to place anything on top of it.

Always use the proper throat plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.

Do not use bent needles.

When sewing, keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing

machine needle.

Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break.

Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.

Never operate the machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into the water. Return the machine to the nearest authorized dealer or Service Center for examination, repair, electrical, or mechanical adjustment.

Never operate the machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the machine and

foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust and loose cloth.

Never drop or insert any object into any opening.

* Do not use outdoors.

* Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

* Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or near

children.

* Do not expose the machine or machine plastic case to sunlight directly. Also, do not keep it in a very warm

or damp place.

* Do not touch the machine, foot controller and power line cord with wet hand, wet cloth or with anything wet.

* Do not connect power line cord to one of the many cords connected to one power outlet with adapters.

* Use machine on flat and stable table.

* Be sure to close the cylinder cover and looper cover before operating the machine.

* Keep presser foot and needles away from children’s reach.

* Be sure the light bulb has cooled off before changing with a new one.

* Do not dismantle or modify the machine yourself.

* Be sure to turn off the power switch and disconnect the power line plug before caring for your machine as

instructed in the operator’s guide.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

This product is not intended for industrial use

FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES:

Machines for Great Britain and some other countries having similar wiring standards are shipped from the factory without a plug for connection to the mains. The wires in this mains lead are colored in accordance with the following code.

Blue: neutral (N) Brown: live (L)

As the colors of the wires in the mains lead of this appliance may not correspond with the colored markings identifying the terminals in your plug, proceed as follows:

The wire which is colored blue must be connected to the terminal which is marked with the letter N or colored

black. The wire which is colored brown must be connected to the terminal which is marked with letter L or colored red. If a 13 Amp. (BS 1363) plug is used, a 3 Amp. fuse must be fitted, or if any other type of plug is

used, a 5 Amp. fuse must be fitted either in the plug or adaptor or at the distribution board.

Neither cord is to be connected to the earth terminal of a three-pin plug.

CONTENTS

Page

1. Selection of Stitches

2. Handy Reference Chart......................................6

3. Accessories.........................................................7

4. Needle Information

5. Principal Parts

6. How to Open Looper Cover

7. Principal Parts Behind Loopor Cover ..................9

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8. Preparation Prior to Sewing................................9

9. Preparation for Threading.................................. 10

• Setting up the thread guide holder

10. How to Remove and Insert Needles

• To remove needle(s)

• To insert needle(s)

11. Threading the Machine

•Threading diagram.............................................12

•Understanding the color code

•To thread the machine correctly.........................12

1) Threading the upper looper (Orange)

2) Threading the lower looper (Yellow)

3) Threading the right needle (Green)

4) Threading the left needle (Blue)

•Important threading information

12. How to Change Threads / Tie on Method

13. How to Adjust the Stitch Length

14. How to Adjust the Seam Width

•Width adjustment by changing needle position.. .21

• Width adjustment with adjustment knob

15. How to Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure

16. Differential Feed.................................................23

•Gathered overedge............................................23

•Stretch overedge

17. How to Disengage Movable Upper Knife

18. Converting the upper looper into spreader

19. Free Arm Sewing (Tubular Work) ......................27

20. Standard Overedge and Rolled Hem Stitching .. 28

•To sew standard overedge

•To sew rolled hem

21. Chaining Off and Test Sewing ...........................29

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22. Suggested Tension Setting

1 ) 2-thread wrapped edge overlock

2) 2-thread standard rolled hem stitching

3) 3-Thread Overlook

4) 3-Thread Flatlock

5) 3-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlook

6) 4-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch

23. How to Sew a Rolled Hem

1) 2-thread wrapped edge overlook

2- thread standard rolled hem stitcNng

2) 3-thread standard rolled hem stitching 3- thread upper looper thread wrapped

rolled hem stitching......................................38

24. Stitch Variations and Sewing Techniques

• Hov/ to sew a flatlock decorative seam

•How to sew an overlook blind hem

• How to sew pin tucks

• Turning square corners

•Pin placement....................................................44

•Securing the thread chain..................................44

•How to reinforce a seam....................................45

• Braiding by chaining off.....................................45

25. Machine Maintenance........................................46

•Cleaning the machine........................................46

• Oiling the machine

•How to replace the stationary knife

26. Troubleshooting Chart........................................48

27. Relationship between Cloth, Thread and Needle... .49

28. Specification

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1. SELECTION OF STITCHES

This machine is capable of producing various types ot stitches according to the combination of needle positions, threading methods, tension adjustment.

Stitch Type

Reference

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1. Two-thread wrapped edge overlook

Two-thread standard rolled hem stitching

3. Three-thread Overlock

Three-thread

Flatlock

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(502)

(503)

(504)

1-needle 2-thread stitch is used for

light weight or knits fabrics. Also,a

3.5mm and 5.7mm wrapped overtook seam width can be obtained by

changing the needle position.*

1-needle 2-thread stitch is used for

overedge seaming,blindstitch hemming on edge finishing operations. Also,a 3.5mm and 5.7mm standard rolled hem seam width can be obtained

by changing the needle position.*

1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for overedging and seaming on common fabrics. Also, a 3.5mm and 5.7mm overlook seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position,"

1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for butted or lapped seams and ornamental stitching with decorative thread. Also, a 3.5mm and

5.7mm flatlock width can be obtained by changing the needle position.*

(505)

5. Three-thread Wrapped Edge Overlook

6. Four-thread

Stretch Mock Safety Stitch

Depending on the needle positions used, this machine can sew 3-thread standard width 3.5mm overedge and a 5.7mm wide overedge seams.

imm

(514)

1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for sewing narrow rolled hems or ornamental edges. Also, a 3.5mm and 5.7mm wrapped overlook seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position *

2-needle 4-thread stitch which is ideal for

medium to heavy weight stretchy fabrics such as double knits and swim wear.

Also, for overedging heavyweight fabrics, the seam width can be increased still more by turning the overedge seam width adjustment knob. (See page 21)

Overedge width Needle used Needle thread

tension dial

3.5mm Overedge right needle Green

2. HANDY REFERENCE CHART

Stitch Type

Two-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock

Two-Thread Standard Rolled

Hem Stitching

Three-Thread Overlock

Three-Thread Flatlock

Three-Thread

Wrapped Edge

Overlock

Four-Thread UltraStretch Mock

Safety Stitch

(502)

(503)

(504)

(505)

(514)

Needle

3.5mm O»

5.7mm

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3.5mm

5.7mm

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3.5mm

5.7mm

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3.5mm

5.7

•o

3.5mm

O»

5.7mm

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5.7mm Overedge left needle Blue

Tension Dial: Numbers shown are average settings on medium weight fabric with standard #80 polyester spun thread

Blue Green Orange Yellow

3.0 1.5

3.0 1.0

0.5 6.0

3.0 2.5 2.0

2.5 2.5 2.0

0.5 5.5 5.5

0.5 5.0

3.0 0.5 7.0

2.5 2.0 2.5 2.0

6.0

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spreader

Spreader

Upper looper

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The thread tension becomes tighter as the dials are turned to higher numbers. The tension settings shown on

this page as well as throughout the operator’s manual are suggested guides. Adjust thread tensions to suit the fabric and size of thread used. For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of no greater

than half a number at a time

3. ACCESSORIES

Accessories are contained in the accessory case in the cloth plate.

744 / 754

1 Needle set 2 Screw driver (small size) 3 Tweezers 4 Spreader

1 1 1 1

4. NEEDLE INFORMATION

• Singer needle #2022 size 90/14 is furnished with the machine.

• In an emergency, standard Singer needle #2020

may be used.

However, unless the suggested tension setting is

readjusted, skipping of the stitches may occur.

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5. PRINCIPAL PARTS

1 Thread guides and holder 2 Handle 3 Left needle thread tension dial (blue)

4 Right needle thread tension dial (green)

5 Upper looper thread tension dial (orange)

6 Lower looper thread tension dial (yellow)

7 Throat plate 8 Cloth plate

9 Looper cover 10 Power & light switch 11 Stitch length dial 12 Handwheel 13 Spool stand 14 Spool holder 15 Spool pin 16 Presser bar lifter 17 Differential feed adjusting lever knob 18 Seam width finger support plate

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6. HOW TO OPEN LOOPER COVER

Caution ;

• Push the cover to the right as far as if will go 1 .

• Pull cover down toward you 2 .

Be sure to turn off power switch.

Caution:

Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing,

7. PRINCIPAL PARTS BEHIND LOOPER COVER

1 Upper looper 2 Movable upper knife 3 Presser foot 4 Stationary lower knife 5 Lower looper

6 Seam width finger knob

7 Seam width adjustment knob

8. PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEWING

• Connect the controller! electric plug 1 to the

machine receptacle 2 .

• Plug power line 3 into electric outlet 4 .

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• Power Switch: Push mark side to turn “ON”.

Push “O” mark side to turn "OFF".

• To run the machine and control the speed, press

the controller.

• The harder you press, the taster the machine will

sew.

• To stop the machine from sewing, remove your foot

from the controller.

WARNING:

Use only foot controller provided with this machine. (YC-482 for U.S.A. & CANADA only) Be sure to make reference to "Warning" on following page.

POLARIZED PLUG INFORMATION (FOR U.S.A. & CANADA ONLY)

This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

Warning:

* Be sure that the electrical voltage of the electric outlet (wall receptacle) is the same as the rated

voltage of the motor.

* Handle the foot controller with care and avoid dropping it on the floor. Be sure not to place

anything on top of it when not in use.

* Disconnect the power line plug from the electric outlet when changing needles, presser feet or

throat plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting

the machine by accidentally pressing the controller.

9. PREPARATION FOR THREADING

Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder

This machine is shipped with the thread guide holder

in the lowered position.

Fully extend the thread guide holder.

The two joints on the telescope will click into place

when they are correctly positioned.

Center the thread guides above the spool pins.

Place thread over the cone adapters on the spool pins.

Note: If the machine is threaded, straighten the

threads to prevent tangling.

10. HOWTO REMOVE AND INSERT

NEEDLES

To Remove Needle(s)

Caution ;

Be sure to disconnect the machine from the electric outlet before removing needle(s).

• Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest position.

Loosen, but do not remove the needle set screw with the small screwdriver.

1 Left needle set screw 2 Right needle set screw 3 Left needle 4 Right needle

Remove the needle(s).

To Insert Needle(s)

Caution ;

Be sure to disconnect the machine from the electric outlet before replacing needle(s).

Hold the needle with the flat surface to the back.

Insert the needle into the needle clamp as far as it will go.

Securely tighten the needle set screw.

Note: * This machine uses #2022 needles. Refer

to page 7 for additional needle information.

* Remove the cloth plate if you find it difficult

to remove and replace the needle.

11. THREADING THE MACHINE

Threading Diagram

• A color coded threading diagram is located inside the looper cover for quick reference.

• Thread the machine in the order 1 to 4 as shown.

Understanding the Color Code

1 Upper looper thread................ Orange

2 Lower looper thread

3 Right needle thread................. Green

4 Left needle thread

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Yellow

Blue

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i To Thread The Machine Correctly

Caution : Be sure to turn off power switch.

1) Threading the Upper Looper (Qranoe)

• Thread the upper looper as indicated 1-8

Pass thread from back to the front through the

thread guide 1 .

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Thread the top cover thread

guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide

While holding thread with finger, pass it between

the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 .

2 .

Thread the looper area of the machine following the

orange color coded thread guides ( 4 ~ 7 ).

Thread the hole in the upper looper from front to

back 8 .

Note: Use of tweezers provided in the accessory

set to aid in threading the looper.

Pull about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through the

looper and place to the back of the throat plate.

2) Threading the Lower Looper (Yellow)

• Thread the lower looper as indicated 1 ~ 9 ,

Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 1 .

Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 .

While holding thread with finger, pass it between

the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 .

Turn the hand wheel toward you until the lower looper is at the far right.

Thread the looper area of the machine following

the yellow color coded thread guides 4 ~ 7 .

Note: Use the tweezers provided in the accessory

set to aid in threading the looper.

• Grasp the thread with the tweezers 4 cm (1-1/2 inches) from thread guide 7.

• Place the thread with the point of the tweezers slightly under and to the left of threading guide 8.

• Pull the thread up and into thread guide 8.

Pass the thread behind and over the top end of left looper 9-A.

Then pull it downward gently so that it will slip into the slot in the looper 9-B.

Pick up the thread and pass it through the hole in the end of the looper 10 .

Note : Use the tweezers provided in the

accessory set to aid in threading the looper.

The thread should be positioned in the groove of

the lower looper.

Pull about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through the

looper and place it over the top of the upper looper and to the back of the throat plate.

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