SINGER 14T968DC User Manual

14T968DC

Instruction Book

14T968DC

This SINGER sewing machine, model 14T968DC,

SINGER is a registered trademark of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. ©2008 The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. All rights reserved.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

DANGER -To reduce the risk of electric shock:

*The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.

*Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with the same type rated 15 watts. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the machine.

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

*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 Instruction Book. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in the Instruction Book.

*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 Instruction Book.

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

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

*Always use the proper needle 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 needles causing them to break.

*For double insulated machines, when servicing, use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

*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.

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*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 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 Instruction Book.

*The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm persons without supervision.

*Young childen should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the appliance.

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

*SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS. In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation is provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires, extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A doubleInsulated product is marked with the word "DOUBLE-INSULATION" or "DOUBLE-INSULATED".

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

			Page
1.	Selection stitches & Auto tension..............................		5
2.	Handy Reference Chart............................................		8
3. Accessories..............................................................			9
4.	Needle Information...................................................		9
5.	Principal Parts..........................................................		10
6.	How to Open Looper Cover.....................................		12
7.	Principal Parts Behind Looper Cover.......................		12
8.	Preparation prior to sewing......................................		12
9.	Removal and Replacement of Waste Tray..............		13
10.	Preparation for Threading........................................		14
*Setting up the thread guide holder............................			14
*Anti-spill net..............................................................			14
*Spool cap..................................................................			14
11. How to Remove and Insert Needles........................			15
*Needle position.........................................................			15
*To remove needle(s).................................................			15
*To insert needle(s)....................................................			15
12.	Threading the Machine...........................................		16
*Threading diagram...................................................			16
*Understanding the color code..................................			16
*To thread the machine correctly...............................			17
	1)	Threading the upper looper (Green)...................	17
	2)	Threading the lower looper (Red).......................	18
	3)	Threading the chain stitch looper (Brown)..........	20
	4)	Threading the overedge right needle (Blue).......	21
	5)	Threading the chain stitch needle (Orange)........	23
	6)	Threading the cover stitch needles.....................	25

1Threading the cover stitch left needle (Orange) 25

2Threading the cover stitch middle/chain stitch

	needle(Blue).....................................................	26
	3 Threading the cover stitch right needle(Green).28
13.	How to Change Threads / Tie on Method...............	30
14.	How to Adjust the Stitch length...............................	31
15.	How to Adjust the Seam width................................	31
*Width adjustment by changing needle position........		31
*Width adjustment with adjustment knob...................		31
16.	How to Adjust the Presser Foot Pressure...............	32
17.	Differential Feed......................................................	33
*Gathered overedge...................................................		33
*Stretch overedge......................................................		34
18.	How to Disengage Movable Upper Knife................	35
19. To Convert upper Looper to Spreader....................		36
*To use the spreader..................................................		36
*To disengage to upper looper...................................		36
20.	Standard overedge and Rolled Hem Stitching........	37
*To sew standard overedge.......................................		37
*To sew rolled hem....................................................		37

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21. Chaining Off and Test Sewing............................		38
22. Settings and Sewing Instructions........................		39
1)	Double chain stitch...........................................	39
2)	2-Thread Wrapped Edge Overlock...................	41
3)	2-Thread Overedge..........................................	42
4)	3-Thread Overlock............................................	43
5)	3-Thread Flatlock..............................................	44
6)	3-Thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safety Stitch.......	45
7)	4-thread Ultra Stretch Mock Safely Stitch.........	46
8)	4-Thread Safety Stitch......................................	47
9)	5-Thread Safety Stitch......................................	48
23. How to Sew a Cover Stitch.................................		49
24. How to Sew a Rolled hem..................................		54
1)	3-thread standard rolled hem stitching.............	55
2)	3-thread upper looper thread wrapped
	rolled hem stitching...........................................	55
3)	2-thread standard rolled hem stitching.............	56
4)	2-thread lower looper thread wrapped
	rolled hem stitching...........................................	56
25. Stitch Variations and Sewing Techniques...........		58
*Decorative Flatlocking..........................................		59
*How to sew an overlock blind hem.......................		60
*How to sew pin tucks...........................................		60
*Turning square corners........................................		61
*Pin placement.......................................................		62
*Securing the thread chain.....................................		62
*How to reinforce a seam.......................................		63
*Braiding by chaining off........................................		63
26. Machine Maintenance.........................................		64
*Cleaning the machine...........................................		64
*Oiling the machine................................................		64
*How to replace the moveable upper knife............		65
*How to exchange light bulb...................................		66
27.Optional Accessories...........................................		67
*Snap-on type presser foot....................................		67
*Optional presser feet............................................		68
1) Elastic foot.......................................................		68
2) Blind hem foot..................................................		68
3) Shirring foot......................................................		68
4) Pearl/Sequin foot.............................................		68
5) Piping/Cording foot..........................................		68
6) Taping foot.......................................................		68
28. Troubleshooting Chart.........................................		69
29. Relationship between Cloth, Thread and Need.. 70
30. Specification........................................................		71

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1. SELECTION OF STITCHES & AUTO TENSION

This machine is capable of producing various types of stitches according to the combination of Auto Tension Selected, needle positions, threading methods, and the use of convertible right looper/spreader.

Stitch Type	ATD : Auto Tension Dial Selected	Reference
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1. Double	A 1-needle 2-thread straight stitch is used
Chain Stitch	for construction or decorative stitching.
	Seams also can be sewn at desired
	distance from edge of fabric by	39
ATD: D	disengaging the right looper and movable
	knife.
2. Two-thread	1-needle 2-thread stitch is used for
Wrapped Edge	seaming lightweight or stretch fabrics.
Overlock	It is also ideal for rolled and blind hemming.	41
ATD: D	A 4 mm and 6 mm overlock seam width
	can be obtained by changing the needle
ATD: G
	position.
3. Two-thread	1-needle 2-thread stitch is used for
Overedge	overedging common fabrics. It is also
	ideal for flatlock (butted or lapped) seams	42
ATD: E	and blind hemming. A 4 mm and
	6 mm overedge seam width can be
	obtained by changing the needle position.
4. Three-thread	1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for
Overlock	overedging and seaming on common
ATD: A	fabrics. A 4mm and 6 mm overlock seam	43
	width can be obtained by changing the
ATD: B
	needle position.
5. Three-thread	1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for
Flatlock	butted or lapped seams and ornamental
	stitching with decorative thread. Also,	44
	a 4 mm and 6 mm flatlock width can
ATD: F	be obtained by changing the needle
	position.
6. Three-thread	2-needle 3-thread stitch that is ideal for
Ultra-Stretch	lightweight, extremely stretchy fabrics
Mock Safety	such as tricot and spandex.	45
Stitch
ATD: G
7.Four-thread Ultra-	2-needle 4-thread stitch that is ideal
Stretch Mock	for medium to heavyweight stretchy
Safety Stitch	fabrics such as double knits and swim	46
	Wear.

ATD: A

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Stitch Type	ATD : Auto Tension Dial Selected	Reference
		Page
8. Four-thread	The 4-thread stitch is a safety stitch
Safety Stitch	made up of combined 2-thread
	overedge and double chainstitch.
		47
ATD: I
9. Five-thread	The 5-thread stitch is a safety stitch
Safety Stitch	made up of combined 3-thread
Wide	overlock and double chainstitch.
	A wide seam is formed by using left needle.	48
ATD: B	Overedge and seaming can be done
	in one operation on non-stretch fabrics.
10. Five-thread	The 5-thread stitch is a safety stitch
Safety Stitch	made up of combined 3-thread
Narrow	overlock and double chainstitch.	48
ATD: A	A narrow seam is formed by using right
	Needle. Overege and seaming can be done
	in one operation on non-stretch fabrics.
11. Cover Stitch	2-needle, 3-thread cover stitch is
Narrow	suitable for stretchy fabrics such as
(2.8mm)	knits, etc.	51
ATD: K	A narrow seam is formed by using left
	and middle needles.
12. Cover Stitch	2-needle 3-thread cover stitch is
Wide	suitable for stretchy fabrics such as
(5.6mm)	knits, etc.
		51
ATD: H	A wide seam is formed by using left
	and right needles.
13. Triple Cover	3-needle 4-thread cover stitch is
Stitch	suitable for stretchy fabrics such as
(5.6mm)	knits, etc.
		52
ATD: J	A triple seam is formed by using left,
	middle, and right needles.
14. Three-thread	1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for sewing
Rolled Hem	narrow rolled hems.
ATD: C		55

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*Depending on the needle positions used, this machine can sew 2-thread and 3-thread standard width 4 mm overedge and a 6 mm wide overedge seams.

Also, for overedging heavyweight fabrics, the seam width can be increased still more by turning the overedge seam width adjustment knob. (See page 31)

Overedge width	4.0 mm	6.0 mm
Needle used	Overedge right needle	Overedge left needle
Needle thread	Blue	Orange
tension fine tuning

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2. HANDY REFERENCE CHART

							Correct Threading / Tension Path: When
	Stitch Type	A	S	D	L	Needle	using the Auto Tension Dial (ATD), the correct
		T	L	F	/		tension is set automatically.			Page
						Position
		D			C
							Orange Blue	Green	Red	Brown
1	Double Chain Stitch	D	N	N	C					39
						4.0mm
	Two - Thread	D	2	N	L					41
2	Wrapped Edge
	Overlock	G	2	N	L	6.0mm
										41
						4.0mm
	Two - Thread	E	2	N	L					42
3
	Overedge					6.0mm
		E	2	N	L					42
						4.0mm
		A	N	N	L					43
4	Three - Thread
	Overlock
		B	N	N	L	6.0mm
										43
						4.0mm
		F	2	N	L					44
5	Three - Thread
	Flatlock					6.0mm
		F	2	N	L					44
	Three - Thread									45
6	Ultra - Stretch mock	G	2	N	L
	Safety Stitch
7	four - Thread	A	N	N	L
	Ultra - Stretch mock									46
	Safety Stitch
8	Four - Thread	I	N	N	L					47
	Safety Stitch
	Five - Thread									48
9	Safety Stitch	B	N	N	L
	Wide
	Five - Thread									48
10	Safety Stitch	A	N	N	L
	Narrow
	Cover stitch					2.8mm
11	Narrow	K	N	N	C					51
	Cover stitch					5.6mm
12		H	N	N	C					51
	Wide
						5.6mm
13	Triple Cover stitch	J	N	N	C					52
	Three - Thread					4.0mm				55
14		C	1	N	L
	Rolled Hem
ATD: Auto Tension Dial Selection							SL: Stitch Length
DF: Differential Feed							L / C: Upper Looper driving clutch position

*When option 2, 3, 6, 8 selected, use spreader.

*When option 1, 11, 12, 13 selected, turn upper knife down, move seam width finger knob to setting R, and change looper cover attached cover (A) into (B).

*Auto tension settings are based on medium weight fabric and standard # 60 polyester spun thread. It can satisfy most requirements for sewing. If using a different thread weight or fabric and the result is not as you expected, please adjust tension in small increments.

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3. ACCESSORIES

Accessories are contained in the accessory case

	1.	Screw driver (large size)	1
	2.	Knife (stationary)
			1
	3.	Thread Unwinder spool cap
			5
	4.	Anti-spill net	5
	5.	Oiler
			1
	6. Allen Screw driver (small)
			1
	7.	Tweezers
			1
	8.	Needle set
			1
	9.	Brush
			1
	10.	Cone Adapters
			5 (on machine)
	11. Waste tray
			1 in carton
	12.	Machine cover
			1 in carton

4.NEEDLE INFORMATION

This overlock uses a flat shank industrial needle that eliminates the possibility of inserting the needle backwards.

Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in this overlock.

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

Only use Needle #2022 size 14/90 and 11/80 as supplied in the accessory case.

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#2022 Overlock needle

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5.PRINCIPAL PARTS

1.Thread guides and holder

2.Handle

3.Left needle thread tension fine tuning lever (orange)

4.Right needle thread tension fine tuning lever (blue)

5.Upper looper thread tension fine tuning lever (green)

6.Lower looper thread tension fine tuning lever (red)

7.Chain stitch looper thread tension fine tuning lever (brown)

8.Needle plate

9.Cloth plate

10.Looper cover

11.Power & light switch

12.Stitch length dial

13.Hand wheel

14.Spool stand

15.Cone adaptor

16.Spool pin

17.Waste tray

18. Auto tension dial

		5	6	7
	4
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PRINCIPAL PARTS

19.Presser bar lifter and tension release

20.Differential feed adjusting dial

21.Cutting width dial

22.Presser foot pressure adjusting dial

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6. HOW TO OPEN LOOPER COVER

Caution:

Be sure to turn off power switch.

Push the cover to the right as far as it will go.

Pull cover down toward you.

Caution:

Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing.

Note: Machine will not operate when

Looper Cover is open.

7.PRINCIPAL PARTS BEHIND THE LOOPER COVER

1.Upper looper

2.Moveable Upper knife

3.Presser foot

4.Fixed position lower knife

5.Lower looper

6.Chain/Cover looper

7.Rolled Hem lever

8.Spreader

9.Upper looper clutch

8.PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEWING

Connect the controller/electric plug to the machine receptacle.

Plug power line into electric outlet.

Power Switch: Push " l " 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 faster the machine will sew.

To stop the machine from sewing, remove your foot from the controller.

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	3	2	1
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OFF

ON

WARNING:

Use only foot controller provided with this machine. (Type 4C-316B for U.S.A. & CANADA only)

Be sure to make reference to "Warning" on following Page.

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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 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 when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller.

9. REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF WASTE TRAY

Replacement

Insert the waste tray under the looper cover.

Be sure the left side of waste tray is mounted near the cutter where the scraps drop.

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Removal

To remove, hold the waste tray as shown and pull it outward.

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10. PREPARATION FOR THREADING

Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder

Take out the thread guide from the top of Styrofoam, and insert it as shown on illustration.

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: Your new machine is threaded to sew Triple Cover Stitch. Refer to Page 30 for instructions on tying on to the threads.

Anti-spill Net

When using synthetic threads that easily spill off the cone, slip the anti-spill net furnished with the machine over the thread from the bottom of the cone leaving the thread end hanging free at the top of the anti-spill net as shown on illustration.

Spool Cap

When using a regular thread spool, fit the spool cap supplied with the machine onto the thread spool as shown on illustration.

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Anti-spill net

Spool cap

Press in

Thread spool

11.HOW TO REMOVE AND INSERT NEEDLES

Needle Position

With this machine, five needles can be inserted into the needle clamp as shown in the drawing but only one or two or three needles are to be used for sewing. Do not attempt to use four or five needles.

The Instruction Book refers to different needle positions by illustrating the needle clamp at right.

Note: When both the left and right overedge needles are inserted, the left needle will be slightly higher than the right.

When all cover stitch needles are inserted,the center needle will be slightly higher than the right needle and the left needle slightly higher than the center needle.

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 needles are at their highest position.

Place a thick piece of fabric [such as felt] under the presser foot. Lower the needles halfway into the fabric.

Loosen, but do not remove the needle set screws with the small allen screwdriver. Hold the needles with your fingers and raise the needle bar. The needles will remain in the fabric.

A.Overedge left needle

B.Overedge right needle

C.Cover stitch left needle

D.Cover stitch middle needle

E.Cover stitch right needle

To Insert Needles (s)

Hold the needle with the flat surface to the back.

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

When inserting a needle, if you first lower it down into the hole in the needle plate it will line up with the needle socket. Then direct it upwards

Note: When inserting needles into the A or B sockets

it is necessary to loosen both A & B Allen Screws. After inserting the needles equally tighten both screws.

This machine uses Singer #2022 needles. Do not use Standard Household Needles.

	Overedge left needle
	Overedge right needle
A
B
C	Cover stitch right needle
D	Cover stitch middle needle
	/ Chain stitch needle
E	Cover stitch left needle

C D E

Left, middle and right cover stitch needle thread

Right overedge	D	Left and right
needle thread		overedge needle
		thread
B	Chain stitch	A B
	needle thread

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B

E

D

C

Flat surface to the rear

To tighten

To loosen

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12. THREADING THE MACHINE

5 4 1 2 3

Chain stitch

Threading Diagram: Overlock and Safety Stitches

Overlock

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

Thread the machine in the order 1 to 5 as shown.

Note: Threads go through the take-up lever cover for Overlock and Chain stitching as shown.

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Tension Color Code: Overlock and Safety Stitch

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1.	Upper looper thread............................	Green
2.	Lower looper thread............................	Red
3.	Chain stitch looper thread...................	Brown
4.	Right needle thread............................	Blue
5.	Chain stitch needle thread..................	Orange

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Threading Diagram: Cover Stitch	3

	A color coded threading diagram is located inside	5
		4	3	2	1
	the looper cover for quick reference.
	Thread the machine in the order 1 to 4 as shown.
	Note: Threads go through take-up lever
	cover for Cover stitch as shown.

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Tension Color Code: Cover Stitch
			3
1.	Cover stitch looper thread.............	Brown	2
2.	Right needle thread.......................	Green
3.	Middle needle thread.....................	Blue
4.	Left needle thread..........................	Orange	1

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To Thread The Machine Correctly

Caution:

Be sure to turn off power switch.

Note: The instructions on this page and the following pages will guide you through the proper threading for each color coded threading path.

Before threading, refer to the Handy Reference Chart for information on Stitch Types, Settings, Needle Sockets and Color Coded Threading Paths.

1) Threading the Upper Looper (Green)

Thread the upper looper as indicated 1~9.

Raise Presser foot to release tension discs.

Note: The presser foot is raised by lowering the Presser bar lifter. The motion allows a clear path for the fabric when sewing.

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 towards the
	left until it slips under
	guide. Then pull	2
	thread along the right
	side of button as
	illustrated.

While holding thread with fingers, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3.

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Thread the looper area of the machine following the
green color coded thread guides (4~9).	8		4
	9
Thread the hole in the upper looper from front to
back 9. Note: Make sure thread passes behind lower			9
looper.		5
Note: Use tweezers provided in the accessory			8
case to aid in threading the looper.	7	6
Pull about 10cm(4 inches) of thread through the
looper and place to the back of the needle plate.
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2) Threading the Lower Looper (Red)
Thread the lower looper as indicated 1~10.			2
			3
			4
		10	5
	9
Raise Presser foot by lowering presser bar lifter to			8
release Tension discs.			7
			6
Pass thread from back to the front through the
thread guide 1.
			1

Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread towards the left until it slips under guide. Then pull thread along the right side of button as illustrated.

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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.

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Turn the hand wheel toward you until the lower looper extends out 5~10mm from the needle plate edge.

Thread the looper area of the machine following the red color coded thread guides 4~10.

Note: Use tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper.

Place the thread with the point of the tweezers slightly from left and to the right of threading guide 4.

Place the thread with the point of the tweezers

slightly from front and to the back of threading guide 5.

Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 10cm (4 inches) of thread. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull Threader lever (C) up into place (D).

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		7
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		8
	5	7
		6

9	10
	A
	D
	B
	C

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3) Threading the Chain Stitch/Cover stitch Looper (Brown)

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	Thread the chain stitch/cover stitch looper as indicated
	1~11.
			2
			3
			4
	10	11	5
	Raise Presser foot by lowering presser bar lifter to	9	6
	release Tension discs.
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			8

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

Thread the top cover	2
thread guide by pulling
the thread towards the
left until it slips under
guide. Then pull thread
along the right side of	2
button as illustrated.

While holding thread with fingers, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3.

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Turn the hand wheel toward you until the chain stitch looper extends out 10mm from the needle plate edge.

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Thread the looper area of the machine following	5
the brown color-coded thread guides 4~11.

Note: Use the tweezers provided in the accessory case to aid in threading the looper.

Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through threading guide 4.

Place the thread with the point of the tweezers through the front slot of threading guide 5.

9

6

7

8

Thread the looper eye (A) from front to back. Pull about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through the looper. Position thread into V cutout (B) on threader. Firmly hold thread tail with left hand and pull threader lever (C) up into place (D).

10

11

A

D

B

C

4)Threading the Overedge Right Needle (Blue) (B on needle clamp)

Thread the right needle as indicated 1~9.

Raise Presser foot by lowering presser bar lifter to release Tension discs.

1

2

3

6

7

8	5	4
	9

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

	Thread the top cover
	thread guide by pulling
	the thread towards the	2
	left until it slips under
	guide. Then pull thread
	along the right side of
	button as illustrated.

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.

3

2

3

Continue to thread points 4~8.

Note: Slip thread into the rear slot on the thread
guide 5 and the slot of take-up lever cover 6.
Then slip thread into the right slot on the thread		7
guide 7, and into the right slot on the thread		6
guide 8.
	8	4
		5
Before threading eye of needle, slip thread behind
thread guide located on the bottom of the needle
clamp.
		9

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