SINGER 14U34B, 14U234B User Manual

U 34B/234B

Operator’s Guide

14U 34B/234B

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 manual before attempting to operate the machine. Then familiarize yourself with the machine by follwing the operator’s manual page by page.

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

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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

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.

Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with the same type rated 12 volt, 6 watts. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the Hght bulb before operating the machine.

WARNING

Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket 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.

— To reduce the risk of electric shock:

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

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

Do not unplug by pulHng 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.

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

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 outdoos. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being adminstered. 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. SERVICING OF DOUBLE-INSULATED PRODUCTS. In a double-insulated product, two systems

of insulation are 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 double-insulated product is marked with the words “DOUBLE-INSULATION” or

“DOUBLE-INSULATED.”

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative.

This product is intended for household use.

FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES :

This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International Electrotechnical Commission requirements of the CISPR.

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 accord ance with the following code.

Blue: neutral (N)

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.

Brown: live (L)

CONTENTS

1. Principal parts......................................................................................................................................... 2

2. Preparation prior to sewing.................................................................................................................... 3

3. Threading the machine .......................................................................................................................... 4

• Setting up the thread guide holder................................................................................................4

• How to open looper cover .......................................................................................................... 4

• How to remove cylinder cover.................................................................................................... 4

• How to thread your machine correctly....................................................................... . /

• How to change threads

Chain off and test sew............................................................................................................................ 8

1-Needle, 3-Threads overedge stitching

How to adjust thread tension ................................................................................................................10

How to adjust stitch length...................................................................................................................12

How to adjust overedge seam width

How to do rolled hemming...................................................................

Differential feed (with differential feed machine only)

10.

• Gathered overedge .....................................................................................................................15

• Stretch overedge..........................................................................................................................16

Free arm sewing (tubular work)...........................................................................................................17

11.

Seam guide lines...................................................................................................................................17

12.

Edge guide (optional parts)...................................................................................................................17

13.

Variation stitch......................................................................................................................................18

14.

• Ornamental stitching...................................................................................................................18

• Blindstitching .............................................................................................................................19

• Braiding by chaining-off.............................................................................................................19

• Pin tuking.................................................................................................................................... 20

• Turning square corners ...............................................................................................................20

15. How to replace needles ...................................................................................................................... 21

16. How to replace stationary knife............................................................................................................22

17. How to exchange light bulb .................................................................................................................22

18. How to adjust presser foot pressure......................................................................................................22

19. Cleaning................................................................................................................................................23

20. Reasons for poor stitches and how to make adjustment..................................................................... 24

21. Relationship between cloth, thread and needle....................................................................................25

22. Accessories.......................................................................................................................................... 26

23. Specification......................................................................................................................................... 26

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2. Preparation prior to sewing

Connect the machine plug to the electrical receptacle of your machine and the power line plug to the wall receptacle.

For 120/220/240V

Power switch (used also for light switch)

Push "I” mark side to turn "ON" Push "O" mark side to turn "OFF"

Controller

For 120V

Power switch (used also for light switch)

When the switch is ON, the red mark on the knob is visible

Power line plug

Wall receptacle

To run the machine and control the speed, press the speed controller. The harder you press, the faster the machine will sew. To stop the machine from sewing, remove your foot from the speed controller.

Warning:

• Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket 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.

• Disconnect the power-line plug from the socket 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 speed controller.

• Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet.

3. Threading the machine

• Setting up the thread guide holder

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• How to open looper cover

Extend the thread guide holder as far as possible and set the thread guides so that they are located right above the spool pins.

Place the thread on the spool stand as shown above.

• How to remove cylinder cover

0 Push the cover to the right as

far as it will go and

@ Pull cover down toward you.

Caution:

* Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing.

To replace cover

0 While pulling the cylinder cover to the left, (2) Lift cover upward and off the machine.

0 Place tab on top of cover under the

0 Press cover downward to the right.

Warning:

Do not hold the cylinder cover when lifting or carrying the machine.

Caution:

Be sure cylinder cover is replaced when sewing.

throat plate.

• How to thread your machine correctly

Correct sewing cannot be obtained when machine is threaded incorrectly. Threading is diagrammed on the inner side of the looper cover and identified with colors on the various

thread guides.

(1) Open looper cover. Thread the right looper in the order 0 to (|) as indicated in the figure below,

(threading points marked in orange)

Threading Chart

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.

• Use tweezers provided in the accessory set when threading looper thread hole (8) .

• Draw about 5cm (2 inches) of thread from the looper thread hole.

removed when threading this part, (Refer to page 4 for cylinder cover removal).

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.

Turn hand wheel toward you until left looper is at left as far as it will go and thread looper thread hole (J) from left to right. (Use tweezers provided in your accessory set).

Left looper thread

Needle thread

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

it will go passing the thread under the throat plate, then using the tweezers, thread the looper thread hole © from front to back. Draw about 5cm (2 inches) of thread from thread hole.

Note: When left looper thread breaks or when changing

the thread, be sure to pass the left looper thread through the inner side of the needle thread as shown. If it is difficult to thread the left looper in the manner described above, cut the needle thread and rethread left looper first and then the needle to avoid erroneous threading.

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