SINGER 414 User Manual

S I N G E R

414

Instructions for using S I N G E R

Form 30-008 G (1264) engl. Printed in Western Germany

* Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY

the new 414... the finest straight stitch sewing machine ever built!

THE SINGER 414 ...

. . . represents the ultimate	in design and	styling! With the
purchase of the new SINGER	414 you can take pride in own­
ing the finest straight stitch	sewing machine	ever built. You'll

marvel at its almost unbelievable ease of operation . , . the remarkable services it performs. You'll delight in its perfect, beautiful stitching.

Distinct features include —

• SLANT NEEDLE for greater visibility.

• HINGED FACE PLATE with built-in threading chart.

• HANDY "DROP-IN" BOBBIN in front of needle.

• ALL MECHANISM completely enclosed.

• CLAMP TYPE fastened calibrated throat plate, easily removable.

• GEAR DRIVEN rotary sewing hook (with built-in motor on Electric Models).

TO GET THE MOST ENJOYMENT FROM YOUR SINGER

Take advantage of the free sewing lessons to which you are
entitled. Skilled, SINGER-trained	teachers will	give you per­
sonal guidance and assist you	in learning	the fundamentals
of home sewing.

Copyright 1964 by The Singer Company

SINGER SERVICE

Wherever you go you will find expert, dependable SINGER*

Service close at hand. SINGER is	interested in helping yuu
keep your SINGER Sewing Machine	in top running condition.

That is why you should always call your SINGER SEWING

CENTRE if		our	machine	ever requires adjustment or repair.
Only	from	your	SINGER	SEWING	CENTRE	can	you obtain
the	services	of a	trained	SINGER	repairman	and	warranted

SINGER* parts.

II	EVERYTHING FOR THE WOMAN WHO SEWS
	The answer to your sewing needs is			at	your	SINGER
	SEWING CENTRE. There you will find			a	wide	choice of
	sewing aids,	notions,	sewing instructions	and	services.		Look
	for the famous red "S" and SINGER			trademarks		on	your
	SINGER SEWING CENTRE and the ever ready SINGER Ser­
	vice Car. See	phone	book under SINGER	SEWING		MACHINE

COMPANY for address nearest you.

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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF MACHINE 414

Pressure regulating Bobbin winder thumb screw tension

Take-up lever

Needle thread tension

Throat plate

Slide
plate	Feed

Bobbin

winder

Hand wheel

Stitch regulator

NEEDLE AND THREAD SELECTION

The selection of thread should be based on the fabric to be stitched. The thread should	♦
blend with the fabric in colour, fibre and size.

Silk

and

wool

fabrics

should

be stitched with silk thread;

cotton

fabrics

should

be

stitched

with cotton or

cotton mercerised

thread,

etc. The thread

must

be

of

a size

that

will imbed

itself

into

the

texture

of the

fabric.

Thread that is

too heavy

for

the fabric

will remain on the surface and become weakened by friction and abrasion when worn.

The selection of the needle

should

be

based

on

both

the

fabric and

thread

being

used.

The eye of the needle must

be large

enough

for

the

thread

to pass freely through it.

The

blade of the needle must be

fine enough

not

to

mar

the

fabric with too

large

a puncture,

yet heavy enough to pierce the fabric without binding or deflecting.

You will obtain best stitching results from your Sewing Machine if it is fitted, with a SINGER" Needle.

NEEDLES AND THREAD

This machine uses a Cat. No. 2020 needle (15 X 1).

Sizes 9, 11, 14, 16 and 18.

For	perfect		stitching,		select	correct
needle	and	thread		to	correspond	with
fabric.	Be	sure	to	use	like threads for
both needle and bobbin.

NEEDLE INSERTION

Raise needle bar to highest point		by
turning hand wheel toward you.
Loosen needle clamp screw.
Insert needle upward into	clamp as	far
as it will go, with flat side	of needle	to
back and long groove toward you.

Tighten needle clamp screw.

Long groove toward you

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TO OPERATE THE MACHINE

Electric Drive —	Treadle Drive —
• Raise presser foot.
Place material under presser foot	and
lower the presser bar.
Connect plug to electric outlet	(see
page 56).

Start machine by pressing controller.

If	installed		as	knee	controller,		press
knee lever to right.
If	installed		as	foot	controller,		press
down on foot pedal.
Practice		operating			machine	(without
thread)		until	you become			accustomed
to	guiding		material		and	regulating

machine speed.

Loosen stop motion screw.

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Place both feet on treadle.

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TO OPERATE THE MACHINE

Treadle Drive (Cont'd)	Turn	hand wheel over toward you and
	allow	feet to	move	freely	and lightly
	with motion of treadle.
	Practice this		motion	until	you are	able
	to re-start machine with				hand	wheel
	turning over toward you.

Tighten stop motion screw.

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TO OPERATE THE MACHINE

Belt Shifter -

Place material under presser foot	and	To		y	operate treadle and
			disengage belt,
lower the presser bar.		move belt shifter as shown.
Operate machine (without thread)	until	To	engage	belt,	work	treadle	slowly
you become accustomed to guiding the		with	band	wheel	turning	over	toward
material.		you.

NOTE: Tension on belt should be only heavy enough to keep belt from slipping.

UPPER THREADING

Raise take-up lever to highest point.

Lead thread through threading points shown.

Thread needle from front to back.

Draw sufficient thread through eye of needle with which to start sewing.

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WIND THE BOBBIN

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A

Loosen stop motion screw.

Place bobbin on spindle.

Pull out bobbin winder engaging slide.

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WIND THE BOBBIN (Cont'd)

Push in bobbin disengaging slide.

Tighten stop motion screw. 13

REMOVE THE BOBBIN

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THREADING THE BOBBIN CASE	1,

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Hold bobbin so that thread leads off in direction shown.

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•Place bobbin in case.

•Lead thread into slot and under spring.

spring; pull about 3 inches of thread	enter notch.
across bobbin.

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STITCH LENGTH REGULATOR

To release	Numerals		on	the		indicator		represent
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'v? m I••.i/l’}	the number of stitches per inch.
s	The	upper	indented			area	of	the	indi­
	cator represents stitch lengths above 20.
	The	lower	indented			area	of	the	regu­
"□CKl	lator allows		the	No.	6	stitch	length		setting
	to be "locked" in place						when stitching
To tighten	folds, pleats or multiple layers							of	heavy
	fabric.
Locked	To set stitch length —
setting	• Release pointer by turning thumb nut
	to the left.
	• Position lever for desired stitch length.
	• Tighten pointer against plate by turn­
	ing thumb nut to right.
	Once the pointer has been							positioned,
	reverse	stitching		is	accomplished			by	raising
	the lever to its highest point.							The	No. 6
	"locked" position cannot be reversed.

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REMOVAL AND REPLACEMENT OF THROAT PLATE

Removal of throat plate

Replacement of throat plate

Raise presser bar. Turn hand-wheel until needle bar has reached its highest position. Open slide plate and grasp with thumb under throat plate. Raise throat plate.

Place left side of throat plate on holding pins, as shown above. Push downward to engage plate in position. Close slide plata

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PREPARE TO SEW

Hold needle	!►
thread lightly

Turn hand wheel so that needle enters plate and brings up bob­ bin thread.

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Place both needle and bobbin threads diagonally under presser foot.

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