Singer 14U244 User Manual

14U44B/244B3-4THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINEOperator’sGuideSINGER

8 HOW TO REMOVE AND INSERT NEEDLES• TO REMOVE NEEDLE (S)* Be sure to disconnect the machine from the electric outlet before removing needle(s).* Turn

9. HOW TO REMOVE CYLINDER COVER* Removing the cylinder cover exposes the lower looper for easy threading and cleaning of the machine.* While

11. THREADING THE MACHINE• THREADING DIAGRAM* A color coded threading diagram is located inside the looper cover for quick reference.* Thread the ma

* Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide (T).* Insert thread through the right hole.* Bring thread up and insert through top of

(2) Threading the Lower Looper (Yellow)* Thread the lower looper as indicated ®Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide ®.

* Thread the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides (5)'^(7) •* Remove the cylinder cover (page 9) to

(3) Threading the Left Needle (Blue)* Thread the left needle as indicated ®* Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide ®.* Insert

* Continue to thread points 0 ^(7).Note: Lower needle bar when threading ® and* Pass thread through notch©—A of thread guide©* Thread the eye of the

(4) Threading the Right Needle (Green)* Thread the right needle as indicated © ~ (D .'Tsmi—D* Pass thread from back to the front through the thr

Continue to thread points (4).Note: Lower needle bar when threading (6) and ©•Pass thread through notch®—B of thread guide ®* Thread the eye of the r

14U 44B/244BPREFACEThank you for your purchase of this sewing machine.This machine intended for household use will provide you with excellent performa

12. CHAINING OFF AND TEST SEWING* When the machine is completely threaded, bring all of the threads over the throat plate and slightly to the l

13. BASIC STITCH TYPES4 THREAD OVERLOOK MOCK SAFETY STITCHThis machine is a four-thread overlook that uses two needles and two loopers to

• SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR 4 THREAD OVERLOOK MOCK SAFETY STITCHNote;* These are suggested tension settings only.* Tension settings are effecte

* SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR THE 3 THREAD OVERLOOK STITCHNote:* These are suggested tension settings only.* Tension settings are effected by1)

15. HOW TO CHANGE THREADS/TIE ON METHOD* To change thread type or color, clip thread near the spool.* Place new thread on stand.* Tie new thread and

* Pull the threads through the machine one at a time.* If threads do not pull easily, check for tangles on thread guides or looping under thread sta

* TO PLACE MOVABLE KNIFE IN WORKING POSITION* Open looper cover and push the movable knife holder to the right as far as it will go.* Turn the knob

19. HOW TO ADJUST THE OVEREDGE SEAM WIDTH* The machine is set to sew the 4 thread stitch and three thread left needle position stitch

20. HOW то SEW A ROLLED HEM* Rolled hemming is done by rolling and overedging the fabric edge.* Light weight fabrics such as lawn, voil, organdy

* Set the stitch length dial to and a fineseam will be sewn.*This machine can sew two types of rolled hems.* SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR STANDARD

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following.Read all

When the lower looper thread is too loose— Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number.— Or, turn the upper looper threa

21. STITCH VARIATIONS AND SEWING TECHNIQUES* HOW TO SEW A FLATLOCK DECORATIVE SEAM* A ilatlock stitch is achieved by adjusting the tensio

* Pull on opposite sides of the seam to pull the stitches flat.(3) Decorative Flatlocking* Place the movable upper knife in the non-workin

• HOW то SEW AN OVERLOOK BLIND HEMThe excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and the raw edges are overlocked in one operation.The over

* Fold the fabric with the wrong sides together and sew.* Press the pin tucks in the same direction.* TURNING SQUARE CORNERS(1) Outside Corner* Cut

* Place movable upper knife in non-operating posi- tion (page 23).* Stitch on cut edge of fabric.* Stop sewing before you reach the corner an

• APPLYING ELASTIC* Place the movable upper knife in the non-operating position, (page 23)* Divide the elastic and the area where the elas

* HOW TO REINFORCE A SEAM* Inserting twill tape while overedge sewing will stabilize the seam.* Insert the tape through the hole in the front of the

DIFFERENTIAL FEED(with differential feed machine only)Differential feed is a system which “stretches” or “gathers” the fabric, when amount

(2) Stretch overedge(Use regular or rolled hemming throat plate)* Stretch overedge is ideal for sewing decorative collars, sleeves, skirt hems

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 ox

22. HOW TO ADJUST THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE* The presser foot pressure of the machine is preadjusted for sewing medium weight fabrics.* It

24. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN CLOTH, THREAD AND NEEDLEType of Fabric Type of ThreadNeedleSinger Cat. No. 2054Light WeightLawn, Organdy, Voil, Crepe, etc.Co

25. MACHINE MAINTENANCE* An overlock requires more maintenance than a conventional machine mainly due to two reasons.1) A lot of lint is produc

* HOW TO REPLACE THE STATIONARY KNIFEDanger: Before replacing the stationary knife, disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle.*

* HOW TO EXCHANGE LIGHT BULBDanger: Always unplug before relamping.* First of all, be sure to disconnect power-line plug.* Remove light cover as sho

26. TROUBLESHOOTING CHARTProblemSolutionPageFabric does not— Lengthen stitch length23feed well— Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight fabri

27. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AND ATTACHMENTS(1) Sewing with an Overlook* For additional information, the following book is recommended. Sewing w

(5) Ultra Hem Foot (P/N 376719)* Special foot that makes sewing a blind hem easier. The machine will trim the excess fabric, finish off the edge and

Form U6237 (992) Part No. 379417-002 Printed in Japan

CONTENTSPage1. Accessories... 42. Needle information ...43.

‘1. ACCESSORIES® Needle set(2) Screwdriver (large size)(3) Screwdriver (small size)(4) Tweezers(5) Rolled hemming throat plate(6) Hex-head wrench

3. PRINCIPAL PARTS® Thread guides and holder ® Handle(3) Pressure regulating screw(4) Left needle thread tension dial (blue)(5) Right needle thread

4. HOW TO OPEN LOOPER COVER* Push the cover to the right as far as it will go. (f)* Pull cover down toward you. @Caution:Be sure looper cover is cl

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 foo