SINGER 14U64A Instruction Manuals and User Guides EN
SINGER 14U64A Instruction Manuals and User Guides EN
SINGER 14U64A Instruction Manuals and User Guides EN
Operator’s
Guide
14Ü64A
PREFACE
Safety Cautions:
^ Be sure that the electrical voltage of the socket outlet (wail receptacle) is the same as the rated
voltage of the motor.
® Disconnect the powerdine plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, presser foot or
throat plate, or when leaving the machine unattended- This eiiminaies the possibility of start
ing the machine by accidentally pressing the speed controller.
^ Do not pull the fabric while you are stitching as this may deflect the needle, causing it to break-
^ Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the powerdine plug from the socket outlet.
^ 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 fioor. Be sure not to place
anything on top of it.
^ When sewing closely watch the area being sewn to avoid injuries from needles and knives.
^ Use only the handle to lift and move the machine.
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Connect the machine plug to the electncal receptacle of your machine and the power line plug to the 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.
Caution:
^ Be sure that the e^ectncai voltage of the socket outlet (wah receptadei 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 powerdine plug from the socket outlet when changing needles, presser feet or throat
plates, or when leaving the machine urnttended. This allmilnates the possibility of startingthe machine
by accidentally pressing the speed controller.
Before cleaning your machine, disconnect the power-line plug from the socket outlet.
Thread the :::cGh:::8
Setting up the thread guide holder
When using synthetic threads that easily spill off the cop
(cone), slip the anti-spill sleeve furnished with the
machine over the thread from the bottom of the cop
(cone) leaving the thread end hanging free at the top of
the anti-süiil sleeve as shown above.
0 While pulling the cylinder cover to the left, 0 Place tab on top of cover under the
throat plate.
0 Lift cover upward and off the machine.
0 Press cover downward to the right.
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 (T) to (|)- as indicated in the figure below,
(threading points marked in orange)
(2) Thread left looper in sequence from @ to 0 (marked in yellow color). Cylinder cover must also be
removed when threading this part. (Refer to page 5 for cylinder cover removal).
Turn hand wheel toward you Turn hand wheel toward you until
until left looper is at left as far the looper is at right as far as
as it will go and thread looper it will go passing the thread under
thread hole (§) from left to the throat plate, then using the
right. (Use tweezers provided in tweezers, thread the looper thread
your accessory set). hole 0 from front to back. Draw
about 5cmi (2 inches) of thread
from thread hole.
(3) Thread the left needle thread in the order ® to ® (blue mark).
Threading of needle eye ® becomes easier when the movable knife is set at the non-operating posi
tion (See figure on page 12 for movable knife non-operating position).
(4) Thread the right needle thread in the order (g) to (D (green mark).
Threading of needle eye © becomes easier when the movable knife is set at the non-operating position
(See figure on page 12 for movable knife non-operating position).
m How to change threads
When you wish to change the left needle
thread, right needle thread, left looper
thread or right looper thread with a different
thread, the following steps will make the
changing convenient.
(1) Cut the thread near the spool and tie
the end to the thread you wish to
change to as shown in figure at right.
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(2) Raise presser foot.
(3) Note tension reference numbers.
(4 ) Turn the tension dials down toward the
(-) mark until the dial stops and draw
the' thread out so that the tie knot of
the threads extend about 5cm (2
inches) from the presser foot. When
drawing needle thread through the
needle eye, stop the tie knot before the
needle eye. cut the thread and pass it
through the needle eye.
(5 ) Return tension dials to reference num
bers.
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After chaining off, make a test stitch on a
3^ S:XCER sample of your fabric so that you can adjust
the thread tensions correctly.
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Medium 5 2
3 6
weight
Heavy
^ weight
6 5 /
7
2
With following figure as reference, adjust the thread tension dials to obtain correct tension.
When right looper thread lies on the underside vihen left looper thre^ appears oh the top.
Right looper
thread
Turn left needle thread tension dial (blue) i urn right needle thread tension dial (green)
toward the (+) mark. toward the (+) mark.
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2) Standard 1-needle, 3-thread overedge stitching
This machine can do I -needle. 3-thread overedge stitching by using only the right needle.
Always remove the left needle
♦ Correct thread tension Right looper thread
Needle thread
Left iooper
thread
Topside
Set each of the thread tension dials to the settings shown L Underside
below and test sew.
With following figure as reference, adjust the thread tension dials to obtain correct tension.
When right looper thread hes When left looper thread When needle thread tension is
on the underside of fabric. appears on the top. too loose.
Left looper
thread
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Turn right looper dial (orange) Turn left looper dial (yellow) Turn needle thread tension
toward the (+) mark. toward the (-^) mark. dial (green) toward the (+)
Or, turn left iooper dial Or, turn right looper dial mark.
(yellow) toward the {—) nnark. (orange) toward the (—) mark-
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6. Hcv7 to Eojost Stitch length
The stitch length dial on this machine is pre-set to 3mm for
normal sewing condition. Since the adjustment can be made
easily, adjust the stitch length to 4mm when sewing heavy weight
fabrics such as quilting and to 2mm when sewing light weight
fabrics such as lining fabric, crepe, etc. and you will obtain ex
cellent seams without puckerings.
(1) Before making the adjustment, be sure that the power line plug is disconnected from the wall re
ceptacle,
(2) Open the looper cover, (See page 5)
(3) Turn the hand wheel toward you, lower the movable knife as far as it will go and set it in the non
operating position as shown in figure below.
(4) Remove the cylinder cover. (See page 5).
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This machine can do the 2 types of standard and ri^nt looper thread wrapped rolled hem stitching with a
seam width of 13mm.
Always remove the left needle
Note: ^ When, replacing the throat plate, be carefiil that the thread is not
caught between the throat plate and machine.
^ Set seam width to the ''M"" mark on the roiled hemming throat plate.
^ To set seam width, align left edge of stationary knife holder with the
mark on the rolled humming throat plate.
Be sure the stationary knife is not in contact with the edge of throat
plate.
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3. How to adjust thread tension
1. Standard rolled hem stitching
As adjustments are the same as 1-needle, 3-thread overedge stitching, refer to page 1 L
2. Right looper thread wrapped rolled hem stitching (roiled hem variation)
♦ Correct thread tension
To correctly adjust the th.TQd.d tension, set the dials as follows from the standard thread tension dial sett
ings.
a. Turn the right looper thread tension dial (orange) one half graduation towards the (—) mark.
b. Turn the left looper thread tension dial (yellow) 2 3 graduations towards the (*^) mark.
Sli^t adjustment will give better thread tensions.
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Needle thread / .«Ov /" \ Needle thread
Right looper Right looper ¡4^"* Left looper
thread Left looper thread Left looper thread '
thread \ thread Topside Needle thread
Topside Topside/Clg:
Underside Underside Underside
Turn right looper thread tension Turn left looper thread tension Turn needle thread dial (green)
dial (orange) towards the (+) dial (yeilow) towards the (+) towards the (+) mark.
mark. mark.
Or, turn right looper thread ten
sion dial (orange) towards the
(—) mark.
4. How to sew
Sewing
• See page 9, ‘"4. Chain off and test sew’k
• For rolled hemming, if a slight tension is applied to the material in the sewing direction, a finer seam
finish can be obtained.
• At the start of sewing, slightly pull the end of the chain off so it will not be entangled in the stitch.
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• The minimum overedge stitch width that can be obtain*
ed for relied hemming is approximately 1.5mm since the
cutting width cannot be set below 3.5mm.
s .inss
Use seam guide lines on looper cover to measure seam allow
ances.
I. Set thread tensions to normal sewing condition for 1 needle, 3 thread overedge stitch and make a test
sample. (See page 11).
. When making above adjustment, the right Iooper thread tension should be adjusted as light as
possible.
♦ Make a test sample with two ply fabric.
Underside
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4. Open iooper cover.
5. Turn hand wheel toward you to bring movable knife to its lowest position and place it in the non
operating position as shown in sketch below.
knife
holder
Push the movable knife holder to the As shown above, the movable knife
right as far as it mil go and turn the knob will be in a non-operating position.
in the directiorx shown.
8. Place fabric under the foot with the fold resting against the wall of edge guide. Adjust edge guide so
that it is positioned in the center of the seam width as shown in the sketch.
9- When stitching is completed, unfold fabric and press the stitching from the underside of the fabric.
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3-Thread blindstitching
Blindstitching provides a durable hem finish that is almost invisible* It is best suited for sewing cuffs on
knitwear and skirt hems.
Preparation
With the underside up, place the threefold fabric under the foot with the soft fold resting against the wall
of edge guide as shown in the sketch. Lower the foot, and make a test sample to see that the needle will
pierce the edge of the fold. Adjust position of edge guide if necessary.
♦ Braiding by chainingoff
Chained-off braids can be used for making 3 ply or 4 ply braids.
To make chained-off braids, place movable knife in the non-operating position. Insert filler cord such as
woollen yam or tape through hole in foot and chain-off*
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• 3*Thread pin tucking
Pin tucking is a useful decoration when sewing blouses and children’s clothes. Pin tucking is accomplished
before cutting out garment,
Outside comer
Cutting
line
2cm WcJ'
N
2 cm
L Cut out approxiniately 2. Sew to point A, one stitch 5, Turn fabric and lower
2cm from the comer in beyond edge of fabric and presser foot so that its
line with the overedge stop machine. finger is positioned on the
seam edge. edge of fabric.
3. Raise needle and presser
foot, 6. Pull slack threads up, then
start to sew.
4. Fun fabric to the rear of
machine just enough to
release the thread caught
on the finger of the throat
plate.
inside comer
1. Cut fabric at seam edge. 3. Fold fabric as shown in 5. Raise presser foot, leaving
sketch. the needle in the fabric,
2. Place movable knife in
nomoperating position. 4. Sew to point B, as close as 6, Refold fabric so that the
possible to the diagonal overedge is in line with the
fold. Leave needle in already sewn seam.
fabric.
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13. r-cv;t3 rsp^£C3 r.ssd^ss
Use Singer needles Cat. No. 2045 avaiiable in sizes #I 1 and #14.
The stationary knife can be replaced according to the following steps, however if them are any difficulties
experienced, call your Singer representative to make the adjustment.
(2) Open the looper cover and set the movable knife in the
non-operating position (see page 12).
(3) Loosen the stationary knife set screw and remove the
stationary knife.
n. Lybricatlon
Occasional lubrication is required. The oiling points shown on the figure below should be lubricated
periodically.
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18, Reasons for poor stitches ar.o hc*A* tc ntaks Ezyss’lrr.ent
Whenever sewing difficulty is encountered, make the adjustments as noted below.
Method of Adjustments
Condition Reason
(reference pages)
When the fabric is not ♦ Insufficient presser foot pressure. • Increase presser foot pressure
feeding. (psge 22).
When the needle breaks. • Needle not inserted properly. ♦ Insert needle correctly or replace
with correct needle (page 21).
• Fabric being pulled too hard. ♦ Do not pull the fabric by hand.
Use hand only to guide the fabric.;
• Loose needle set screw. ♦ Tighten screw firmly.
When the thread breaks. • Incorrect threading. • Thread machine correctly (page
6).
♦ Bent needle or needle point • Replace needle (page 21).
damaged.
♦ Thread tension too tight. • Adjust tension (page 10).
♦ Thread tangled. ♦ Thread correctly (page 6).
• Needle inserted incorrectly. • Insert needle correctly (page 21).
When stitches skip. ♦ Needle bent or needle point ♦ Replace needle (page 21).
damaged-
• Needle set loosely. • Set needle firmly in position
(page 21).
• Incorrect threading. • Thread machine correctly
(page 6).
♦ Wrong needle used. • Use Singer Cat. 2045, #1L #14.
When fabric puckers ♦ Thread tension too tight. • Adjust tension (page 10).
♦ Threading incorrect or tangled. • Rethread machine (page 6),
When the machine does ♦ Power line plug not connected. ♦ Connectwith power source.
not operate.
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Meedle
Type of Fabric Type of Thread Singer Cat, No. 2045
Light Weight
Lawn, Organdy, Cotton #100
Voil, Crepe, etc. Silk #100 #11
Medium Weight
Muslin, Soccer, Cotton ~I6Q — #80
Satin, Gabardine Snk#50
#11, #14
Broadcloth, etc. Spun #60 - #80
Tetron #60 - #80
Heavy Weight
Oxford, Denim Cotton #4-0 — #60
Tweed, Corduroy Silk #40 - #60
#14
Serge Spun #60 - #80
Tetron #50 ~ #80
Knit
Tricot Spun #80 — #90
#11
Tetron #60 — #80
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(accessory box)
Needle Set 14^
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21. Specificatio!
1 Item Specification