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  • Singer 1 One | Instruction Manual 34 - Page 1
    14u286B/236B • Operator's Guide I 1 0
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    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 sewing machine when considered necessary without notification or obligation. * A Trademark of THE SINGER COMPANY Copyright ©1990 SINGER SEWING
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    to do rolled hemming 22 13. Differential feed 25 • Gathered overedge 25 • Stretch overedge 26 14. Free arm sewing (tubular work) 27 15. Seam guide lines 27 16. Edge guide 27 17. Three-thread flatlock stitch 28 18. Two-thread flatlock stitch 28 19. Two or three-thread blindstitching
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    thread. Also, a 3.5mm and 5.7mm flatlock width can be obtained by changing the needle position.* 1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for 15 sewing narrow rolled hems or 18 ornamental edges. Also, a 3.5mm and 5.7mm wrapped overlock seam width can be obtained by changing the needle position
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    ideal for medium to heavy weight stretchy fabrics such as double knits and swim wear. *Depending on the needle position used, this machine can sew 2-thread and 3-thread standard width 3.5mm overedge and a 5.7mm wide overedge seams. Also, for overedging heavyweight fabrics, the seam width can be
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    higher number and (-) means looser tension or lower number. The tension settings shown on this page as well as throughout the operator's manual are suggested guides. Adjust thread tensions to suit the fabric and size of thread used. For best results make tension adjustments in small increments of no
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    3. Principal parts Thread guide holder Left hand looper thread tension dial Right hand looper thread tension dial Pressure regulating screw Right needle thread tension dial Left needle thread tension
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    4. Preparation for sewing Connect the machine plug to the electrical receptacle of your 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 electrical
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    holder Thread guide holder Thread guide 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. Spool el stand • How to insert the needles Use Singer needles Cat. No
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    • How to open looper cover bl SINGER C) Push the cover to the right as far as it will go and 0 Pull cover down toward you. • 11 I I I - --I I I I 14, - - 11,1 1 II I 11 J) * Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing. • How to remove cylinder cover To replace cover 0 e 40 ), 0 4l*
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    eye, cut the thread and pass it through the needle eye. (5) Return tension dials to reference numbers. Tie knot-_ ' c SINGER 0 • Chain off and test sew ij SINGER I When the machine is completely threaded, turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 turns while holding the 4 threads applying a slight
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    6. How to sew two-thread overlock and overedge The 2-thread overlock and overedge is sewn with one needle, one looper and a spreader. (1) Convert right looper into spreader The right looper used in this machine can be easily converted into spreader. • Spreader Horn 1. Remove right
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    , thread the looper thread hole O from front to back. Place the thread over the top of the right looper and hold the thread while initially sewing. See 'Note' on page 10 for threading the left looper when thread breaks or when changing the left looper thread. 11
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    is properly locat- ed in between the tension tt discs. 3 4 2 0 0 0 • Lower needle bar when threading ® and ©. 0 • Use tweezers to thread needle eye 0. SINGER • Draw about 5cm (2 inches) of thread from needle eye. 5cm 1 (2 inches) Or (3b) Thread the left needle for 5.7mm width (blue
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    Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight Blue Tension Dial Green Orange Yellow 4.0 Spreader 2.0 5.5 Spreader 2.0 6.5 Spreader 3.0 • When using left needle for sewing wide overedge seams, be sure to remove right needle. Right needle thread tension dial (green) Left needle thread tension dial (blue
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    weight Medium weight Heavy weight Blue Tension Dial Green Orange Yellow 1.0 Spreader 4.5 1.0 Spreader 4.5 2.0 Spreader 6.0 • When using left needle for sewing wide overedge seams, be sure to remove right needle. Fabric Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight Blue 1.0 1.5 1.5 Tension Dial Green
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    7. How to sew three-thread standard overlock, flatlock and wrapped edge overlock The 3-thread standard overlock, flatlock and wrapped edge is sewn with one needle and two loopers. (1) Thread the right looper. Open looper cover. Thread the right looper in the order C) to ® as indicated in the figure
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    be obtained. Needle thread Left looper thread Topside Underside Set each tension dial to settings shown below and test sew on a sample of your fabric. • When using right needle for sewing normal width overedge seams, be sure to remove left needle. Fabric Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight
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    be obtained. Needle thread Left looper thread Underside Set each tension dial to settings shown below and test sew on a sample of your fabric. • When using right needle for sewing normal width overedge seams, be sure to remove left needle. Fabric Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight Blue
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    are correctly threaded otherwise proper tension cannot be obtained. Set each tension dial to settings shown below and test sew on a sample of your fabric. • When using right needle for sewing normal width overedge seams, be sure to remove left needle. Fabric Light weight Medium weight Heavy weight
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    8. How to sew three-thread ultra-stretch mock safety stitch The 3-thread ultra-stretch is sewn with two needles, one looper and a spreader. (1) Convert right looper into spreader (see page 10) (2) Thread left looper (yellow path) (see page 11) (3) Thread right needle (green path) 1 (4) Thread
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    obtained. Right needle thread Left needle thread Left looper thread Topside Underside 1 Set each tension dial to settings shown below and test sew on a sample of your fabric. Right needle Left looper thread tension thread tension dial Left needle thread tension dial (blue) (green) Right
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    to adjust overedge seam width Overedge seam width of this machine is set to 3.5mm for normal sewing conditions, however it can be increased up to 5mm for overedging heavy weight fabrics as instructed below. (1) Before making the adjustment, be sure that the power line plug is disconnected from the
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    page 34) • Rolled hemming is done by rolling the fabric and overedging (seam width 1.5mm), and is not suited for heavy or stiff fabrics. Needle: Singer Cat. No. 2054 #10, #14 Thread: A variety of thread combinations can be used for rolled hemming. Stitch length adjustment (See page 21) For rolled
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    thread tension, set the dials as follows from the standard thread tension dial settings. a. Turn the right looper thread tension dial (orange) one half graduation toward the (-) mark. b. Turn the left looper thread tension dial (yellow) 3 graduations toward the (+) mark. Slight adjustment will give
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    , a better stitch quality can be obtained by pulling the fabric lightly in the forward direction to give slight tension to the fabric. • When starting to sew, hold chained off thread end lightly to prevent it from being sewn into the seam. • The minimum overedge seam width that can be obtained for
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    13. Differential feed Differential feed is a system which "stretches" or "gathers" the fabric, when amount of feed of front feed dog in relation to the rear feed dog is changed. The differential feed ratio ranges from 1:0.8 1:2.0. Adjustment is made by means of the differential feed adjusting lever
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    feed adjusting lever thumb screw. • Slide adjusting lever upward above the center mark, as required, to stretch, and tighten the thumb screw (Fig. 1) To sew a seam, apply gentle tension to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in front and back of the presser foot. (Fig. 2) Note: If amount of
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    free arm and sew. 15. Seam guide lines Use seam guide lines on looper SINGER 16. Edge guide (Optional parts for 236B) For ornamental and blind (overedge) stitching, use of the edge guide attachment is very convenient. as Attach edge guide as shown in figure. Edge guide Washer I • Edge guide
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    : If heavy thread such as pearl cotton is used in the right looper, you should skip the 2nd thread guide C) as shown on page 15. 1. Set thread tensions to normal sewing condition for 1 needle, 3 thread overedge stitch and make a test sample. (See page 16) Needle thread (green dial) • When making
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    Ordinary overedge throat plate Set tensions to normal sewing condition for 1 needle, 3 thread, overlock guide and place soft fold along edge of hem guide. Stitch making sure needle barely catches the fold. Adjust hem guide if necessary. An optional blind hem foot is available from your Singer
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    • Adjust edge guide so that the stitches will just overcast the edge of the fold as shown in the sketch. • Lower the foot and sew. When stitching is completed, press pin tuck to lay flat on one side. 1 1 22. Reinforced (tapes) overedge stitching (14U286B) Inserting a tape while overedge stitching
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    elastic on wrong side of fabric making sure edges are even. • Line up with edge of throat plate. • After securing with 2-3 stitches, continue sewing, allowing fabric to feed through machine while gently stretching elastic (a quarter at a time) with right hand. Use free hand to keep fabric even with
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    Outside corner Cutting ---" i line _ 2cri t...2cm. 1 = , 1 i A , 1. Cut out approximately 2cm from the corner in line with the overedge seam edge. 2. Sew to point A, one stitch beyond edge of fabric and stop machine. 3. Raise needle and presser foot. 4. Pull fabric to the rear of machine
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    to the following steps, however if there are any difficulties experienced, call your Singer representative to make the adjustment. (1) Be sure that the power pressure of this machine is preadjusted at the factory to suit the sewing of medium weight fabrics. It may become necessary to adjust the
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    28. Lubrication Occasional lubrication is required. The oiling points shown on the figure below should be lubricated periodically. 20-30 drops Note: Do not apply oil to this oiling point on 14U236B machine. 2-3 drops Fig. 1 2-3 drops Fig. 2 Note: It may be necessary to tip your machine back
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    make adjustment Whenever sewing difficulty is Do not pull the fabric by hand. Use hand only to guide the fabric. • Tighten screw firmly. • Incorrect threading. • page 7). • Thread machine correctly (page 11, 12, 15) • Use Singer Cat. 2054, #14. • Increase presser foot pressure (page 33). •
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    #80 Spun #60 - #80 Tetron #50 - #60 Woolly nylon Woolly tetron Needle Singer Cat. No. 2054 #10, #14 #14 #14 #10, #14 #14 #14 Singer needle, Cat. No. 2054-42 is furnished with the machine however, the following variety needles select your needle in accordance with the material you are sewing. 36
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    -spill nets 4 11. Tape guide 1 12. Hex-head wrench 14U236B 1 1 1 1 1 1 32. Specification Item Specification Sewing speed Stitch length (feed amount) 2mm (standard 3.5mm) 27mm 5mm Rolled hemming Ordinary overedge Singer Cat. No. 2054#10, #14 Singer Cat. No. 2054#10, #14 4 Width 257mm x
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    Form U6131 (191) Part No. 379355-002 Printed in Japan
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