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  • Singer 1 One | Instruction Manual 38 - Page 1
    14 U444B/454B 3.4THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE Operator's Guide 2 2 3 3 E3 SINGER
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    use and optimum service. To get the most out of your sewing machine, read the entire operator's manual before attempting to sewing machine when considered necessary without notification or obligation. SINGER CUSTOMERASSISTANCE IN THE U.S.A. TOLL-FREE NUMBER: 1-800-877-7762 Copyright ©1993 THE SINGER
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    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
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    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
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    6 5. Principal parts behind looper cover 6 6. Preparation prior to sewing 6 7. Setting up the thread guide holder 7 8. How to remove and insert needle 8 • To exchange light bulb 42 26. Troubleshooting chart 43 27. Optional accessories and attachments 44 28. Specification 45 3
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    the possibility of inserting the needle backwards. * Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in this overlock. #2054 Overlock needle :=2045 Household needle * Singer needle #2054 size 14 is furnished with the machine. Regular point needles (#2054-42
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    3. PRINCIPAL PARTS 0 Thread guides and holder C) Handle 0 Pressure regulating screw Left needle thread tension dial (blue) © Right needle thread tension dial (green) O Upper looper thread tension dial (orange) C) Lower
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    right as far as it will go. 0 I'll * Pull cover down toward you . Caution: Be sure looper cover is closed when sewing. 5. PRINCIPAL PARTS BEHIND LOOPER COVER O 0 Upper looper C) Movable upper knife 0 Presser foot ® Stationary lower knife O Lower looper ( 3 rfr 6. PREPARATION PRIOR TO
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    your machine, disconnect the powerline plug from the electric outlet. SETTING UP THE THREAD GUIDE HOLDER * This machine is shipped with the thread guide holder in the lowered position. * Fully extend the thread guide holder. * The two joints on the telescope will click into place when they are
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    8. HOW TO REMOVE AND INSERT NEEDLES • TO REMOVE NEEDLE (S) * Be sure to disconnect the machine from the CZ) electric outlet before removing needle(s). * Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is at its highest position. * Loosen, but do not remove the needle set screw with the small
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    9. HOW TO REMOVE AND REPLACE CLOTH PLATE * Remove cloth plate for free arm sewing (tublar work) * To remove, pull cloth plate to the left while pressing the push botton on underside of cloth plate upward. * To replace, guide latch on cloth plate into hole in cylinder cover and push cloth plate to
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    11. THREADING THE MACHINE • THREADING DIAGRAM * A color coded threading diagram is located inside the looper cover for quick reference. * Thread the machine in the order C) to C) as shown. • UNDERSTANDING THE COLOR CODE * Left needle thread - Blue C) * Right needle thread - Green C) * Upper looper
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    * Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide (D . * Pass thread through hole © from front to back discs. 7 j, * Thread the looper area of the machine following the orange color coded thread guides. (CD- 0) * Thread the hole in the upper looper from front to back Note: Use the
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    Threading the Lower Looper (Yellow) * Thread the lower looper as indicated 0 - (D. 0 7 n 0 WeZee * Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 0 . * Pass thread through hole C) from front to back, then to the front through right slot as shown. * While holding thread with finger
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    area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides ®. * Remove the cylinder cover (page 9) to expose the far left. \ 0 OO * Pull 7.5 - 10 cm (3 - 4 inches) of thread through thread guide C). Insert the thread through the left end of the lower looper. ® * Drop the thread. Note: Use
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    (3) Threading the Right Needle (Green) * Thread the right needle as indicated 0- 0 . * Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 0 . * Pass thread through hole (D from front to back, then to the front through right slot as shown, TDY 3 I • • - - * While holding thread with finger
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    thread points ® ^®. Note: Be sure to pass the thread through upper thread path of the thread guide O . 4 * Thread the eye of the right needle C). N * The needle may be page 23). - Be sure to engage knife before sewing. ' * Place the thread to the back, under the presser foot. s em (2,,) 15
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    (4) Threading the Left Needle (Blue) * Thread the left needle as indicated 0 -®. T * Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide 0 . * Pass thread through hole © from front to back, then to the front through right slot as shown. * While holding thread with finger, pass it between
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    Note: Be sure to pass the thread through lower thread path of the thread guide C). ( * Thread the eye of the left needle. 0 * The needle in the nonoperating position (see page 17). - Be sure to engage knife before sewing. * Place the thread to the back, under the presser foot. * IMPORTANT
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    control until the chain is 5 -7.5 cm (2 - 3 inches) \\O in length. * Place fabric under the front of the presser foot and sew a test sample. Note: Do not pull on the fabric while sewing as this may deflect the needle, causing it to break. 5 7.5cm (2 iUl0 * At the end of the sample, continue to
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    When making adjustments to balance the tensions, it is recommended that 1) Adjustments be made in no greater than half a number at a time. 2) Sew a test sample after each adjustment. 5.7mm (7/32") I 2 5.7mm (7/32") C 3.5mm (9/64") 1 2 2 3 3 Current Setting is 114. Adjustment would be to 1 or
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    • SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY STITCH Note: * These are suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread • CORRECT BALANCE OF THE 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MOCK SAFETY
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    • SUGGESTED TENSION SETTINGS FOR THE 3 THREAD OVERLOCK STITCH Note: * These are suggested tension settings only. * Tension settings are effected by 1) Type and thickness of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread. Left Needle/Wide 3 Thread Overlock Stitch Fabric Light
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    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 old thread ends together. * Clip thread tails to 2 - 3 cm (1 inch) length. If clipped too short, threads may come untied. * Firmly pull both thread
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    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 sewing conditions. * Adjust the stitch length to 4mm (5/32 inch) when sewing heavy weight fabrics. * Adjust the stitch length to 2mm (5/64 inch) when sewing
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    : Always close looper cover before operating machine. N `co 18. SEAM GUIDE LINES * When the left needle is inserted, the thick line on the left of the looper cover is 16.0mM (5/8 inch). * When sewing with the right needle, the thick line on the left of the looper cover is
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    plate. (2) Throat plate (2) * Tighten set screws. (3) * Replace the cylinder cover (page 9). * Return the movable knife to its original position (page 24). Test sew and adjust tensions as necessary to com- (3) pensate for the increase or decrease in stitch width. Note: Do not set the overedge seam
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    20. HOW TO SEW A ROLLED HEM * Rolled hemming is done by rolling and overedging the fabric edge. * Light weight fabrics such as lawn, voil, organdy, crepe, etc. perform the
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    UPPER LOOPER THREAD WRAPPED ROLLED HEM * For medium and heavy weight fabrics that are difficult to roll. * Always sew a test sample, and if neccessary, adjust tension balance as instructed below. For a beautiful rolled hem thread the upper looper with wooly nylon and the needle and lower looper with
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    thread Underside • ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ABOUT ROLLED HEMMING * Hold the thread chain when you begin sewing to keep it from curling into the seam. * Place a slight tension on the material in the sewing direction and a finer seam finish can be obtained. * The minimum overedge stitch width that
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    lower looper thread tension (yellow) generously. 0 0 Remove 3 (2) Flatlocking a Seam * Place the fabric wrong sides together to sew a decorative stitch on the right side of the garment. * Sew the seam, trimming the excess fabric. * The needle thread (green or blue) will form a V on the underside
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    thread in the flatlock stitch. Place a decorative thread in the upper looper and inconspicuous threads in the lower looper and needle. * For a ladder stitch, sew seam with right sides together. The needle thread will be the prominent thread that creates the ladder (A). Note: An optional Edge
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    OVERLOCK BLIND HEM The excess fabric is trimmed and the hem is sewn and the raw edges are overlocked in one operation. The overlock blind hem is best suited for sewing knit wear. It provides a durable finish that is almost invisible. Topside \ Underside * Remove the left needle and adjust machine
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    direction. • TURNING SQUARE CORNERS (1) Outside Corner * Cut out approximately 2 cm (51/64 inch) from the corner, in line with the overedge seam edge. * Sew one stitch beyond point (A) and stop. * Raise needle and presser foot. * Pull the fabric to the rear of the machine just enough to release the
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    over pins will damage and/or de- stroy the cutting edge of the knives. • SECURING THE THREAD CHAIN * Thread a large eye, hand sewing needle (such as a tapestry needle) with the thread chain. * Insert the needle into the end of the seam to secure thread. Note: To secure a rolled
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    should be sewn using the three-thread overlock stitch or the four-thread overlock mock safety stitch. * After securing with 2 - 3 stitches, continue sewing, allowing the fabric to feed through the machine while gently stretching elastic (a quarter at a time) with the right hand.. Use the left hand
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    . * Insert the tape through the hole in the front of the foot. * Position the tape under the foot to the back of the machine and sew the garment seam. * The tape is attached as the seam is sewn. • BRAIDING BY CHAINING OFF * Place the movable upper knife in nonoperating position. * Insert
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    * DIFFERENTIAL FEED (with differential feed machine only) * 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 1:0.77 1:2.0. Adjustment is made by means
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    lever thumb screw. * Slide adjusting lever upward above the center mark, as required, to stretch, and tighten the thumb screw. Tighten Stretch Loosen * To sew a seam, apply gentle tension to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in front and back of the presser foot. r Note: If amount of
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    . HOW TO ADJUST THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of the machine is preadjusted for sewing medium weight fabrics. It may be necessary to adjust the pressure to sew different weights of fabrics by turning the pressure regulating screw. For light weight fabric -decrease pressure. For
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    - #80 Tetron #160 - #80 Cotton #60 - #80 Spun #60 - #80 Tetron #50 - #60 Woolly nylon Woolly tetron Note: For additional needle information see page 4. Needle Singer Cat. No. 2054 #10 #10, #14 #14,#16 #10, #14 #10, #14 #10, #14 39
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    : Before lubricating your machine, disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle. * The oiling points shown in the diagram, should be oiled periodically. Note: Use sewing machine oil. Do not use any other oil or damage could result. o(2-3 drops( ) I 40
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    becomes dull. * The stationary knife can be replaced according to the directions provided, however if there are any difficulties experienced, consult your Singer representative to make the adjustments. Be sure that the power line plug is disconnected from the electric source. Open the looper cover
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    • HOW TO EXCHANGE LIGHT BULB Danger : Always unplug before relamping. * Light bulb is available at your Singer shop. Take old bulb to the Singer shop and ask for same bulb. * If voltage indicated on the electrical rating plate of your machine is 110 - 127V, ask for light bulb conforming
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    26. TROUBLESHOOTING CHART Problem Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Stitches skip foot pressure for light weight fabrics - Check alignment of knives - Replace one or both knives - Close looper cover before sewing - Check for tangled or caught thread - Compress thick layers of
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    information, the following book is recommended. Sewing with an Overlock-From The Singer Sewing Reference Library, published by Cy Decosse Incorporated. ver. 0 (2) Edge Guide (P/N 281465) * Attaches to the looper cover to aid in seaming and decorative sewing such as flatlocking and pin tucking
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    machine will trim the excess fabric, finish off the edge and sew a hem in one operation. (See page 31) (6) Clean Pocket (P/N 370292) * machine) Rolled hemming 1.5mm, ordinary overedge 3.5 - 7.2mm (standard 3.5mm) 27mm 5mm Singer Cat. No. 2054 (#10), #14 4 Width 326mm x depth 272mm x height 270mm
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    Form U6270 (893) Part No. 379459-002 Printed in Japan
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