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14SH744/14CG744 (2.3.4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE) 14SH754/14CG754 (2.3. 4 THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE WITH DIFFERENTIAL FEED) Operator's Guide SINGER SINGER - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 2
service. To get the most out of your sewing machine. read the entire operator's guide before attempting to operate the machine. Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the operator's guide page by page. To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 3
, such as threading needle and loopers, changing needle, changing throat plate or changing presser foot, etc. . Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the Operator's Guide Do not attempt - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 4
turn off the power switch and disconnect the power line plug before caring for your machine as instructed in the operator's guide. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS Servicing should be performed by an authorized service representative. This product is not intended for industrial use FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 5
Cover 9 8. Preparation Prior to Sewing 9 9. Preparation for Threading 10 •Setting up the thread guide holder 10 10. How to Remove and Insert Needles 11 •To remove needle(s) 11 •To insert needle(s) 11 11. Threading the Machine 12 •Threading diagram 12 • Understanding the color - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 6
machine is capable of producing various types of stitches according to the Combination of needle positions, threading methods, tension adjustment. Stitch Type Reference Pages 1. Two-thread wrapped edge overlook 2. Two-thread thread Wrapped Edge Overlock 1-needle 3-thread stitch is used for sewing - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 7
are turned to higher numbers. 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 greater than half a number at - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 8
1 Needle set 2 Screw driver (small size) 3 Tweezers 4 Spreader 744 / 754 1 1 1 1 4-- O 4. NEEDLE INFORMATION • Singer needle #2022 size 90/14 is furnished with the machine. • In an emergency, standard Singer needle #2020 may be used. However, unless the suggested tension setting is readjusted - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 9
5. PRINCIPAL PARTS 1 Thread guides and holder 2 Handle 3 Left needle thread tension dial (blue) 4 Right needle thread tension dial (green) 5 Upper looper thread tension dial (orange) 6 Lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) 7 Throat plate 8 Cloth plate 9 Looper cover 10 Power & light switch 11 - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 10
lower knife 5 Lower looper 6 Seam width finger knob 7 Seam width adjustment knob SINGER O • III WI.. Irt tl a- ® 8. PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEWING • Connect the controller / electric plug 1 to the machine receptacle 2 . • Plug power line 3 into electric outlet 4 . • Power Switch: Push "-" mark - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 11
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 correctly positioned. SINGER • Center the thread guides above the spool - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 12
surface to the back. • Insert the needle into the needle clamp as far as it will go. • Securely tighten the needle set screw. Note: * This machine uses #2022 needles. Refer to page 7 for additional needle information. * Remove the cloth plate if you find it difficult to remove and replace the needle - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 13
thread 3 Right needle thread 4 Left needle thread Orange Yellow Green Blue To Thread The Machine Correctly A Caution Be sure to turn off power switch. 1) Threading the Upper Looper (Orange) • Thread the upper looper as indicated 1 - 8 . • Pass thread from back to the front through the thread guide - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 14
down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3 . 3 4 • Thread the looper area of the machine following the orange color coded thread guides ( 4 - 7 ). I • Thread the hole in the upper looper from front to back 8. Note: Use of tweezers provided in the accessory set - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 15
from back to the front through the thread guide 1 . I 'Y • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 . C?) • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 16
the looper area of the machine following the yellow color coded thread guides 4 - 7 . Note: Use the tweezers provided in the accessory set to aid in threading the looper. • Grasp the thread with the tweezers 4 cm (1-1/2 inches) from thread guide 7. • Place the thread with the point of the tweezers - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 17
from back to the front through the thread guide 1 . 6 5 7 8 • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2. !L4i- * ' • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 18
points 4 - 7 . Note: Be sure to pass the thread through upper thread path of the thread guide 6. • Thread the eye of the right needle 8 . Note: Use of tweezers in the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy. • Draw about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through needle eye to hang free. • Place - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 19
guide 1 . o4. 6 • Thread the top cover thread guide by pulling the thread downward until it slips under thread guide 2 . ••• • While holding thread with finger, pass it between the tension discs and pull thread down to make certain it is properly located in between the tension discs 3. 18 SINGER - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 20
points 4 - 6 . Note: Be sure to pass the thread through lower thread path of the thread guide 5. I • Thread the eye of the left needle 7 . Note: Use of tweezers in the accessory set will make needle eye threading easy. • Draw about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through needle eye to hang free. • Place - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 21
dial settings. • Turn the tension dials down until the dial stops. • 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 stand. • When pulling thread through the needle, STOP when the knot is in front of the - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 22
length dial should be set on the 3 mm (1/8 inch) setting for most 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 light weight fabrics to obtain excellent seams without puckering. 14. HOW TO - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 23
. Push 15. HOW TO ADJUST THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE • The presser foot pressure of this machine is preadjusted at the factory to suit the sewing of medium weight fabrics. • Most of the materials do not require adjustment of presser foot pressure however, there are some instances where adjustment - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 24
of adjusting lever knob depends on material being sewn as well as the amount of gather therefore set knob to suit the fabric and test sew before sewing your garment. • When feed regulating dial is set at "3" or over, the amount of feed of the main feed dog will change to 1.1 "3" automatically - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 25
hems, etc. on loosely knit and woven fabrics. To set the differential feed adjusting lever • Set differential feed adjusting lever knob above graduation "1.0". • To sew a seam, apply gentle tension to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in front and back of the presser foot. Note: * If amount of - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 26
a horizontal position. Note: If the knife stops in the up position: * Turn the hand wheel toward you until the knife clears the top of the machine. * Continue to rotate the knife to the horizontal position. To place movable knife in working position • Open looper cover and push the movable knife - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 27
18. CONVERTING THE UPPER 7 LOOPER INTO SPREADER A Warning: Switch off the machine before installing or removing the spreader. , Installing the spreader ... • Insert the pin (A) of the spreader in the hole (B) of the upper looper. • Put the positioning - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 28
the cloth plate. To remove the cloth plate • Slide cloth plate to the left and remove from machine while pressing button (A) located on the underside. ♦- • This is especially suited for sewing hard to reach garment areas such as armholes and overcasting trouser cuffs. • Place garment over the free - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 29
. Note: Be sure to push seam width finger knob as far as it will go in the direction of setting S . Seam width finger knob S 0 0 To Sew Rolled Hem • Set seam width finger knob to R to retract the seam width finger. C31 Cn Note: Be sure to push seam width finger knob - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 30
OFF AND TEST SEWING • When the machine is completely threaded, bring all of the threads over the throat plate and slightly to the left under the presser foot. • Hold the threads and apply a slight tension. • Turn the hand wheel toward you 2 or 3 complete turns to start the thread chain. • Lower - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 31
• Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance NEEDLE POSITION wo oe SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Needle thread Lo'4,/ir looper thread Topside Underside (502) Tension Dial Light weigt Blue Green Orange - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 32
Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance NEEDLE POSITION oro co SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SPREADER S 2- 4 USE Lower looper thread Needle thr iad Topside Underside (503) Tension Dial Light weigt Medium weight - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 33
S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance • When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric: - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) to a higher number. - Or, turn the lower looper - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 34
Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance • When the lower looper thread tension is too loose; - Turn the lower looper thread tension dial (yellow) toward a higher number. - Or, turn the needle thread tension dial (blue or green) toward a lower number - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 35
to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Lower I per thread Needle thread Underside How to Balance • When the upper looper thread tension is too loose; - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) toward a higher number - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 36
•• S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric How to Balance • When the upper looper thread lies on the underside of the fabric; - Turn the upper looper thread tension dial (orange) to a higher number. - Or, turn lower looper - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 37
face of seam width finger support plate with R mark on throat plate by turning seam width finger knob. as required. • Set stitch length dial to "F 2" and a fine seam will (11 be sewn. • Needle: Singer Needle #2022 size 80/11 or 90/14 • Thread: A variety of thread combinations can be used for - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 38
dial to settings shown at right and test sew on a sample of your fabric Needle thread Topside Lo -r looper thread Underside (502) Upper looper thread Polyester Wooly nylon Tension Dial Blue Green Orange Yellow 3.0 3.0 2.0 3.0 r 2-Thread standard rolled hem stitching Correct Balance • Set - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 39
Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Topside Lower looper thread Underside (504) 3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching i Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 40
Additional Information About Rolled Hemming • Hold the thread chain when you begin sewing to keep it from curling into the seam. 0 • 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 can be obtained for - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 41
stitch is achieved by adjusting the tension of the 3-thread overlock stitch, sewing the seam and pulling the fabric apart to flatten the seam. • The flatlock stitch can be used as a construction and decorative stitch or for ornamentation only. (1) Machine Set Up • Remove the left or right needle - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 42
• The upper looper thread is the prominent 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 - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 43
operation. • The overlook blind hem is best suited for sewing knit wear. It provides a durable finish that is almost invisible. I I I • Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3-thread overlook stitch. Note: The three-thread flatlock stitch can also be used. • Set the stitch length - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 44
(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 thread caught on the finger of the throat plate. Note: Presser foot has been - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 45
are away from the cutting action of the knives. A Caution: Sewing over pins will damage and/or destroy 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 - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 46
the seam. • 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 nonworking position - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 47
than a conventional machine mainly due to the internal working parts. { Cleaning the Machine I Danger: Before cleaning your machine. disconnect power line plug from the f ' SINGI or ar 1 Oiling the Machine A Danger: Before lubricating your machine, disconnect power line plug from the wall - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 48
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. 3 • Open the looper - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 49
26. TROUBLE SHOOTING CHART Problem Solution Fabric does not feed well Needle breaks Thread breaks Stitches skip Irregular stitches Fabric puckers Irregular trimming Fabric jams Machine does not operate - Lengthen stitch length. - Increase presser foot pressure for heavy weight fabric. - Decrease - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 50
, Voil, Crepe, etc. Type of Thread Cotton: #100 Silk: #100 Spun: #80 - #90 Tetron: #80 - #100 Needle Singer Cat. No. 2022 #11 Medium Weight 60 - #80 Tetron: #50 - #60 Woolly nylon Woolly tetron Singer needle, Cat. No. 2022 is furnished with the machine however. #14 #11 #11, #14 #11, #14 It - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 51
28. SPECIFICATION Item Specification Sewing speed Stitch length (feed amount) Differential feed ratio Overedge stitch width Needle bar stroke Presser foot rise Needle Model Number of threads Machine dimensions (mm) Width Depth Height Weight (Kg) 1,300 spm maximum 1 - 4mm (standard: rolled - Singer 14CG754 ProFinish | Instruction Manual 15 - Page 52
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