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1 4SH644 ( 3 • 4 THREAD OVERLOOK MACHINE) 1 4SH654 ( 3 4 THREAD OVERLOOK MACHINE WITH DIFFERENTIAL FEED) Operator's Guide I \\ SINGER uovainit I SINGER® - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 2
right to change the appearance, design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary without notification or obligation. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS * If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person in - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 3
of it. • Always use the proper throat plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. • Do not use bent needles. • When sewing, keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. • Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 4
case to sunlight directly. Also, do not keep it in a very warm or damp place. * Do not touch the machine, foot controller and power line cord with wet hand, wet cloth or with anything wet. * Do not connect power line cord to one of the many cords connected to one power outlet with adapters. * Use - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 5
of Stitches 5 2. Handy Reference Chart 6 3. Accessories 7 4. Needle Information 7 5. Principal Parts 8 6. How to Open Looper Cover 9 7. Principal Parts Behind Looper Cover 9 8. Preparation Prior to Sewing 9 9. Preparation for Threading 10 •Setting up the thread guide holder - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 6
the needle position.' 4. Four-thread Stretch Mock Safety Stitch 2-needle 4-thread stitch which is ideal for medium to heavy weight stretchy fabrics such as double knits and swim wear. 32 (514) * Depending on the needle positions used, this machine can sew 3-thread standard width 3.5mm overedge - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 7
2.0 :i2 Safety Stitch IP IP (514) The thread tension becomes tighter as the dials 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 8
in the accessory case in the cloth plate. 1 Needle set 2 Screw driver (small size) 3 Tweezers 4 Hex-head wrench 644 / 654 1 SINGER 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 9
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 Stitch - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 10
PARTS BEHIND LOOPER COVER 1 Upper looper 2 Movable upper knife 3 Presser foot 4 Stationary lower knife 5 Lower looper 6 Seam width finger knob 7 Seam width adjustment knob stripy ft 4C) 4 2 0 2 e .44 4r $ 11 0 8. PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEWING • Connect the controller / electric plug 1 to the machine - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 11
feet or throat plates, or when leaving the machine unattended. This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller. 9. PREPARATION FOR THREADING Setting Up the Thread Guide Holder • This machine is shipped with the thread guide holder in the lowered - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 12
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 17 for additional needle information. * Remove the cloth plate if you find it difficult to remove and replace the needle. vner•out RP, 1 2 Flat surface to the - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 13
. 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 1 to 4 as shown. Understanding the Color Code 1 Upper looper thread 2 Lower looper thread 3 Right needle thread 4 Left needle thread - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 14
the looper area of the machine following the orange color coded thread guides ( 4 - 7 ). • Thread the hole in the upper looper from front to back 8. Note: Use of tweezers provided in the accessory set to aid in threading the looper. • Pull about 10cm (4 inches) of thread through the looper and place - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 15
guide 1 . 1. • Thread the top cover thread 1 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 . 2 14 SINGER - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 16
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. • /1 • ) 15) • Grasp the thread with the tweezers 4 cm (1-1/2 inches) from thread guide 7. • Place the thread with the point of - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 17
• 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 . 3 2 16 2 4$ SINGER - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 18
path of the thread guide 6 . 6 4 • • 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 the thread to the back, under the presser foot. 0 ti 10 cm - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 19
from back to the front through the thread guide 1 . 2) 5 6 1 I • 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 20
path of the thread guide 5 . 5 4) • 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 the thread to the back, under the presser foot. 6,, 10 Cm - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 21
. sf9 • 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 needle - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 22
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 by changing the needle position. a) When only left needle is used b) When only right needle is used 5.7 mm (7/32 inch) 3.5 mm (9/64 inch) 5.7 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 23
seam width finger support plate to desired seam width. Then firmly tighten the set screw. A Caution: Always close looper cover before operating machine. 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 24
adjusting lever pictured below. • Use of differential feed is very effective 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 "3" automatically when adjusting lever knob is set to 2.0. Note: For normal overedge stitching - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 25
To sew a seam, apply gentle tension to the fabric by holding the seam lightly in front and back of the presser foot. case, reset differential feed adjusting lever closer to the center mark. * Be sure to reset the differential feed adjusting lever to graduation "1.0" for normal overedge stitching. 24 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 26
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 holder to the right as far as it will go. • Turn - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 27
18. FREE ARM SEWING (TUBULAR WORK) This machine become a free arm machine simply by removing 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 28
OVEREDGE AND ROLLED HEM STITCHING To Sew Standard Overedge • Set seam width finger knob to S to move seam width finger to projected position. Note: Be sure to push seam width finger knob as far as it will go in the direction of setting S . in CD I Seam width figer knob 0 To Sew Rolled Hem • Set - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 29
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 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 30
2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION • O O• SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH S 2- 4 Upper looper thread Needle thread Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Topside Lower looper - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 31
NEEDLE POSITION •O OIP SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH S 2- 4 Correct balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside eedl thread tower looper thread Underside (505) Fabric Light weight Medium - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 32
NEEDLE POSITION GPO CAP SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH S 2 - 4 Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread ower I•,• per thread Topside Needle threa4 Underside Fabric Light weight Medium - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 33
of fabric 2) Needle size 3) Size, type and fiber content of thread NEEDLE POSITION SEAM WIDTH FINGER KNOB STITCH LENGTH SW S 2 - 4 Upper looper thread 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 34
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 be sewn. • Needle: Singer Needle #2022 size 80/11 or 90/14 • Thread: A variety of thread combinations can be used for rolled hemming - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 35
2.5 2) 3-thread Upper Looper Thread Wrapped Rolled Hem Stitching Correct Balance • Set Each Tension Dial to Settings Shown at Right and Test Sew on a Sample of Your Fabric Needle thread Upper looper thread Topside Lower looper thread Needle thread Underside Upper Looper Thread Polyester Woolly - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 36
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 can be 4. obtained for - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 37
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. • Begin - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 38
• 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 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 39
hem is best suited for sewing knit wear. It provides a durable finish that is almost invisible. 111 1I • Remove the left needle and adjust machine for a narrow 3-thread overlook stitch. 0 0 Note: The three-thread flatlock stitch can also be used. • Set the stitch length dial at 4. • Fold the - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 40
, 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 removed to show detail. • Turn the - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 41
to the left of the presser foot. The pins will be easy to remove and 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 42
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 in the front of the foot. • Position the filler cord under the foot and chain off the desired length. • Chained off braids can be used individually or woven into 3 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 43
: Lint brush is an optional part. bei ( Oiling the Machine A Danger: 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 44
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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 45
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 one. A Warning: Replace the light cover first before connecting the power line plug. • If voltage indicated on the electrical rating plate of your machine - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 46
tension. - Check for tangled or caught thread - Use high quality light weight thread. - Shorten stitch length. - Decrease presser 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 - Singer 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 47
, 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 14SH654 Finishing Touch | Instruction Manual 19 - Page 48
27. 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
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