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U44B/244B

3-4THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE

Operator’s
Guide

SINGER

Summary of Contents for 14 U44B/244B

Page 1: ...14U44B 244B 3 4THREAD OVERLOCK MACHINE Operator s Guide SINGER...

Page 2: ...entire operator s manual before attempting to operate the machine Then familiarize yourself with the machine by following the operator s manual page by page To ensure that you are always provided wit...

Page 3: ...tc 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 to adjust...

Page 4: ...tive This product is intended for household use FOR EUROPEAN AND SIMILAR TERRITORIES This product is suppressed for radio and television interference with the International Electrotechnical Commission...

Page 5: ...threads Tie on method 22 16 How to adjust the stitch length 23 17 How to disengage movable upper knife 23 To place movable knife in nonworking position 23 To place movable knife in working position 24...

Page 6: ...lity of inserting the needle backwards Do not attempt to use a standard household sewing machine needle of any size or type in this overlook 2054 Overlook needle Singer needle 2054 size 14 is furnishe...

Page 7: ...t needle thread tension dial blue 5 Right needle thread tension dial green 6 Upper looper thread tension dial orange 7 Lower looper thread tension dial yellow D Flip and sew convertible bed plate Thro...

Page 8: ...nary lower knife 0 Lower looper 6 PREPARATION PRIOR TO SEWING Connect the controller electric plug 0 to the machine receptacle 0 Plug power line 0 into electric outlet 0 Power switch Push I mark side...

Page 9: ...tended This eliminates the possibility of starting the machine by accidentally pressing the controller Before cleaning your machine disconnect the powerHne plug from the electric outlet 7 SETTING UP T...

Page 10: ...screw with the small screwdriver left needle set screw T right needle set screw 2 Remove the needle s TO INSERT NEEDLE S Hold the needle with the flat surface to the back Insert the needle into the ne...

Page 11: ...ling the cylinder cover to the left lift cover upward and off the machine 2 10 HOW TO REPLACE CYLINDER COVER Place the tab on top of the cylinder T under the throat plate Press cover downward and to t...

Page 12: ...THE COLOR CODE Left needle thread Blue Right needle thread Green 0 Upper looper thread Orange 0 Lower looper thread Yellow STITCH DIAGRAM Upper looper thread Orange 0 Lower looper thread Yellow 0 Lef...

Page 13: ...tension discs 3 C Pull thread up and over the top of the metal finger 3 D Pull thread down to make certain it is properly threaded between the tension discs Thread the looper area of the machine follo...

Page 14: ...ugh the right hole Bring thread up and insert through top of left hole Hold the thread above the tension disc to stabilize it D A Pass thread down through thread guide 3 B Pass the thread between the...

Page 15: ...he thread through the left end of the lower looper D Drop the thread Note Use the tweezers that are in the accessory set to aid in threading the looper Turn the hand wheel toward you until the lower l...

Page 16: ...nsert thread down through the right hole Bring thread up and insert through top of left hole Hold the thread above tension disc to stabilize it A Pass the thread between the tension discs 3 B Pull thr...

Page 17: ...through notch A of thread guide Thread the eye of the left needle The needle may be easier to thread when the upper knife is disengaged and placed in the non operating position see page 23 Be sure to...

Page 18: ...de 0 Insert thread down through the right hole Bring thread up and insert through top of left hole Hold the thread above tension disc to stabilize it D A Pass the thread between the tension discs 3 B...

Page 19: ...upper knife is disengaged and placed in the non operating position see page 23 Be sure to engage knife before sewing Place the thread to the back under the presser foot IMPORTANT THREADING INFORMATIO...

Page 20: ...nd press on the foot control until the chain is 5 7 5 cm 2 3 inches 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...

Page 21: ...h can be in creased from 5 7mm 7 32inch to 7 2mm 9 32inch The right needle stitch width can be in creased from 3 5mm 9 64inch to 5 0mm 13 64inch 14 HOW TO ADJUST THREAD TENSION The thread tension dial...

Page 22: ...ard a higher number Or turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange toward a lower number When the left needle thread tension is too loose Turn the left needle thread tension dial blue toward a hi...

Page 23: ...ow toward a higher number Or turn the upper looper thread tension dial orange to a lower number When the needle thread is too loose Turn the needle tension dial blue or green to a higher number Left N...

Page 24: ...ace 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 threads to test knot securit...

Page 25: ...length to 4mm 5 32 inch when sewing heavy weight fabrics Adjust the stitch length to 2 mm 5 64 inch when sewing light weight fabrics to obtain excellent seams without puckering 17 HOW TO DISENGAGE MOV...

Page 26: ...the knife clicks into the operating position Caution Always close looper cover before operating machine 18 SEAM GUIDE LINES When the l ft needle is inserted the thick line on the left of the looper co...

Page 27: ...r page 6 Disengage the movable upper knife page 23 Remove the cylinder cover page 9 Loosen the 2 stationary knife holder set screws with the hex head wrench provided in the accesso ries 1 Move the sta...

Page 28: ...e needle is at its highest position Unscrew the throat plate screw Install the rolled hemming throat plate being careful not to catch the threads between the plate and the machine Replace throat plate...

Page 29: ...ics 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...

Page 30: ...n 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 rolled hemming is approximately 1 5 mm 1 16 inch since the...

Page 31: ...lanced for the three thread overlock stitch page 21 Loosen the needle thread tension green or blue generously Loosen the upper looper thread tension orange slightly Tighten the lower looper thread ten...

Page 32: ...sides of the stitch to flatten 4 Additional Information about Flatlocking The tensions must be correctly adjusted for the fabric to pull flat The upper looper thread is the prominent thread in the fla...

Page 33: ...ng side of the fabric then back to the right side with 6mm 1 4 beyond the fold Stitch on the extended hem edge allowing the machine needle to barely catch the edge of the fold Note An optional blind h...

Page 34: ...titch 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...

Page 35: ...ld as you sew PIN PLACEMENT Insert pins to the left of the presser foot The pins will be easy to remove and are away from the cut ting action of the knives Caution Sewing over pins will damage and or...

Page 36: ...e fabric making sure elastic and fabric edges are even Line up with edge of throat plate Elastic should be sewn using the 3 thread overlock stitch or the 4 thread overlock mock safety stitch After sec...

Page 37: ...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 non operating position Insert filler cord such as yarn or twill...

Page 38: ...etc in stretch fabrics such as knits and jersey be fore assembling into garment To set the differential feed adjusting lever Open looper cover and loosen differential feed adjusting lever thumb screw...

Page 39: ...center mark as required to stretch and tighten the thumb screw 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 stre...

Page 40: ...turning the pressure regulating screw For light weight fabric decrease pressure For heavy weight fabric increase pressure 23 FREE ARM SEWING Sewing hard to reach garment areas such as arm holes and o...

Page 41: ...Sheersucker Satin Gabardine Broadcloth etc Cotton 60 80 Silk 50 Spun 60 80 Tetron 60 80 10 14 Heavy Weight Oxford Denim Tweed Corduroy Serge Cotton 40 60 Silk 40 60 Spun 60 80 Tetron 50 80 14 16 Knit...

Page 42: ...the internal working parts CLEANING THE MACHINE Danger Before cleaning your machine disconnect power line plug from the wall receptacle Clean the lint from the looper and knife area often with a dry...

Page 43: ...re presentative to make the adjustments Be sure that the power line plug is disconnected from the electric source Open the looper cover and set the movable upper knife in the non operating position pa...

Page 44: ...g First of all be sure to disconnect power line plug Remove light cover as shown in figure turn bulb to left and remove To replace push bulb into socket and turn to right Light bulb is a bayonet type...

Page 45: ...may be bent or have a blunt point 8 Tighten needle set screw 8 Insert needle correctly 8 Change type or size of needle 4 Check threading 10 17 Increase presser foot pressure 38 Use a high quality thre...

Page 46: ...brary published by Cy Decosse Incorporated 2 Edge Guide P W 376559 Attaches to the looper cover to aid in seaming and decorative sewing such as flatlocking and pin tucking 3 Spool Cap S P N 546894 Ada...

Page 47: ...cuffs and frills on skirts etc See Gathered Overedge page 36 for gather stitching 28 SPECIFICATION Item Specification Sewing speed 1 300 spm maximum Stitch length feed amount 1 5mm Standard Rolled hem...

Page 48: ...Form U6237 992 Part No 379417 002 Printed in Japan...

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