Singer Serger Professional 5 Manual

14T968DC
Instruction Book 

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14T968DC
This SINGER sewing machine, model 14T968DC, 

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be followed including the following.
Read all instructions before using the machine.
* The machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from theelectric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
* Always unplug before re-lamping. Replace bulb with the same type rated 15 watts. Be sure to replace the face plate which covers the light bulb before operating the...

* Do not use outdoors.
* Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
* Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when the machine is used by or nearchildren.
* Do not expose the machine or machine plastic 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...

TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Selection stitches & Auto tension..............................
2. Handy Reference Chart............................................
3. Accessories.............................................................\
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4. Needle Information...................................................
5. Principal Parts..........................................................
6. How to Open Looper Cover.....................................
7. Principal Parts Behind Looper...

1. SELECTION OF STITCHES & AUTO TENSION
Seams also can be sewn at desired
A 4 mm and 6 mm overlock seam width ideal for flatlock (butted or lapped) seams
overedging and seaming on common
stitching with decorative thread. Also,
Mock Safety such as tricot and spandex.
Stretch Mock for medium to heavyweight stretchy
This machine is capable of producing various types of stitches according to the combination of Auto Tension
Selected, needle positions, threading methods, and the use of convertible right...

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Stitch Type
Reference
Page
8. Four-thread Safety Stitch made up of combined 2-thread overedge and double chainstitch.
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9. Five-thread The 5-thread stitch is a safety stitch Safety Stitch made up of combined 3-thread
Wide overlock and double chainstitch. 48
A wide seam is formed by using left needle.
Overedge and seaming can be done
in one operation on non-stretch fabrics.
10. Five-thread The 5-thread stitch is a safety stitch Safety Stitch made up of combined 3-thread
Narrow overlock and double...

* Depending on the needle positions used, this machine can sew 2-thread and 3-thread standard width 4 mmoveredge anda6mmwide overedge seams.
Also, for overedging heavyweight fabrics, the seam width can be increased still more by turning the overedge
seam width adjustment knob. (See page )
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Overedge width 4.0 mm 6.0 mm
Needle used Overedge right needle Overedge left needle
Needle thread Blue Orange
tension fine tuning
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Stitch Type
Correct Threading / Tension Path: When
using the Auto Tension Dial (ATD), the correct
tension is set automatically.
*When option 2, 3, 6, 8 selected, use spreader.
*When option 1, 11, 12, 13 selected, turn upper knife down, move seam width finger knob to setting R, and change looper coverattached cover (A) into (B).
*Auto tension settings are based on medium weight fabric and standard # 60 polyester spun thread. It can satisfy most requirements for sewing. If using a different thread weight...

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Accessories are contained in the accessory case 1. Screw driver (large size)
2. Knife (stationary)
3. Thread Unwinder spool cap
4. Anti-spill net
5. Oiler
6. Allen Screw driver (small)
7. Tweezers
8. Needle set
9. Brush
10. Cone Adapters
11. Waste tray
12. Machine cover
This overlock uses a flat shank industrial needlethat eliminates 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...