I N C E 18 76 sewing machines OWNER’S MANUAL SEWING MACHINE MODEL 714
This booklet has been written for you so that you may use and enjoy fully all the features built into this machine. Please read the instructions pertaining to your machine carefully, as a thorough understanding of how it functions will reward you with many hours of trouble free creative sewing.
index Accessoripj.q .............................................. Pages How to Use................ ............................. Hemmers ......................................... 23 Seam Gauge or Cloth n ................... fHiachmentq............................................. 25 Adjustable Cord .............................. Attachment Foot-- ^ Poot 40 binder....................... ......................... 34 Edgestitcher........ ................ 36 Hemmers ............ .............................
FEATURES AND PARTS (Front View) Fig. 1 1. Thread Take-up Lever 2 . Pressure Release (Darning) 3. Arm Thread Guides 4. Decorative Stitch Dial 5. Needle Position Lever 6 . Buttonhole Control Knob 7. Zigzag Stitch Width Stop 8 . Zigzag Width Control Knob 9. Pattern Selector Lever 10. Bobbin Winder Cover Door 11. Hand Wheel 12. Clutch 13. Cover Release Button 14. Stitch Length Control Knob 15. Push Button Reverse 16. Bobbin Winding Tension 17. Drop Feed Buttons 18. Needle Plate 19. Cover Plate 20.
■ K- ■ : V:: Features and parts (Back View) 28. Presser Bar Lifter 29. Feed 30. Head Hinge Mounting Holes 31. Spool Pins 32. Handle Fig.
■, ^ Vj- NEEDLE - THREAD - FABRIC - STITCHING GUIDE Needle No. Machine Stitches Per Inch Cotton Thread Extremely heavy tarpaulin, sacking, canvas, duck, etc. 6 4 10 to Heavy upholstery fabric, ticking, denim, leatherette 3 Medium heavy drapery fabric, velveteen. suiting, felt, terry, etc. 2 Medium broadcloth, percale, gingham, linen. chintz, taffeta, sheer wool, shantung, etc. 1 Fabric 8 30 8 3D to 40 10 10 to 12 12 Sheer voile, lawn. dimity, crepe.
1 Fia. Fig. 4 WINDING THE BOBBIN Disengage hand wheel (5, Fig. 3), from the stitching mechanism by turning clutch (6, Fig. 3) toward you or counter clockwise. Push latch (4, Fig. 4) to spring open cover (3, Fig. 4) of the recessed winder. Place a spool of thread on one of the spool pins. Lead thread through the upper thread guioe on arm and down through tension disc (9, Fig. 5,) at base of machine.
SETTING THE NEEDLE See Fig. 6. Raise the needle bar A to its highest point, turning wheel toward you by hand. Then loosen the needle clamp screw B and the needle can be inserted into clamp C. Place needle (flat side to right) in the needle clamp and push it upward as far as it will go into the needle clamp hole, tightening the needle clamp screv/ securely with a screw driver.
TENSION SPRING Fig. 8 Fig. 9 PLACING BOBBIN CASE IN SHUTTLE Raise needle bar to highest position, and slide cover nlate LnKf b o b b i n case iXh S whh at 1 rr"" ® forefinger of the left hand tT K running from the top of the bobbin case to the right. Insert and center the bobbin case on the stud of the shuttle body, (C) Be sure the PrisifteT hK "■ ‘he shuttle race notch (A) Press the bobbin case (B) into the shuttle as far as oossible rdLsi th *be shuttle. THEN release the bobbin case latch, (D).
UPPER THREADING 2. 3. 4. the take^up^IevS Place a spool oTfh J ^ head the thread through th” guides. ™® upper arm thread 5. and with a slight tag^™o*'th'’'’h‘''’"”3 6. insert, Fig. 12) ^ 11^® hook, (Se© ftihyi S™t“S£Ji3,^;andup through left. 8. up lever from right to face Plate®quidlslnd™ln'’ti'‘'’' bar guide from the bacP the "®®ble drawing it through about f © «^GHT, nold the pnH mf +k d or 4 inohoo turn the hand wheM toS'’ ^°°s®ly and goes all the way dowTand^:! "®®dle A loop (Fig.
Fig. 14 Fig. 13 SETTING THE STITCH LENGTH The length ol the stitch is ^ v“Sy“o1 toSths," 'iTn the d'ial to the r.glt to lengthen and to the left to shoxten the stitch. The number stitch length you choose is indicated by the pointer. STITCH LENGTH CHART (APPROXIMATE) xn th^h“ .rH™lt‘iras’’S?'aTi? Srtctli^ setLch-.i°‘ai tonTii-S^ button is held in.
10 ADJUSTING THE TENSIONS Always adjust the upper tension with the presser foot down, as the tension is released when it is raised. To increase the tension on the upper thread, turn dial (Fig. 15) to the right, or clockwise; to decrease, turn to the left. The higher the number on the dial the tighter the tension. Before adjusting lower tension be sure that the machine is threaded properly. When it is necessary to change the bobbin tension, turn the small screw (Fig.
M 11 sewing thin or light weight T’' '*°'“' ‘ “ ® ‘ ’ “ ‘ ■ "“'• _ R,E.„ p„3.„„ flimsy material the satisfactnr ? Release all fL ^ P^'^^sure cap should ^ «« thin 20) aud then pres3 Jo tl s ^^^fway the feed slightly ^ ® ^^^in to half-wav^ p^g ^ed line. ^ pressing the DOWN button (Fio° 7 ^ to the darning and mending In order to move the f u • Fig. 19 .t'pir , pressure cap fi cnmr,i on the sn!p loewt'l>^ down button (Z It Z i^^h;ch drops the feed^ejJ If® plate.
12 PREPARING TO SEW t"'- P- Have take-up lever at highest point before starting to sew. Do not try to help the feeding by pulling the material as this may deflect the needle and cause it to break. NEVER run machine without material under presser foot. Place material and threads in position under the presser foot and lower the presser foot. You are now ready to begin sewing. By having the needle at its highest point, it is not necessary to touch the hand wheel to start the machine.
13 STRAIGHT STITCHING For straight sewing on fine fabric or very soft ma terial, you may want to use the straight stitch presser foot and the straight stitch needle plate which are in cluded in your accessory box. Both have narrow needle slots. Changing the Presser Foot and Needle Plate : (1) Presser Foot (A) Loosen thumb screw (19, Fig. 1) and remove zigzag presser foot. (B) Replace with straight stitch presser foot (Fig. 22A). (2) Needle Plate (A) Slide cover plate (17, Fig.
14 CREATIVE EMBROIDERY Th. r foot and 2ig-ag needle plate are in place . The satin stitch (Fig. 24) which is really just a very short------------------------------------------- -zigzag stitch and the basis for most embroidery is obtained ,,,. wIthiS“ thS^rfeeding action and zigzag width f ° at (5, Rg 23) toiiina PP'"® chosIS iS wi3ik™4"e?' WfMl&Wi ^'''"hing, set zigzag width sJp (B, Fig.
15 píete. Look ,h»ads by sett,no sbtoh „idth a, 0 and tnktng 3 or 4 J f e h e s 1 “ ” ; EMBROIDERING WITH A HOOP It IS easy to follow a stamped design or to work free hand when embroidering or monograming. (See Fig. 26). Release the pressure from the foot by pressing down on the snap lock ring darner. Push the drop feed button down all the way. Stretch the fabric in an embroidery hoop, and place under the needle after removing the presser oot.
16 DECORATIVE STITCH DESIGN PATTERNS (1) Set pattern selector lever (Fig. 27C) at M (2) Set decorative stitch dial at the desirrn i 4-i. , aesign pattern you desire. Release pattern selector lever and set at A. n) (4) Select needle position by moving needle position lever (Fia 27BÌ t H ■ ^ position (L or c or R).
17 Fig. 28 MULTIPLE STITCH ZIGZAG DESIGN (1) Set pattern selector lever at M position. (2) Set decorative stitch dial at desired design. (3) Release pattern selector lever and set at P position. (4) Set needle position lever at L position.
18 BLIND STITCH HEM (1) Set stitch length control at number 3 or 4 (2) Set stitch width .„d buttonhole control knobs at 0. bet pattern selector lever at M. (4) Set decorative stitch dial at blind blind stitch design. (b) Release pattern selector lever and set A. (6) Set needle position lever at R to “hlTl-r ° —«ble Prepare the garment in the same manner as for hand hemming. COMPLETED Fig. 29 I' 1* fold %" deep. SteT 3 i'’"' I” t”*’* Step 3. Fold hem back toward right side of garment leav.ng .
19 BUTTONHOLES Buttonholes of various lengths can be made by just turning the buttonhole control knob. To establish the correct length buttonhole required add ^/8 inch to the cutting space for bar tacks. To obtain the length of the cutting space, the opening through which the button passes is measured by adding the width "A" and thickness "B" of the button (Fig. 31 A). First mark the beginning and end of the buttonhole on the fabric with a basting line or tailor's chalk.
20 (7) Set buttonhole control sf u Sew four f.ve stitches, sterS^ " «) s.t b„llo„,.„,3 conbo, „„„be, 3 fa, ,i,b, , 3 T1..S wUl set ,He ta„d side of buttonhole, bfatouhole, step 3. C9f Set buttonhole oouttol at „„„be, a five afitohes, stop 4. ™™'™- Sev, ,fahf hand side of ' Position to, bar taolt, Se„ j„„, (10) Set buttonhole control at n (11) bar tack to prevent ravellrng"!"' "" "" Cut the buttonhole nam to fasten ^«tching.
21 SEWING ON BUTTONS 1 Feirove hinged presser ioot and attach button sewing foot. 2. ¿S b.ttcn ■■down;' all “the'Stti^so tit TTeit Vole'"cones Fig. 34 the needle, then gently lower the (¿e needle comes «tanth^ Tthe button. ^bhirtiLat dSitlS 5. f = o‘ Si machine at medium speed, making six SSa£i g SoltSeen55r№enS«u8o„ Fig.
22 ACCESSORIES (Fig. 39) 1. Plastic Oiler (Sealed and Filled ) 2. Package of Needles (5) 3. Large Screw Driver 4. Small Screw Driver 5. Bobbins (3) 6. Felt Washers (2) (for spool pins) 7. Quilter Guide 8. Cloth Guide 9. Button Sewing Foot Fig. 29 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. Prong Type Buttonhole Foot Presser Foot for Straight Sewing Narrow Hemmer Thumb Screw Needle Plate for Straight Sewing (graduated) Fig.
23 HOW TO USE ACCESSORIES Narrow Hemmer: With needle at its highest position replace regular presser foot with narrow hemmer (Fig. 40) being sure to tighten it securely in place. Set needle position lever at L position, pattern selector lever at M position and zigzag stitch width control at 0 for straight stitched hem or at number 3 for zigzag stitched hem. Set stitch length control to suit. For a plain narrow hem make a % inch double fold for about two inches along edge of fabric.
24 w LACE TRIMMED HEM w To sew a narrcw hem and attach lace in one stitching, insert lace in the slot next to needle (Fig. 43) sew hem as above, guiding lace under needle and 'hem into scroll Rickrack may be used in the same way. LACE EDGE WITH INVISIBLE STITCHING Hold lace 1/8 inch from raw edge on right hand side of fabric. Insert both in scroll as for plain narrow hem (Fig. 44) let hem roll over and sew in lace. W^hen the stitching is completed, the hem is pressed on the wrong side.
25 QUILTING GUIDE Use this guide for making parallel rows of straight or decorative stitching. Attach standard presser foot. Slip U shaped holder on guide under presser foot thumb screw from the back and tighten screw (Fig. 47 ). Adjust the curved bar for the distance desired between rows of stitches and set so it presses slightly on the fabric. By letting the guide ride on the previous stitching line, siiccessive rows will be at equal distance apart. (Fig. 50) Fig- 49 Fig.
26 Fig. 52 Fig. 53 CARE AND MAINTENANCE OF YOUR MACHINE HOW TO OIL YOUR MACHINE Use only a good sewing machine oil, do not use any common household oils. Your machine should be oiled occasionally to keep it operating smoothly how often depends on the amount of sewing you do. Once a year oil your machine thoroughly as indicated by the arrows on Figs. 52, 53 and 54. Avoid over oiling. Fig.
27 CLEANING AND OILING THE SHUTTLE (See Fig. 55 and 56) The stitch forming mechanism occasionally becomes clogged with loose threads and lint. This will interfere with the efficient operation of the machine. Cleaning and removal of the lint will safeguard the performance. To remove the shuttle assembly, proceed as fellows: 1. Turn the balance wheel until the needle reaches its highest position. Tilt head back on its hinges. 2. Remove bobbin case. 3.
28 ADJUSTING AND CHANGING "V" BELT f.' A, r Fig. 57 Fig. 58 Fig. 59 Following are the instructions for adjusting and changing the "V" belt: (1) Open bobbin winder cover dcor Fig. 57. (2) Remove three screws holding rear cover (Fjg. 58) by tipping it out at the bottom and pivoting around the hand wheel away from the front of the machine. (o) To adjust "V" belt, loosen screws (A, Fig. 59) and move bracket B up to loosen belt and down to tighten. (4) To remove "V" belt: (A) Remove top cover.
29 TROUBLE CHART Trouble Probable Cause If Machine Thread or lint in Binds raceway Correction 1—With take-up lever in highest position, tilt head back on hinges and remove bobbin case. BOBBIN NOTCH RACE LATCH RACE COVER 2— 3— 4— CLAMPS Turn clamps outward and remove race cover. Remove hook. Clean thread and lint from all parts, includ ing race. 5— Run a drop of oil along rim of hook. 6— Replace hook, then race cover. Snap clamps into place.
30 Uneven Stitches Poor quality thread Needle too fine for thread being used Try different thread. See needle end thread chart, page No. 4.
31 Trouble Upper Thread Breaking Material Puckering Probable Cause Correction Improperly threaded Refer to threading instructions, see page No. 8, and rethread machine. Too much tension Loosen tension on upper thread by turning thread tension knob to lower number. Starting with take up in incorrect position Always start sewing with take-up lever in highest position. Improper setting ot needle Refer to needle setting instruction, see page No. 6. Bent or eye of needle too sharp Try a new needle.
32 Your sewing machine comes equipped with the basic set of accessories described earlier in this book. The following pages illustrate additional time saving attachments that have been designed specifically for your machine. They are available at modest cost from your dealer.
33 SOME OF THE ATTACHMENTS AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE s PART #1873 PART 14990 PART #1403 Cording & Zipper FOQt Darning Spring Ruffler PART PART #74159 PART #82528 Edgestitcher Binder Attachment Foot #76554 Hemmers % PART #76553 % PART #76552 % PART #76551 >/4 PART #76550
ATTACHMENTS Be sure machine is set in left needle position. ATTACHMENT FOOT Fig. 60 EDGESTITCHER The edgestitcher is used in mak ing dainty lace insertions, edgings and piping. The slots in the edgestitcher serve as guides in sewing together various pieces of material. If you want to sew lace, lace and embroi dery, or lace and tucked strips togeth er, place the piece of material that will be on top in slot 1 (Fig. 61) and the lower fabric in slot 4.
35 Be sure to draw the lace and material under the needle and back of the edgestitcher so that the feed will carry it backward as you stitch. Hold the fabric in the left hand and the lace in the right, being sure the fabric overlaps the lace slightly. Rick-rack can be sewn to the edge of the material in the same manner.
36 BINDER SlotFin 5“® binding and applies it to the edge of material in one operation, blots on scroll of the binder are for corresponding widths of commercially folded bias binding The open mouth of binder scroll is used for unfolded bias strips cut 15/16 inch wide FOLDED BINDING (Fig. 69) Cut a point on folded binding, insert in appropriate slot. Draw through slot and under binder with strong pin. Test stitching to be sure it is on the edge. Adjust by sliding binder to right or left.
37 THE SET OF HEMMERS Before attaching any of the hemmers, be sure bobbin thread is pulled up. Then, with hemmer in place, hold top thread loosely and turn handwheel one full turn toward you, making a loop under hemmer. Grasp bobbin horizontally thread under with hemmer both hands toward back. and slip Bobbin thread will catch loop and carry upper thread to back of hemmer. Fold material to suit for two inches along edge, hold at each end of fold. up over spoon (Fig. 71). Si.. Fig.
38 HEMMER SET __ _ ■i'i Fig. 72 Fig.
39 THE ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT This attachment is used to make and insert covered cording, and to sew in zippers. Loosen thumb screw to slide foot to either right or left of needle. CORDING. Fold bias strip of fabric over cord. Loosen thumb screw and set foot so needle is cen tered in needle hole. Machine baste cord in place (Fig. 78-80). Fig. 79 foot To sew covered cord to material, reset adjustable so needle stitches closer to cord, and on edge of base fabric.
40 ADJUSTABLE CORDING AND ZIPPER FOOT ,', ;■1:'' *■-■, ' .?■' ■: ' ■' ■/ ;i' "n y : m ill !| '■■■'I ’ - Lb■ ■'ly.i': 7^..' Fig. 81 Fig.
41 INSTALLING SEWING HEAD IN CABINET 1. Loosen both head hinge set screws until head hinge hole is clear. BACK OFF SET SCREW TO CLEAR HINGE HOLE 2. Tilt head hinge lingers up and back as far as they will go. 3. Carefully slip head onto head hinges - - making sure fingers are inserted as far as they can go into head hinge holes. 4. Allow the head to rest in its tiltedback position. 5. Tighten both set screws securely with screw driver. 6.
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