Singer CLASS 99 instruction manual To Set the Needle

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Class 99 & 99K

To Set the Needle

Select the correct needle according to the table on page 11. Be sure that the needle is not blunt or bent. Raise the needle bar to its highest position and loosen thumb screw H, Fig. 13 in needle clamp. Push needle with its flat side toward the right up into needle clamp as far as it will go, then tighten the thumb screw H. A screwdriver slot is provided for stronger clamping of needle, required for attachments driven from needle clamp hub.

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Contents Class 99 & 99K Sewing Machines Table of Contents Instructions for Operating the Machine Sewing SuggestionsElectrical Information LightTo Remove Bulb To Insert New BulbIf the Machine is Electrically Operated If the Machine is Hand Operated To Operate the Hand MachineIf the Machine is Treadle Operated Belt ShifterProtection Against Rust Damage To Oil the Machine and Stand Class 99 & 99K Needles and Thread To Set the Needle Upper Threading To Remove the Bobbin To Wind the Bobbin Class 99 & 99K Class 99 & 99K To Replace the BobbinTo Prepare for Sewing To Start Sewing To Start SewingTo Turn a Corner BastingTo Sew Bias Seams To Remove the WorkTo Regulate Length of Stitch To Reverse the Direction of FeedTo Regulate Pressure on Presser Foot Thread TensionTo Regulate Needle Thread Tension To Regulate Needle Thread TensionBobbin Thread Tension Table of Contents Previous Page Next To Regulate Bobbin Thread TensionTo Adjust the Needle Thread Tension To Adjust the Tension on the Thread Take-up SpringTo Adjust the Bobbin Thread Tension To Clean the Stitch Forming Mechanism To Remove the Bobbin CaseRaising the Bobbin Case Latch To Replace Bobbin Case Removing the Bobbin CaseTo Replace Slide Plate Sewing SuggestionsBreaking of Needles Might be Caused by Breaking of Needle Thread Might be Caused by Breaking of Bobbin Thread Might be Caused bySkipping of Stitches Might be Caused by Class 99 & 99K Foot Hemmer ApplicationsHemming Hemmed Seams Hemming with Lace Lace Applied over HemBinder Inserting the BindingAdjustment and Operation Binder Binding Curved Edges Inside CurvesOutside Curves Gathering Foot ShirringAdjusting Points RufflerGathering Forming and Attaching a Ruffle in One Operation Pleating Group PleatingSeam Guide Zipper Foot Skirt Zipper Corded Welting Corded Seams Fashion Aids ButtonholerBlind Stitcher Bias Gauge EDGE-STITCHER Joining Lace and InsertionFrench Seams TuckingQuilter Adjustable Hemmer To make hems from 3/16 to 15/16 inch wideWide Hemming Tucker Darning or Embroidering Darning or Embroidering Needles