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Always disconnect the machine from power
supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet.
* Do not use on stretch fabrics.
* For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle.
NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread. The
following table is a practical guide to needle and thread selection.
Always refer to it before a new sewing project. And be sure to
use the same size and type of thread in the bobbin as in the top
thread supply.
FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES
The fabrics below can be of any
fiber: cotton, linen, silk, wool,
synthetic, rayon, blends. They
are listed as examples of weight.
Light-
Weight Batiste
Chiffon
Crepe
Medium-
Weight Corduroy
Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Muslin
Wool Crepe
Medium-
Heavy Bonded Wovens
Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck
Sailcloth
Knits Bonded Knits
Double Knit
Jersey
Tricot
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 40
* "Heavy Duty"
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 60
Cotton-wrapped
Polyester
100% Polyester
* Mercerized Size 50
Nylon
Cotton-
wrapped
Polyester
Polyester
Nylon
2020
red
shank
2020
red
shank
2020
red
shank
2020
Ball-Point 2045
(With yellow
band) Size
11/80,14/90,
16/100
11/80
orange
band
14/90
blue
band
16/100
purple
band
18/110
TYPE SIZE
Flat
side
toward
the
back
Flat side
Côté plat
Lado plano
Lado
plano
hacia
fuera
de Vd.
Côté
plat
orienté
vers
l’arrière
Pin
Butée
Pasador
Needle
Aiguille
Aguja

Changing the needle

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the
hand wheel toward you.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you.
3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
4. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side
toward the back.
5. Push the needle up as far as it can go.
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw driver.
Helpful Hint: Placing a scrap of fabric under the presser
foot and lowering the presser foot makes it easier to
change the needle and will preclude dropping the needle
into the needle plate slot.
NOTE: Tighten snugly, but do not over tighten.