Inserting The Needle; Fabric, Thread And Needle Table - Singer 9960 Manuel D'utilisation

INSERTING THE NEEDLE

Select a needle of the right type and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power before removing the needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle
is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the
fl at side to the back and push it up as far as it
will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use the bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a fl at plate and check straightness.
FABRIC, THREAD AND
NEEDLE TABLE
Select size of thread and needle in accordance
with fabric to be sewn.
Type of Fabric
Thread Size
Light Weight - Ctn #80 -
thin georgette, 100
organdy, voile, Silk 60 - 80
taffeta, silk, etc. Syn 80 - 100
Medium Weight -
gingham, pique,
Ctn 50 - 80
linen, cotton, satin,
Silk 50
thin corduroy, Syn 50 - 80
velvet
Heavy Weight - Ctn 40 - 50
gabardine, tweed, Silk 50
denim, corduroy Syn 50 - 60
Stretch - double
Syn 50 - 80
knit, tricot,
Silk 50
spandex, jersey
Polyester
Sweatshirt, Swim- Polyester
wear, Double Knit,
Sweater Knit
Leather
Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results.
16
Needle Needle Size
Type
2000 9/70-11/80
gray shank
2000
gray shank 11/80-14/90
2000
gray shank 14/90-16/100
2001 11/80-14/90
green shank Needle for knit and
synthetic fabric
2001
green shank
2032 Leather