Singer 9980 QUANTUM STYLIST Instruction Manual - Page 16

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 flat side to the back and push it up as far as it will go. 5. Tighten the needle clamp screw. a. Do not use a bent or blunt needle. Place needle on a flat surface to check its straightness. FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn. SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine. Type of Fabric Thread Size Needle Type Needle Size Light Weight - thin georgette, All-purpose polyester, SINGER 9/70-11/80 organdy, voile, fine cotton, silk Style 2000 or taffeta, silk, etc. 2020 Medium Weight gingham, pique, linen, cotton, satin, thin corduroy, velvet All-purpose polyester, SINGER fine cotton, machine Style 2000 or 11/80-14/90 quilting 2020 Heavy Weight - All-purpose polyester, SINGER gabardine, tweed, heavy duty, Style 2000 or 14/90-16/100 denim, corduroy topstitching thread 2020 Stretch - double knit, tricot, spandex, jersey All purpose polyester SINGER 11/80-14/90 Style 2001 or Needle for knit or 2045 stretch fabrics Sweatshirt, Swim- All purpose polyester SINGER 14/90 wear, Double Knit, Style 2001 or Needle for knit or Sweater Knit 2045 stretch fabrics Leather All purpose polyester, 2032 Leather heavy duty, topstitching thread 16