SINGER 9970 - Manual (Page 8)

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INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the right type and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
FABRIC, THREAD AND
NEEDLE TABLE
Select size of thread and needle in accordance
with fabric to be sewn.
Type of Fabric
Light Weight - thin georgette,
organdy, voile, taffeta, silk,
etc.
Medium Weight - gingham,
pique, linen, cotton, satin, thin
corduroy, velvet
Heavy Weight - gabardine,
tweed, denim, corduroy
Stretch - double knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
Sweatshirt, Swim-wear,
Double Knit, Sweater Knit
Leather
Thread Size
All-purpose polyester, fine
cotton, silk
All-purpose polyester, fine
cotton, machine quilting
All-purpose polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching thread
All purpose polyester
All purpose polyester
All purpose polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching thread
Needle Size
9/70-11/80
11/80-14/90
14/90-16/100
11/80-14/90
Needle for knit and
synthetic fabric
Needle
Type
2000
gray shank
2000
gray shank
2000
gray shank
2001
green shank
2001
green shank
2032 Leather
SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.
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 the bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a flat plate to check straightness.