SINGER 9985 QUANTUM STYLIST TOUCH - Manual (Page 16)

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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.
SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.
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,
fi ne cotton, silk
All-purpose polyester,
fi ne 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 or
stretch fabrics
14/90
Needle for knit or
stretch fabrics
Needle
Type
SINGER
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2001 or
2045
SINGER
Style 2001 or
2045
SINGER
2032 Leather
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 a bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a fl at surface to check its
straightness.