SINGER 9910 Quantum - 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.
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
Ctn #80 -100
Silk 60 - 80
Syn 80 - 100
Ctn 50 - 80
Silk 50
Syn 50 - 80
Ctn 40 - 50
Silk 50
Syn 50 - 60
Syn 50 - 80
Silk 50
Polyester
Polyester
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
Use a Singer brand needle for better sewing results.
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 and check straightness.
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