SINGER White 5500 - Manual (Page 9)

Connestiiii Foot Controller ini Power Cord
Step-3
Make sure the voltage is the same as stated
on the nameplate on the back side of the
machine.
Plug in following numbers (I) — (2) as shown.
* Always unplug the machine when not in use.
Switch on the power to put on the machine
and turn on the sewing light.
The more you depress the foot controller,
the faster the machine runs.
• Be careful not to drop the foot controller
from a high place.
Fabric, Thread and Neadle Table
Always use Type 705 (Needle) *
FABRIC THREAD SIZE
NEEDLE SIZE
ENGLISH AND
AMERICAN
EUROPEAN
DELICATE- tulle, chiffon, fine
lace, silk, organdy
Fine mercerized cot­
ton, fine synthetic
thread
9
65,70
LIGHTWEIGHT-basiste, or­
gandy, jersey, voile, taffeta,
silk, crepe, chiffon, velvet,
plastic film
50 mercerized cotton,
"A" silk, synthetic
thread
11 75,æ
MEDIUM WEIGHT-gingham,
percale, pique, linen, chintz,
faille, satin, fine corduroy,
velvet, suitings, stretch fabrics,
knits
50 mercerized cotton,
60 cotton, "A" silk,
synthetic thread
14 90
MEDIUM HEAVY-gabardine,
tweed, sailcloth, denim, coat­
ings, drapery fabrics Heavy-duty mercerized
cotton, 40 to 60
cotr
ton, synthetic thread
16 100
* For stretch fabric such as knits and jersey materials, use Ball-point Needle to get better
stitch performance.