Fabric, Thread And Needle Table; Changing The Needle - Singer 6180 Operation And Safety Notes

Fabric, thread and
needle table
The selection of the correct needle and the right thread depends on the fabric to be sewn. The following
table is a practical aid for the selection of needles and threads. Consult the table before you start sewing.
Ensure that you use the same type of thread and thread thickness for the top and bottom threads.
FABRIC
The fabrics listed below can consist of
cotton, linen. silk, wool, synthetic fabric,
viscose or mixed fibres. They are listed as
examples of the corresponding weight
classes.
Batiste
Light Chiffon
Crêpe
Corduroy, / Flannel
Gabardine
Medium
Gingham / Linen
weight
Muslin
Wool crepe
Bonded wovens
Canvas
Heavy
Coat fabric / denim
Duck / canvas
Concealed knitted fabric
Knitted
Double knitted fabric
fabrics
Jersey / tricot
* Use only Singer brand needles for better results

Changing the needle

Disconnect the machine from
the power supply by remov-
ing the plug from the socket
socket.
1. Bring the needle to the highest position by
turning the handwheel anticlockwise.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning
anti-clockwise.
3. Remove the needle by pulling it downwards.
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THREAD
Cotton-Polyester 100 %
Polyester
* mercerized no. 60*
Cotton-Polyester 100 %
Polyester
* mercerized no. 50*
nylon
Cotton-Polyester 100 %
Polyester
* mercerized no. 40*
* reinforced thread
Cotton-Polyester
Polyester
Nylon
4. Insert the new needle in the needle holder with
the flat side towards the back.
5. Push up the needle as far as it will go.
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw-
driver included in the delivery.
Note: Pull firmly but not too hard.
Tip: It is easier to change the needle if you put
a piece of fabric under the presser foot and
lower the presser foot. This prevents the needle
from falling into the needle plate hole.
NEEDLES
TYPE THICKNESS
2020 11/80
red shank orange band
2020 14/90
red shank blue band
16/100
2020 violet band
red shank 18/110
yellow band
11/80
orange band
2045 14/90
yellow shaft blue band
16/100
violet band
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