Accessories; Bobbins; Needles; Changing The Needle - Singer 288 Instruction Manual

Accessories

The accessories described below will help you to sew
with ease and comfort.
Some of them may not be supplied with your sewing
machine, but they are available for over the counter
sales at SINGER stores.
CAUTION: Disconnect power-line plug from electrical
outlet when changing needles, presser feet
or needle plates.

BOBBINS

• One bobbin in your machine.
• Extra bobbins.

NEEDLES

(See Fabric, Thread and Needle Table for selection of
needle.)
• Style 2020, Size 14, in place in your machine
• Style 2020 needles, for all-purpose sewing
• Style 2028 needles, for twin-needle work
• Style 2045 needles, for sewing synthetic knit and
stretch fabrics

Changing the Needle

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by
turning the hand wheel toward you.
2. Loosen the needle-clamp screw and remove needle.
3. Insert new needle in clamp, with the flat side of the
needle to the back; push it up as far as it will go.
4. Tighten the needle-clamp screw.
IMPORTANT : Your SINGER sewing machine has been
designed to obtain best results with SINGER needles.
You should follow the recommendations in this instruc-
tion book and on the needle package for correct style
and size of needle for different types and weights of
fabric.
Singer
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