Setting A Needle Position - Singer 8007; 8019; 8002 Instruction Book

Setting a Needle Position
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The needle position selector 8
places the
needle in left (
j.
), center ( J± ) or right
( )
stitching
position You will need to set
it before you start running the machine.
Before moving the selector, always make
sure the needle is out of the fabric,
To position the needle, slidethe lever to left Cr
right until indicator line is under desired
setting.
:I
B
Strlght-Sltchlng: Normally you will use the
center
(
±
) needle position. But if you wish
L
I A_
to place the stitching at left or right of center.
slide the lever to desired position The zig-zag
needle plate
and zig-zag foot must be used if
left or right needle positions are selected.
J. J. A
Zlg-Zag Stitching: You will use center ( J,4 )
position most often. Left ( . ) and right
J ) positions are
for special stitch
placement. For example: A
.
setting is
used for button sewing. Settings
J
and
A
are used to place narrow zig-zag
L J -
.
A
1
stitching to the left and right of center in
decorative work
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