Changing Needles; Thread And Needle Chart - Singer S18 Instruction Manual

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Thread and Needle Chart

Included with this machine is a package of 5 needles: A twin needle, a ballpoint needle, 2 regular point needles size 11, and
a regular point needle size 14. When purchasing additional needles, refer to chart for recommended needle type and size.
Weight
Fabric
Very Light
Fine Lace, Net, Tulle
Light
Batiste, Organdy, Voile, Lawn, Silk, Crepe,
Chambray, Lightweight Linen, Gingham,
Challis, Wool Crepe, Taffeta, Satin, Organza
Single Knits, Jersey, Swim Wear, Tricot
Leather, Suede, Oilcloth
Flannel, Velvet, Muslin, Velveteen, Poplin,
Corduroy, Broadcloth, Linen, Chintz,
Gabardine, Terrycloth, Quilted Fabric
Medium
Double Knits, Velour, Stretch Terry,
Sweater Knits
Leather, Vinyl, Suede
Denim, Sailcloth, Ticking, Twill
Heavy
Double Faced Wool, Heavy Coating,
Faux Fur, Burlap, Drapery Fabric
Leather, Suede
Very Heavy
Canvas, Duck, Upholstery Fabrics
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Changing Needles

Step 1
Raise the needle by pressing the up/down needle
button and lower the presser foot.
Turn off the power switch. Loosen the needle clamp
screw by turning it counterclockwise.
Remove the needle from the clamp.
1 Needle clamp screw
Step 2
Insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the
flat side of the needle to the rear.
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp,
push it up against the stopper pin and tighten the
needle clamp screw firmly.
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2 Stopper pin
3 Flat side
To check needle straightness, place the flat side of the
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.)
The gap between the needle and the flat surface should
be consistent.
4 Gap
CAUTION
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and
disconnect the machine from power supply before
changing the needle. Remove and discard damaged
needles. Blunt, burred or bent needles can harm your
machine and fabric.
Type of needle
SINGER 2001 Chromium ballpoint needle
®
SINGER 2045 Ballpoint needle
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SINGER ® 2000 Chromium regular point needle
SINGER ® 2020 Regular point needle
SINGER 2001 Chromium ballpoint needle
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SINGER 2045 Ballpoint needle
®
SINGER ® 2032 Leather needle
SINGER ® 2000 Chromium regular point needle
SINGER ® 2020 Regular point needle
SINGER 2001 Chromium ballpoint needle
®
SINGER 2045 Ballpoint needle
®
SINGER ® 2032 Leather needle
SINGER 2026 Denim needle
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SINGER ® 2000 Chromium regular point needle
SINGER 2020 Regular point needle
®
SINGER ® 2032 Leather Needle
SINGER ® 2000 Chromium regular point needle
SINGER ® 2020 Regular point needle
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Needle size
11
9
11
11
11
11
14
14
14
14
14
14
16
16
16
16
16
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