Inserting The Needle; Fabric, Thread And Needle Table - Singer 9980 Instruction Manual

INSERTING THE NEEDLE

Select a needle of the right type and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power before removing the
needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the
needle is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the
flat side to the back and push it up as far as it
will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use a bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a flat surface to check its
straightness.

FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE TABLE

Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to be sewn.
SINGER brand needles are recommended for this machine.
Type of Fabric
Thread Size
Light Weight - thin
georgette, All-purpose polyester,
organdy, voile, fine cotton, silk
taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight -
gingham, pique,
All-purpose polyester,
linen, cotton,
fine cotton, machine
satin, thin
quilting
corduroy, velvet
Heavy Weight - All-purpose polyester,
gabardine, tweed, heavy duty,
denim, corduroy topstitching thread
Stretch - double
All purpose polyester
knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
Sweatshirt, Swim-
All purpose polyester
wear, Double Knit,
Sweater Knit
Leather All purpose polyester,
heavy duty,
topstitching thread
16
Needle Needle Size
Type
SINGER 9/70-11/80
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or 11/80-14/90
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or 14/90-16/100
2020
SINGER 11/80-14/90
Style 2001 or Needle for knit or
2045 stretch fabrics
SINGER 14/90
Style 2001 or Needle for knit or
2045 stretch fabrics
2032 Leather