Needle. Thread And Fabric Chart.5; Inserting The Needle.5 - Riccar Serger Instruction Manual

NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART
The chart shows size and type of thread, and needle size for vanous weights and types of fabrics. Size means the
fineness of both needle and thread
Use BL-1 type needle for this machine The needle size is located on the shank of the needle.
FABRICS THREADS NEEDLE SIZES
LIGHTWEIGHT:
organdy, voile, taffeta, lawn,
crepe
Cotton #100
Silk #100
Spun #80-100
Tetron #90
#11
MEDIUM WEIGHT:
gingham, satin, seersucker,
linen, velveteen, gabardine,
broadcloth
Cotton #60-80
Silk #50
Spun #60-90
Tetron #60-80
#11.#14
HEAVYWEIGHT:
denim, tweed, corduroy, pile
fabrics
Cotton #40-60
Silk #40-50
Spun #60-90
Tetron #50-60
#14
KNIT
tricot Spun #60-80
Tetron #60-80
#11
jersey Spun #60-80
Tetron #60
#11.#14
wool Spun #60-80
Tetron #50-60
Woolly nylon
Woolly tetron
#14
INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select the proper type and size needle for fabnc used
(See -NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART-)
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1. Disconnect the electncal cord from the wall outlet.
2. Turn hand wheel toward you until the needle comes
to its highest point.
CAUTION:
Use *BL-1' needles for this machine.
Household type needles cannot be used, the
needle may break from the high speed of sewing.
3. Use the screw driver provided in the accessory box
to loosen the needle damp screw, and remove the
needle
4. Insert tbe needle as far as it will go with the long
groove facing front.
5. Retighten the screw
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