Changing The Needle; Needle, Thread And Fabric Chart - Singer S800 Instruction Manual

Changing the needle

1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the
hand wheel toward you (counter-clockwise).
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you
(counter-clockwise).
3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward.
4. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the
side toward the back.
5. Push the needle up as far as it can go.
6. Tighten the needle clamp screw with the screw driver.
NOTE: Tighten snugly, but do not over tighten.
Helpful Hint: Placing a scrap of fabric under the
presser foot and lowering the presser foot makes
it easier to change the needle and will preclude
dropping the needle into the needle plate slot.
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NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART

Your fabric will determine the choice of a needle and thread.
The following table is a practical guide to needle and thread
selection. Always refer to it before a new sewing project. In
most cases, you will use the same size and type of thread in
the bobbin as in the top thread supply.
FABRICS
The fabrics below can be of any
synthetic, rayon, blends. They
are listed as examples of weight.
Light- Batiste
Weight Chiffon
Crepe
Medium- Corduroy
Weight Flannel
Gabardine
Gingham
Linen
Wool Crepe
Medium- Bonded Wovens
Heavy Canvas
Coating
Denim
Duck * "Heavy Duty"
Sailcloth
Knits Bonded Knits
Double Knit
Jersey
Tricot
* Do not use on stretch fabrics.
* For best sewing results, always use a SINGER branded needle.
Always disconnect the machine from power
supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet.
Flat side
Côté plat
Lado plano
Stop pin
Butée
Pasador
THREAD NEEDLES
TYPE
Cotton-wrapped 2020
Polyester red
100% Polyester shank
Cotton-wrapped 2020
Polyester red
100% Polyester shank
Nylon
Cotton-wrapped 2020
Polyester red
100% Polyester shank
Cotton-wrapped 2045
Polyester yellow
Polyester shank
Nylon
Needle
Aiguille
Aguja
Flat Côté
plat
side
orienté
toward
vers
the
l'arrière
back
SIZE
11/80
orange
band
14/90
blue
band
16/100
purple
band
18/110
yellow
band
11/80
orange
band
14/90
blue
band
16/100
purple
band
Lado
plano
hacia
fuera
de Vd.