SINGER W8910 - Manual (Page 18)

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Needle and thread
The machine is delivered with a spool of synthetic
thread, which can be used for all t 3 rpes of fabrics and
most stitches. Mercerized cotton can also be used.
As a rule it is, however, shghtly coarser and therefore
requires increased thread tension.
Use a finer neddle and thread when sewing lighter
fabrics. Embroidery thread, which is more loosely
twisted and finer, produces more attractive and even
stitches than ordinary thread. It also produces attractive
buttonholes and may even be used for darning.
You can produce a more pronounced seam in thicker
fabrics by using a coarser needle and thread, e.g. synthe­
tic buttonhole thread or double upper thread. Metalhc
thread or extra coarse thread which cannot be threaded
through the needle can be wound on the bobbin and used
as the lower thread. Sew on the wrong side of the fabric.
You can also use the twin needle for decorative
stitches. Insert the twin needle, press the | -push-
button, which limits the stitch width to prevent die
needle from striking the stitch plate.
N.B. After removing the twin needle, press againt the
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-push-button until the light goes out. Increase the
stitch width again if you are going on using the same
stitch with the ordinary needle.
Changing the needle
Even if the needles look alike there can be slight
variations which can affect the sewing result. Be sure to
use the right type of needles.
Only a completely undamaged needle will give perfect
sewing results. Therefore, change the needle if you have
the slightest reason to beheve that it is bent or that the
point is damaged. To remove the needle, loosen the
screw in the needle clamp. With the flat side of the shank
away from you, insert the new needle into the needle
socket as far as it will go. Tighten the screw firmly.
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