SVP SINGER C240 - Needle Management; Needle Selection and Replacement

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Needles
The sewing machine needle plays an important role
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branded needles in your
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Note:Turn the machine off before changing the needle.
Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing
signs of wear resulting in sewing problems. Needles can
show signs of wear when you see snags in the fabric or
hear a slight popping sound as you are sewing. If the
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with a new needle and discard the old one.
Generally, the needle should be replaced after every
4 projects or approximately every 16 hours of sewing
time.
It is also important to use the right needle for the fabric
you are sewing. Go to www.singer.com to view the
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Changing the Needle
1. Use the hole in the Clearance Plate to hold the
needle.
2. Loosen the needle screw. Use the screwdriver if
necessary.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert the new needle, using the Clearance Plate.
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away from you until it will go no further.
5. Tighten the needle screw as tight as it will go.