SINGER S10 I STUDIO Instruction Manual

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Changing the Needle
Step z 
  turn off the power switch. raise the needle by  
 
  turning the handwheel and lowering the presser foot.
  Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it
 counterclockwise.
  remove the needle from the clamp. 
     CAUTION
Always make sure to turn the power switch off and 
disconnect the machine from the power supply before 
changing the needle.
Step x 
  insert a new needle into the needle clamp with the flat
  side of the needle to the rear.
 
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needle clamp screw
 
w
Flat side of the needle
When inserting the needle into the needle clamp, push it 
up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw 
firmly.
Step c
to check needle straightness, place the flat side of the 
needle onto something flat (a needle plate, glass etc.) 
the gap between the needle and the flat surface should 
be consistent.
 
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gap
NOTE
remove and discard damaged needles.  Blunt, burred 
or bent needles can harm your machine and fabric.  
Singer
®
 recommends Singer
® 
Style 2000 (woven) 
and 2001(knit) chromium needles for your machine.  
the proper needle style and size will help ensure 
embroidery success. 
Need help selecting the right needle?   
Embroidery tips on compatibility of thread, needle 
type, fabric, and stabilizer are referenced in the  
Embroidery Quick Reference Guide on page 56.
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