Singer 8060 User Manual

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INSERTING THE NEEDLE
Select a needle of the right type and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
FABRIC, THREAD AND
NEEDLE TABLE
Select size of thread and needle in accordance
with fabric to be sewn.
Type of Fabric
Light Weight - thin
georgette, organdy,
voile, taffeta, silk, etc.
Medium Weight -
gingham, pique, linen,
cotton, satin, thin
corduroy, velvet
Heavy Weight -
gabardine, tweed,
denim, corduroy
Stretch - double knit,
tricot, spandex, jersey
Sweatshirt, Swim-
wear, Double Knit,
Sweater Knit
Leather
Thread Size
All-purpose, polyester,
fi ne cotton, silk
All-purpose, polyester,
fi ne cotton,
machine quilting
All-purpose, polyester,
heavy duty,
topstitching thread
All-purpose,
polyester
All-purpose,
polyester
All-purpose, polyester,
heavy duty,
topstitching thread
Needle Size
9/70-11/80
11/80-14/90
14/90-16/100
11/80-14/90
Needle for knit and
synthetic fabric
Needle
Type
SINGER
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2000 or
2020
SINGER
Style 2001 or
2045
SINGER
Style 2001 or
2045
SINGER
2032 Leather
Use a Singer brand needle for best sewing results.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
Turn off the power before removing the needle.
1. Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle
is at its highest point.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the
fl at side to the back and push it up as far as it
will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
a. Do not use the bent or blunt needle. Place
needle on a fl at plate and check straightness.

Singer 8060 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	8060
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English