Singer C440 User Manual

9
SETTING UP THE MACHINE
FABRIC, THREAD AND NEEDLE CHART
Select size of thread and needle in accordance with fabric to
be sewn. SINGER
®
brand needles are recommended for this
machine.
REMOVING AND INSERTING THE
NEEDLE
Select a needle of the appropriate style and size for the
fabric to be sewn.
For safety, turn off the power switch before changing the
needle
1. Turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is at its
highest position.
2. Loosen the needle clamp screw.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert new needle into needle clamp with the at side to
the back and push it up as far as it will go.
5. Tighten the needle clamp screw.
NOTE: Do not use a bent or blunt needle (a). Place needle on
a at surface to check its straightness.
Needles
TypeofFabric ThreadSize NeedleType NeedleSize
Light weight - thin georgette,
organdy, voile, taffeta, silk,
etc.
All-purpose polyester, ne
cotton, silk
SINGER
®
Style 2000 or
2020 9/70-11/80
Medium weight - gingham,
pique, linen, cotton, satin, thin
corduroy, velvet
All-purpose polyester, ne
cotton, machine quilting
SINGER
®
Style 2000 or
2020
11/80-14/90
Heavy weight - gabardine,
tweed, denim, corduroy
All-purpose polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching thread
SINGER
®
Style 2000 or
2020
14/90-16/100
Stretch - double knit, tricot,
spandex, jersey
All-purpose polyester
SINGER
®
Style 2001 or
2045
11/80-14/90
Needle for knit or stretch fabrics
Sweatshirt, Swim-wear,
Double knit, Sweater knit
All-purpose polyester
SINGER
®
Style 2001 or
2045
14/90
Needle for knit or stretch fabrics
Lightweight Leather
All-purpose polyester, heavy
duty, topstitching thread
SINGER
®
2032 Leather 14/90 - 16/100

Singer C440 Specifications

General

Brand	Singer
Model	C440
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English