Singer HD 4452: which needle?
What the Singer HD 4452 manual says about the needle system, sizes and fitting.
United Kingdom edition. This UK edition preserves the manufacturer’s exact system codes, NM values, and evidence limits. UK retail wording may differ; check the exact product and machine manual. UK terminology and label notes.
What the manual says
Singer HD 4452 Instruction Manual (English), checked October 20, 2026.
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Needle system
130/705H (p. 11). Buy this system; a familiar size number alone does not make a needle fit.
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Size by fabric
70–80 (9–11) → Lightweight fabrics: fine cotton, voile, silk, muslin, interlock, tricot, jersey, crepe, chiffon; 80-90 (11-14) → Medium weight fabrics: quilting cotton, satin, double knit, lightweight wool, rayon, lightweight linen; 90 (14) → Medium weight fabrics: firm woven, medium weight linen, cotton/polyester blend, terrycloth, chambray; 100 (16) → Heavy weight fabrics: canvas, wool, denim, home decor, fleece, heavy knit; 110 (18) → Heavy weight fabrics: coat weight wool, upholstery fabrics (p. 12).
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Fitting the needle
Push the new needle upwards into the needle clamp with the flat side away from you. (p. 13).
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Twin needle
For twin needle stitching, set the needle position to centre. Built-in needle threader cannot be used for twin needles (p. 16).
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Also in the manual
Needles should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual stitching time.
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Also in the manual
Needle threader is designed for size 70-110 needles; not for size 60 or smaller, wing or twin needles.
Source.
- Singer HD 4452 Instruction Manual — English.
Quoted from the manual for this model, checked October 20, 2026. This page does not prove a needle fits your machine; your exact manual does.