Starting To Sew; Start And End Of Seam - Singer C430 Instruction Manual

STARTING TO SEW

The machine will be set to sew straight stitch when
power switch is turned on.
CAUTION: To prevent accidents.
While sewing, special care is required around the
needle. Machine automatically feeds the fabric, do
not pull or push the fabric.
A. START AND END OF SEAM
1. Check the presser foot (All-Purpose Presser
Foot). Refer to page 8 for changing the presser
foot.
2. Place the fabric under the presser foot and
lower the presser foot.
3. Lightly hold both threads toward the back, then
press the start/stop button or press the foot
control pedal.
Keep holding threads after sewing a few
stitches.
Lightly guide the fabric while sewing.
You can regulate the sewing speed by sliding
the speed control button.
Also, you can reduce the sewing speed by
pressing the slow button.
4. When you reach end of seam, press the start/
stop button to stop sewing or release the foot
control pedal.
5. Press the thread cutter button.
6. Raise the presser foot lifter and remove the
fabric.
Upper Thread Sensor
If upper thread is broken or missing, machine will
stop automatically.
Rethread the upper thread and resume sewing.
CAUTION
1. Do not press the thread cutter button when
there is no fabric in the machine or no need
to cut the threads. The thread may tangle,
resulting in damage.
2. Do not use the thread cutter button when cutting
thread thicker than #30, nylon thread or other
speciality threads.
In this case, use the thread cutter located on the
left side of the machine. (See page 12)
3. Do not use the thread cutter button when
sewing with a twin needle or a hemstitching
(wing) needle.
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