Table Of Contents - Singer C440 Instruction Manual

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SETTING UP THE MACHINE
Main Parts ..................................................... 6
Accessories .................................................. 7
Removable Storage Compartment .......................... 8
To Open the Accessory Tray .............................................. 8
To Remove/Attach the Removable Storage Compartment 8
Changing the Presser Foot ...................................... 8
Removing the Presser Foot Holder ................................... 8
Needles .......................................................... 9
Removing and Inserting the Needle ........................ 9
Fabric, Thread and Needle Chart ............................. 9
Setting Up the Machine .............................. 10
Unpacking ................................................................ 10
Electrical Connection .............................................. 10
Foot Control ............................................................. 10
Machine Control Functions .....................................11
Tack Button with LED Indicator .........................................11
Needle Stop Position Up/Down Button with LED Indicator... 11
Speed Control Button .......................................................11
Thread Cutter Button with LED Indicator ..........................11
Start/Stop Button ..............................................................11
Reverse Button .................................................................11
Presser Foot Lifter ........................................................... 12
Thread Cutter ................................................................... 12
Presser Foot Pressure Dial .............................................. 12
Lid ................................................................................... 12
Handwheel ....................................................................... 12
Raise/Lower Feed Teeth .................................................. 12
Mounting Machine in Sewing Cabinet ............................. 12
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Sewing Preparation ................................... 13
Touch Panel LCD ..................................................... 13
Home Screen ................................................................... 13
Home Button .................................................................... 13
Sewing Mode ........................................................... 13
Stitch Information ............................................................. 13
Selecting a Stitch .................................................... 14
Stitch Pattern Options............................................. 14
Stitch Width/Needle Position ........................................... 14
Stitch Length/Density ....................................................... 14
Width Mirroring ................................................................ 14
Length Mirroring ............................................................... 14
Elongation ........................................................................ 14
Machine Settings ..................................................... 15
Setting Button .................................................................. 15
Thread Tension ................................................................ 15
Twin Needle ..................................................................... 16
Audible Beep ................................................................... 16
Screen Contrast ............................................................... 16
Calibrate Screen .............................................................. 16
Software Version .............................................................. 16
Threading the Machine .............................. 17
Preparing the Bobbin .............................................. 17
Bobbin Winding ................................................................ 17
Inserting the Bobbin ......................................................... 18
Threading the Needle .............................................. 19
Preparing to Thread Machine .......................................... 19
Setting Spool of Thread on Spool Pin .............................. 19
Threading the Upper Thread............................................ 19
Threading the Needle Eye ............................................... 20
Drawing Up the Bobbin Thread........................................ 20
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