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This manual provides essential information for the safe and efficient operation of your SINGER Start 1234 Portable Sewing Machine. Please read all instructions carefully before using the machine to ensure proper setup, operation, and maintenance. This machine is designed for basic sewing tasks and is suitable for beginners.

Image: The SINGER Start 1234 Portable Sewing Machine, white with teal accents, ready for use.
Segurtasun-argibide garrantzitsuak
Etxetresna elektriko bat erabiltzean, oinarrizko segurtasun-neurriak bete behar dira beti, besteak beste:
- Always unplug the sewing machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, or making any user servicing adjustments.
- Ez utzi haurrek makina gainbegiratu gabe erabiltzen.
- Mantendu hatzak mugitzen diren zati guztietatik urrun. Josteko makinaren orratzaren inguruan arreta berezia jarri behar da.
- Erabili beti orratz plaka egokia. Okerreko plakak orratza hautsi dezake.
- Ez erabili orratz okertuta.
- Ez tiratu edo bultzatu ehuna josten ari zaren bitartean. Horrek orratza desbideratu eta hautsi egin dezake.
- Turn the sewing machine off when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading the needle, changing the needle, threading the bobbin, or changing the presser foot.
- Inoiz ez erori edo sartu objekturik edozein irekiduratan.
- Ez erabili aerosol (spray) produktuak erabiltzen ari diren tokietan edo oxigenoa administratzen den lekuetan.
- Deskonektatzeko, piztu kontrol guztiak itzalitako posiziora, eta kendu entxufea entxufetik.
Produktua amaituview
The SINGER Start 1234 is a lightweight and portable mechanical sewing machine designed for ease of use. It features a durable metal frame and a variety of functions to assist with common sewing projects.
Ezaugarri nagusiak:
- 6 Built-In Stitches: Includes essential stitches like straight, zigzag, satin, blind hem, scallop, and a 4-step buttonhole.
- 4-Step Buttonhole: Simplifies the process of creating buttonholes.
- Automatic Bobbin Winding System: Ensures bobbins are wound evenly and stops automatically when full.
- Beso librea: Removable storage compartment converts to a free arm for sewing cuffs, collars, and pant hems.
- Easy Stitch Selection: A simple dial allows for quick stitch changes.
- Built-in Reverse: Josturak indartzeko.
- Adjustable Tension Settings: For optimal stitch quality across various fabrics.
- Extra-High Presser Foot Lifter: Accommodates thicker fabrics and multiple layers.
Osagarriak barne:
The machine comes with a standard set of accessories to get you started:
- Oin multiusos
- Kremailera Oina
- Buttonhole Oina
- Darning Plaka
- Orratz paketea
- Bobinak
- Orratz-plaka bihurkina
- Bobina-pintzel feltroak
- Jostura-kentzailea / Lint eskuila
- Linea elektrikoaren kablea
- Oinaren kontrola
- Hasierako gida azkarra
- Argibide eskuliburua

Image: Various accessories including presser feet, bobbins, needles, and a seam ripper.
Konfigurazioa
Potentzia-konexioa:
- Ensure the machine's power switch is in the OFF position.
- Connect the foot control plug into the machine's jack.
- Connect the power cord plug into the machine's jack.
- Plug the power cord into a suitable electrical outlet (110 volts for US and Canada).
Bobinaren haizaketa:
- Jarri hari-bobina bat biribilgailuaren gainean.
- Follow the numbered diagram on top of the machine to guide the thread through the bobbin winding tension disc.
- Place an empty bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle and push it to the right.
- Start the machine; the bobbin will wind automatically and stop when full.
- Moztu haria eta kendu bobina bildua.

Image: Close-up of the spool pins and bobbin winder area on the top of the machine.
Makina haritzea:
- Altxa orratza bere posiziorik gorenera bolantea erabiliz.
- Jarri hari-bobina bat biribilgailuaren gainean.
- Follow the numbered threading path indicated on the machine, guiding the thread through all tension guides and the take-up lever.
- Jarri orratza aurrealdetik atzealdera.
- Insert the wound bobbin into the bobbin case under the needle plate, ensuring the thread feeds correctly.
- Hold the upper thread, turn the handwheel to lower and raise the needle, catching the bobbin thread. Pull both threads under the presser foot.

Image: Hands demonstrating the threading process of the SINGER Start 1234 sewing machine.
Makina ustiatzea
Puntada hautaketa:
To select a stitch, turn the stitch selector dial located on the front of the machine. Align the desired stitch symbol with the indicator mark. The machine has pre-set stitch width and length for each of the 6 built-in stitches.

Image: A hand turning the stitch selector dial on the SINGER Start 1234 machine to choose a stitch pattern.
Oinarrizko jostura:
- Jarri oihala prentsa-oinaren azpian.
- Behera prentsa oinaren palanka.
- Gently press the foot control to start sewing. The machine will begin stitching.
- Guide the fabric gently with both hands, ensuring it feeds evenly. Do not pull or push the fabric forcefully.
- To reinforce a seam, press the reverse lever/button while sewing.
- Amaitutakoan, altxa orratza bere posiziorik altuenera, altxa prentsa-oina eta tira ehuna. Moztu hariak.

Image: Hands guiding light green polka-dot fabric under the needle of the SINGER Start 1234 machine during sewing.
4-Step Buttonhole Function:
The SINGER Start 1234 features a 4-step buttonhole function. Refer to the specific markings on the stitch selector dial for each step (1, 2, 3, 4) and follow the instructions in the detailed manual for precise buttonhole creation. You will need to use the included buttonhole foot.

Image: A close-up of the buttonhole foot on the SINGER Start 1234 machine, creating a buttonhole stitch on blue fabric.
Adjusting Thread Tension:
The thread tension dial is located on the front of the machine. For most general sewing, the tension should be set between 3 and 5. Adjust the dial to a lower number for lighter tension or a higher number for tighter tension, depending on your fabric and thread type. Incorrect tension can lead to uneven stitches or thread breakage.

Image: Close-up of the thread tension dial on the SINGER Start 1234 sewing machine, showing numerical settings.
Mantentzea
Garbiketa:
Garbiketa erregularrak makinaren errendimendua mantentzen laguntzen du. Deskonektatu beti makina garbitu aurretik.
- Kendu orratz-plaka eta bobina-zorroa.
- Use the provided lint brush to remove lint and dust from the feed dogs and bobbin area.
- Garbitu makinaren kanpoaldea oihal leun eta lehor batekin. Ez erabili produktu kimiko gogorrik.
Orratz ordezkatzea:
Replace the needle regularly, especially after every 8-10 hours of sewing or if it becomes bent or dull. A dull or bent needle can cause skipped stitches, fabric damage, or needle breakage.
- Itzali eta deskonektatu makina.
- Askatu orratza clamp torlojua.
- Kendu orratz zaharra.
- Sartu orratz berri bat alde laua makinaren atzealdera begira duela, ahal den neurrian bultzatuz.
- Orratza clamp torlojuak ongi.
Arazoak konpontzea
Hona hemen aurki ditzakezun arazo ohikoen irtenbideak:
| Arazoa | Kausa posiblea | Irtenbidea |
|---|---|---|
| Saltatu puntuak | Orratz okerra, orratz okertua, haria gaizki sartuta. | Replace needle with correct type/size, re-thread machine correctly. |
| Hari-hausteak | Incorrect tension, poor quality thread, improperly wound bobbin, bent needle. | Adjust tension, use good quality thread, re-wind bobbin, replace needle. |
| Fabric Jams | Incorrect presser foot, pulling/pushing fabric, lint in feed dogs. | Use correct presser foot, guide fabric gently, clean feed dogs. |
| Orratz Hausturak | Bent needle, pulling fabric, wrong needle size for fabric, hitting pins. | Replace needle, guide fabric gently, use correct needle, remove pins. |
| Puntu irregularrak | Incorrect tension, improper threading, wrong needle. | Adjust tension, re-thread, use correct needle. |
Zehaztapenak
- Modelo zenbakia: 1234
- Neurriak: 13 x 7 x 11.5 hazbete (33 x 17.8 x 29.2 cm)
- Elementuaren pisua: Gutxi gorabehera 9.8 libra (4.4 kg)
- Stitches: 6 Built-in Stitches (Straight, Zigzag, Satin, Blind Hem, Scallop, 4-Step Buttonhole)
- Puntuen zabalera: 5 millimeters (pre-set)
- Josteko abiadura: Minutuko 750 jostura arte
- Bobbin mota: Class 15 Transparent
- Energia iturria: Corded Electric (110 volts for US and Canada)
- Materiala: Egitura metalikoa
- Kolorea: Zuria/Urda berdexka

Image: An illustration showing the internal heavy-duty metal frame of the SINGER Start 1234 sewing machine, highlighting its durability.
Bermea eta Laguntza
The SINGER Start 1234 sewing machine comes with a limited 25-year warranty. Please refer to the warranty card included with your product for specific terms and conditions.
For further assistance, troubleshooting, or to register your product, please visit the official SINGER website or contact SINGER customer support.
Sareko baliabideak:
- Official SINGER Webgunea: www.singer.com
- Produktuen erregistroa: www.singer.com/register-your-product





