Soft start

Function:

• At the beginning of a new seam

• Speed pedal controlled and limited to S08

• Lower speed, compared to parallel start backtack speed

• Suspension with pedal in position 0

• Stitch counting can be set using O01

• Interruption by full heelback (position -2)

Quick reference

This table summarizes which parameter should be used for soft start:

Parameter	Authority	See also
Soft start	Operator	A21
Soft Start Speed	Technician	S08
Number of soft start stitches	Technician	O01

Parameter List

A21

-Max

1

-Min

0

-Unit

–

-Description

Reduced sewing speed for the first few stitches at the start of the seam:

0 = Off;

1 = On.

S08

-Max

1000

-Min

50

-Unit

spm

-Description

Sewing speed during the soft start.

O01

-Max

10

-Min

1

-Unit

stitches

-Description

Number of stitches to be made during a soft start.