SINGER 1408 - Manual (Page 34)

Removing the Work
Cutting the Thread
Reverse Sewing
Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) to bring
the thread take up lever to its highest position and the needle
begins to descend, raise the presser foot and remove work
behind (2) the needle and presser foot.
Pull the threads under and behind the presser foot. Guide
the threads to the side of the face plate and into thread cutter
(B). Pull threads down to cut. (3)
To secure the beginning and the end of a seam, press down
the reverse sewing lever (A). Sew a few reverse stitches.
Release the lever and the machine will sew forward again. (1)
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