Instruction Manual
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... 2 Accessories 3 Setting up your machine 4 Spool pins 4 Winding bobbin 5 Threading the bobbin thread 6 Threading the top thread 7 Using automatic needle threader 8 - 9 Needle, thread and fabric chart 10 Adjusting top thread tension 11 Changing presser foot 11 Control panel function 12 - 13 Functions of software 37 - 38 Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached 39 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 40 - 43 Helpful information for embroidering with hard-to free-arm sewing 49 Performance checklist 50 Cleaning hook area and feed dogs 51 Oiling...
... 2 Accessories 3 Setting up your machine 4 Spool pins 4 Winding bobbin 5 Threading the bobbin thread 6 Threading the top thread 7 Using automatic needle threader 8 - 9 Needle, thread and fabric chart 10 Adjusting top thread tension 11 Changing presser foot 11 Control panel function 12 - 13 Functions of software 37 - 38 Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached 39 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 40 - 43 Helpful information for embroidering with hard-to free-arm sewing 49 Performance checklist 50 Cleaning hook area and feed dogs 51 Oiling...
Instruction Manual
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.... Feed dog control 18. Twin thread guide 22. Presser foot screw 23. Alternate thread cutter 27. Needle clamp screw 29. General purpose foot 25 30. Hoop bracket 39. Hoop adjusting screw 32 45. Foot control 49. Thread cutter/holder 7. Buttonhole lever 11 17. Needle 17 24. Needle bar 14 18 26. Feed dogs 33 31. Needle plate 26 32. Inner frame 22 23 24 37 38 39 28 29 30 31 43. Hoop mounting plate 41 46 46. Thread tension control 3 9 4. Bobbin winder spindle 9. Power/light switch 15. Identification plate 20. Thread guide 13...
.... Feed dog control 18. Twin thread guide 22. Presser foot screw 23. Alternate thread cutter 27. Needle clamp screw 29. General purpose foot 25 30. Hoop bracket 39. Hoop adjusting screw 32 45. Foot control 49. Thread cutter/holder 7. Buttonhole lever 11 17. Needle 17 24. Needle bar 14 18 26. Feed dogs 33 31. Needle plate 26 32. Inner frame 22 23 24 37 38 39 28 29 30 31 43. Hoop mounting plate 41 46 46. Thread tension control 3 9 4. Bobbin winder spindle 9. Power/light switch 15. Identification plate 20. Thread guide 13...
Instruction Manual
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... software providing powerful option and capabilities. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Screwdriver for more information. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 3 When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. Bobbins 3. Screwdriver (small) 12. Bobbins 21. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Needles 2. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. Satin foot 15. Scissors 22. Thread spool net (short) The Foot...
... software providing powerful option and capabilities. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Screwdriver for more information. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17 18 20 21 22 23 3 When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. Bobbins 3. Screwdriver (small) 12. Bobbins 21. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Needles 2. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. Satin foot 15. Scissors 22. Thread spool net (short) The Foot...
Instruction Manual
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... the spool pin. Place felt disc over it. Place a thread spool on . When servicing the machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to ensure smooth flow of the power line cord into the machine socket (3), when using your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. Power line cord Foot control...
... the spool pin. Place felt disc over it. Place a thread spool on . When servicing the machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to ensure smooth flow of the power line cord into the machine socket (3), when using your wall outlet (2) as illustrated. Power line cord Foot control...
Instruction Manual
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... pulled. 4. A Cutter Groove B A 6 Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counterclockwise when you ). 2. Pull thread through the slot (A) and then to the right. The bobbin must rotate counterclockwise when thread is a very important step. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to remove the cover. 3. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. Then pull the thread along the groove on the top left . 5. Remove the bobbin cover plate by...
... pulled. 4. A Cutter Groove B A 6 Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counterclockwise when you ). 2. Pull thread through the slot (A) and then to the right. The bobbin must rotate counterclockwise when thread is a very important step. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to remove the cover. 3. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. Then pull the thread along the groove on the top left . 5. Remove the bobbin cover plate by...
Instruction Manual
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... lower the threading lever while the machine is too thick for straight stitch (in center needle position) when using the automatic needle threader. Heavy thread cannot be threaded with the Automatic Needle Threader due to particular qualities of the thread, or if the thread is in place. Hook thread to the thread guide on the needle bar. Pull thread gently into the twin thread guides (A and B). 3. NOTE: For smooth threading, it is recommended that the guide doesn't touch fabric, etc. 5. Threading hook 2 Twin thread guide A B 3 Thread cutter/holder 4 Threading...
... lower the threading lever while the machine is too thick for straight stitch (in center needle position) when using the automatic needle threader. Heavy thread cannot be threaded with the Automatic Needle Threader due to particular qualities of the thread, or if the thread is in place. Hook thread to the thread guide on the needle bar. Pull thread gently into the twin thread guides (A and B). 3. NOTE: For smooth threading, it is recommended that the guide doesn't touch fabric, etc. 5. Threading hook 2 Twin thread guide A B 3 Thread cutter/holder 4 Threading...
Instruction Manual
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... tension control dial on the foot. 2 Presser foot lifter 3 1 Foot release button Foot holder 11 Do this, however, only after you do not need to adjust it. You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with presser foot 'down'. BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you have determined that for straight stitch sewing. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to remove the foot. 2. Lower...
... tension control dial on the foot. 2 Presser foot lifter 3 1 Foot release button Foot holder 11 Do this, however, only after you do not need to adjust it. You will always obtain a nicer stitch and less puckering when the upper thread appears slightly on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with presser foot 'down'. BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you have determined that for straight stitch sewing. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to remove the foot. 2. Lower...
Instruction Manual
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... the potential adjustment range. Starting at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. The LED will sound. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will sound indicating you can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to your stitching requirements at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to locate each manual adjustment point, the LED will blink 3 times in green...
... the potential adjustment range. Starting at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. The LED will sound. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will sound indicating you can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to your stitching requirements at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to locate each manual adjustment point, the LED will blink 3 times in green...
Instruction Manual
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... red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for straight and zigzag stitches However, when foot control is set at its down-stop position with upper LED lamp lit. When the button is pushed, needle is plugged, the Start/Stop button will be at the exact spot in reverse as long as a top speed limiter. 6 14 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. When foot control is used, the lever serves as the Reverse stitch button is set...
... red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for straight and zigzag stitches However, when foot control is set at its down-stop position with upper LED lamp lit. When the button is pushed, needle is plugged, the Start/Stop button will be at the exact spot in reverse as long as a top speed limiter. 6 14 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. When foot control is used, the lever serves as the Reverse stitch button is set...
Instruction Manual
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.... 1 A B C D E A. Thread tension control B. Presser foot lifter H. The numbers indicate distance from the needle at rear side) G. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used for all types of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. Needle up/down position selector button D. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter. 5 4. STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams...
.... 1 A B C D E A. Thread tension control B. Presser foot lifter H. The numbers indicate distance from the needle at rear side) G. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used for all types of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. Needle up/down position selector button D. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter. 5 4. STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams...
Instruction Manual
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... by covering a filler cord with the Stitch Width Control. Start to left of foot INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side of the foot. Needle to the piping may be accomplished with a bias strip of foot HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH This stitch is a color which blends in with desired top stitching color. 2. Baste the seam allowances together, enclosing the filler cord, forming seam tape for topstitching and quilting. 1. Needle to sew. 18 Set...
... by covering a filler cord with the Stitch Width Control. Start to left of foot INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side of the foot. Needle to the piping may be accomplished with a bias strip of foot HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH This stitch is a color which blends in with desired top stitching color. 2. Baste the seam allowances together, enclosing the filler cord, forming seam tape for topstitching and quilting. 1. Needle to sew. 18 Set...
Instruction Manual
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... and the stitch width is set. Slightly loosen the top thread tension for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. Use a backing of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - S The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the weight of the fabric. STITCH LENGTH mm 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.5 3.0 STITCH WIDTH 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Center position 19 SATIN STITCH This...
... and the stitch width is set. Slightly loosen the top thread tension for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. Use a backing of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. ZIGZAG STITCHING SETTINGS :Presser foot - S The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the weight of the fabric. STITCH LENGTH mm 0 0.25 0.5 0.75 1.0 1.25 1.5 1.75 2.0 2.5 3.0 STITCH WIDTH 0 0.5 1.0 1.5 2.0 2.5 3.0 3.5 4.0 4.5 5.0 5.5 6.0 Center position 19 SATIN STITCH This...
Instruction Manual
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... A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Sew 10 stitches across. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both threads to make sure the needle clears both the left and right openings of it. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of the button. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) to the backside of continuous patterns. Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Satin foot :Thread tension control - S - Lower presser foot. CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERNS SETTINGS :Presser foot -
... A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Sew 10 stitches across. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both threads to make sure the needle clears both the left and right openings of it. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of the button. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) to the backside of continuous patterns. Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Satin foot :Thread tension control - S - Lower presser foot. CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERNS SETTINGS :Presser foot -
Instruction Manual
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... installation set-up the Futura Software. 4. If these steps are now ready to your machine. Make sure the needle has been moved to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your computer, but do not open up . CORRECT START-UP PROCEDURE WHEN EMBROIDERING The following steps must be stored. Next attach the embroidery unit to the highest position by clicking on your desktop to free...
... installation set-up the Futura Software. 4. If these steps are now ready to your machine. Make sure the needle has been moved to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your computer, but do not open up . CORRECT START-UP PROCEDURE WHEN EMBROIDERING The following steps must be stored. Next attach the embroidery unit to the highest position by clicking on your desktop to free...
Instruction Manual
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... reverse one stitch at its highest position. LED indicator Forward stitch button Reverse stitch button Start/stop button (For embroidery only) THREAD TENSION CONTROL Set it at a time. OPERATION SWITCHES WHEN EMBROIDERY UNIT IS ATTACHED OPERATION SWITCHES START/STOP BUTTON When start . Red light indicates machine is pushed, machines starts slowly. To reverse continuously, press and hold this button. FORWARD STITCH BUTTON After the embroidery design has been transferred to the machine, the embroidery can be reversed all the way back to start /stop sewing and the needle...
... reverse one stitch at its highest position. LED indicator Forward stitch button Reverse stitch button Start/stop button (For embroidery only) THREAD TENSION CONTROL Set it at a time. OPERATION SWITCHES WHEN EMBROIDERY UNIT IS ATTACHED OPERATION SWITCHES START/STOP BUTTON When start . Red light indicates machine is pushed, machines starts slowly. To reverse continuously, press and hold this button. FORWARD STITCH BUTTON After the embroidery design has been transferred to the machine, the embroidery can be reversed all the way back to start /stop sewing and the needle...
Instruction Manual
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... the finished embroidery. Attach stabilizer to pages 10. Replace needle. Embroidery hoop is tangled. Refer to the fabric. Check around spool holder. Refer to pages 11. To check the elasticity of the thread, hold a length of thread of about 6 inches at both ends and pull it, check the length at least a #14 needle should be used for heavy fabric. Adjust the thread tension. EMBROIDERY PATTERN IS MIS-ALIGNED MACHINE SIDE HOOP SIDE Embroidering is continuing...
... the finished embroidery. Attach stabilizer to pages 10. Replace needle. Embroidery hoop is tangled. Refer to the fabric. Check around spool holder. Refer to pages 11. To check the elasticity of the thread, hold a length of thread of about 6 inches at both ends and pull it, check the length at least a #14 needle should be used for heavy fabric. Adjust the thread tension. EMBROIDERY PATTERN IS MIS-ALIGNED MACHINE SIDE HOOP SIDE Embroidering is continuing...
Instruction Manual
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.... * Presser foot is turned off.- Raise buttonhole lever. (see page 51). Turn on the switch. (see page 10). Replace needle. (see page 4). * Buttonhole lever is damaged. - Replace needle. (see page 10). * Machine is not threaded correctly. (see page 51). * Needle is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Clean hook. (see page 7 - 9). * Thread is not all the way up into needle clamp. (see page 10). Adjust thread tension. (see page 6). * Lint accumulates in hook. - Bobbin thread breaks. * Bobbin case is not threaded...
.... * Presser foot is turned off.- Raise buttonhole lever. (see page 51). Turn on the switch. (see page 10). Replace needle. (see page 4). * Buttonhole lever is damaged. - Replace needle. (see page 10). * Machine is not threaded correctly. (see page 51). * Needle is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Clean hook. (see page 7 - 9). * Thread is not all the way up into needle clamp. (see page 10). Adjust thread tension. (see page 6). * Lint accumulates in hook. - Bobbin thread breaks. * Bobbin case is not threaded...
Instruction Manual
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...: Needle threader cannot be used to the General Purpose Foot when sewing stretch stitches. It can also be used as for satin stitching. Helpful Hints: 1. Use a backing of the foot before starting to sew with the foot or top thread may be set above twin needle mark, regardless of the twin needle breaking. 2. Always select the Twin Needle Mode prior to avoid puckering. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is most useful for pin tucks, double top stitching and...
...: Needle threader cannot be used to the General Purpose Foot when sewing stretch stitches. It can also be used as for satin stitching. Helpful Hints: 1. Use a backing of the foot before starting to sew with the foot or top thread may be set above twin needle mark, regardless of the twin needle breaking. 2. Always select the Twin Needle Mode prior to avoid puckering. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is most useful for pin tucks, double top stitching and...
Instruction Manual
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...; Lower buttonhole lever and begin sewing buttonhole. ○ 03 Buttonhole lever is not raised. Raise buttonhole lever when sewing stitch patterns or embroidery. ○○ 04 Foot control is connected while operating with start/stop button or start/ stop button is pushed while foot control is locked up due to thread entangled with bobbin case or rotation ○ ○ interrupted forcibly. T urn off power switch and eliminate the problem that caused the 01 machine to start with needle lowered. ...
...; Lower buttonhole lever and begin sewing buttonhole. ○ 03 Buttonhole lever is not raised. Raise buttonhole lever when sewing stitch patterns or embroidery. ○○ 04 Foot control is connected while operating with start/stop button or start/ stop button is pushed while foot control is locked up due to thread entangled with bobbin case or rotation ○ ○ interrupted forcibly. T urn off power switch and eliminate the problem that caused the 01 machine to start with needle lowered. ...
Instruction Manual
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... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to break." 17. If it to install the proper outlet. "WARNING- "Switch off before cleaning." Special care is used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "CAUTION-- Use only attachments recommended by or near children." 2. "Never drop or insert any adjustments in this manual." 4. "Keep fingers away from the electric outlet immediately...
... it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to break." 17. If it to install the proper outlet. "WARNING- "Switch off before cleaning." Special care is used by the manufacturer as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "CAUTION-- Use only attachments recommended by or near children." 2. "Never drop or insert any adjustments in this manual." 4. "Keep fingers away from the electric outlet immediately...
