Instruction Manual
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...hook area and feed dogs 51 Oiling inside the face cover 52 Special accessories 53 Helpful messages 54 - 55 For European version Sewing machine Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm Mass of the equipment: 10.8 kg Embroidery unit Dimensions: ...25 Continuous patterns 26 Sewing on a button 26 Buttonholes 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering 48 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 2 Accessories 3 Setting up your machine 4 Spool pins ...
...hook area and feed dogs 51 Oiling inside the face cover 52 Special accessories 53 Helpful messages 54 - 55 For European version Sewing machine Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm Mass of the equipment: 10.8 kg Embroidery unit Dimensions: ...25 Continuous patterns 26 Sewing on a button 26 Buttonholes 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering 48 4. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 2 Accessories 3 Setting up your machine 4 Spool pins ...
Instruction Manual
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... (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for the majority of your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of the machine and the software providing powerful option and capabilities....are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Bobbins 21. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Zipper foot 13. When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. Button sewing foot 1 16. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. Embroidery presser foot 23....
... (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for the majority of your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of the machine and the software providing powerful option and capabilities....are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Bobbins 21. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Zipper foot 13. When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. Button sewing foot 1 16. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. Embroidery presser foot 23....
Instruction Manual
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... be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Power line cord Foot control XL-550-P04-1.eps Power/light switch "OFF" Power/light switch "ON" SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for large ... PIN for normal thread spool Place thread spool on the pin and secure with or without the foot control (see page 14). NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the power supply. The same switch controls both the power and the light. Power line cord/FOOT CONTROL Connect the...
... be operated either with a spool cap to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Power line cord Foot control XL-550-P04-1.eps Power/light switch "OFF" Power/light switch "ON" SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for large ... PIN for normal thread spool Place thread spool on the pin and secure with or without the foot control (see page 14). NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the power supply. The same switch controls both the power and the light. Power line cord/FOOT CONTROL Connect the...
Instruction Manual
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5 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: Put a drop of the hook using a small screw 6 driver. If the threading hook cannot catch thread, adjust the vertical position by bending the twin thread guide. 9 Felt disc If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc, if the machine is used after a long interval.
5 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: Put a drop of the hook using a small screw 6 driver. If the threading hook cannot catch thread, adjust the vertical position by bending the twin thread guide. 9 Felt disc If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc, if the machine is used after a long interval.
Instruction Manual
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... band 16/100 purple band 18/110 yellow band 11/80 orange band 14/90 blue band 16/100 purple band * For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle. Changing the needle 1. Remove the needle by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ). 2. Tighten the needle ...clamp screw firmly with the flat side toward the back Always disconnect the machine from power supply by turning it can be of weight. Generally, ...
... band 16/100 purple band 18/110 yellow band 11/80 orange band 14/90 blue band 16/100 purple band * For best sewing results, always use a Singer Branded Needle. Changing the needle 1. Remove the needle by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ). 2. Tighten the needle ...clamp screw firmly with the flat side toward the back Always disconnect the machine from power supply by turning it can be of weight. Generally, ...
Instruction Manual
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... is irregular, you have determined that the machine is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bottom) is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. Push presser foot release button to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. You will always obtain a nicer...
... is irregular, you have determined that the machine is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bottom) is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. Push presser foot release button to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. You will always obtain a nicer...
Instruction Manual
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...n a t e m e t h o d o f d e t e r m i n i n g available adjustments is available for manual adjustments than others. 2. Twin needle mode button The width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated if it is activated. 13 Auto (preprogrammed) default settings are at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to...LED turns on when twin needle sewing is selected, it will automatically sew at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference....
...n a t e m e t h o d o f d e t e r m i n i n g available adjustments is available for manual adjustments than others. 2. Twin needle mode button The width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated if it is activated. 13 Auto (preprogrammed) default settings are at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to...LED turns on when twin needle sewing is selected, it will automatically sew at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference....
Instruction Manual
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.... * Flashing for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. 6. The machine will be inactive. 5. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will continue to sew in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is pushed. 2 2. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON...
.... * Flashing for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. 6. The machine will be inactive. 5. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will continue to sew in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is pushed. 2 2. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON...
Instruction Manual
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Thread tension control B. Start/stop the sewing machine. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is in its ...) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) 17 When reaching the edge of sewing. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight, use one of the tension may be desired. 1 A B C D E A. SETTINGS Presser foot - Presser foot lifter H. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward the back of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. The numbers indicate distance...
Thread tension control B. Start/stop the sewing machine. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is in its ...) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) 17 When reaching the edge of sewing. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight, use one of the tension may be desired. 1 A B C D E A. SETTINGS Presser foot - Presser foot lifter H. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward the back of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. The numbers indicate distance...
Instruction Manual
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... be completed automatically in the center of the bartack threads. 28 Buttonhole foot alignment position Place the fabric under the foot. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. 5. Be careful not to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. ... thread underneath the fabric to a length of buttonhole on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. While holding the top thread, start the machine.
... be completed automatically in the center of the bartack threads. 28 Buttonhole foot alignment position Place the fabric under the foot. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. 5. Be careful not to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. ... thread underneath the fabric to a length of buttonhole on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. While holding the top thread, start the machine.
Instruction Manual
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... you to move needle up and down together with the needle. Needle clamp Embroidery presser foot INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Attach the embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the embroidery presser foot moves up and... Secure it by tightening presser foot screw. 3. 3. Remove presser foot screw, presser foot and foot holder. 2. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot. Presser bar Presser foot Drive...
... you to move needle up and down together with the needle. Needle clamp Embroidery presser foot INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Attach the embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the embroidery presser foot moves up and... Secure it by tightening presser foot screw. 3. 3. Remove presser foot screw, presser foot and foot holder. 2. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot. Presser bar Presser foot Drive...
Instruction Manual
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... the embroidery unit as far as it will go until it will go . Don't push the carriage or put strong pressure on the machine and embroidery unit. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. To make sure that the embroidery unit is fully engaged...distorted. Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to open. 2. Holding handle of the embroidery unit and pull it towards the left direction, checking that the embroidery unit is not securely installed, the finished embroidery may cause CAUTION damage to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 ...
... the embroidery unit as far as it will go until it will go . Don't push the carriage or put strong pressure on the machine and embroidery unit. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. To make sure that the embroidery unit is fully engaged...distorted. Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to open. 2. Holding handle of the embroidery unit and pull it towards the left direction, checking that the embroidery unit is not securely installed, the finished embroidery may cause CAUTION damage to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 ...
Instruction Manual
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...the small hoop, and you are now ready to use your sewing machine. Now you are prompted to select the Program Folder where the shortcut for the software will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on your machine. Finally you . 2. It will indicate the stage at ...to 100%. Wait for a moment, turn OFF your computer and sewing machine. 1. A progress bar will finish when it has reached to your embroidery unit. 3. If these steps are not followed precisely, you will finally start -up the Futura Software. 4. You are requested to your computer and then follow ...
...the small hoop, and you are now ready to use your sewing machine. Now you are prompted to select the Program Folder where the shortcut for the software will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on your machine. Finally you . 2. It will indicate the stage at ...to 100%. Wait for a moment, turn OFF your computer and sewing machine. 1. A progress bar will finish when it has reached to your embroidery unit. 3. If these steps are not followed precisely, you will finally start -up the Futura Software. 4. You are requested to your computer and then follow ...
Instruction Manual
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...Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it at a time. NOTE: When sewing designs created by the software for Photo Stitch (optional) it is advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. This ensures the best performance of the design. Pressing the button once... press and hold this button. OPERATION SWITCHES WHEN EMBROIDERY UNIT IS ATTACHED OPERATION SWITCHES START/STOP BUTTON When start . Red light indicates machine is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation...
...Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it at a time. NOTE: When sewing designs created by the software for Photo Stitch (optional) it is advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. This ensures the best performance of the design. Pressing the button once... press and hold this button. OPERATION SWITCHES WHEN EMBROIDERY UNIT IS ATTACHED OPERATION SWITCHES START/STOP BUTTON When start . Red light indicates machine is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation...
Instruction Manual
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... l e a s e n o t e : T h e f a b r i c m u s t b e l a r g e e n o u g h t o accommodate the amount of hoops that will be used to set the fabric into the hoop and will therefore sew the design to the alignment of smaller embroidery elements and/or lettering, that is positioned into the hoop according to the divided design layout. Mark... as possible. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will allow embroidery data which is larger than a single embroidery hoop to be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy to re-hoop the fabric ...
... l e a s e n o t e : T h e f a b r i c m u s t b e l a r g e e n o u g h t o accommodate the amount of hoops that will be used to set the fabric into the hoop and will therefore sew the design to the alignment of smaller embroidery elements and/or lettering, that is positioned into the hoop according to the divided design layout. Mark... as possible. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will allow embroidery data which is larger than a single embroidery hoop to be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy to re-hoop the fabric ...
Instruction Manual
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...data 1 within the guide line markings of the hoop. On each corner of markings on the fabric as shown. There are referred to the machine for sewing. Set fabric and stabilizer into the software. (Additional numbered hoops will appear as Guide lines. Select a large design or individual design elements ... section). 4. The grey area (#1 Hoop) is the first of the embroidery data that is a Center Hoop line which together define the maximum sewing area for sewing one section at a time. Guide lines are markings which indicates the exact center of the hoop. (See figures 2 and 3).
...data 1 within the guide line markings of the hoop. On each corner of markings on the fabric as shown. There are referred to the machine for sewing. Set fabric and stabilizer into the software. (Additional numbered hoops will appear as Guide lines. Select a large design or individual design elements ... section). 4. The grey area (#1 Hoop) is the first of the embroidery data that is a Center Hoop line which together define the maximum sewing area for sewing one section at a time. Guide lines are markings which indicates the exact center of the hoop. (See figures 2 and 3).
Instruction Manual
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...change the presser foot or to insert or remove fabric. 3. bed or as a standard flat-bed model. With the extension table removed the machine converts into place until it provides a large working surface as a freearm model. Lift it off to -reach places. 49 With the extension table...4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW PRESSER FOOT LIFTER There are moving the fabric. Down Feed dog control CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for your presser foot. 1. To replace, slide the extension table back into a slim free-arm model...
...change the presser foot or to insert or remove fabric. 3. bed or as a standard flat-bed model. With the extension table removed the machine converts into place until it provides a large working surface as a freearm model. Lift it off to -reach places. 49 With the extension table...4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW PRESSER FOOT LIFTER There are moving the fabric. Down Feed dog control CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for your presser foot. 1. To replace, slide the extension table back into a slim free-arm model...
Instruction Manual
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...to remove dust from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Raise the needle to keep sewing machine and footcontroller clean. CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS 1 Always disconnect the machine from power CAUTION supply by the arrows. (A, B) NOTE: Singer Brand Sewing Machine Oil is suggested. Remove... two screws on the hook race as illustrated for sewing machine lubrication. 5. Clean the feed dogs and hook area with...
...to remove dust from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Raise the needle to keep sewing machine and footcontroller clean. CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS 1 Always disconnect the machine from power CAUTION supply by the arrows. (A, B) NOTE: Singer Brand Sewing Machine Oil is suggested. Remove... two screws on the hook race as illustrated for sewing machine lubrication. 5. Clean the feed dogs and hook area with...
Instruction Manual
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CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before it is used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1. Put one drop of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil will cause damage to the points indicated by arrows. 1 Face cover Helpful Hints : For the machine used . For the machine used after a long interval : It should be oiled before oiling. For best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. Screw 2 Screw 52 Remove two screws and face cover. 2.
CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before it is used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1. Put one drop of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil will cause damage to the points indicated by arrows. 1 Face cover Helpful Hints : For the machine used . For the machine used after a long interval : It should be oiled before oiling. For best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. Screw 2 Screw 52 Remove two screws and face cover. 2.
Instruction Manual
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..., unplug the appliance before using this sewing machine." "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered." 10. Close cover before carrying out any opening." 8. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth." 7. SINGER is for household use, or equivalent."... "If the supply cord is intended to persons: " 1. "Switch off („0") position, then remove plug from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot control free from outlet." 11. Please...
..., unplug the appliance before using this sewing machine." "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being administered." 10. Close cover before carrying out any opening." 8. Keep ventilation openings of lint, dust, and loose cloth." 7. SINGER is for household use, or equivalent."... "If the supply cord is intended to persons: " 1. "Switch off („0") position, then remove plug from the accumulation of the sewing machine and foot control free from outlet." 11. Please...