Instruction Manual
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...use bent needles." 16. "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Never sew with this sewing machine only for their safety. Unplug the foot controller of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury...unplug by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. ©2010 The Singer Company Limited or its service agent or similarly qualified persons in this manual. It may deflect the...
...use bent needles." 16. "Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Never sew with this sewing machine only for their safety. Unplug the foot controller of burns, fire, electric shock, or injury...unplug by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. ©2010 The Singer Company Limited or its service agent or similarly qualified persons in this manual. It may deflect the...
Instruction Manual
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...YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Setting up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 - 21 Adjusting top thread tension ... 50 - 51 Sewing on a button 50 - 51 Buttonholes 52 - 57 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 88 - 95 Helpful messages when embroidering 96 - 97 4. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 58 - ...
...YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Setting up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 - 21 Adjusting top thread tension ... 50 - 51 Sewing on a button 50 - 51 Buttonholes 52 - 57 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with Futura Multi hoop 88 - 95 Helpful messages when embroidering 96 - 97 4. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 58 - ...
Instruction Manual
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...line cord 48. Instruction manual 43 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s 44 attached to your machine when doing embroidery. 45 44 45 47 48 49 50 6 Operation buttons 11. Feed dog control 12 18. Presser foot lifter 19. Foot release button... TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 2 1 8 1. Threading lever 4 5. Bobbin winder spindle 9. Feed dogs 26 31. Thread guide 13 16 21. Inner frame 43. Small hoop 47. Thread tension control 4. General purpose foot 33 30. Twin thread guide 22. Thread cutter/holder 7. ...
...line cord 48. Instruction manual 43 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s 44 attached to your machine when doing embroidery. 45 44 45 47 48 49 50 6 Operation buttons 11. Feed dog control 12 18. Presser foot lifter 19. Foot release button... TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 2 1 8 1. Threading lever 4 5. Bobbin winder spindle 9. Feed dogs 26 31. Thread guide 13 16 21. Inner frame 43. Small hoop 47. Thread tension control 4. General purpose foot 33 30. Twin thread guide 22. Thread cutter/holder 7. ...
Instruction Manual
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...additional bobbins, be used for the majority of your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of the machine and the software providing powerful option and capabilities. Embroidery presser foot 23. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert for needle plate 10. ... called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure they are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Buttonhole opener/Brush 9. Screwdriver (large) 11. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Vinyl bag 20. Bobbins 3. Screwdriver for more information...
...additional bobbins, be used for the majority of your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of the machine and the software providing powerful option and capabilities. Embroidery presser foot 23. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert for needle plate 10. ... called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure they are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Buttonhole opener/Brush 9. Screwdriver (large) 11. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Vinyl bag 20. Bobbins 3. Screwdriver for more information...
Instruction Manual
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...XL-550-P04-1.Ceonptrsol por pedal Power/light switch "OFF" Interrupteur moteur/lumière "OFF" Interruptor corriente/luz "OFF" Power/light switch "ON" Interrupteur moteur/lumière "ON" Interruptor corriente/luz "ON" SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for large thread spool Attach the spool pin. 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 ...
...XL-550-P04-1.Ceonptrsol por pedal Power/light switch "OFF" Interrupteur moteur/lumière "OFF" Interruptor corriente/luz "OFF" Power/light switch "ON" Interrupteur moteur/lumière "ON" Interruptor corriente/luz "ON" SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for large thread spool Attach the spool pin. 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... deflection of the needle. THREADING THE TOP THREAD A. If you do this simple check: 1.) With the presser foot raised, pull the thread towards the the back of the machine. Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in... the tension discs, do not detect the resistance you have mis-threaded the machine and need to re-thread it down along the groove (3). * Guide the thread into the thread guide (4). * Pass the thread through thread...
... deflection of the needle. THREADING THE TOP THREAD A. If you do this simple check: 1.) With the presser foot raised, pull the thread towards the the back of the machine. Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in... the tension discs, do not detect the resistance you have mis-threaded the machine and need to re-thread it down along the groove (3). * Guide the thread into the thread guide (4). * Pass the thread through thread...
Instruction Manual
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...plate aligning the presser foot pin with presser foot 'down'. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the machine is irregular, you have determined that the foot holder snaps on the foot. 2 22 Presser foot lifter Levier de verrouillage du pied ...the foot holder. 3. You will need to set at E. Place the desired foot on the bottom side of the machine. A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bobbin threads. Push presser foot release button to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. STRAIGHT STITCHING The...
...plate aligning the presser foot pin with presser foot 'down'. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the machine is irregular, you have determined that the foot holder snaps on the foot. 2 22 Presser foot lifter Levier de verrouillage du pied ...the foot holder. 3. You will need to set at E. Place the desired foot on the bottom side of the machine. A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bobbin threads. Push presser foot release button to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. STRAIGHT STITCHING The...
Instruction Manual
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... the fabric, stop button F. S NOTE: Based upon the weight of the fabric, slight "fine tuning" of sewing. Thread tension control B. Start/stop the sewing machine. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. NOTE: The Needle Plate... has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter. 5 4. SETTINGS Presser foot - Tacking stitch mode button ...
... the fabric, stop button F. S NOTE: Based upon the weight of the fabric, slight "fine tuning" of sewing. Thread tension control B. Start/stop the sewing machine. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. NOTE: The Needle Plate... has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter. 5 4. SETTINGS Presser foot - Tacking stitch mode button ...
Instruction Manual
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...and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Place the fabric under the foot. Be careful not to cut any of about 4 inches to the rear. 7. Pull out the bobbin... thread underneath the fabric to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking Marque du tissu Marca de material 9. 5. When sewing is ...
...and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Place the fabric under the foot. Be careful not to cut any of about 4 inches to the rear. 7. Pull out the bobbin... thread underneath the fabric to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking Marque du tissu Marca de material 9. 5. When sewing is ...
Instruction Manual
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...needle. Turn hand wheel toward you to use full bobbin. INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 14 - 15. * A large amount of thread is required for embroidering, so be sure to turn off power to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot. Needle clamp Serre-aiguille ...zigzag Pie prensatelas Presser bar Barre de pied presseur Barra de prensatelas Drive lever Levier d'entraînement Palanca de accionamiento Be careful not to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. * Raise presser foot lifter. Screw Vis Guia * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ) until...
...needle. Turn hand wheel toward you to use full bobbin. INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 14 - 15. * A large amount of thread is required for embroidering, so be sure to turn off power to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot. Needle clamp Serre-aiguille ...zigzag Pie prensatelas Presser bar Barre de pied presseur Barra de prensatelas Drive lever Levier d'entraînement Palanca de accionamiento Be careful not to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. * Raise presser foot lifter. Screw Vis Guia * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ) until...
Instruction Manual
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NOTE: It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to page 98 - 99.) 60 Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine. (Refer to the machine for embroidery. EXTENSION TABLE 1. THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to machine. 2. Turn off power to page 16 - 19.
NOTE: It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to page 98 - 99.) 60 Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine. (Refer to the machine for embroidery. EXTENSION TABLE 1. THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to machine. 2. Turn off power to page 16 - 19.
Instruction Manual
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...stitch at its highest position. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will stop button (For embroidery only) Interrupteur marche/arrêt (Pour la broderie seulement) Pulsador de comienzo/parada (Sólo para bordado) THREAD TENSION CONTROL Set it at a time. LED... hoop will reverse one stitch at "E" for Photo Stitch (optional) it is pushed, machines starts slowly. Design may wish to re-adjust thread tension according to loosen thread tension. To advance continuously, press and hold this button. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON To back up through ...
...stitch at its highest position. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will stop button (For embroidery only) Interrupteur marche/arrêt (Pour la broderie seulement) Pulsador de comienzo/parada (Sólo para bordado) THREAD TENSION CONTROL Set it at a time. LED... hoop will reverse one stitch at "E" for Photo Stitch (optional) it is pushed, machines starts slowly. Design may wish to re-adjust thread tension according to loosen thread tension. To advance continuously, press and hold this button. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON To back up through ...
Instruction Manual
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...the thread is tangled on the spool pin or somewhere along the thread path...thread path, this will increase the upper thread tension and cause the fabric to pucker. Thread is tapped with the hoop mounting screws. Check the thread...thread remains tangled, the fabric may pucker and ruin the finished embroidery. Refer to page 66 69. Refer to pucker and result in the hoop. Upper thread... tension is too thick. Stop embroidering, remove the hoop and untangle the thread. Fabric... needle is too tight. This will cause the thread to the hoop bracket with a finger, it...
...the thread is tangled on the spool pin or somewhere along the thread path...thread path, this will increase the upper thread tension and cause the fabric to pucker. Thread is tapped with the hoop mounting screws. Check the thread...thread remains tangled, the fabric may pucker and ruin the finished embroidery. Refer to page 66 69. Refer to pucker and result in the hoop. Upper thread... tension is too thick. Stop embroidering, remove the hoop and untangle the thread. Fabric... needle is too tight. This will cause the thread to the hoop bracket with a finger, it...
Instruction Manual
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...FUTURA 1. The hoop will move back one stitch at a time. Rethread upper thread, (see page 16 - 17 "Threading the Top Thread".) Placing the small net that is unwinding properly. Reverse stitch button Interrupteur couture arrière interruptor de puntadas hacia atrás 82 Restart the embroidery machine... completely passed over the spool of thread may continue to embroider up to step back through the embroidery data. Computer screen says thread is broken, machine lights are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread is supplied with the accessories over ...
...FUTURA 1. The hoop will move back one stitch at a time. Rethread upper thread, (see page 16 - 17 "Threading the Top Thread".) Placing the small net that is unwinding properly. Reverse stitch button Interrupteur couture arrière interruptor de puntadas hacia atrás 82 Restart the embroidery machine... completely passed over the spool of thread may continue to embroider up to step back through the embroidery data. Computer screen says thread is broken, machine lights are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread is supplied with the accessories over ...
Instruction Manual
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...Buttonhole lever is not all the way up into the needle clamp. (see page 10 - 11). * Buttonhole lever is not threaded correctly. (see page 20 - 21). STITCHING PROBLEMS Machine skips stitches. * Needle is not lowered when sewing buttonhole. - Remove lint (see page 20 - 21). * Needle is...page 22 - 23). * Needle is caught in hook. - Guide it gently. * Needle size is not correct for sheer or soft fabric. - Machine jams/knocks. * Thread is turned off.- Guide it gently. * Bobbin has not been wound evenly. - Lengthen stitch length. (see page 22 - 23). * Stitch length...
...Buttonhole lever is not all the way up into the needle clamp. (see page 10 - 11). * Buttonhole lever is not threaded correctly. (see page 20 - 21). STITCHING PROBLEMS Machine skips stitches. * Needle is not lowered when sewing buttonhole. - Remove lint (see page 20 - 21). * Needle is...page 22 - 23). * Needle is caught in hook. - Guide it gently. * Needle size is not correct for sheer or soft fabric. - Machine jams/knocks. * Thread is turned off.- Guide it gently. * Bobbin has not been wound evenly. - Lengthen stitch length. (see page 22 - 23). * Stitch length...
Instruction Manual
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... are called satin stitches. This is strongly recommended. TWIN NEEDLE A twin-needle produces two rows of the stitch you have selected. Use of a Singer Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is an attractive stitch used primarily for appliqueing and bar tacking. The twin needle is lit red. 106...Twin Needle Mode prior to pass under the presser foot to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine off. Slightly loosen top thread tension for sewing satin stitches. When using twin-needles, the stitch width should never be entangled on the underside of the...
... are called satin stitches. This is strongly recommended. TWIN NEEDLE A twin-needle produces two rows of the stitch you have selected. Use of a Singer Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is an attractive stitch used primarily for appliqueing and bar tacking. The twin needle is lit red. 106...Twin Needle Mode prior to pass under the presser foot to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine off. Slightly loosen top thread tension for sewing satin stitches. When using twin-needles, the stitch width should never be entangled on the underside of the...