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...electrical shock never put the machine nor the mains cable or mains plug into water or other user servicing adjustments mentioned in doubt please contact your retailer for their safety. "CAUTION-- If in the instruction manual." 19. SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being administered." 10...order to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment." 5. "Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be replaced...
...electrical shock never put the machine nor the mains cable or mains plug into water or other user servicing adjustments mentioned in doubt please contact your retailer for their safety. "CAUTION-- If in the instruction manual." 19. SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being administered." 10...order to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment." 5. "Always unplug sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be replaced...
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... and feed dogs 51 Oiling inside the face cover 52 Special accessories 53 - 58 Helpful messages 59 - 60 For European version Sewing machine Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm Mass of the equipment: 10.8 kg Embroidery unit Dimensions: 504 ...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 4...
... and feed dogs 51 Oiling inside the face cover 52 Special accessories 53 - 58 Helpful messages 59 - 60 For European version Sewing machine Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm Mass of the equipment: 10.8 kg Embroidery unit Dimensions: 504 ...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 4...
Instruction Manual
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...9. Zipper foot 13. Button sewing foot 1 16. The FUTURA embroidery designs are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Spool pin felt discs 5. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Blind hem foot 14. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Screwdriver for more information....Satin foot 15. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for the majority of your 7 Sewing machine is a "system" in which your computer software communicates designs to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Scissors 22...
...9. Zipper foot 13. Button sewing foot 1 16. The FUTURA embroidery designs are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Spool pin felt discs 5. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Blind hem foot 14. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Screwdriver for more information....Satin foot 15. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for the majority of your 7 Sewing machine is a "system" in which your computer software communicates designs to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Scissors 22...
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... power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Place a thread spool on . Set power/light switch at "OFF" machine socket 2 1 Pin 3 POWER/LIGHT SWITCH Your machine will not operate until the power/light switch is turned on the spool pin. Power line ...it. Power line cord/FOOT CONTROL Connect the plug of thread. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the power supply. 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...
... power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Place a thread spool on . Set power/light switch at "OFF" machine socket 2 1 Pin 3 POWER/LIGHT SWITCH Your machine will not operate until the power/light switch is turned on the spool pin. Power line ...it. Power line cord/FOOT CONTROL Connect the plug of thread. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the power supply. 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...
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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. 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
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... can be of a needle and thread. Changing the needle 1. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the flat side toward you ). 2. Always disconnect the machine from the wall-outlet. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the screw driver. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine...blue 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. The following table is used in the upper thread. Generally, the same size and type of weight. They are listed ...
... can be of a needle and thread. Changing the needle 1. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the flat side toward you ). 2. Always disconnect the machine from the wall-outlet. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the screw driver. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine...blue 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. The following table is used in the upper thread. Generally, the same size and type of weight. They are listed ...
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.... ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be less than that for straight stitch sewing. A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bobbin threads. Place the desired foot on top of the machine. Do this, however, only after you will always obtain a nicer stitch ...appears slightly on the foot. 2 Presser foot lifter 3 1 Foot release button Foot holder 11 Lower the presser foot lifter so that the machine is recommended for buttonholes to adjust it. It is correctly threaded (see page 7). Raise presser foot lifter. 1. BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension...
.... ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be less than that for straight stitch sewing. A balanced tension (identical stitches both top and bobbin threads. Place the desired foot on top of the machine. Do this, however, only after you will always obtain a nicer stitch ...appears slightly on the foot. 2 Presser foot lifter 3 1 Foot release button Foot holder 11 Lower the presser foot lifter so that the machine is recommended for buttonholes to adjust it. It is correctly threaded (see page 7). Raise presser foot lifter. 1. BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension...
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... than others. 2. Auto (preprogrammed) default settings are at default settings of stitch length, width and needle position for twin needle sewing can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to your stitching requirements at the Auto position, slide the ...be activated, if it is available for a selected pattern. The LED Indicator next to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference. When a pattern is activated.
... than others. 2. Auto (preprogrammed) default settings are at default settings of stitch length, width and needle position for twin needle sewing can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to your stitching requirements at the Auto position, slide the ...be activated, if it is available for a selected pattern. The LED Indicator next to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference. When a pattern is activated.
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... will return to its down-stop . 4. The machine will be done with lower LED lamp lit. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is set at the exact spot in reverse and stop position with LED lit. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to start. ... Red light indicates machine is carried out by pushing the reverse stitch button. TACKING...
... will return to its down-stop . 4. The machine will be done with lower LED lamp lit. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is set at the exact spot in reverse and stop position with LED lit. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to start. ... Red light indicates machine is carried out by pushing the reverse stitch button. TACKING...
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...on the bottom of the face cover, as an aid for all types of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. SETTINGS Presser foot - Start/stop the sewing machine. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the needle plate. General Purpose ...Foot Thread tension control - Stitch width control J. Pull both Metric and Inch Markings as shown. Start the machine. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise...
...on the bottom of the face cover, as an aid for all types of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. SETTINGS Presser foot - Start/stop the sewing machine. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the needle plate. General Purpose ...Foot Thread tension control - Stitch width control J. Pull both Metric and Inch Markings as shown. Start the machine. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise...
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... up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. Fabric marking mark * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of the bartack threads. 28 Buttonhole foot alignment position Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric to... of buttonhole on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. Place the fabric under the foot. While holding the top thread, start the machine.
... up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. Fabric marking mark * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of the bartack threads. 28 Buttonhole foot alignment position Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric to... of buttonhole on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. Place the fabric under the foot. While holding the top thread, start the machine.
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Secure it by tightening presser foot screw. 3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to use full bobbin. 30 3. Turn hand wheel toward you to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Attach the embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the drive lever is required...
Secure it by tightening presser foot screw. 3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to use full bobbin. 30 3. Turn hand wheel toward you to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Attach the embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the drive lever is required...
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...pushed in as far as it will go until it will go. REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT * Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery ...unit. 2. Slide the embroidery unit onto machine fitting connectors on the embroidery unit while attaching or during the ...
...pushed in as far as it will go until it will go. REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT * Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery ...unit. 2. Slide the embroidery unit onto machine fitting connectors on the embroidery unit while attaching or during the ...
Instruction Manual
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... indicate the stage at which the installation procedure is finalizing all the selections made during the installation set-up the Futura Software. 4. Please wait for proper start the copy and installation of available space on the hard disk. Double click on the... proceeding with to 100%. Next attach the embroidery unit to continue. Turn on "Next" to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your sewing machine. Boot up protocol. Simply click on your computer and sewing machine. 1. IMPORTANT: If you have embroidered using the small hoop, and you . 2.
... indicate the stage at which the installation procedure is finalizing all the selections made during the installation set-up the Futura Software. 4. Please wait for proper start the copy and installation of available space on the hard disk. Double click on the... proceeding with to 100%. Next attach the embroidery unit to continue. Turn on "Next" to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your sewing machine. Boot up protocol. Simply click on your computer and sewing machine. 1. IMPORTANT: If you have embroidered using the small hoop, and you . 2.
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..., press and hold this button. NOTE: When sewing designs created by the software for Photo Stitch (optional) it is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for embroidery to the machine. This ensures the best performance of the design... indicates that is advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to start /stop sewing and the needle stops at a time. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will move as it at a time. REVERSE STITCH...
..., press and hold this button. NOTE: When sewing designs created by the software for Photo Stitch (optional) it is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for embroidery to the machine. This ensures the best performance of the design... indicates that is advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to start /stop sewing and the needle stops at a time. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will move as it at a time. REVERSE STITCH...
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...: Up to three additional hoops will appear as possible. See Fig. 1. This embroidery data may be a single design that is too large for it and sew accordingly. Preparing the Fabric P 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 the cross lines. Please try to hoop the ...requires. 44 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...
...: Up to three additional hoops will appear as possible. See Fig. 1. This embroidery data may be a single design that is too large for it and sew accordingly. Preparing the Fabric P 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 the cross lines. Please try to hoop the ...requires. 44 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...
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... and vertical cross lines on the fabric as Guide lines. There are referred to the machine for sewing. In each side of the hoop there is a Center Hoop line which together define the maximum sewing area for sewing one section at a time. 3. The design data is sent to as shown. These... marks are two sets of the embroidery data that is the first of markings on the "Transmit to the machine for Multiple Hooping. Guide lines are markings...
... and vertical cross lines on the fabric as Guide lines. There are referred to the machine for sewing. In each side of the hoop there is a Center Hoop line which together define the maximum sewing area for sewing one section at a time. 3. The design data is sent to as shown. These... marks are two sets of the embroidery data that is the first of markings on the "Transmit to the machine for Multiple Hooping. Guide lines are markings...
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...and slide the needle plate toward you as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop of your machine, it is not suited for removal. 3. Make sure that the needle is at...electrical shock. (3) (4) 51 Remove the bobbin case (2). 3 4. 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. DO NOT use "all times. (1) 1. NOTE: U se dry rags to its highest position and put...
...and slide the needle plate toward you as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop of your machine, it is not suited for removal. 3. Make sure that the needle is at...electrical shock. (3) (4) 51 Remove the bobbin case (2). 3 4. 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. DO NOT use "all times. (1) 1. NOTE: U se dry rags to its highest position and put...
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CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before it is 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 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 frequently : It should be oiled periodically. Remove two screws and face cover. 2. For the machine used . OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1.
CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before it is 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 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 frequently : It should be oiled periodically. Remove two screws and face cover. 2. For the machine used . OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1.
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... next row. The edge guide/quilting bar is an optional accessory. 57 Depending on your machine. * The pintuck foot is an optional accessory. * The edge guide (quilting bar) is used to sew perfect straight seams. It can be used to be flattened after being sewn. For wider ... row in the foot's groove next to form a more pronounced pintuck. 1. The grooves also help guide you need the additional spool pin from the sewing machine's standard accessories. 3. Attach the pintuck foot and a twin needle (optional accessory). 2. Pull the right thread into the right needle's eye and the...
... next row. The edge guide/quilting bar is an optional accessory. 57 Depending on your machine. * The pintuck foot is an optional accessory. * The edge guide (quilting bar) is used to sew perfect straight seams. It can be used to be flattened after being sewn. For wider ... row in the foot's groove next to form a more pronounced pintuck. 1. The grooves also help guide you need the additional spool pin from the sewing machine's standard accessories. 3. Attach the pintuck foot and a twin needle (optional accessory). 2. Pull the right thread into the right needle's eye and the...