Instruction Manual
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... to break." 15. or its Affiliates. ©2011 The Singer Company Limited S.à r.l. Always unplug this sewing machine is being administered." 10. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making... always be followed, including the following to avoid injury: - Use only attachments recommended by pulling on disposal, this sewing machine." SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being used or where oxygen is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot...
... to break." 15. or its Affiliates. ©2011 The Singer Company Limited S.à r.l. Always unplug this sewing machine is being administered." 10. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making... always be followed, including the following to avoid injury: - Use only attachments recommended by pulling on disposal, this sewing machine." SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being used or where oxygen is used as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot...
Instruction Manual
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... Crossed stitch Decorative Stitching 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. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 30 - 31 Attaching ... area 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 mm...
... Crossed stitch Decorative Stitching 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. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 30 - 31 Attaching ... area 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 mm...
Instruction Manual
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...is another 12 very useful foot and should be used for most decorative sewing. The FUTURA embroidery designs are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Screwdriver (small) 12. Scissors 22. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin felt discs 5. Blind hem foot 14. Satin foot... spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is a "system" in which your computer software communicates designs to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Bobbins 21. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure...
...is another 12 very useful foot and should be used for most decorative sewing. The FUTURA embroidery designs are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Screwdriver (small) 12. Scissors 22. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin felt discs 5. Blind hem foot 14. Satin foot... spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is a "system" in which your computer software communicates designs to the CD insert for needle plate 10. Bobbins 21. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure...
Instruction Manual
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...Spool pin cap Spool Spool pin 4 Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. 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 ...both the power and the light. 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 the walloutlet. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the power supply. Place ...
...Spool pin cap Spool Spool pin 4 Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. 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 ...both the power and the light. 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 the walloutlet. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the power supply. Place ...
Instruction Manual
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Felt disc If the threading hook is used after a long interval. 5 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: Put a drop of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc, if the machine is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position 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 used after a long interval. 5 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS: Put a drop of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc, if the machine is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position 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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...Flat side toward the back. 5. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning it before a new sewing project. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine the choice of thread is a practical guide to...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. FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES The fabrics below can go. 6. Always refer...the same size and type of a needle and thread. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by pulling it can be of weight.
...Flat side toward the back. 5. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning it before a new sewing project. NEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART Your fabric will determine the choice of thread is a practical guide to...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. FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES The fabrics below can go. 6. Always refer...the same size and type of a needle and thread. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by pulling it can be of weight.
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If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is in the middle of layers of the fabric you have determined that the machine is largely determined by the balanced tension of your fabric. Under side Well balanced Top side Top stitch too tight Top ...foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on top of the machine. ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be less than that for straight stitch sewing. ZIGZAG, SATIN STITCH, DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be ...
If, when you start to sew, you find that the stitching is in the middle of layers of the fabric you have determined that the machine is largely determined by the balanced tension of your fabric. Under side Well balanced Top side Top stitch too tight Top ...foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on top of the machine. ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be less than that for straight stitch sewing. ZIGZAG, SATIN STITCH, DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be ...
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...to your stitching requirements 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. The LED will light in green and a beep will sound. Auto (preprogrammed) default settings .... Starting at default settings of the potential adjustments. When a pattern is selected, it is activated. Width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated, if it is available for the selected pattern. Some patterns offer more opportunities for straight stitch. The LED turns...
...to your stitching requirements 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. The LED will light in green and a beep will sound. Auto (preprogrammed) default settings .... Starting at default settings of the potential adjustments. When a pattern is selected, it is activated. Width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated, if it is available for the selected pattern. Some patterns offer more opportunities for straight stitch. The LED turns...
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.... When foot control is plugged, the Start/Stop button will be done with 4 upper LED lamp lit. 3. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to start. Red light indicates machine is set at the exact spot in reverse and stop 3 position with lower LED lamp lit. FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. The...
.... When foot control is plugged, the Start/Stop button will be done with 4 upper LED lamp lit. 3. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to start. Red light indicates machine is set at the exact spot in reverse and stop 3 position with lower LED lamp lit. FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. The...
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... the steps below. 1. Thread tension control B. Presser foot lifter H. Power/light switch F G 2 H I . Start/stop the sewing machine. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bottom of sewing. When reaching the edge of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot...
... the steps below. 1. Thread tension control B. Presser foot lifter H. Power/light switch F G 2 H I . Start/stop the sewing machine. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bottom of sewing. When reaching the edge of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot...
Instruction Manual
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...on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. Fabric marking mark * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of buttonhole on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to a length of the bartack threads.... 28 Buttonhole foot alignment position Place the fabric under the foot. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric...
...on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. Fabric marking mark * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of buttonhole on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to a length of the bartack threads.... 28 Buttonhole foot alignment position Place the fabric under the foot. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric...
Instruction Manual
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... and foot holder. 2. Turn hand wheel toward you to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Needle clamp Embroidery presser foot INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 14 - 15. * A large...
... and foot holder. 2. Turn hand wheel toward you to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Needle clamp Embroidery presser foot INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 14 - 15. * A large...
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... does not detach. Turn the connector cap to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Slide the embroidery unit as far as it clicks into place. 1 Connector cap 2 Carriage Connector 3. Turn connector cap to the right to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. 1. Don't push the carriage or...
... does not detach. Turn the connector cap to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Slide the embroidery unit as far as it clicks into place. 1 Connector cap 2 Carriage Connector 3. Turn connector cap to the right to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. 1. Don't push the carriage or...
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... to open up your computer, but do not open the Futura software. Double click on the Futura Icon on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Finally you are now ready to select and transmit a design to your machine. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to the given directory on your hard disk...
... to open up your computer, but do not open the Futura software. Double click on the Futura Icon on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Finally you are now ready to select and transmit a design to your machine. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to the given directory on your hard disk...
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... operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that is already in Machine navigator, before sending the design to the first stitch of the machine. 39 To advance continuously, press and hold this button. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the Reverse Stitch... button. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will move as it is ...
... operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that is already in Machine navigator, before sending the design to the first stitch of the machine. 39 To advance continuously, press and hold this button. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the Reverse Stitch... button. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will move as it is ...
Instruction Manual
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...-hoop the fabric with #1 in the upper left corner. These cross lines will be used to set the fabric into the hoop and will therefore sew the design to four different parts; Select Tools from the horizontal tool bar, select Hoop and then select Multiple. 2. A single hoop appears on...a slight misalignment in up exactly. 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 the divided design layout. The vertical and ...
...-hoop the fabric with #1 in the upper left corner. These cross lines will be used to set the fabric into the hoop and will therefore sew the design to four different parts; Select Tools from the horizontal tool bar, select Hoop and then select Multiple. 2. A single hoop appears on...a slight misalignment in up exactly. 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 the divided design layout. The vertical and ...
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... markings of the embroidery data that is a Center Hoop line which together define the maximum sewing area for sewing one section at a time. The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library that is sent to Machine" tool on the fabric as Guide lines. 3. On each corner of the hoop there...
... markings of the embroidery data that is a Center Hoop line which together define the maximum sewing area for sewing one section at a time. The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library that is sent to Machine" tool on the fabric as Guide lines. 3. On each corner of the hoop there...
Instruction Manual
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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 not suited for removal. 3. Make sure that the needle is necessary to its highest position and put 6 and ...slide the needle plate into position as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Clean the feed dogs and...
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 not suited for removal. 3. Make sure that the needle is necessary to its highest position and put 6 and ...slide the needle plate into position as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Clean the feed dogs and...
Instruction Manual
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Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. For the machine used . Remove two screws and face cover. 2. 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 frequently : It should be oiled periodically. 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. Screw 2 Screw 52
Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. For the machine used . Remove two screws and face cover. 2. 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 frequently : It should be oiled periodically. 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. Screw 2 Screw 52
Instruction Manual
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... when paired with both threads. Depending on the fabric using a fabric-marking pen. 6. For wider spaced pintucks, you need the additional spool pin from the sewing machine's standard accessories. 3. For threading, follow the machine's thread path with the general purpose foot or the straight stitch foot (optional accessory). For your first pintuck.
... when paired with both threads. Depending on the fabric using a fabric-marking pen. 6. For wider spaced pintucks, you need the additional spool pin from the sewing machine's standard accessories. 3. For threading, follow the machine's thread path with the general purpose foot or the straight stitch foot (optional accessory). For your first pintuck.