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...an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be supervised to be safely recycled in the needle area, such as a toy. SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being used or where oxygen is being administered." 10. "DANGER--To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug...Please note that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use , or equivalent." "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" "When using this sewing machine." All rights reserved. Children should always be left unattended when plugged in any maintenance." "Do not pull or push fabric while stitching...
...an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should be supervised to be safely recycled in the needle area, such as a toy. SINGER and FUTURA QUARTET are being used or where oxygen is being administered." 10. "DANGER--To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug...Please note that they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use , or equivalent." "IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS" "When using this sewing machine." All rights reserved. Children should always be left unattended when plugged in any maintenance." "Do not pull or push fabric while stitching...
Instruction Manual
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... Zigzag stitching 19 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of operation switch panel 14 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 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,... 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.
... Zigzag stitching 19 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of operation switch panel 14 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 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,... 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.
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...Hoop bracket 39. Small hoop 47. Instruction manual 42 42 43 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 2 Feed dog control 18. Thread guide 13 16 21. Foot release button 15 19 28...purpose foot 25 30. Bobbin cover release button 33. Accessory drawer 38. Large hoop 42. Hoop adjusting screw 32 45. 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 2 1 8 1. Operation buttons 6 11. Bobbin cover plate 25. Needle clamp screw 29. Foot control 49. Face cover 4 6. Feed ...
...Hoop bracket 39. Small hoop 47. Instruction manual 42 42 43 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 2 Feed dog control 18. Thread guide 13 16 21. Foot release button 15 19 28...purpose foot 25 30. Bobbin cover release button 33. Accessory drawer 38. Large hoop 42. Hoop adjusting screw 32 45. 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 2 1 8 1. Operation buttons 6 11. Bobbin cover plate 25. Needle clamp screw 29. Foot control 49. Face cover 4 6. Feed ...
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...4. The Satin Foot (14) is another 12 very useful foot and should be sure they are accessed via your embroidery machine. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for the majority of your sewing. Bobbins 3. Embroidery presser foot... bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. Spool pin felt discs 5. Thread 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. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Zipper...
...4. The Satin Foot (14) is another 12 very useful foot and should be sure they are accessed via your embroidery machine. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for the majority of your sewing. Bobbins 3. Embroidery presser foot... bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. Spool pin felt discs 5. Thread 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. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Zipper...
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...pin. Spool Felt disc Vertical spool pin Thread retaining slit Spool pin cap Spool Spool pin 4 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. 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. Place a thread ...
...pin. Spool Felt disc Vertical spool pin Thread retaining slit Spool pin cap Spool Spool pin 4 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. 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. Place a thread ...
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...the resistance you do this simple check: 1.) With the presser foot raised, pull the thread towards the the back of the machine. C. Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in the following order as illustrated. * Guide the thread... tension cannot be obtained.) B. Raise the presser foot lifter. You should detect a considerable amount of resistance and much more deflection of the machine. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you should detect only a slight resistance and little or no deflection of the needle. 2.) Now...
...the resistance you do this simple check: 1.) With the presser foot raised, pull the thread towards the the back of the machine. C. Thread the machine with your left hand while firmly gripping the thread with your right hand in the following order as illustrated. * Guide the thread... tension cannot be obtained.) B. Raise the presser foot lifter. You should detect a considerable amount of resistance and much more deflection of the machine. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you should detect only a slight resistance and little or no deflection of the needle. 2.) Now...
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...needle has not been threaded correctly, rethread from needle hole after hooking the thread through fine needle. Don't lower the threading lever while the machine is too thick for the needle being used, then manually thread the needle after threading. 4. Make sure that the...and raise the needle to the thread guide on the needle bar. Pull thread loop away from you leaving about 4" (10 cm) clear. 2. Thread the machine with your left hand while gripping the thread with strong force or thread may be threaded automatically. Hook thread to its lowest position until the...
...needle has not been threaded correctly, rethread from needle hole after hooking the thread through fine needle. Don't lower the threading lever while the machine is too thick for the needle being used, then manually thread the needle after threading. 4. Make sure that the...and raise the needle to the thread guide on the needle bar. Pull thread loop away from you leaving about 4" (10 cm) clear. 2. Thread the machine with your left hand while gripping the thread with strong force or thread may be threaded automatically. Hook thread to its lowest position until the...
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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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..., rayon, blends. FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES The fabrics below can go. 6. Push the needle up as far as examples of a needle and thread. Always disconnect the machine from the wall-outlet. Changing the needle 1. Remove the needle by turning it before a new sewing project. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp.../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. Always refer to it toward you . 3.
..., rayon, blends. FABRICS THREAD NEEDLES The fabrics below can go. 6. Push the needle up as far as examples of a needle and thread. Always disconnect the machine from the wall-outlet. Changing the needle 1. Remove the needle by turning it before a new sewing project. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp.../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. Always refer to it toward you . 3.
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... is correctly threaded (see page 7). BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension has been correctly set thread tension at the factory, so you have determined that the machine is recommended for buttonholes to adjust the tension control. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to remove the foot. 2. Do this, however, only after you do not... to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on top of the machine.
... is correctly threaded (see page 7). BOBBIN TENSION The bobbin tension has been correctly set thread tension at the factory, so you have determined that the machine is recommended for buttonholes to adjust the tension control. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to remove the foot. 2. Do this, however, only after you do not... to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on top of the machine.
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... point, the LED will blink 3 times in red beyond the potential adjustment range. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference.
... point, the LED will blink 3 times in red beyond the potential adjustment range. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference.
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...for straight and zigzag stitches Tacking stitch function for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. The position of other stitches 6. When the button is pushed, needle is plugged, the Start/Stop button will sew 4 stitches in the ... lamp lit. 3. START/STOP BUTTON When the Start/Stop button is pushed, the machine starts slowly, and when the button is used, the lever serves as a top speed limiter. 6 14 The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will return to...
...for straight and zigzag stitches Tacking stitch function for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. The position of other stitches 6. When the button is pushed, needle is plugged, the Start/Stop button will sew 4 stitches in the ... lamp lit. 3. START/STOP BUTTON When the Start/Stop button is pushed, the machine starts slowly, and when the button is used, the lever serves as a top speed limiter. 6 14 The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will return to...
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... wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bottom of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used to the ...rear and cut off excess thread with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. Start the machine. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward the back of the face cover, as an aid for guiding your hands. General Purpose Foot Thread tension...
... wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bottom of 3 the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3. The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used to the ...rear and cut off excess thread with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. Start the machine. First turn the handwheel counter clockwise (toward the back of the face cover, as an aid for guiding your hands. General Purpose Foot Thread tension...
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Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. While holding the top thread, start the machine. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. Carefully mark the position of about 4 inches to the rear. 7. Place the ...
Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. While holding the top thread, start the machine. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. Carefully mark the position of about 4 inches to the rear. 7. Place the ...
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... moves up and down, and check that the drive lever is above the needle clamp. Presser bar Presser foot Drive lever Be careful not to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to move needle up and down...
... moves up and down, and check that the drive lever is above the needle clamp. Presser bar Presser foot Drive lever Be careful not to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to move needle up and down...
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Turn off power to page 49.) 31 Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine. (Refer to machine. 2. EXTENSION TABLE 1. NOTE: It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to page 7 - 9. THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to the machine for embroidery.
Turn off power to page 49.) 31 Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine. (Refer to machine. 2. EXTENSION TABLE 1. NOTE: It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to page 7 - 9. THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to the machine for embroidery.
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... Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn the connector cap to page 36.) 1. REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT * Turn off the machine. Slide the embroidery unit as far as it clicks into place. 1 Connector cap 2 Carriage Connector 3. Holding handle of the embroidery unit and...1. Turn connector cap to the right to the embroidery unit. ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT Always be distorted. Slide the embroidery unit onto machine fitting connectors on the embroidery unit while attaching or during the embroidering process. To make sure that the embroidery unit is not ...
... Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn the connector cap to page 36.) 1. REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT * Turn off the machine. Slide the embroidery unit as far as it clicks into place. 1 Connector cap 2 Carriage Connector 3. Holding handle of the embroidery unit and...1. Turn connector cap to the right to the embroidery unit. ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT Always be distorted. Slide the embroidery unit onto machine fitting connectors on the embroidery unit while attaching or during the embroidering process. To make sure that the embroidery unit is not ...
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... the embroidery unit from underneath the embroidery foot. 2. Carriage Hoop mounting plate Hoop release lever 36 Turn hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you . PREPARING THE MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOOP 1 1. ATTACHING AND REMOVING EMBROIDERY HOOP 1 (A) 1.
... the embroidery unit from underneath the embroidery foot. 2. Carriage Hoop mounting plate Hoop release lever 36 Turn hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you . PREPARING THE MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOOP 1 1. ATTACHING AND REMOVING EMBROIDERY HOOP 1 (A) 1.
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...the installation set-up protocol. Boot up your machine, close after finish. Double click on the Futura Icon on "Cancel". Turn off your computer, but do not open up the Futura Software. 4. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to the given directory on the ...to select and transmit a design to your computer and sewing machine. 1. Now you are prompted to select the Program Folder where the shortcut for a short while until this happens. A progress bar will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on your hard disk, an error ...
...the installation set-up protocol. Boot up your machine, close after finish. Double click on the Futura Icon on "Cancel". Turn off your computer, but do not open up the Futura Software. 4. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to the given directory on the ...to select and transmit a design to your computer and sewing machine. 1. Now you are prompted to select the Program Folder where the shortcut for a short while until this happens. A progress bar will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on your hard disk, an error ...
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...best performance of the design. 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 was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that is advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. To advance continuously, press and hold this button. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the ...
...best performance of the design. 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 was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that is advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. To advance continuously, press and hold this button. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the ...