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Question posted by hodgins2009 on November 8th, 2013

Singer Xl400 Electrical Problem

All exposed metal parts have 120 volts A/C live and will shock you if you touch them. machine still works with no errors. what's wrong?

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Instruction Manual - Page 2

...;2010 The Singer Company Limited or its intended use of electric shock:" 1. FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with any adjustments in the needle area, such as contained in this product must be safely recycled in this sewing machine. If it to electrical/ electronic products. "Use this sewing machine." "T his...
Instruction Manual - Page 5

... Stitching 48 - 49 Continuous patterns 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. TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Setting up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

... 12 very useful foot and should be used for most decorative sewing. Auxiliary spool pin 4. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Zipper foot 13. Button sewing foot 1 16. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is "system" of your sewing. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be...
Instruction Manual - Page 12

... thread. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the power supply. Place a thread spool on . 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.
Instruction Manual - Page 22

...as in the bobbin as examples of thread is a practical guide to it before a new sewing project. Corduroy Weight Flannel Gabardine Gingham Linen Muslin Wool Crepe Cotton-wrapped 2000 or 2020 Polyester red...80 orange band 14/90 blue band 16/100 purple band * For best sewing results, always use siempre agujas marca Singer. TABLEAU DES AIGUILLES, FIILS ET TISSUS Le choix d'une aiguille et du ...
Instruction Manual - Page 24

...appears slightly on top of the machine. Lower the presser foot lifter so that for straight stitch sewing. Make all adjustments with the word "S" exposed on the tension control dial on ...number may improve sewing appearance. Place the desired foot on the foot. 2 22 Presser foot lifter Levier de verrouillage du pied Palanca pie prensatelas 3 1 Foot release button Touche de verrouillage ...
Instruction Manual - Page 28

... for a selected pattern. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference. NOTES: 1. Auto (preprogrammed) default settings are at the... for the selected pattern. Twin needle mode button The width setting for twin needle sewing can be activated, if it will light in orange without blinking and a beep ...
Instruction Manual - Page 30

...ón de otras puntadas. 6. START/STOP BUTTON When the Start/Stop button is pushed, the machine starts slowly, and when the button is operating.  Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for tie-off 1 the sewing on , needle is set at its up -stop position with upper LED lamp lit. Push...
Instruction Manual - Page 34

Let's begin by following the steps below. 1. General Purpose Foot Thread tension control - Thread tension control B. Start/stop the sewing machine. Feed dog control (at its highest position, then raise the 6 presser foot. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the ...
Instruction Manual - Page 48

...Needle (SINGER Style 2040) to create holes in stretch nylon, stretch towelling, jersey and cotton jersey. Sew along ...the raw edge of fabric and trim close to swimwear, sportswear, T-shirts, babywear in the stitch pattern. 46 GREEK KEY STITCH A traditional pattern suited for decorative borders, hems and edge finishings. The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with an elegant touch...
Instruction Manual - Page 56

... 6 7 Fabric marking Marque du tissu Marca de material 9. Fabric marking Marque du tissu Marca de material mark Marque Marca * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of the bartack threads. 54 Buttonhole foot alignment position Position d'alignement du pied boutonnière..., and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. While holding the top thread, start the machine.
Instruction Manual - Page 60

...bobbin. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Foot holder Support du pied Sujetador prensatelas Always be sure to machine CAUTION before changing presser ...foot. * Raise presser foot lifter. Turn hand wheel toward you to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing ...
Instruction Manual - Page 64

...unit, carefully slide toward the left to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. Doing so may be sure to turn off power to close for general sewing. 3 Handle Poignée Mango 1 ...left while pressing release lever. Don't push the carriage or put strong pressure on the machine and embroidery unit. Turn the connector cap to the embroidery unit. Carriage Chariot 2. Connector...
Instruction Manual - Page 76

... click on your computer and sewing machine. 1. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to the given directory on your computer and then follow steps 1 through 4 above. 74 Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your hard disk, an error message will be followed...
Instruction Manual - Page 78

... 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...: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the Reverse Stitch button. Pressing the button once will move as it is pushed, machines starts slowly...
Instruction Manual - Page 90

...in the Futura 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 each part of ...smaller embroidery elements and/or lettering, that when combined together make a much larger finished design. and then sews them precisely...
Instruction Manual - Page 102

PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch is caught in hook. - Machine jams/knocks. * Thread is turned off.- Raise feed dogs. (see page 24 - 27). 100 Stitches are lowered - Needle breaks. * Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Replace needle. (see page 20 - 21). * Machine is not threaded correctly. (see page...
Instruction Manual - Page 104

... electrical shock. 102 (3) (4) Remove the bobbin case (2). 3 4. NOTE: U se dry rags to remove dust from the sewing machine ...sewing machine and footcontroller After using, keep the essential parts clean at its highest position. 2 2. 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...
Instruction Manual - Page 106

... interval : It should be oiled before oiling.  For best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before it is used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. Put one drop of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil will cause damage to the points indicated by arrows. 1 Face cover...
Instruction Manual - Page 108

... you have selected. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is strongly recommended. NOTE on starting to sew in broken needles and possible damage to your machine. Use of a Singer Brand twin needle (Style 2025) is lit red. 106 Pick up bobbin thread as one thread through each spool pin...

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