Instruction Manual
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... and feed dogs 112 - 113 Oiling inside the face cover 114 - 115 Special accessories 116 - 117 Helpful messages 118 - 121 For European version Sewing machine Dimensions: 428 mm × 307 mm × 294 mm Mass of the equipment: 10 kg Embroidery unit Dimensions: 433.5 mm × 269.5...a button 60 - 61 Buttonhole making 62 - 67 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Manual buttonhole 68 - 69 3. GETTING STARTED SEWING Leveling machine 10 - 11 Setting up machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 12 - 13 Winding bobbin 14 - 15 Inserting the bobbin 16 - 17 Setting the top thread 18 - ...
... and feed dogs 112 - 113 Oiling inside the face cover 114 - 115 Special accessories 116 - 117 Helpful messages 118 - 121 For European version Sewing machine Dimensions: 428 mm × 307 mm × 294 mm Mass of the equipment: 10 kg Embroidery unit Dimensions: 433.5 mm × 269.5...a button 60 - 61 Buttonhole making 62 - 67 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Manual buttonhole 68 - 69 3. GETTING STARTED SEWING Leveling machine 10 - 11 Setting up machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 12 - 13 Winding bobbin 14 - 15 Inserting the bobbin 16 - 17 Setting the top thread 18 - ...
Instruction Manual
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... 51. Operation switches 11. Presser foot lifter 21. Needle bar 29. Embroidery unit 37. Hoop bracket 41. Large hoop 44. 1. GETTING TO KNOW MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Thread guide 2. Face cover 5. Extension table (Accessory box) 7. Feed dog control 8. Bobbin winder shaft 9. Bobbin winder stop 10. Horizontal ...clamp screw 31. Foot release button 32. Feed dogs 34. Needle plate 35. Bobbin cover release button 36. Hoop securing screws with your machine when doing embroidery sewing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 17 18 39 38 47 36 37 40 43 12 19 42 41 44...
... 51. Operation switches 11. Presser foot lifter 21. Needle bar 29. Embroidery unit 37. Hoop bracket 41. Large hoop 44. 1. GETTING TO KNOW MACHINE MACHINE IDENTIFICATION 1. Thread guide 2. Face cover 5. Extension table (Accessory box) 7. Feed dog control 8. Bobbin winder shaft 9. Bobbin winder stop 10. Horizontal ...clamp screw 31. Foot release button 32. Feed dogs 34. Needle plate 35. Bobbin cover release button 36. Hoop securing screws with your machine when doing embroidery sewing. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 13 14 15 16 17 18 39 38 47 36 37 40 43 12 19 42 41 44...
Instruction Manual
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... 21. Needles 2. Buttonhole opener/Brush 6. Button sewing foot 11. Thread spool net (short) 16. Removable thread guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 FOR EMBROIDERY 17. Embroidery software CD 17 FUTURA embroidery is a "system" of the machine and the software providing powerful options and capabilities. ... insert for needle plate (large) 7. Screwdriver for further information. 14 18 21 15 16 19 20 ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Bobbins 3. Thread spool net (long) 15. Spool pin cap (small) 4. Screwdriver (large) 8. Satin stitch foot 14. Vinyl bag ...
... 21. Needles 2. Buttonhole opener/Brush 6. Button sewing foot 11. Thread spool net (short) 16. Removable thread guide 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 FOR EMBROIDERY 17. Embroidery software CD 17 FUTURA embroidery is a "system" of the machine and the software providing powerful options and capabilities. ... insert for needle plate (large) 7. Screwdriver for further information. 14 18 21 15 16 19 20 ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Bobbins 3. Thread spool net (long) 15. Spool pin cap (small) 4. Screwdriver (large) 8. Satin stitch foot 14. Vinyl bag ...
Instruction Manual
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... by removing the plug from the power supply. Check the balance of the machine after adjustment. (1) SETTING UP MACHINE Be sure to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Set power/light switch at "OFF" Mettez l'interrupteur moteur/ lumi...232;re sur "OFF". When servicing the machine, or changing needles or Iamps, etc., machine must be caught between the machine and table. Check the balance of the machine. Power/light switch...
... by removing the plug from the power supply. Check the balance of the machine after adjustment. (1) SETTING UP MACHINE Be sure to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. Set power/light switch at "OFF" Mettez l'interrupteur moteur/ lumi...232;re sur "OFF". When servicing the machine, or changing needles or Iamps, etc., machine must be caught between the machine and table. Check the balance of the machine. Power/light switch...
Instruction Manual
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When a pattern is to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. *Pattern reference guide Patterns in orange without blinking and a beep will light in dark blue - At each of the potential adjustments. NOTES: 1. Some patterns ... in red beyond the potential adjustment range. buttonholes Patterns with a twin needle (option). 26 Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference. Starting at the Auto / Default Position. *Manual settings Once you have determined the Auto / Default position you are at...
When a pattern is to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. *Pattern reference guide Patterns in orange without blinking and a beep will light in dark blue - At each of the potential adjustments. NOTES: 1. Some patterns ... in red beyond the potential adjustment range. buttonholes Patterns with a twin needle (option). 26 Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your preference. Starting at the Auto / Default Position. *Manual settings Once you have determined the Auto / Default position you are at...
Instruction Manual
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...This will reduce the stitch width automatically and save broken needles and possible damage to your machine. Helpful Hints: 1. Turning off the machine returns the machine to selecting a pattern. Doing so will preclude any possibility of the stitch you selected... will sound when selecting buttonhole pattern with the direct selection button. A l w a y s s e l e c t t h e Tw i n N e e d l e M o d e p r i o r to normal sewing mode. Twin needle mode switch Commutateur de mode d'aiguilles Interruptor de modo de aguja doble 28 Twin needle mode switch ( ) When using twin needles, push...
...This will reduce the stitch width automatically and save broken needles and possible damage to your machine. Helpful Hints: 1. Turning off the machine returns the machine to selecting a pattern. Doing so will preclude any possibility of the stitch you selected... will sound when selecting buttonhole pattern with the direct selection button. A l w a y s s e l e c t t h e Tw i n N e e d l e M o d e p r i o r to normal sewing mode. Twin needle mode switch Commutateur de mode d'aiguilles Interruptor de modo de aguja doble 28 Twin needle mode switch ( ) When using twin needles, push...
Instruction Manual
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...Thread tension control - Thread tension control B. Reverse stitch switch D. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the machine, leaving about 6" (15cm) clear. 3. S A. Feed dog control F. Presser foot lifter G. When reaching the edge of the numbered .... 34 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) SETTINGS Presser foot - Needle stop the sewing machine. 6. Pull both threads under the presser foot and lower the 3 presser foot lifter. 4. The guide line on the needle plate. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep...
...Thread tension control - Thread tension control B. Reverse stitch switch D. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the machine, leaving about 6" (15cm) clear. 3. S A. Feed dog control F. Presser foot lifter G. When reaching the edge of the numbered .... 34 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) SETTINGS Presser foot - Needle stop the sewing machine. 6. Pull both threads under the presser foot and lower the 3 presser foot lifter. 4. The guide line on the needle plate. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep...
Instruction Manual
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..., which matches fabric, so it doesn't show. 3. If the machine stops from the beginning, push the start switch again. Needle to left side, attach right side of the needle position to sew closer to sew. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left of foot Aiguille à gauche du pied presseur...la izquierda del prensatelas Needle to a cord. HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH This stitch is loose, the machine may be accomplished with a bias strip of the foot. Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and then 4 stitches in forward and stop in reverse and continue to ...
..., which matches fabric, so it doesn't show. 3. If the machine stops from the beginning, push the start switch again. Needle to left side, attach right side of the needle position to sew closer to sew. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left of foot Aiguille à gauche du pied presseur...la izquierda del prensatelas Needle to a cord. HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH This stitch is loose, the machine may be accomplished with a bias strip of the foot. Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and then 4 stitches in forward and stop in reverse and continue to ...
Instruction Manual
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While holding the top thread, start the machine. Carefully mark the position of about 4 inches to the rear. 7. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. 5. Be careful not to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 ... on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. Fabric marking Marque Marque du tissu Marca de material mark Marque Marca * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of the bartack threads. 64 Buttonhole foot alignment position Position d'alignement du pied boutonnière Posici...
While holding the top thread, start the machine. Carefully mark the position of about 4 inches to the rear. 7. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. 5. Be careful not to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 ... on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. Fabric marking Marque Marque du tissu Marca de material mark Marque Marca * Sewing will be completed automatically in the center of the bartack threads. 64 Buttonhole foot alignment position Position d'alignement du pied boutonnière Posici...
Instruction Manual
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Slide the foot forward so that the needle pierces the fabric at 0.75 (mm) for step 3 as well. 3 4 68 Start the machine to form first bartack and left side of the buttonhole. NOTE: If stitch length is manually set at 0.75 (mm) for 2 step 1, set the ...up to 1 3/4 "(45 mm) in length, but don't lower the buttonhole lever or a beep will sound. * Use the satin foot to tie off the stitches. Sew second bartack and stitch backward until needle 1 reaches beginning of buttonhole mark to the end of buttonhole. 3. Stitch forward to complete buttonhole. 4. Place the fabric...
Slide the foot forward so that the needle pierces the fabric at 0.75 (mm) for step 3 as well. 3 4 68 Start the machine to form first bartack and left side of the buttonhole. NOTE: If stitch length is manually set at 0.75 (mm) for 2 step 1, set the ...up to 1 3/4 "(45 mm) in length, but don't lower the buttonhole lever or a beep will sound. * Use the satin foot to tie off the stitches. Sew second bartack and stitch backward until needle 1 reaches beginning of buttonhole mark to the end of buttonhole. 3. Stitch forward to complete buttonhole. 4. Place the fabric...
Instruction Manual
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... THE BOBBIN Refer to page 16 - 17. * A large amount of thread is above the needle clamp. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. * Raise presser foot lifter. * Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest...
... THE BOBBIN Refer to page 16 - 17. * A large amount of thread is above the needle clamp. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. * Raise presser foot lifter. * Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest...
Instruction Manual
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... REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT Handle Poignée Mango 1 Always be sure to turn off power to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. * Turn off power to machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. * Re-install connector cap before installing embroidery unit. 1. Holding handle of pattern may deform...ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT 1 Always be sure to turn off power to pages 82 - 83.) 2 1. Turn off power to machine. Remove connector cap from machine. (Refer to machine CAUTION before using machine for general sewing. 2 2. Make sure that embroidery unit does not detach.
... REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT Handle Poignée Mango 1 Always be sure to turn off power to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. * Turn off power to machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. * Re-install connector cap before installing embroidery unit. 1. Holding handle of pattern may deform...ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT 1 Always be sure to turn off power to pages 82 - 83.) 2 1. Turn off power to machine. Remove connector cap from machine. (Refer to machine CAUTION before using machine for general sewing. 2 2. Make sure that embroidery unit does not detach.
Instruction Manual
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... you have embroidered using the small hoop, and you . 2. It will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on the hard disk. You are now ready to the highest position by clicking on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Turn on "Cancel". CORRECT START-UP PROCEDURE WHEN EMBROIDERING The following steps must be...
... you have embroidered using the small hoop, and you . 2. It will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on the hard disk. You are now ready to the highest position by clicking on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Turn on "Cancel". CORRECT START-UP PROCEDURE WHEN EMBROIDERING The following steps must be...
Instruction Manual
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HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EMBROIDERING WITH FUTURA 1. In such cases, use the following procedure to step back through the embroidering data to the point for large spool that the thread has broken, it may want to cover small spool of thread while sewing 1. Step back through the embroidery ... on the bobbin winder shaft and push the shaft towards the right. 2. Thread path under transparent cover at a time. Restart the embroidery machine and continue embroidering. When bobbin runs out of thread with accessories. 3. Remove the hoop from thread breakage Points vides résultant d'une ...
HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EMBROIDERING WITH FUTURA 1. In such cases, use the following procedure to step back through the embroidering data to the point for large spool that the thread has broken, it may want to cover small spool of thread while sewing 1. Step back through the embroidery ... on the bobbin winder shaft and push the shaft towards the right. 2. Thread path under transparent cover at a time. Restart the embroidery machine and continue embroidering. When bobbin runs out of thread with accessories. 3. Remove the hoop from thread breakage Points vides résultant d'une ...
Instruction Manual
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... you, not the feed dogs, are three positions for darning, freehand embroidery and monogramming so that is being sewn. With the extension table removed the machine converts into place until it provides a large working surface as shown. Lift it off to insert or remove fabric. 3. bed or as a flat-... table in position, it clicks. 4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW PRESSER FOOT LIFTER There are moving the fabric. Lower the presser foot to sew. 2. CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for your presser foot. 1.
... you, not the feed dogs, are three positions for darning, freehand embroidery and monogramming so that is being sewn. With the extension table removed the machine converts into place until it provides a large working surface as shown. Lift it off to insert or remove fabric. 3. bed or as a flat-... table in position, it clicks. 4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW PRESSER FOOT LIFTER There are moving the fabric. Lower the presser foot to sew. 2. CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for your presser foot. 1.
Instruction Manual
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... and needle will continue to start. Red light indicates machine is pushed. START/STOP SWITCH This switch works only when sewing embroidery. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to sew in the pattern where the reverse/tacking stitch button is pressed. ... function for straight and zigzag stitches ( ) Reverse sewing is carried out while the reverse stitch button is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for tie-off of other stitches ( ) The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to stop needle at...
... and needle will continue to start. Red light indicates machine is pushed. START/STOP SWITCH This switch works only when sewing embroidery. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to sew in the pattern where the reverse/tacking stitch button is pressed. ... function for straight and zigzag stitches ( ) Reverse sewing is carried out while the reverse stitch button is operating. Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for tie-off of other stitches ( ) The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to stop needle at...
Instruction Manual
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... the needle plate. 112 (3) (4) Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop of your machine, it is necessary to its highest position. 2. CAUTION To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the hook race as indicated by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. Clean the feed...
... the needle plate. 112 (3) (4) Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop of your machine, it is necessary to its highest position. 2. CAUTION To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the hook race as indicated by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. Clean the feed...
Instruction Manual
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Remove two screws and face cover. 2. Put one drop of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil 2 will cause damage to the points indicated by arrows. 1 Screw Vis Guia Face cover Plaque frontale Cubierta frontal Helpful Hints : For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled before oiling. F or best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before it is used after a long interval : It should be oiled periodically. OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1. Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. 114 For the machine used .
Remove two screws and face cover. 2. Put one drop of oil other than Sewing Machine Oil 2 will cause damage to the points indicated by arrows. 1 Screw Vis Guia Face cover Plaque frontale Cubierta frontal Helpful Hints : For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled before oiling. F or best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before it is used after a long interval : It should be oiled periodically. OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1. Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. 114 For the machine used .
Instruction Manual
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... when design for large hoop is not lowered or raised. Lower buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Raise buttonhole lever when sewing stitch patterns. SAFTY DEVICE ACTIVATED Machine is locked up due to stop. The message will disappear, once the problem has been fixed... eliminate the problem that caused the machine to thread entangled with USB cable. USB cable is not lowered. Lower presser foot by lowering presser foot lifter. Presser foot is not connected. Connect your PC to the sewing machine with bobbin case or rotation interrupted ...
... when design for large hoop is not lowered or raised. Lower buttonhole lever when sewing buttonholes. Raise buttonhole lever when sewing stitch patterns. SAFTY DEVICE ACTIVATED Machine is locked up due to stop. The message will disappear, once the problem has been fixed... eliminate the problem that caused the machine to thread entangled with USB cable. USB cable is not lowered. Lower presser foot by lowering presser foot lifter. Presser foot is not connected. Connect your PC to the sewing machine with bobbin case or rotation interrupted ...
Instruction Manual
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...." 2. "Do not use outdoors." 7. To reduce the risk of The Singer Company Ltd or its intended use , or equivalent." This will benefit the environment for its affiliates. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is a registered trademark of electric shock, this manual." 3. "Use this ...Canada only) Use Yamamoto Electric, Model YC-485 EC with any adjustments in . " Read all . (European Union only) ® SINGER is used as this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any way. This equipment is ...
...." 2. "Do not use outdoors." 7. To reduce the risk of The Singer Company Ltd or its intended use , or equivalent." This will benefit the environment for its affiliates. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is a registered trademark of electric shock, this manual." 3. "Use this ...Canada only) Use Yamamoto Electric, Model YC-485 EC with any adjustments in . " Read all . (European Union only) ® SINGER is used as this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into any way. This equipment is ...