Instruction Manual
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...hook area and feed dogs 51 Oiling inside the face cover 52 Special accessories 53 Helpful messages 54 - 55 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 ...
...hook area and feed dogs 51 Oiling inside the face cover 52 Special accessories 53 Helpful messages 54 - 55 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... 1 16. Screwdriver (large) 11. Screwdriver (small) 12. When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Embroidery presser foot 23. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure they are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Buttonhole...
... 1 16. Screwdriver (large) 11. Screwdriver (small) 12. When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Embroidery presser foot 23. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is called the General Purpose Foot and will be sure they are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Buttonhole...
Instruction Manual
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...ON" SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for large thread spool Attach the spool pin. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. VERTICAL SPOOL PIN for normal thread spool Place thread spool on the pin and secure with ...or without the foot control (see page 14). Spool Felt disc Vertical spool pin Thread retaining slit Spool pin cap Spool Spool pin 4 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure...
...ON" SPOOL PINS HORIZONTAL SPOOL PIN for large thread spool Attach the spool pin. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from needle plate area before using sewing machine only. VERTICAL SPOOL PIN for normal thread spool Place thread spool on the pin and secure with ...or without the foot control (see page 14). Spool Felt disc Vertical spool pin Thread retaining slit Spool pin cap Spool Spool pin 4 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure...
Instruction Manual
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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
Instruction Manual
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Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning it before a new sewing project. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ). 2. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by pulling it can be of thread is a practical guide to it toward you . ... 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. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the screw driver. Changing the needle 1. Remove the needle by ...
Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning it before a new sewing project. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ). 2. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by pulling it can be of thread is a practical guide to it toward you . ... 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. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the screw driver. Changing the needle 1. Remove the needle by ...
Instruction Manual
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... bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you are sewing. Make all adjustments with the word "S" exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine. ZIG ZAG and DECORATIVE SEWING For zigzag sewing and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be accomplished with presser foot ... Be sure the needle is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. If, when you start to sew, you find that the machine is irregular, you have determined that the stitching is correctly threaded (see page 16 - 17). ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% ...
... bobbin tension has been correctly set at the factory, so you are sewing. Make all adjustments with the word "S" exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine. ZIG ZAG and DECORATIVE SEWING For zigzag sewing and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be accomplished with presser foot ... Be sure the needle is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. If, when you start to sew, you find that the machine is irregular, you have determined that the stitching is correctly threaded (see page 16 - 17). ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% ...
Instruction Manual
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... stitch needle postition according to your stitching requirements at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. A n a l t e r n a t e m e t h o d o f d e t e r m i n i n g available adjustments is available for manual adjustments than others. 2. The LED will produce most of stitch length, width and needle... moving the Stitch Length and Width / Needle Position Control Knob. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will light in red beyond the potential adjustment range.
... stitch needle postition according to your stitching requirements at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. A n a l t e r n a t e m e t h o d o f d e t e r m i n i n g available adjustments is available for manual adjustments than others. 2. The LED will produce most of stitch length, width and needle... moving the Stitch Length and Width / Needle Position Control Knob. Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will light in red beyond the potential adjustment range.
Instruction Manual
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...lamp lit. 3. Push it again and it will continue to its down-stop position with lower LED lamp lit. The machine will return to sew in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is set at the exact spot in reverse as long as the Reverse ... straight and zigzag stitches However, when foot control is pushed. When foot control is pressed. 4. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to start. Red light indicates machine is pushed once more, the machine stops. Reverse stitch function for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous...
...lamp lit. 3. Push it again and it will continue to its down-stop position with lower LED lamp lit. The machine will return to sew in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is set at the exact spot in reverse as long as the Reverse ... straight and zigzag stitches However, when foot control is pushed. When foot control is pressed. 4. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to start. Red light indicates machine is pushed once more, the machine stops. Reverse stitch function for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous...
Instruction Manual
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Thread tension control B. Start/stop the sewing machine. Stitch width control J. Power/light switch F G 2 H I . First turn ...lines on the needle plate. Tacking stitch mode button C. Reverse stitch button E. The guide line on the bottom of sewing. Feed dog control (at its highest position, then raise the 6 presser foot. Stitch length control I J 4 ...stitch width control is used to the rear and cut off excess thread with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. Start the machine. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot ...
Thread tension control B. Start/stop the sewing machine. Stitch width control J. Power/light switch F G 2 H I . First turn ...lines on the needle plate. Tacking stitch mode button C. Reverse stitch button E. The guide line on the bottom of sewing. Feed dog control (at its highest position, then raise the 6 presser foot. Stitch length control I J 4 ...stitch width control is used to the rear and cut off excess thread with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. Start the machine. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot ...
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... top thread, start the machine. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. Be careful not to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. Fabric marking mark * Sewing will be completed automatically...
... top thread, start the machine. When sewing is finished, use a buttonhole opener to cut any of the buttonhole. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on your garment. 6. Be careful not to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. Fabric marking mark * Sewing will be completed automatically...
Instruction Manual
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... embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the embroidery presser foot moves up and down together with the needle. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to move needle up and down, and check that the drive lever is ...required for embroidering, so be sure to turn off power to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Foot holder Screw * Raise presser foot lifter. * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ) until the...
... embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the embroidery presser foot moves up and down together with the needle. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to move needle up and down, and check that the drive lever is ...required for embroidering, so be sure to turn off power to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. Foot holder Screw * Raise presser foot lifter. * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ) until the...
Instruction Manual
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...in as far as it will go until it clicks into place. 1 Connector cap 2 Carriage Connector 3. REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT * Turn off the machine. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn the connector cap to pages 37.) 1. Holding handle of the embroidery unit... the left direction, checking that the embroidery unit is not securely installed, the finished embroidery may cause CAUTION damage to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Make sure that the embroidery unit does not detach. Don't push the carriage...
...in as far as it will go until it clicks into place. 1 Connector cap 2 Carriage Connector 3. REMOVING EMBROIDERY UNIT * Turn off the machine. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn the connector cap to pages 37.) 1. Holding handle of the embroidery unit... the left direction, checking that the embroidery unit is not securely installed, the finished embroidery may cause CAUTION damage to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Make sure that the embroidery unit does not detach. Don't push the carriage...
Instruction Manual
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... will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on "Cancel". The installation procedure is . CORRECT START-UP PROCEDURE WHEN EMBROIDERING The following steps must be stored. Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your sewing machine. Simply click on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Finally you are requested...
... will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on "Cancel". The installation procedure is . CORRECT START-UP PROCEDURE WHEN EMBROIDERING The following steps must be stored. Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your sewing machine. Simply click on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Finally you are requested...
Instruction Manual
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... the design. Design may wish to re-adjust thread tension according to loosen thread tension. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will stop sewing and the needle stops at a time. To advance continuously, press and hold this button. Pressing the button...stop button (For embroidery only) THREAD TENSION CONTROL Set it at a time. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to the machine. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the Reverse Stitch button. To reverse continuously, press and hold this...
... the design. Design may wish to re-adjust thread tension according to loosen thread tension. To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will stop sewing and the needle stops at a time. To advance continuously, press and hold this button. Pressing the button...stop button (For embroidery only) THREAD TENSION CONTROL Set it at a time. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to the machine. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the Reverse Stitch button. To reverse continuously, press and hold this...
Instruction Manual
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... the embroidery. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will allow embroidery data which is larger than a single...the center of the fabric. 2. These cross lines will be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy to re-hoop the fabric so that ...each other . A single hoop appears on cross lines that when combined together make a much larger finished design. and then sews them precisely, matching one section to stitch out the design. 1. 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...
... the embroidery. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will allow embroidery data which is larger than a single...the center of the fabric. 2. These cross lines will be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy to re-hoop the fabric so that ...each other . A single hoop appears on cross lines that when combined together make a much larger finished design. and then sews them precisely, matching one section to stitch out the design. 1. 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...
Instruction Manual
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...and stabilizer into the software. (Additional numbered hoops will appear as the design parts flow out of the hoop. Click on the "Transmit to Machine" tool on the screen. The grey area (#1 Hoop) is the first of the embroidery data that is a Center Hoop line which together define ... a time. The design data is sent to be set on the horizontal and vertical cross lines on the inner hoop. These marks are to the machine for sewing. There are markings which indicates the exact center of the first hoop section). 4. Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Guide line Center point line A Data 1...
...and stabilizer into the software. (Additional numbered hoops will appear as the design parts flow out of the hoop. Click on the "Transmit to Machine" tool on the screen. The grey area (#1 Hoop) is the first of the embroidery data that is a Center Hoop line which together define ... a time. The design data is sent to be set on the horizontal and vertical cross lines on the inner hoop. These marks are to the machine for sewing. There are markings which indicates the exact center of the first hoop section). 4. Fig. 3 Fig. 4 Guide line Center point line A Data 1...
Instruction Manual
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Down Feed dog control CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for your presser foot. 1. To replace, slide the extension table back into a slim free-arm model for children's clothes, cuffs, trouser legs, and other hard-to sew. 2. To remove the extension table, hold it...
Down Feed dog control CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for your presser foot. 1. To replace, slide the extension table back into a slim free-arm model for children's clothes, cuffs, trouser legs, and other hard-to sew. 2. To remove the extension table, hold it...
Instruction Manual
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...plate into position as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. 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 necessary to avoid electrical shock. (3) (4) 51 ...To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the needle plate (1) and slide ...
...plate into position as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. 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 necessary to avoid electrical shock. (3) (4) 51 ...To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the needle plate (1) and slide ...
Instruction Manual
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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 after a long 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. Screw 2 Screw 52 OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1. Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. Remove two screws and face cover. 2.
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 after a long 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. Screw 2 Screw 52 OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1. Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. Remove two screws and face cover. 2.
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... fabric while stitching. "CAUTION-- "Read all moving parts. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from outlet." 11. Close cover before servicing. SINGER is necessary when this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment." 5. Return the sewing machine to avoid injury: - "Do not use only." 9. "Never operate this can cause...
... fabric while stitching. "CAUTION-- "Read all moving parts. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from outlet." 11. Close cover before servicing. SINGER is necessary when this sewing machine only for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment." 5. Return the sewing machine to avoid injury: - "Do not use only." 9. "Never operate this can cause...