Instruction Manual
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...stitch, 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. STARTING TO SEW Quick reference table of stitch length and width ----------...Cleaning 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 ...
...stitch, 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. STARTING TO SEW Quick reference table of stitch length and width ----------...Cleaning 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 ...
Instruction Manual
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... the CD insert for needle plate 10. Bobbins 3. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Screwdriver (small) 12. Vinyl bag 20. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is "system" of your 7 Sewing machine is another 12 very useful foot and should be sure they are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Needles 2. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool...
... the CD insert for needle plate 10. Bobbins 3. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Screwdriver (small) 12. Vinyl bag 20. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is "system" of your 7 Sewing machine is another 12 very useful foot and should be sure they are Class I5 J. 16 FOR EMBROIDERY 19. Needles 2. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool...
Instruction Manual
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... switch controls both the power and the light. Connect the foot control plug into the cord socket (1) and your machine the first time. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the walloutlet. 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. Power line cord Foot control XL-550-P04...
... switch controls both the power and the light. Connect the foot control plug into the cord socket (1) and your machine the first time. NOTE: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the walloutlet. 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. Power line cord Foot control XL-550-P04...
Instruction Manual
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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 Felt disc If the threading hook is used after a long interval.
Instruction Manual
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...band 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. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward the back Insert the new needle into ... the needle bar to it toward the back. 5. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the flat side toward you ). 2. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by pulling it can be of weight. TYPE LightWeight Batiste Chiffon Crepe Cotton-wrapped 2000 or 2020 Polyester red 100% Polyester shank...
...band 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. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward the back Insert the new needle into ... the needle bar to it toward the back. 5. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the flat side toward you ). 2. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by pulling it can be of weight. TYPE LightWeight Batiste Chiffon Crepe Cotton-wrapped 2000 or 2020 Polyester red 100% Polyester shank...
Instruction Manual
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... tension CHANGING PRESSER FOOT Be sure the needle is irregular, you find that the machine is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. ZIG ZAG and DECORATIVE SEWING For zigzag sewing and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be accomplished with the word "S" exposed... foot release button to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be less than that the foot holder snaps on top of the machine. Do this, however, only after you do not need to adjust it...
... tension CHANGING PRESSER FOOT Be sure the needle is irregular, you find that the machine is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. ZIG ZAG and DECORATIVE SEWING For zigzag sewing and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be accomplished with the word "S" exposed... foot release button to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION 90% of your sewing will be less than that the foot holder snaps on top of the machine. Do this, however, only after you do not need to adjust it...
Instruction Manual
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... available for the selected pattern. 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 /...and Width / Needle Position Control Knob. Some patterns offer more opportunities for twin needle sewing can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. Width setting for manual adjustments than others. 2. Auto (preprogrammed) default settings ...
... available for the selected pattern. 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 /...and Width / Needle Position Control Knob. Some patterns offer more opportunities for twin needle sewing can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to move the control knobs while sewing slowly. Width setting for manual adjustments than others. 2. Auto (preprogrammed) default settings ...
Instruction Manual
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... when the button is operating. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to start. Red light indicates machine is pushed once more, the machine stops. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON 5 Reverse sewing is carried out while the Reverse stitch button is pushed. 2 2. ... for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. 6. FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will continue to its down-stop position...
... when the button is operating. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to start. Red light indicates machine is pushed once more, the machine stops. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON 5 Reverse sewing is carried out while the Reverse stitch button is pushed. 2 2. ... for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. 6. FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off of the tacking stitches will continue to its down-stop position...
Instruction Manual
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...the handwheel counter clockwise (toward the back of sewing. Let's begin by following the steps below. 1. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. Start the machine. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight,... D E A. Reverse stitch button E. Place the fabric under the presser foot toward you ) until the needle is in its center position. Start/stop the sewing machine. Power/light switch F G 2 H I . Draw the fabric to change the needle position. 2. The guide line on the needle plate. SETTINGS Presser ...
...the handwheel counter clockwise (toward the back of sewing. Let's begin by following the steps below. 1. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. Start the machine. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT To keep the seam straight,... D E A. Reverse stitch button E. Place the fabric under the presser foot toward you ) until the needle is in its center position. Start/stop the sewing machine. Power/light switch F G 2 H I . Draw the fabric to change the needle position. 2. The guide line on the needle plate. SETTINGS Presser ...
Instruction Manual
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... the fabric to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Carefully mark the position of the buttonhole. 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...
... the fabric to open up the fabric in the following order. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Fabric marking 9. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Carefully mark the position of the buttonhole. 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...
Instruction Manual
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Turn hand wheel toward you to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. 3. Attach the embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the embroidery presser foot moves up and down together with ... sure to turn off power to move needle up and down, and check that the drive lever is in its highest position. 1. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot.
Turn hand wheel toward you to machine CAUTION before changing presser foot. 3. Attach the embroidery presser foot behind presser bar so that the embroidery presser foot moves up and down together with ... sure to turn off power to move needle up and down, and check that the drive lever is in its highest position. 1. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT ATTACHING EMBROIDERY FOOT Always be sure to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot.
Instruction Manual
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.... Make sure that the embroidery unit does not detach. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to pages 37.) 1. Slide the embroidery unit as far as it will go . Don't push the carriage or put .... Note: If embroidery unit is pushed in as far as it towards the left to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. 1. Doing so may be sure to turn off power to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Turn connector cap to the right...
.... Make sure that the embroidery unit does not detach. Note: Do not pull carriage when removing embroidery unit. 2. Turn off the machine. * Remove embroidery hoop from machine. (Refer to pages 37.) 1. Slide the embroidery unit as far as it will go . Don't push the carriage or put .... Note: If embroidery unit is pushed in as far as it towards the left to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. 1. Doing so may be sure to turn off power to close for general sewing. 3 Handle 1 Release lever 2 Handle Release lever 32 Turn connector cap to the right...
Instruction Manual
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... proper start the copy and installation of available space on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Double click on the Futura Icon on your desktop to open up your computer, but do not open the Futura software. It will prompt you to free some hard disk space before proceeding...select the Program Folder where the shortcut for the software will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on your computer. Boot up the Futura Software. 4. Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your hard disk, an error message will...
... proper start the copy and installation of available space on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Double click on the Futura Icon on your desktop to open up your computer, but do not open the Futura software. It will prompt you to free some hard disk space before proceeding...select the Program Folder where the shortcut for the software will automatically close the Futura software and then turn on your computer. Boot up the Futura Software. 4. Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your hard disk, an error message will...
Instruction Manual
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... the "Speed limiter", by the software for embroidery to start /stop sewing and the needle stops at a time. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON To back up through the design. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to loosen thread tension. This ensures the best performance of ...fabric and thread being used. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the Reverse Stitch button....
... the "Speed limiter", by the software for embroidery to start /stop sewing and the needle stops at a time. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON To back up through the design. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to loosen thread tension. This ensures the best performance of ...fabric and thread being used. NOTE: When sewing designs created by checking the box in progress, press the Reverse Stitch button....
Instruction Manual
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... will only compensate for a slight misalignment in the vertical cross line. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will therefore sew the design to the alignment of the cross lines. See Fig. 1. Fig. 1 When stitching an embroidery design that is too...now be at perfect 90 degree angles. Multi-Hoop utilizes a system where three alignment points (A, B, and C) are input, they inform the machine exactly as the"cross lines". These lines will appear as possible. This embroidery data may be a single design that have been marked onto the...
... will only compensate for a slight misalignment in the vertical cross line. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM software that will therefore sew the design to the alignment of the cross lines. See Fig. 1. Fig. 1 When stitching an embroidery design that is too...now be at perfect 90 degree angles. Multi-Hoop utilizes a system where three alignment points (A, B, and C) are input, they inform the machine exactly as the"cross lines". These lines will appear as possible. This embroidery data may be a single design that have been marked onto the...
Instruction Manual
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... hoop. (See figures 2 and 3). In each side of the hoop there is sent to the machine for sewing one section at a time. Click on the "Transmit to be set on the horizontal and vertical ... line markings of the first hoop section). 4. There are referred to the machine for sewing. The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library that is a Center Hoop line... which together define the maximum sewing area for Multiple Hooping. These marks are two sets of the hoop. 3. Fig. 3 Fig. ...
... hoop. (See figures 2 and 3). In each side of the hoop there is sent to the machine for sewing one section at a time. Click on the "Transmit to be set on the horizontal and vertical ... line markings of the first hoop section). 4. There are referred to the machine for sewing. The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library that is a Center Hoop line... which together define the maximum sewing area for Multiple Hooping. These marks are two sets of the hoop. 3. Fig. 3 Fig. ...
Instruction Manual
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...into a slim free-arm model for your presser foot. 1. 4. Down Feed dog control CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for darning, freehand embroidery and monogramming so that is being sewn. Lower the presser foot to insert... or remove fabric. 3. Raise the lifter to the middle position to sew. 2. With the extension table removed the machine converts into place ...
...into a slim free-arm model for your presser foot. 1. 4. Down Feed dog control CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for darning, freehand embroidery and monogramming so that is being sewn. Lower the presser foot to insert... or remove fabric. 3. Raise the lifter to the middle position to sew. 2. With the extension table removed the machine converts into place ...
Instruction Manual
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... that the needle is suggested. 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 at all purpose" oil as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop...
... that the needle is suggested. 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 at all purpose" oil as indicated by removing the plug from the sewing machine and footcontroller. Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush. 4 Put one drop...
Instruction Manual
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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. For the machine used . 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. Remove two screws and face cover. 2. Screw 2 Screw 52 Use of sewing machine oil to your machine.
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. For the machine used . 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. Remove two screws and face cover. 2. Screw 2 Screw 52 Use of sewing machine oil to your machine.
Instruction Manual
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...push fabric while stitching. "DANGER--To reduce the risk of the appliance before operating "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This product is required around the sewing machine needle." 14. FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with the appliance." 3. This appliance..."Keep fingers away from outlet." 11. To reduce the risk of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. ©2010 The Singer Company Limited or its intended use bent needles." 16. "Read all moving parts. SINGER is damaged, it unattended: - "Use this plug is necessary when this...
...push fabric while stitching. "DANGER--To reduce the risk of the appliance before operating "SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS" "This product is required around the sewing machine needle." 14. FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with the appliance." 3. This appliance..."Keep fingers away from outlet." 11. To reduce the risk of The Singer Company Limited or its affiliates. ©2010 The Singer Company Limited or its intended use bent needles." 16. "Read all moving parts. SINGER is damaged, it unattended: - "Use this plug is necessary when this...