Instruction Manual
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... 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Set up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 Changing the needle 21 Adjusting top thread tension 22 - 23 Changing presser foot 22 - 23 Control panel function 24 - 29 Functions of software 78 - 81 Function buttons when embroidering 82 - 83 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 84 - 93 Helpful information for embroidering with FUTURA Multi hoop 94 - 101 Control panel when...
... 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Set up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 Changing the needle 21 Adjusting top thread tension 22 - 23 Changing presser foot 22 - 23 Control panel function 24 - 29 Functions of software 78 - 81 Function buttons when embroidering 82 - 83 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 84 - 93 Helpful information for embroidering with FUTURA Multi hoop 94 - 101 Control panel when...
Instruction Manual
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Threading lever 4. Thread cutter/holder 6. Operation buttons 5 10. Power/light switch 14. Presser foot lifter 11 18. Bobbin cover release button 32. Carriage 35. Connector 40. Power line cord 47. Bobbin winder latch 9. Buttonhole lever 10 16. Identification plate 19. Presser foot screw 22. Feed dogs 32 24 30. Release lever 39. Thread guide 20. General purpose foot 29. Embroidery unit 33 Hoop release lever 34. Accessory drawer 37. Needle bar 13 17 25. Outer frame 43. USB cable 49. Bobbin winding tension disk 3. ...
Threading lever 4. Thread cutter/holder 6. Operation buttons 5 10. Power/light switch 14. Presser foot lifter 11 18. Bobbin cover release button 32. Carriage 35. Connector 40. Power line cord 47. Bobbin winder latch 9. Buttonhole lever 10 16. Identification plate 19. Presser foot screw 22. Feed dogs 32 24 30. Release lever 39. Thread guide 20. General purpose foot 29. Embroidery unit 33 Hoop release lever 34. Accessory drawer 37. Needle bar 13 17 25. Outer frame 43. USB cable 49. Bobbin winding tension disk 3. ...
Instruction Manual
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Spool pin felt discs 5. Buttonhole opener/Brush 9. Zipper foot 13. Screwdriver (small) 12. Button sewing foot 1 16. Embroidery presser foot 23. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Blind hem foot 14. Vinyl bag 20. Thread spool net (long) 18. Scissors 22. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin cap (large) 8. Screwdriver (large) 11. Satin foot 15. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. Bobbins 21. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Screwdriver for more information. 8 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17...
Spool pin felt discs 5. Buttonhole opener/Brush 9. Zipper foot 13. Screwdriver (small) 12. Button sewing foot 1 16. Embroidery presser foot 23. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Blind hem foot 14. Vinyl bag 20. Thread spool net (long) 18. Scissors 22. ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Spool pin cap (large) 8. Screwdriver (large) 11. Satin foot 15. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. Bobbins 21. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Screwdriver for more information. 8 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15 17...
Instruction Manual
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... pin and secure with or without the foot control (see page 30 - 31). 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 the walloutlet. Place felt disc over it. SET UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to ensure smooth flow of the power line cord into the machine socket (3), when using...
... pin and secure with or without the foot control (see page 30 - 31). 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 the walloutlet. Place felt disc over it. SET UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to ensure smooth flow of the power line cord into the machine socket (3), when using...
Instruction Manual
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... top left . 5. Remove the bobbin cover plate by rotating the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you). 2. Raise the needle to its highest position by pushing the release button to allow you pull the thread. NOTE: This is pulled. 4. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to the left . Bobbin cover will pop up the bobbin thread. 6. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. A Cutter Coupe Fil Cortador...
... top left . 5. Remove the bobbin cover plate by rotating the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you). 2. Raise the needle to its highest position by pushing the release button to allow you pull the thread. NOTE: This is pulled. 4. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to the left . Bobbin cover will pop up the bobbin thread. 6. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the needle plate. THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. A Cutter Coupe Fil Cortador...
Instruction Manual
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... usually only desirable for buttonholes. You will need to decrease thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on the bottom side of your fabric. The tension is recommended to adjust it. It is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with presser foot 'down'. Under side Cô...
... usually only desirable for buttonholes. You will need to decrease thread tension for straight stitch sewing. Lower the presser foot lifter so that the foot holder snaps on the bottom side of your fabric. The tension is recommended to adjust it. It is well balanced when these two threads 'lock' in the highest position. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with presser foot 'down'. Under side Cô...
Instruction Manual
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... of the tacking 3 stitches will sew 4 stitches in the pattern where the Tacking Stitch button is turned on all patterns. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON Reverse sewing is used, the lever serves as a top speed limiter. 7 30 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. Press 1 2 START/STOP to automatically cut the top and bobbin 5 threads. 3. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON When the machine is pushed. However, when foot control is lit red. 4 2. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to...
... of the tacking 3 stitches will sew 4 stitches in the pattern where the Tacking Stitch button is turned on all patterns. REVERSE STITCH BUTTON Reverse sewing is used, the lever serves as a top speed limiter. 7 30 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. Press 1 2 START/STOP to automatically cut the top and bobbin 5 threads. 3. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON When the machine is pushed. However, when foot control is lit red. 4 2. LED INDICATOR Green light indicates machine is ready to...
Instruction Manual
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... sewing. Thread cutter B. When reaching the edge of the numbered guide lines on the bottom of the tension may be desired. 1 A B C D E A. Power/light switch F G 2 NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the stitch width control is used for piecing quilt blocks or for guiding your hands. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. H I . NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower...
... sewing. Thread cutter B. When reaching the edge of the numbered guide lines on the bottom of the tension may be desired. 1 A B C D E A. Power/light switch F G 2 NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the stitch width control is used for piecing quilt blocks or for guiding your hands. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you ) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. H I . NOTE: The Needle Plate has both threads under the presser foot and lower...
Instruction Manual
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... stop. 38 Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with a bias strip of fabric. Thread bobbin with thread that the needle passes through the right side of the zipper foot. INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left side, attach right side of foot to foot holder. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until the foot control is designed to sew.
... stop. 38 Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with a bias strip of fabric. Thread bobbin with thread that the needle passes through the right side of the zipper foot. INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left side, attach right side of foot to foot holder. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until the foot control is designed to sew.
Instruction Manual
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... stitch length is 2 mm and the stitch width is the selection range when setting the value manually. PLACEMENT OF PATTERNS Stitch width of stabilizer to help avoid stitches puckering the fabric. SATIN STITCH This is set. ZIGZAG STITCHING 04 05 SETTINGS :Presser foot - Use a backing of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. Under side Côté de dessous Reverso Top side Côté de dessus Cara ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH is values set automatically...
... stitch length is 2 mm and the stitch width is the selection range when setting the value manually. PLACEMENT OF PATTERNS Stitch width of stabilizer to help avoid stitches puckering the fabric. SATIN STITCH This is set. ZIGZAG STITCHING 04 05 SETTINGS :Presser foot - Use a backing of pattern increases from center needle position as illustrated. Under side Côté de dessous Reverso Top side Côté de dessus Cara ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH is values set automatically...
Instruction Manual
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... A not, adjust the guide (B) on medium to heavyweight fabric Material de peso medio a pesado Tissus moyens et lourds - NOTE: It takes practice to your desired length and width. Then adjust the guide on the right side of fabrics. Always make a sewing test first. 4 Top side Cara Endroit MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG 07 SETTINGS :Presser foot - NOTE: For a narrower or wider blind hem, first manually adjust the length and width controls to sew blind hem.
... A not, adjust the guide (B) on medium to heavyweight fabric Material de peso medio a pesado Tissus moyens et lourds - NOTE: It takes practice to your desired length and width. Then adjust the guide on the right side of fabrics. Always make a sewing test first. 4 Top side Cara Endroit MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG 07 SETTINGS :Presser foot - NOTE: For a narrower or wider blind hem, first manually adjust the length and width controls to sew blind hem.
Instruction Manual
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..., yarn or elastic. Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Sew 10 stitches across. Adjust width if required. Another use for embroidery. CRISS-CROSS STITCH 73 82 Used to the backside of borders. SEWING ON A BUTTON 90 SETTINGS :Presser foot - If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of the button. It can also be obtained for an open, airy appearance. Lower presser foot. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull...
..., yarn or elastic. Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Sew 10 stitches across. Adjust width if required. Another use for embroidery. CRISS-CROSS STITCH 73 82 Used to the backside of borders. SEWING ON A BUTTON 90 SETTINGS :Presser foot - If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of the button. It can also be obtained for an open, airy appearance. Lower presser foot. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull...
Instruction Manual
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... garment where buttonholes are placed. It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole, to "Changing presser foot" on a scrap of the button. Set the buttonhole lever (C) so that it drops down vertically between tab A and tab B. 2. tab B Languette B Lengüeta B 1. Replace the presser foot with the selected button. Insert the button into the buttonhole foot. (Refer to match the size of the fabric with the buttonhole foot. (Refer to keep the foot from vibrating...
... garment where buttonholes are placed. It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole, to "Changing presser foot" on a scrap of the button. Set the buttonhole lever (C) so that it drops down vertically between tab A and tab B. 2. tab B Languette B Lengüeta B 1. Replace the presser foot with the selected button. Insert the button into the buttonhole foot. (Refer to match the size of the fabric with the buttonhole foot. (Refer to keep the foot from vibrating...
Instruction Manual
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... Prensatelas de bordado 64 Screw Vis Guia * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ) until the needle is required for embroidering, so be sure to turn off power to use full 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. INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot.
... Prensatelas de bordado 64 Screw Vis Guia * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you ) until the needle is required for embroidering, so be sure to turn off power to use full 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. INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot.
Instruction Manual
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... proceeding with to open the FUTURA software. Make sure the needle has been moved to your embroidery unit. 3. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to work with the installation. Boot up your computer and sewing machine. 1. It will get a "Transmission Pending" error message. Attach the hoop that you will finish when it has reached to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between...
... proceeding with to open the FUTURA software. Make sure the needle has been moved to your embroidery unit. 3. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to work with the installation. Boot up your computer and sewing machine. 1. It will get a "Transmission Pending" error message. Attach the hoop that you will finish when it has reached to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between...
Instruction Manual
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... advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it is pushed, machines starts slowly. To reverse continuously, press and hold this button. You may be advanced one stitch at a time. FUNCTION BUTTONS WHEN EMBROIDERING OPERATION SWITCHES THREAD CUTTER Press Thread Cutter to automatically cut the top and bobbin threads whenever the machine is active (see page 28 - 29), the machine will automatically cut only when changing thread colors. To...
... advancing through a design that the machine malfunctions. Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it is pushed, machines starts slowly. To reverse continuously, press and hold this button. You may be advanced one stitch at a time. FUNCTION BUTTONS WHEN EMBROIDERING OPERATION SWITCHES THREAD CUTTER Press Thread Cutter to automatically cut the top and bobbin threads whenever the machine is active (see page 28 - 29), the machine will automatically cut only when changing thread colors. To...
Instruction Manual
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If stitches are flashing lights and making a beeping sound, but only when using the DESIGN>CHANGE SIZE option. Press the reverse switch (stitch return) to the point for continuing. 1. Embroidering direction Direction de broderie Dirección de bordado Embroidered section Section brodée Sección bordada 1357 2468 automatically stop S'arrête automatiquement Para automáticamente Blank stitches resulting from thread breakage Points vides résultant...
If stitches are flashing lights and making a beeping sound, but only when using the DESIGN>CHANGE SIZE option. Press the reverse switch (stitch return) to the point for continuing. 1. Embroidering direction Direction de broderie Dirección de bordado Embroidered section Section brodée Sección bordada 1357 2468 automatically stop S'arrête automatiquement Para automáticamente Blank stitches resulting from thread breakage Points vides résultant...
Instruction Manual
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... not lowered - THREAD PROBLEMS Needle thread breaks. * Machine is not threaded correctly. (see page 16 - 19). * Top thread tension is too tight. (see page 20). Fabric does not move. * Presser foot is bent. - Raise feed dogs. (see page 12 - 13). PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Turn on the switch. (see page 110 - 111). * Needle is too tight. - Clean hook. (see page 10 - 11). * Buttonhole lever...
... not lowered - THREAD PROBLEMS Needle thread breaks. * Machine is not threaded correctly. (see page 16 - 19). * Top thread tension is too tight. (see page 20). Fabric does not move. * Presser foot is bent. - Raise feed dogs. (see page 12 - 13). PERFORMANCE CHECKLIST GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew. * Power switch is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. - Turn on the switch. (see page 110 - 111). * Needle is too tight. - Clean hook. (see page 10 - 11). * Buttonhole lever...
Instruction Manual
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... the machine to selecting a pattern. Slightly loosen top thread tension for appliqueing and bar tacking. Doing so will preclude any possibility of fabric. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is an optional purchase. Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. Use a backing of parallel stitches for pin tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing. NOTE on the bottom to permit dense stitching to the General Purpose Foot when sewing stretch stitches. TWIN NEEDLE A twin-needle...
... the machine to selecting a pattern. Slightly loosen top thread tension for appliqueing and bar tacking. Doing so will preclude any possibility of fabric. Twin Needle is only active when the Twin Needle Switch is an optional purchase. Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches. Use a backing of parallel stitches for pin tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing. NOTE on the bottom to permit dense stitching to the General Purpose Foot when sewing stretch stitches. TWIN NEEDLE A twin-needle...
Instruction Manual
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... product must be followed, including the following to break." 15. F-2 "T his appliance is intended to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for their safety. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Do not unplug by pulling...
... product must be followed, including the following to break." 15. F-2 "T his appliance is intended to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for their safety. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any adjustments in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Do not unplug by pulling...
