Singer XL-550 Futura Support Question
Singer XL-550 Futura Support Question
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Question posted by jodykey1 on February 18th, 2014
Error 6
Machine starts perfectly and all seems ok until I try to thread or sew. As soon as needle goes down into feed dogs the machine stops and brings up error 6.
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Answer #1: Posted by Odin on February 22nd, 2014 2:16 PM
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Could be:
- Top thread broke
- Bobbin thread broke
- Tension not right
- Too much bulk and loose threads on the bottom of the design
More here.
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Related Singer XL-550 Futura Manual Pages
Instruction Manual - Page 3
... - 83 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 84 - 93 Helpful information for embroidering with hard-to free-arm sewing 106 - 107 Performance checklist 108 - 109 Cleaning hook area and feed dogs 110 - 111 Oiling inside the face cover 112 - 113 Special accessories 114 - 115 Helpful messages 116 - 117
For European version
Sewing machine Dimensions: 567 mm...
Instruction Manual - Page 6
.... Needle clamp screw
28. Hoop bracket 38. Hoop mounting plate 45. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
MACHINE IDENTIFICATION
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1. Pre-tension guide
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2. Bobbin winding tension disk
3. Bobbin winder spindle
8. Bobbin winder latch 9. Power/light switch
14. Foot release button
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27. Handle 36. Feed dog control
17. Twin thread guide
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21. Feed dogs...
Instruction Manual - Page 8
...8. Screwdriver (large)
11. Thread spool net (long)
18. Vinyl bag 20. Bobbins 21. To install the FUTURA software, refer to install the FUTURA software. Spool pin cap (...sewing. Embroidery presser foot 23. Needles
2. Thread spool net (short)
The Foot that comes on your
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Sewing machine is first necessary to the CD insert for needle plate
10. ACCESSORIES
FOR SEWING MACHINE
...
Instruction Manual - Page 10
.... Place felt disc over it. 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. VERTICAL SPOOL PIN for normal thread spool
Place thread spool on the pin and secure with or without...
Instruction Manual - Page 22
... HOLE SEWING
For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be less than that the machine is ... tensión
CHANGING PRESSER FOOT
Be sure the needle is largely determined by the balanced tension of both...start to adjust it.
If, when you do not need to decrease thread tension for straight stitch sewing. You will need to sew, you are sewing...
Instruction Manual - Page 24
...PANEL FUNCTIONS
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1. Read more about the display when embroidering.
2. The information on the machine without the embroidery unit attached, straight stitch number 00, is selected. DIRECT SELECTION BUTTONS
Frequently used stitches are available by the direct...display when creating a stitch program, and page 102 - 103 for regular sewing, programming and embroidering.
Instruction Manual - Page 26
... machine is removed, indicating that are automatically set at a time.
26 STITCH SETTING/SCROLL AND DELETE PROGRAM DIAL
Setting Stitch Width and Stitch Length In sewing mode, stitch width (needle ... sequences.
Press the center of the stitch width/ stitch length value number disappear, the machine is lit next to delete the last stitch in single repetitions and can be stitched out...
Instruction Manual - Page 28
... the Stitch Selection Dial, the machine now automatically skips all stitches that Twin Needle Safety is lit.
7. Note: Always select the Twin Needle Safety prior to increase thread tension. Twin Needle Safety is only active when the LED light next to your machine. The machine will preclude any possibility of the stitch you stop sewing. When the button is...
Instruction Manual - Page 30
...;n de remate para terminación de otras puntadas.
7. THREAD CUTTER
Press Thread Cutter to the button is pushed. SPEED CONTROL LEVER
Sliding the lever sets desired sewing speed.
NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON
When the machine is turned on all patterns. START/STOP BUTTON
When the Start/Stop button is pushed, the machine starts slowly, and when the button is carried out...
Instruction Manual - Page 36
Let's begin by following the steps below.
1. Start/stop the sewing machine.
Feed dog control (at its highest position, then raise the presser foot. Presser foot lifter H. Thread tension control button I
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2. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the needle plate. KEEPING SEAMS STRAIGHT
To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide lines on...
Instruction Manual - Page 38
...: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to sew. Increase thread tension toward 6 or higher until the foot control is released.
2. STRAIGHT STITCH WITH AUTO
TIE-OFF FUNCTION
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Thread the needle with either invisible thread or with the fabric color, so it doesn't show.
3. Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse...
Instruction Manual - Page 50
... to create decorative borders and for an open, airy appearance. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over narrow ribbon, yarn or elastic. FISHBONE STITCH 77
Use to heavy weight linen-type fabric. CRISS-CROSS STITCH 73 82
Used to draw out threads. Button sewing foot :Feed dog control -
Instruction Manual - Page 80
... a lack of the FUTURA software files to the given directory on "Cancel".
Make sure the needle has been moved to ...error message. Please wait for proper start the copy and installation of available space on your computer and sewing machine.
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Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your sewing machine. Double click on the FUTURA...
Instruction Manual - Page 82
... de puntadas hacia atrás Start/stop sewing and the needle stops at a time. FUNCTION BUTTONS WHEN EMBROIDERING
OPERATION SWITCHES
THREAD CUTTER Press Thread Cutter to the type of fabric and thread being used.
To stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will move as it is attached.
If Thread Cutting Mode is pushed, machines starts slowly. FORWARD STITCH BUTTON...
Instruction Manual - Page 94
...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 and sew accordingly. and then sews them precisely, matching one section to the other . Please try...that is very important to the alignment of cross lines must be at perfect 90 degree angles. L'intersection de lignes de marquage doit être &#...
Instruction Manual - Page 102
...tape entre les blocs de couleurs Paso entre bloques de color
OK OK OK After transferring desired design(s) to your FUTURA sewing and embroidery machine, the display shows number of current color block and total ... on the control panel are used to step through the design color by using the Needle Stop Up/Down and Reverse buttons as illustrated. The three horizontal lines indicate the beginning (...
Instruction Manual - Page 106
... are moving the fabric. They should be used either as a freearm model. Down Haut Abajo
Feed dog control Abaisse-griffe d'entraînement Control de dientes
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. With...
Instruction Manual - Page 108
.... (see page 20). * Machine is not threaded correctly. - (see page 16 - 19). * Top thread tension is too loose. (see page 21). * Needle size is not raised when sewing stitch patterns.
- Replace needle. (see page 22 - 23). * Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding
action. - Lengthen stitch length. (see page
24 - 27). * Feed dogs are irregular. * Needle size is not...
Instruction Manual - Page 110
CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS
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Always disconnect the machine from power CAUTION supply by the arrows. (A, B)
NOTE: Singer Brand Sewing Machine Oil is necessary to keep sewing machine and footcontroller clean. Replace the bobbin case with the lint brush.
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Put one drop of your machine, it is at all times.
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1. Use dry rags to remove dust from the...
Instruction Manual - Page 114
... be entangled on starting to sew in broken needles and possible damage to the left of parallel stitches for satin stitching. Use of the stitch you have selected.
Thread the two threads as for sewing satin stitches. Helpful Hints: 1. This will result in order to thread the twin needle. NOTE on the underside of the machine, leaving about 6" (15...
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