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Question posted by cojovo59 on September 26th, 2014

What Is Er 10 Message

I have the futura 550xl keep receiving er10 message. Can only sew straight stitch on extremely slow speed. Thank you in advance for any help

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Instruction Manual - Page 3

..., Fishbone stitch Sewing on design stitching 60 - 61 More sewing examples 62 - 63 3. STARTING TO SEW Quick reference table of stitch length and width ---------- 32 - 35 Straight stitching 36 - 39 Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping Hand-look quilt stitch 38 - 39 Straight stitch with FUTURA Multi hoop 94 - 101 Control panel when embroidering 102 - 103 Helpful messages when...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... 42 42 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s attached to your machine when doing embroidery. 43 43 44 44 46 47 48 49 6 1. Alternate thread cutter 26. Feed dogs 32 24 30. Accessory drawer... 27 28 29 30 31 44. Face cover 3 5. Handle 6 12. Operation buttons 5 10. Bobbin cover plate 24. Foot release button 14 18 27. Inner frame 42. Outer frame ...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... 22. To install the FUTURA software, refer to install the FUTURA software. Needles 2. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your sewing. Screwdriver (large) 11. When purchasing additional bobbins, be used for most decorative sewing. Embroidery software CD 19 To utilize the embroidery function and all of your 7 Sewing machine is another 12 very...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

...: In sewing mode, the machine can be disconnected from the walloutlet. Poner el Interruptor de corriente/ luz de velocidad en "OFF" machine socket Connecteur de la machine Conector de la máquina 4 1 2 Pin Butée Pasador 3 Power line cord Cordon Cordón de la linea eléctrica Foot control Rhéostat XL-550-P04...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

... BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread tension should be less than that the stitching is usually only desirable for straight stitch sewing. You will need to adjust it. Push presser foot release button to adjust the tension control. It is correctly threaded (see page 16 - 17). ADJUSTING TOP THREAD TENSION Helpful Hint...
Instruction Manual - Page 24

... and embroidering. Read more about the display when embroidering. 2. For regular sewing, the LCD display shows the number of the selected stitch, an image of the stitch, and stitch width and stitch length settings. The information on the machine without the embroidery unit attached, straight stitch number 00, is selected. PROGRAM MODE BUTTON Press this button to select...
Instruction Manual - Page 26

... maximum or minimum stitch width or length available for straight stitch) and stitch length are underlined. When the "ABC" Program Mode button has been pressed (see 3 above ) turning the Stitch Selection Dial will be sewn in single repetitions and can be programmed into longer sequences. Width and length are saved until the machine is set to...
Instruction Manual - Page 30

... desired sewing speed. Push it again and it will return to start.  Red light indicates machine is operating.  Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error. * Flashing for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation was made. * Continuous flashing indicates that the machine malfunctions. 6 Reverse stitch function for straight and zigzag stitches Fonction couture...
Instruction Manual - Page 36

... threads under the presser foot and lower the presser foot lifter. 5 4. STRAIGHT STITCHING 00 Straight stitch is a ¼" (6mm) seam guide line, used for piecing quilt blocks or for sewing narrow seams. 36 3/4" (19 mm) 5/8" (16 mm) 1/2" (13 mm) 3/8" ( 9 mm) 1/4" ( 6 mm) Start/stop the sewing machine. When reaching the edge of the tension may be desired. 1 A B C D E A. Let...
Instruction Manual - Page 38

... right side of the zipper or to sew close to a cord. STRAIGHT STITCH WITH AUTO TIE-OFF FUNCTION 16 1. INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left of the zipper foot. Press the foot control and the machine will sew 4 stitches in reverse and then 4 stitches in reverse and continue to...
Instruction Manual - Page 44

... edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems. FEATHER STITCH 10 This stitch can also be used for repairing raw or worn edges as well. It sews and finishes the seam in stretch and non-stretch fabrics, and for curved seams which take a lot of this stitch enables it locks three times - It is ideal for...
Instruction Manual - Page 60

... stitches and diamond stitches can easily unravel. The following are available. You can also be used for more help with...sew the stitch with . DECORATIVE SEWING Presser foot: Satin foot. Different types of decorative stitches are examples of fabrics, such as a decorative stitch, it can use this . When sewing this pattern as those used . • Before starting to sew...
Instruction Manual - Page 80

..., an error message will indicate the stage at which the installation procedure is finalizing all the selections made during the installation set-up the FUTURA Software. 4. If the installation utility identifies a lack of the FUTURA software files to free some hard disk space before proceeding with to your desktop to your sewing machine. Finally you...
Instruction Manual - Page 92

... make sure the top thread stays in the same color the machine might cut the top thread too short. Some common formats -...point) / Bitmapped Art 92 The computer sees millions of colors to properly sew out are many different types of images or formats of colors making it...NEEDLE EYE If embroidering several color blocks in the needle eye. 10. If that are too narrow to create the "realistic" ...
Instruction Manual - Page 94

... that is too large for it and sew accordingly. Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the 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 easy 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 t b e l a r g e e n o u g h t o accommodate...
Instruction Manual - Page 100

...Machine Navigator Box to send design portion of the design from the data 2 area. When all colors of data 1 to enter the alignment points again. Follow the same procedures for data 3 and data 4. Embroider the design. 10...The machine display will show the "cross line" positions in the Machine Navigator box and the screen will show the following error message and give you to the machine and...
Instruction Manual - Page 102

... of color blocks as described on page 82 - 83. 102 Go to stitch position Allez à la position de couture Vaya a la posición de puntada Step between the color blocks. After transferring desired design(s) to your FUTURA sewing and embroidery machine, the display shows number of current color block and total number of...
Instruction Manual - Page 108

... needle clamp. (see page 22 - 23). * Stitch length is bent or blunt. - Adjust thread tension. (see page 21). Stitches are lowered - Needle breaks. * Fabric is being pulled or pushed against machine feeding action. - Turn on the switch. (see page 12 - 13). Rewind bobbin. (see page 10 - 11). * Buttonhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. -
Instruction Manual - Page 114

...sewing stretch stitches. Use a backing of the stitch you have selected. When using twin-needles, the stitch width should never be used primarily for single needle sewing. Use of parallel stitches for pin tucks, double top stitching and decorative sewing...puckering. To disengage Twin Needle Sewing mode and return the machine to selecting a pattern. Helpful Hints: 1. The twin ...
Instruction Manual - Page 120

...operate this sewing machine. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot control free from the electric outlet immediately after using this manual. "Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. "...maximum power is 0.3w, maximum voltage is DC 5v, if the LED lamp is being administered." 10. "Attention the following ." "Keep fingers away from outlet." 11. "Do not use only."...

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