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Question posted by lnmboutique on January 25th, 2014

My Futura Xl550 Will Sew With Foot Pedal But Won't Work With Automatic Button Th

Singer futura xl550 looks as though everything is fine but I can't use the back stitch thread cutter or auto start stop button n won't embroidery when switch please help

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Instruction Manual - Page 3

... zippers and piping Hand-look quilt stitch 38 - 39 Straight stitch with auto tie-off function 38 - 39 Zigzag stitching 40 - 41 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of software 78 - 81 Function buttons when embroidering 82 - 83 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 84 - 93 Helpful information for embroidering with hard-to free-arm sewing 106 - 107...
Instruction Manual - Page 6

... lever 39. Hoop mounting plate 45. Threading lever 4. Bobbin winder spindle 8. Embroidery unit 33 Hoop release lever 34. Foot control 48. Bobbin winder latch 9. Hand wheel 13. Identification plate 19. Alternate thread cutter 26. Outer frame 43. USB cable 49. Foot release button 14 18 27. Bobbin cover release button 32. Presser foot screw 22. Inner frame 42. Feed...
Instruction Manual - Page 8

... the majority of its capabilities, it is called the General Purpose Foot and will be used for needle plate 10. Scissors 22. Button sewing foot 1 16. Buttonhole foot and underplate 17. Bobbins 21. Thread spool net (short) The Foot that comes on your 7 Sewing machine is first necessary to the CD insert for more information. 8 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13 14 15...
Instruction Manual - Page 10

... 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-P04-1.Ceonptrsol por pedal Power/light switch "OFF" Interrupteur moteur/lumière "ARRÊ...
Instruction Manual - Page 22

... stitch sewing. Raise presser foot lifter. 1. You will need to sew, you start to adjust it. Place the desired foot on the bottom side of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension of both top and bottom) is irregular, you are sewing. ZIGZAG, SATIN STITCH, DECORATIVE and BUTTON HOLE SEWING For zigzag sewing, satin stitch and decorative stitch functions, thread...
Instruction Manual - Page 24

...image of the stitch, and stitch width and stitch length settings. PROGRAM MODE BUTTON Press this button to select that stitch. 3. See page 26 - 27 for information about the display when creating a stitch program, and page 102 - 103 for regular sewing, programming and embroidering. Read more about the display when embroidering. 2. The information on the machine without the embroidery unit...
Instruction Manual - Page 26

.... 26 Press the center of the dial to toggle between stitch width and stitch length setting. Width and length are automatically set at maximum or minimum stitch width or length available for each stitch are displayed. Scroll program and delete programmed stitches When the "ABC" Program Mode button has been pressed (see 3 above ) turning the lower dial...
Instruction Manual - Page 28

... either press the Twin Needle Safety button again or turn the machine off. THREAD TENSION CONTROL BUTTON Press - Doing so will preclude any possibility of the stitch you stop sewing. The machine will sound when selecting buttonhole pattern with twin needle. 6. When turning the Stitch Selection Dial, the machine now automatically skips all stitches that are not suitable for twin needle...
Instruction Manual - Page 30

... stitches to the button is carried out by pushing the reverse stitch button. THREAD CUTTER Press Thread Cutter to sew. However, when foot control is set at the exact spot in reverse and stop position with lower LED lamp lit. LED INDICATOR  Green light indicates machine is ready to its up -stop . 5. START/STOP BUTTON When the Start/Stop button is pushed, the machine starts...
Instruction Manual - Page 36

... of the fabric, stop button F. Power/light switch F G 2 NOTE: Since a straight stitch has no width, the stitch width control is used to the rear and cut off excess 6 thread with your fabric when sewing a seam. 6. Start the machine. When reaching the edge of the machine, leaving about 6" (15 cm) clear. 3 3. Guide the fabric gently with the thread cutter located on the bottom...
Instruction Manual - Page 38

... the desired appearance. 4. STRAIGHT STITCH WITH AUTO TIE-OFF FUNCTION 16 1. Press the reverse button and the machine will sew 4 stitches forward and then 4 stitches in with desired top stitching color. 2. INSERTING ZIPPERS To sew down the left side of zipper foot to sew. HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH 02 This stitch is released. 2. Start to presser foot holder so that the needle...
Instruction Manual - Page 46

... and overcasting in stretch nylon, stretch towelling, jersey and cotton jersey. With a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of small diamonds. Sew along the raw edge of the stitching. TURKISH STITCH The turkish stitch has three main uses. THORN STITCH 25 It is perfect for hemstitching table and bed covers with an elegant touch.
Instruction Manual - Page 50

... color. Button sewing foot :Feed dog control - Position your fabric and button under the presser foot. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you wish to heavy weight linen-type fabric. SEWING ON A BUTTON 90 SETTINGS :Presser foot - Sew 10 stitches across. After sewing, draw the thread out from within the ladder for embroidery. FISHBONE STITCH 77 Use to sew and finish...
Instruction Manual - Page 52

... A and tab B. 2. tab A Butée A Lengüeta A PROCEDURE * Use an interfacing in between the stoppers (A) and (B). (C) 52 (C) (A) (B) Buttonhole foot Pied boutonnière Prensatelas de ojales (C) (C) It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole, to "Using buttonhole foot" above.) 4. tab B Languette B Lengüeta B 1. Buttonholes can be...
Instruction Manual - Page 80

... your hard disk, an error message will finally start -up the FUTURA Software. 4. Pressing the "Next" button will prompt you to open the FUTURA software. Please wait for proper start the copy and installation of available space on your computer and sewing machine. 1. Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your desktop...
Instruction Manual - Page 82

...avancé Interruptor de puntadas hacia adelante Reverse stitch button Interrupteur couture arrière interruptor de puntadas hacia atrás Start/stop button is attached. FUNCTION BUTTONS WHEN EMBROIDERING OPERATION SWITCHES THREAD CUTTER Press Thread Cutter to the machine. Note: The embroidery hoop will reverse one stitch at "E" for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect operation...
Instruction Manual - Page 110

... remove dust from the wall-outlet. 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 suggested. To ensure the best possible operation of sewing machine oil on the needle plate (1) and slide the needle plate toward you as indicated by removing...
Instruction Manual - Page 112

... indicated by arrows. 1 Face cover Plaque frontale Cubierta frontal Helpful Hints : For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. Use of sewing machine oil to your machine. OILING INSIDE THE FACE COVER 1. Remove two screws and face cover. 2. Screw Vis Guia 2 Screw Vis Guia 112 For the machine used . CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before...
Instruction Manual - Page 114

... from front to hold threads with the foot or top thread may be used as for sewing satin stitches. Pick up bobbin thread as an alternative to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin Needle Button again or shut the machine off. NOTE on starting to sew with satin stitch foot: Pull both threads to the left of the foot before starting to sew in broken needles and...
Instruction Manual - Page 120

...." 2. FOOT CONTROL (USA & Canada only) Use Model YC-485 EC or Model JF-1000 with EEC Directive 2004/108/EC covering the electromagnetic compatibility. Always unplug this sewing machine from the accumulation of injury, switch off ("0") when making any opening." 8. POLARIZED PLUGS CAUTION (USA & Canada only) This appliance has a polarized plug (one way. SINGER is used as...

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