Singer Futura Quartet Instruction Manual

Singer Futura Quartet Manual

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  • Singer Futura Quartet | Instruction Manual - Page 1
    to free-arm sewing 49 Performance checklist 50 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
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    43. Outer frame 44. Hoop adjusting screw 32 45. Hoop mounting plate 41 46 46. Small hoop 47. Power line cord 48. Foot control 49. USB cable 50. Instruction manual 42 42 43 43 NOTE: B e s u r e t h e U S B c a b l e i s 44 attached to your machine when doing embroidery. 45 44 45 47
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    20. Bobbins 21. Scissors 22. Embroidery presser foot 23. Embroidery software CD 19 FUTURA embroidery is "system" of the machine and the software providing powerful option and capabilities. To install the FUTURA software, refer to the CD insert for more information. 2 3 4 5 6 8 9 10 11 13
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    on. The same switch controls both the power and the light. When servicing the machine, or when changing needles or lights, etc., the machine must be disconnected from the power supply. Power line cord Foot control XL-550-P04-1.eps Power/light switch "OFF" Power/light switch "ON" SPOOL PINS
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    with the spool pin cap. Pull the thread out from the spool and place it through thread guides as shown in illustration. 1 2. Put end of thread through the hole in bobbin as shown. Place bobbin onto the bobbin winder spindle as far as it 2 can go. 3. Holding onto the end of the thread, push
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    on top of the bobbin, pull the thread until it stops in the slot (B). Then pull the thread along the groove on the needle plate until it is snipped with cutter on the top left. NOTE: Sewing can be started without having to pull up the bobbin thread. 6. Replace the clear bobbin cover plate onto the
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    it down along the groove (3). * Guide the thread into the thread guide (4). * Pass the thread through the eye of the needle (5) from front to back. (See following page for instructions on operation of the Automatic Needle Threader.) IMPORTANT: To verify that the machine is threaded properly in the
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    lifter and raise the needle to its highest position before threading. 1 Thread guide 1. Thread the machine with your left hand while gripping the thread with your right hand. Hook thread to the thread guide on the needle bar and pull it toward you leaving about 4" (10 cm) clear. 2. Hook thread
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    5 HELPFUL SUGGESTIONS:  Put a drop of sewing machine oil onto the felt disc, if the machine is used after a long interval. Felt disc  If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position of the hook using a small screw 6 driver.  If the threading hook cannot catch
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    new needle into the needle clamp with the flat side toward the back. 5. Push the needle up as far as it can go. 6. Tighten the needle clamp screw firmly with the screw driver. Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. Flat side Pin Needle 10 Flat
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    be accomplished with the word "S" exposed on the tension control dial on top of the machine. Helpful Hint: A slight adjustment to a higher number or a lower number may improve sewing appearance. STRAIGHT STITCHING The correct appearance of your stitching is largely determined by the balanced tension
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    mode button Stitch width/needle position control *NOTE: The provided scales and numbers on the length and width controls are for reference only and do not represent actual sewing parameters of length and width. CONTROL PANEL FUNCTIONS Pattern selection buttons Turn on the power switch and the LED
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    length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Your sewing machine will produce most of your stitching requirements at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. When a pattern is selected, it will automatically sew at default settings of stitch length, width and needle position for
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    stitch can be done with LED lit. The sewing machine makes 4 tiny tacking stitches to tie off 1 the sewing on all patterns. The position of the tacking stitches will be at the exact spot in the pattern where the tacking stitch button is pushed. 2 2. NEEDLE STOP POSITION SELECTOR BUTTON When the
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    ZIGZAG HONEYCOMB SYMBOL SYMBOL LENGTH AUTO MANUAL 2.5 0.5 ~ 4.8 2.5 1.5 ~ 3.0 2.5 2.0 ~ 4.0 LENGTH AUTO MANUAL 2.0 1.0 ~ 3.0 2.0 1.0 ~ 3.0 0.5 0.5 ~ 1.5 2.0 0.5 ~ 3.0 2.5 1.5 ~ 3.0 1.5 0.3 ~ 2.5 2.0 1.5 ~ 3.0 NEEDLE POSITION AUTO MANUAL CENTER LEFT - RIGHT - WIDTH
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    STITCH SYMBOL OVEREDGE PYRAMID FEATHER PIN LADDER STAR VINE SERPENTINE BLANKET (1) SLANT PIN SLANT OVEREDGE GREEK KEY ENTREDEUX ARROWHEAD BLANKET (2) CRISS-CROSS CROSSED BUTTON SEWING WIDE BARTACK BUTTONHOLE NARROW BARTACK BUTTONHOLE 16 LENGTH AUTO MANUAL 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 0.5 0.5 - 1.5 2.0
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    . 5 4. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (towards you) until the needle enters the fabric. 5. Start the machine. Guide the fabric gently with your hands. When reaching the edge of the fabric, stop the sewing machine. NOTE: The Needle Plate has both Metric and Inch Markings as an aid for
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    the filler cord, forming seam tape for the piping. Helpful Hint: Slight adjusting of the needle position to sew closer to the piping may be accomplished with the Stitch Width Control. Needle to right of foot HAND-LOOK QUILT STITCH This stitch is designed to look like hand sewing for topstitching
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    sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric. Under side Top side ADJUSTING STITCH WIDTH AND LENGTH is values set automatically when pattern to help avoid stitches puckering the fabric. PLACEMENT OF PATTERNS Stitch width of pattern increases from center needle
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    that the needle just pierces the fabric fold and the guide just rests against the fold. NOTE: For a narrower or wider blind hem, first manually adjust the length and width controls to your desired length and width. Then adjust the guide on the foot. B A Sew slowly, guiding the fabric carefully
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    MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - S This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes three short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one. For this reason, it is recommended for overcasting most types of fabrics. It is
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    a narrow strip of fabric directly under the line of gathering, stitch over the gathers. The design will be a series of small diamonds. OVEREDGE STITCH This stitch is especially used for making sportswear. It sews and finishes the seam in one operation. It is very effective for repairing raw or worn
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    and for edge-joining. PIN STITCH The Pin stitch is a traditional stitch pattern used for picot like edges and for applique work. LADDER STITCH The Ladder is primarily used for drawn thread hemstitching. It can also be used for sewing over thin tape in an opposite or same color. Place the stitch in
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    cotton jersey. GREEK KEY STITCH A traditional pattern suited for decorative borders, hems and edge finishings. ENTREDEUX STITCH Useful for decorative stitching on borders and for use in heirloom sewing. The Entredeux stitch is most often sewn with a Wing Needle (SINGER Style 2040) to create holes in
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    foot - Satin foot :Thread tension control - S * You should carry out a test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric being sewn, to check the stitch pattern to be used. * Before starting to sew, check that there is enough thread wound onto the bobbin to make sure that the thread will not run out during
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    to the right are examples of continuous patterns. SEWING ON A BUTTON SETTINGS :Presser foot - Button sewing foot :Feed dog control - Position your if required. Sew 10 stitches across. If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of it. Helpful Hint: To secure
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    Buttonholes can be sewn to match the size of the button. It is helpful to remove the extension table when sewing a buttonhole, to keep the foot from of the fabric with the selected button. 1. Select one buttonhole patterns. 2. Replace the presser foot with the buttonhole foot. (Refer to "Changing
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    out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric to a length of about 4 inches to the rear. 7. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. 8. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Fabric marking mark * Sewing will be
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    or buttonhole twist) over the spur and pull both ends of the cord forward under the foot and tie off the cord as shown in the illustration. Sew buttonhole so that zigzag stitches cover the cord. When completed, release the cord from foot and snip off extra length. Spur BUTTONHOLING WITH HARD-TO
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    presser foot moves up and down together with the needle. Presser bar Presser foot Drive lever Be careful not to touch the needle when CAUTION replacing presser foot. Needle clamp Embroidery presser foot INSERTING THE BOBBIN Refer to page 14 - 15. * A large amount of thread is required
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    THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to page 16 - 19. NOTE: It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to the machine for embroidery. EXTENSION TABLE 1. Turn off power to machine. 2. Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine. (Refer to page 49.) 31
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    UNIT Always be sure to turn off power to machine CAUTION before installing embroidery unit. 1. Turn off the machine. Turn connector cap to the right to open. 2. Slide the embroidery unit onto machine fitting connectors on the machine and embroidery unit. Slide the embroidery unit as far as it will
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    slack. Fit the two frames together by pressing down on the inner frame. a. Tighten hoop adjusting screw. b. Once fabric is properly positioned in embroidery frame with no slack, securely tighten the screw. Hoop adjusting screw c. Tighten the fabric in the frames so that it makes a sound like
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    on which you are embroidering. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions on how to use and apply the stabilizer correctly. Generally, the stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop with which it is being used. When embroidery is completed, use a fine point scissor to carefully remove
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    When embroidering onto fabric which is smaller than the hoop size, or when embroidering close to the edge of the fabric, attach the stabilizer as illustrated. WHEN EMBROIDERING ALONG THE EDGE OF FABRIC SUCH AS A HANDKERCHIEF Embroidery surface at fabric edge Stabilizer (Adhesive surface facing)
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    MACHINE BEFORE INSTALLING THE HOOP 1 1. Turn hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle comes to its highest position. ATTACHING AND REMOVING EMBROIDERY HOOP 1 (A) 1. Raise presser foot and needle, and push up lever (A) of embroidery foot with your finger and pass embroidery
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    the contents of the CD to your PC. This procedure is refered to as "installation procedure". Please follow the below listed instructions in order to successfully install FUTURA on your personal computer. The FUTURA software comes on a CD-ROM disc. In most personal computers the default drive setting
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    the Futura software. Next attach the embroidery unit to your sewing machine and connect the USB cable between your computer and sewing machine. 1. Turn on your sewing machine. Make sure the needle has been moved to the highest position by turning the Hand wheel towards you. 2. Attach the hoop that
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    , push the button again and the machine will stop sewing and the needle stops at its highest position. FORWARD STITCH BUTTON After the embroidery design has been transferred to the machine, the embroidery can be advanced one stitch at a time. Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it is advancing
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    - 9. Needle is bent. Replace needle. Needle is not installed correctly. Install the needle correctly. Refer to pages 10. Thread is tangled around spool holder. Refer to pages 4. Thread or fabric bits have collected under the needle plate. EMBROIDERY PATTERN IS MIS-ALIGNED MACHINE SIDE HOOP SIDE
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    HELPFUL INFORMATION FOR EMBROIDERING WITH FUTURA 1. If stitches are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread has broken, it may continue to embroider up to about eight stitches without any thread (blank stitches) before it automatically stops. In such cases, use the following
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    formats - .wmf and .emf are two formats that the Auto Punch software can read. Bitmapped Art is the type of "format" that is typically saved when scanning. The computer sees millions of colors to create the "realistic" type of image. Even a 3-color design that we see as simple has billions of pixels
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    5. Will the density of a design be adjusted when resizing design ? When sizing designs in the Futura software you can resize designs from the Library in the hoop on screen and keep the design integrity. All other formats should be changed in the DESIGN/CHANGE SIZE menu in order to change the stitch
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    a special feature in the Futura QuartetTM 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 re-hoop the fabric so that each part of the design lines up exactly. This embroidery data may be a single
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    software. (Additional numbered hoops will appear as the design parts flow out of the first hoop section). 4. The design data is sent to the machine for sewing one section at a time. Click on the "Transmit to Machine" tool on the tool bar. 5. The grey area (#1 Hoop) is the first of the embroidery
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    . It is extremely important that the points are accurately input on the cross lines. The machine is awaiting the input of point A. See figure 3. Guide Line Use the shift buttons on the machine to move the hoop, until the needle comes to point A on the cross line, and push the OK button. MULTIPLE
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    right angle, the software will show the following error message and give you an opportunity to enter the alignment points again. 8. When all three points have been entered, the Machine Navigator Box will appear. Click on Send design in the Machine Navigator Box to send design portion of data 1 to
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    and 3 blocks are completed. (Now block 4 is in progress.) When last block or one unit of endless hoop is completed. All LED lamps are turned off. USB cable is disconnected while being suspended (Embroidery is still available) LED lamps are lit as "P"and "C" alternately for about 2 seconds, and back
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    that is being sewn. They should be raised for all general sewing purposes and lowered for darning, freehand embroidery and monogramming so that you, not the feed dogs, are moving the fabric. Down Feed dog control CONVERTING TO FREE-ARM SEWING Your machine can be used either as a flat- bed or as
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    THREAD PROBLEMS Needle thread breaks. * Machine is not threaded correctly. (see page 7 - 9). * Top thread tension is too tight. (see page 11). * Needle is bent. - Replace needle. (see page 10). * Needle size is not correct for thread and fabric. (see page 10). Bobbin thread breaks. * Bobbin case is
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    by the arrows. (A, B) NOTE: Singer Brand Sewing Machine Oil is suggested. DO NOT use "all purpose" oil as it is not suited for sewing machine lubrication. 5. Replace the bobbin case with the projection (3) positioned 5 against the spring (4). (2) (A) (B) 6. Make sure that the needle is at its
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    cover Helpful Hints : For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. For the machine used after a long interval : It should be oiled before it is used. CAUTION: Always remove the dust and lint before oiling.  For best results always use SINGER Brand Sewing Machine Oil. Use
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    cannot be used to thread the twin needle. Helpful Hints: 1. Always select the Twin Needle Mode prior to selecting a pattern. This will preclude any possibility of the twin needle breaking. 2. To disengage Twin Needle Sewing mode and return the machine to normal sewing mode, either press the Twin
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    is displayed, fix the problem following the instruction in the message. The message will disappear, once the problem has been fixed. On control panell On PC screen Problem  Correction Sewing Embroidery Machine is locked up due to thread entangled with bobbin case or rotation ○ ○ interrupted
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    and attach larger hoop. ○ 10 Hoop size is smaller than embroidery data.  Attach appropriate hoop and restart. ○ 12 Defect in sewing data.  Transmit correct data. ○ 15 System error occurs. Turn off and on power switch to eliminate the problem that caused the system error to occur. If
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    area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc." 18. "Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual." 19. "To avoid
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1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE
Machine identification
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Accessories
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Setting up your machine
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Spool pins
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Winding bobbin
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Threading the bobbin thread
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Threading the top thread
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Using automatic needle threader
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Needle, thread and fabric chart
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Adjusting top thread tension
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Changing presser foot
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Control panel function
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Functions of operation switch panel
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2. STARTING TO SEW
Quick reference table of stitch length and width
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Straight stitching
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Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping
Hand-look quilt stitch
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Zigzag stitching
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Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns
Blind stitch
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Multi-stitch zigzag
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Stretch stitches
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Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch,
Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch,
Pin stitch, Ladder stitch,
B
lanket stitch (1), (2),
Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch,
Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch, Criss-cross stitch,
Crossed stitch
Decorative Stitching
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Continuous patterns
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Sewing on a button
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Buttonholes
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Using buttonhole foot,
P
rocedure, Corded buttonholes
Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics
TABLE OF CONTENTS
3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING
Before attaching embroidery unit
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Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin,
Threading the top thread, Extension table,
Attaching embroidery unit
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Removing embroidery unit
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Securing fabric in embroidery hoop
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Using fabric and stabilizer
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Preparing the machine before installing the hoop
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Attaching and removing embroidery hoop
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Installation of software
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Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached
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Operation switches, Thread tension control
Troubleshooting
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Helpful information for embroidering with Futura
Multi hoop
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Helpful messages when embroidering
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4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW
Presser foot lifter
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Feed dog control
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Converting to free-arm sewing
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Performance checklist
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Cleaning hook area and feed dogs
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Oiling inside the face cover
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Special accessories
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Helpful messages
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Sewing machine
Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm
Mass of the equipment: 10.8 kg
Embroidery unit
Dimensions: 504 mm × 411 mm × 141 mm
Mass of the equipment: 3.0 kg
Rated Voltage: 230 V ~
Rated Frequency: 50 Hz
Rated input: 64 W
Using ambient temperature: Normal temperature
Acoustic noise level: less than 70 db(A)
For European version