Singer Futura Quartet Instruction Manual - Page 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 2 Accessories 3 Setting up your machine 4 Spool pins 4 Winding bobbin 5 Threading the bobbin thread 6 Threading the top thread 7 Using automatic needle threader 8 - 9 Needle, thread and fabric chart 10 Adjusting top thread tension 11 Changing presser foot 11 Control panel function 12 - 13 Functions of operation switch panel 14 2. STARTING TO SEW Quick reference table of stitch length and width ---------- 15 - 16 Straight stitching 17 - 18 Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping Hand-look quilt stitch 18 Zigzag stitching 19 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of patterns Blind stitch 20 Multi-stitch zigzag 21 Stretch stitches 22 - 25 Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch, Pin stitch, Ladder stitch, blanket stitch (1), (2), Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch, Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Crossed stitch Decorative Stitching 25 Continuous patterns 26 Sewing on a button 26 Buttonholes 27 - 29 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics 3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 30 - 31 Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin, Threading the top thread, Extension table, Attaching embroidery unit 32 Removing embroidery unit 32 Securing fabric in embroidery hoop 33 Using fabric and stabilizer 34 - 35 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop 36 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop 36 Installation of software 37 - 38 Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached 39 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 40 - 43 Helpful information for embroidering with Futura Multi hoop 44 - 47 Helpful messages when embroidering 48 4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Presser foot lifter 49 Feed dog control 49 Converting 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 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) 1