Singer Futura XL-400 Instruction Manual - Page 5

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Setting up your machine 10 - 11 Spool pins 10 - 11 Winding bobbin 12 - 13 Threading the bobbin thread 14 - 15 Threading the top thread 16 - 17 Using automatic needle threader 18 - 19 Needle, thread and fabric chart 20 - 21 Adjusting top thread tension 22 - 23 Changing presser foot 22 - 23 Control panel function 24 - 27 Functions of operation switch panel 28 - 29 2. STARTING TO SEW Quick reference table of stitch length and width ---------- 30 - 31 Straight stitching 32 - 35 Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping Hand-look quilt stitch 34 - 35 Zigzag stitching 36 - 37 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of patterns Blind stitch 38 - 39 Multi-stitch zigzag 40 - 41 Stretch stitches 42 - 49 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 48 - 49 Continuous patterns 50 - 51 Sewing on a button 50 - 51 Buttonholes 52 - 57 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics 3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 58 - 61 Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin, Threading the top thread, Extension table, Attaching embroidery unit 62 - 63 Removing embroidery unit 62 - 63 Securing fabric in embroidery hoop 64 - 65 Using fabric and stabilizer 66 - 69 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop -------- 70 - 71 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop 70 - 71 Installation of software 72 - 75 Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached ----- 76 - 77 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 78 - 87 Helpful information for embroidering with Futura Multi hoop 88 - 95 Helpful messages when embroidering 96 - 97 4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Presser foot lifter 98 - 99 Feed dog control 98 - 99 Converting to free-arm sewing 98 - 99 Performance checklist 100 - 101 Cleaning hook area and feed dogs 102 - 103 Oiling inside the face cover 104 - 105 Special accessories 106 - 107 Helpful messages 108 - 109 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) 3