Singer XL-550 Futura Instruction Manual - Page 3

TABLE OF CONTENTS 1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identification 6 - 7 Accessories 8 - 9 Set 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 Changing the needle 21 Adjusting top thread tension 22 - 23 Changing presser foot 22 - 23 Control panel function 24 - 29 Functions of operation switch panel 30 - 31 2. 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 auto tie-off function 38 - 39 Zigzag stitching 40 - 41 Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch Placement of patterns Blind stitch 42 - 43 Multi-stitch zigzag 42 - 43 Stretch stitches 44 - 51 Straight stretch stitch, Overedge stitch, Ric-rac stitch, Feather stitch, Blanket stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Slant overedge stitch, Turkish stitch, Slant pin stitch, Thorn stitch, Reinforced overedge stitch, Wizard stitch, Crossed stitch, Pin stitch, Entredeux stitch, Ladder stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Fishbone stitch Sewing on a button 50 - 51 Buttonholes 52 - 59 Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics, Manual buttonhole Decorative sewing 60 - 61 Tips on design stitching 60 - 61 More sewing examples 62 - 63 3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 64 - 67 Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin, Threading the top thread, Extension table, Attaching embroidery unit 68 - 69 Removing embroidery unit 68 - 69 Securing fabric in embroidery hoop 70 - 71 Using fabric and stabilizer 72 - 75 Preparing the machine before installing the hoop -------- 76 - 77 Attaching and removing embroidery hoop 76 - 77 Installation of software 78 - 81 Function buttons when embroidering 82 - 83 Operation switches, Thread tension control Troubleshooting 84 - 93 Helpful information for embroidering with FUTURA Multi hoop 94 - 101 Control panel when embroidering 102 - 103 Helpful messages when embroidering 104 - 105 4. OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW Presser foot lifter 106 - 107 Feed dog control 106 - 107 Converting to free-arm sewing 106 - 107 Performance checklist 108 - 109 Cleaning hook area and feed dogs 110 - 111 Oiling inside the face cover 112 - 113 Special accessories 114 - 115 Helpful messages 116 - 117 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