SINGER XL-400 FUTURA Instruction Manual - Manual (Page 5)

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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
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
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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