Singer Futura XL-550 Instruction Manual page 26

4. STITCH SELECTION DIAL
There are two main categories of stitches:
• utility and decorative stitches that are sewn continuously
(buttonholes are also included here)
• stitches that are sewn in single repetitions and can be
programmed into longer sequences.
Turn the dial to browse the available stitches one by one.
Press the center of the dial to step ten stitches at a time.
Example: To select stitch number 52, press the center
of the dial five times and then turn the dial two steps
clockwise.
When the "ABC" Program Mode button has been pressed (see
3 above) turning the Stitch Selection Dial will browse through
letters and other programmable stitches. Selected stitch will
be sewn in one repetition only. Press the center of the dial to
program selected stitch.
5. STITCH SETTING/SCROLL AND DELETE
PROGRAM DIAL
Setting Stitch Width and Stitch Length
In sewing mode, stitch width (needle position for straight
stitch) and stitch length are displayed. Width and length are
automatically set to default for all stitches when turning on the
machine. Default numbers are underlined.
Press the center of the dial to toggle between stitch width
and stitch length setting. A LED indicator is lit next to the
selected setting. Turn the dial to adjust the selected setting.
The numbers change on the display as you turn, and the
underlining is removed, indicating that the new setting is not
default.
Note: When an arrow on either side of the stitch width/
stitch length value number disappear, the machine
is set at maximum or minimum stitch width or length
available for that particular stitch.
The settings made for each stitch are saved until the machine
is turned off.
Scroll program and delete programmed stitches
When the "ABC" Program Mode button has been pressed
(see 3 above) turning the lower dial will scroll through the
programmed letters and stitches, displaying your program as
it will be stitched out.
Press the center of the dial to delete the last stitch in the
program. Press repeatedly or keep the center of the dial
pressed to continue deleting letters and/or programmed
stitches one at a time.
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