Table Of Contents - Singer Futura XL-550 Instruction Manual

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
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

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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
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)
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