Function Buttons When Embroidering; Operation Switches; Thread Tension Control - Singer Futura XL-550 Instruction Manual

FUNCTION BUTTONS WHEN
EMBROIDERING

OPERATION SWITCHES

THREAD CUTTER
Press Thread Cutter to automatically cut the top and bobbin
threads whenever the machine is stopped.
If Thread Cutting Mode is active (see page 28 - 29), the
machine will automatically cut the top and bobbin thread every
time the machine stops at the end of a color block.
Use auto thread cut only when changing thread colors.
START/STOP BUTTON
When start/stop button is pushed, machines starts slowly. To
stop the machine, push the button again and the machine will
stop sewing and the needle stops at its highest position.
FORWARD STITCH BUTTON
After the embroidery design has been transferred to the
machine, the embroidery can be advanced one stitch at a
time. Note: The embroidery hoop will move as it is advancing
through the design.
To advance continuously, press and hold this button.
REVERSE STITCH BUTTON
To back up through a design that is already in progress,
press the Reverse Stitch button. Pressing the button once will
reverse one stitch at a time. To reverse continuously, press
and hold this button. Design may be reversed all the way back
to the first stitch of the design.
LED INDICATOR
 Green light indicates machine is ready to start.
 Red light indicates machine is operating.
 Flashing red light indicates a problem or an error.
* Flashing for 2 - 3 seconds shows that an incorrect
operation was made.
* C o n t i n u o u s f l a s h i n g i n d i c a t e s t h a t t h e m a c h i n e
malfunctions.

THREAD TENSION CONTROL

Thread tension is automatically set at "E" for embroidery,
when the embroidery unit is attached.
You may wish to re-adjust thread tension according to the type
of fabric and thread being used.
NOTE: When sewing designs created by the software for
Photo Stitch (optional) it is recommended to decrease
the thread tension toward "0" and activate the "Speed
limiter", by checking the box in Machine navigator, before
sending the design to the machine. This ensures the best
performance of the machine.
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LED indicator
Témoin a diode
Indicador LED Start/stop button
(For embroidery only)
Interrupteur marche/arrêt
(Pour la broderie seulement)
Pulsador de comienzo/parada
(Sólo para bordado)
Decrease tension
Diminuer la Tension
Disminuir tensión
Thread Cutter
Coupe fil
Cortador de hilo
Forward stitch button
Interupteur couture avancé
Interruptor de puntadas
hacia adelante
Reverse stitch button
Interrupteur couture arrière
Interruptor de puntadas
hacia atrás
Increase tension
Augmenter la Tension
Aumentar tensión