Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Futura Quartet Singer
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1 1. GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE Machine identication --------------------------------------------------- 2 Accessories ---------------------------------------------------------------- 3 Setting u.
2 1. Pre-tension guide 2. Bobbin winding tension disk 3. Thread tension control 4. Threading lever 5. Face cover 6. Thread cutter/holder 7. Extension table (Accessory box) 8. Bobbin winder spindle 9. Bobbin winder latch 10. Operation buttons 11. Horizontal spool pin 12.
3 ACCESSORIES FOR SEWING MACHINE 1. Needles 2. Bobbins 3. Auxiliary spool pin 4. Spool pin felt discs 5. Spool pin cap (mini) 6. Spool pin cap (small) 7. Spool pin cap (large) 8. Buttonhole opener/Brush 9. Screwdriver for needle plate 10. Screwdriver (large) 1 1.
4 X L - 5 5 0 - P 0 4 - 1 . e p s Pin 1 3 2 SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE Be sure to wipe off any surplus oil from needle plate area before using your machine the rst time. POWER LINE CORD/FOOT CONTROL Connect the plug of the power line cord into the cord socket (1) and your wall outlet (2) as illustrated.
5 WINDING BOBBIN 1. Place a spool of thread on the spool pin, and secure it with the spool pin cap. Pull the thread out from the spool and place it through thread guides as shown in illustration. 2. Put end of thread through the hole in bobbin as shown.
6 A B THREADING THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the needle to its highest position by rotating the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you). 2. Remove the bobbin cover plate by pushing the release button to the right. Bobbin cover will pop up sufciently to allow you to remove the cover.
7 THREADING THE TOP THREAD A. Raise the presser foot lifter. Always be sure to raise the presser foot lifter before threading the top thread. (If the presser foot lifter is not raised, correct thread tension cannot be obtained.) B. Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle is in its highest position.
8 1. Thread the machine with your left hand while gripping the thread with your right hand. Hook thread to the thread guide on the needle bar and pull it toward you leaving about 4” (10 cm) clear . 2. Hook thread into the twin thread guides (A and B).
9 6 5 If the threading hook is deviated from needle hole, adjust the position of the hook using a small screw driver . If the threading hook cannot catch thread, adjust the vertical position by bending the twin thread guide.
10 Changing the needle 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest position by turning the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you). 2. Loosen the needle clamp screw by turning it toward you. 3. Remove the needle by pulling it downward. 4. Insert the new needle into the needle clamp with the at side toward the back.
11 CHANGING PRESSER FOOT Be sure the needle is in the highest position. Raise presser foot lifter . 1. Push presser foot release button to remove the foot. 2 . Place the desired foot on the needle plate aligning the presser foot pin with the foot holder .
12 CONTROL P ANEL FUNCTIONS Pattern selection buttons T urn on the power switch and the LED indicator above the straight stitch pattern will be lit. At this point you may sew Straight Stitch. T o select other patterns, push the pattern selection button to the right of the row that contains your desired pattern.
13 Stitch length and width/needle position controls *Auto/Default settings Y our sewing machine will produce most of your stitching requirements at an Auto/Default Stitch Length and Width. When a pattern is selected, it will automatically sew at default settings of stitch length, width and needle position for straight stitch.
14 Reverse stitch function for straight and zigzag stitches T acking stitch function for tie-off of other stitches 1 2 3 4 5 FUNCTIONS OF OPERATION SWITCH PANEL 1. T ACKING STITCH MODE BUTTON Push this button and tacking stitch can be done with LED lit.
15 2. ST ARTING T O SEW QUICK REFERENCE T ABLE OF STITCH LENGTH AND WIDTH Adjusting needle position for straight stitch 13 needle positions are available for quilting, topstitching, etc. Width control T oward right T oward left T oward right T oward left STITCH SYMBOL LENGTH NEEDLE POSITION AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL STRAIGHT 2.
16 STITCH SYMBOL LENGTH WIDTH AUTO MANUAL AUTO MANUAL OVEREDGE 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 3.5 - 7.0 PYRAMID 0.5 0.5 - 1.5 7.0 3.5 - 7.0 FEA THER 2.0 1.0 - 3.0 6.0 3.0 - 6.0 PIN 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.0 1.0 - 7.0 LADDER 2.5 1.5 - 3.0 3.5 1.0 - 7.0 ST AR 3.0 - 5.0 5.0, 6.
17 A B C D E F G J 1 H I STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitch is most frequently used for all types of sewing. Let’s begin by following the steps below. 1. SETTINGS Presser foot - General Purpose Foot Thread tension control - S A. Thread tension control B.
18 INSERTING ZIPPERS AND PIPING Use the zipper foot to sew to the right or left of the zipper or to sew close to a cord. INSERTING ZIPPERS T o sew down the right side, attach left side of zipper foot to presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side of the foot.
19 ZIGZAG STITCHING The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on the top of the fabric. SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - S is values set automatically when pattern (No.
20 BLIND STITCH 1. First nish the raw edge. Do this by turning it under on ne fabrics or overcasting it on medium to heavyweight fabrics. Then turn the hem up the required depth, press and pin in place. 2. Now fold the fabric as illustrated. 3. Place the fabric under the foot.
21 MULTI-STITCH ZIGZAG This is a strong stitch because as its name implies, it makes three short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one. For this reason, it is recommended for overcasting most types of fabrics. It is also ideal for mending tears, applying patches and inserting elastic.
22 STRETCH STITCHES Stretch stitches are mainly for use on knit or stretchable fabrics, but can also be used on woven fabrics. SETTINGS :Presser foot - General Purpose Foot :Thread tension control - S.
23 BLANKET STITCH The decorative appearance combined with practical use of this stitch enables it to be used for hemstitching and to applique a quilt. FEATHER STITCH This stitch can be used for topstitching and for attaching lace and trims. It is also ideal for quilting applications and for edge-joining.
24 SLANT PIN STITCH Excellent for hemstitching table and bed covers with an elegant touch. Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to the outside of the stitching.
25 CRISS-CROSS STITCH Used to sew and finish stretch fabrics or for decoration especially of borders. CROSSED STITCH Use to sew and nish elastic fabrics or for decoration of borders. DECORATIVE STITCHING * You should carry out a test sewing on a scrap piece of the fabric being sewn, to check the stitch pattern to be used.
26 CONTINUOUS DECORATIVE PATTERNS The stitches illustrated to the right are examples of continuous patterns. SETTINGS :Presser foot - Satin foot :Thread tension control - S - E SEWING ON A BUTTON Position your fabric and button under the presser foot.
27 BUTTONHOLES USING BUTTONHOLE FOOT 1. Insert a button in between tab A and tab B. 2. Buttonholes can be sewn to match the size of the button. PROCEDURE * Use an interfacing in the area of the garment where buttonholes are placed. Stabilizer or regular interfacing can be used.
28 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 5. Carefully mark the position of buttonhole on your garment. 6. Place the fabric under the foot. Pull out the bobbin thread underneath the fabric to a length of about 4 inches to the rear . 7. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot.
29 (A) CORDED BUTTONHOLES Hook ller cord (crochet thread or buttonhole twist) over the spur and pull both ends of the cord forward under the foot and tie off the cord as shown in the illustration. Sew buttonhole so that zigzag stitches cover the cord.
30 3. PREP ARA TION FOR EMBROIDER Y SEWING BEFORE ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT A TT ACHING EMBROIDER Y FOOT * Raise presser foot lifter. * Turn the hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle is in its highest position. 1. Remove presser foot screw, presser foot and foot holder.
31 THREADING THE TOP THREAD Refer to page 16 - 19. NOTE: It is recommended to thread the upper thread before transmitting a design to the machine for embroidery. EXTENSION TABLE 1. Turn off power to machine. 2. Slide the extension table to left to remove it from machine.
32 2 3 1 ATTACHING EMBROIDERY UNIT 1. Turn off the machine. Turn connector cap to the right to open. 2. Slide the embroidery unit onto machine tting connectors on the machine and embroidery unit. Slide the embroidery unit as far as it will go until it clicks into place.
33 2 1 SECURING FABRIC IN EMBROIDERY HOOP NOTE: For information about using appropriate stabilizer, see page 34. 1. Loosen hoop adjusting screw and place fabric between inner and outer frame. Pull fabric edges to remove slack. NOTE: Apply stabilizer when appropriate, see page 34.
34 USING FABRIC AND STABILIZER FABRIC Use stabilizer to produce best results when embroidering on the following fabrics. Fabrics which lack rmness or stability such as lightweight cotton.
35 When embroidering onto fabric which is smaller than t he h oo p s i ze , o r w he n e m b ro i de r i ng c lo s e t o t he edge of the fabric, attach the stabilizer as illustrated. WHEN EMBROIDERING A NARROW PIECE OF FABRIC SUCH AS RIBBON TAPE Always use a layer of stabilizer which is bigger than the h oo p b ei n g us e d.
36 PREP ARING THE MACHINE BEFORE INST ALLING THE HOOP 1. T urn hand wheel counter clockwise (toward you) until the needle comes to its highest position. 1 A TT ACHING AND REMOVING EMBROIDER Y HOOP 1. Raise presser foot and needle, and push up lever (A) of embroidery foot with your nger and pass embroidery hoop under it.
37 INST ALLA TION OF SOFTW ARE In order to start using the software on your PC you would have to first install the contents of the CD to your PC. This procedure is refered to as “installation procedure”. Please follow the below listed instructions in order to successfully install FUTURA on your personal computer .
38 Now you are prompted to select the Program Folder where the shortcut for the software will be stored. Simply click on “Next” to continue. Finally you are requested to conrm all the selections made during the installation set-up.
39 OPERA TION SWITCHES WHEN EMBROIDER Y UNIT IS A TT ACHED OPERA TION SWITCHES LED INDICA TOR 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.
40 TROUBLESHOOTING SKIPPED STITCHES AND THREAD BREAKAGES OCCUR Needle tip is broken. Replace needle. Needle is bent. Replace needle. Needle is not installed correctly . Install the needle correctly . Refer to pages 10. Upper thread tension is too tight.
41 1. If stitches are missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread has broken, it may continue to embroider up to about eight stitches without any thread (blank stitches) before it automatically stops. In such cases, use the following procedure to step back through the embroidering data to the point for continuing.
42 3. A f t e r r e s i z i n g a d e s i g n , t h e d e n s i t y o f the stitching is either too tight or not tight enough. The Futura software will recalculate the stitch of an imported design when sizing, but only when using the DESIGN>CHANGE SIZE option.
43 5. Will the density of a design be adjusted when resizing design ? When sizing designs in the Futura software you can resize designs from the Library in the hoop on screen and keep the design integrity . All other formats should be changed in the DESIGN/CHANGE SIZE menu in order to change the stitch count.
44 Fig. 1 Multi-Hoop Multi-Hooping is a special feature in the Futura Quartet TM software that will allow embroidery data which is larger than a single embroidery hoop to be sent to the machine to stitch out, while making it easy to re-hoop the fabric so that each part of the design lines up exactly .
45 3 . Select a large design or individual design elements and arrange them in the hoop area on the screen. The example shown uses lettering and designs from the Design Library that is built into the software. (Additional numbered hoops will appear as the design parts ow out of the rst hoop section).
46 6 . The next screen prompts you to input the first of three alignment points, A, B, and C. These alignment points will inform the machine exactly where the crosslines are positioned in the hoop. It is extremely important that the points are accurately input on the cross lines.
47 Send design 7. Once point A is entered, the screen will prompt you to enter in points B and C. Follow the same procedures for inputting points B and C. 8 . When all three points have been entered, the Machine Navigator Box will appear . Click on Send design in the Machine Navigator Box to send design portion of data 1 to the machine.
48 HELPFUL MESSAGES WHEN EMBROIDERING Display on control panel Situation Embroidery unit is mounted, but USB cable is not connected. LED lamps are lit as ”P”and ”C” alternately . USB cable is connected, but embroidery data is not transferred yet.
49 PRESSER FOOT LIFTER There are three positions for your presser foot. 1. Lower the presser foot to sew . 2. Raise the lifter to the middle position to insert or remove fabric. 3. Lift it to its highest position to change the presser foot or to remove thick fabric.
50 GENERAL PROBLEMS Machine does not sew . * Power switch is turned off.- T urn on the switch. (see page 4). * Buttonhole lever is not raised when sewing stitch patterns. – Raise buttonhole lever . (see pag e 27 - 28). * Buttonhole lever is not lowered when sewing buttonhole.
51 CLEANING HOOK AREA AND FEED DOGS CAUTION Always disconnect the machine from power supply by removing the plug from the wall-outlet. T o ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times.
52 OILING INSIDE THE F ACE COVER 1. Remove two screws and face cover . 2. Put one drop of sewing machine oil to the points indicated by arrows. 1 2 Helpful Hints : For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled periodically . For the machine used after a long interval : It should be oiled before it is used.
53 SA TIN STITCH FOOT The Satin stitch foot is grooved on the bottom to permit dense stitching to pass under it easily . It is most useful for sewing satin stitches. It can also be used as an alternative to the General Purpose Foot when sewing stretch stitches.
54 HELPFUL MESSAGES Messages are displayed with LED lamps above stitch pattern numbers on control panel and/or PC screen. When a message is displayed, fix the problem following the instruction in the message. The message will disappear , once the problem has been xed.
55 09 10 12 15 On control panell On PC screen Problem Correction Sewing Embroidery Unable to start with presser foot lifted. Lower presser foot and restart. ○ ○ Hoop size is too small to move hoop to original position. Turn off power switch and attach larger hoop.
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F-2 “IMPORT ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” “W ARNING - T o reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock, or injury to persons: ” 1. “Do not allow to be used as a toy . Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children.
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