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Sewing machine
Dimensions: 567 mm × 240 mm × 317 mm
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Embroidery unit
Dimensions: 504 mm × 411 mm × 141 mm
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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
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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 functions -----------------------------------------24 - 27
Functions of operation switch panel -------------------------28 - 29
2. STARTING TO SEW
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Straight stitching -------------------------------------------------32 - 35
Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping
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Zigzag stitching ---------------------------------------------------36 - 37
Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch
Placement of patterns
Blind stitch ---------------------------------------------------------38 - 39
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Stretch stitches ---------------------------------------------------42 - 49
Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch,
Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch,
Pin stitch, Ladder stitch, BODQNHWVWLWFK
Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch,
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Crossed stitch
Decorative Stitching ---------------------------------------------48 - 49
Continuous patterns ---------------------------------------------50 - 51
Sewing on a button ----------------------------------------------50 - 51
Buttonholes --------------------------------------------------------52 - 57
Using buttonhole foot, 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
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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
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Oiling inside the face cover ---------------------------------104 - 105
Special accessories ------------------------------------------106 - 107
Knee lifter -------------------------------------------------------------- 108
Endless embroidery hoop -----------------------------------108 - 117
Helpful messages ---------------------------------------------118 - 119