TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1.GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Machine identification ----------------------------------------------

6 - 7

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 function -------------------------------------------

24 - 27

Functions of operation switch panel -------------------------

28 - 29

2. STARTING TO SEW

Quick reference table of stitch length and width ----------

30 - 31

Straight stitching --------------------------------------------------

32 - 35

Keeping seams straight, Inserting zippers and piping

 

Hand-look quilt stitch --------------------------------------------

34 - 35

Zigzag stitching ----------------------------------------------------

36 - 37

Adjusting stitch width and length, Satin stitch

 

Placement of patterns

 

Blind stitch ----------------------------------------------------------

38 - 39

Multi-stitch zigzag -------------------------------------------------

40 - 41

Stretch stitches ----------------------------------------------------

42 - 49

Straight stretch stitch, Ric-rac stitch,

 

Honeycomb stitch, Overedge stitch, Feather stitch,

 

Pin stitch, Ladder stitch, blanket stitch (1), (2),

 

Slant pin stitch, Slant overedge stitch,

 

Greek key stitch, Entredeux stitch, Criss-cross stitch,

 

Crossed stitch

 

Decorative Stitching ----------------------------------------------

48 - 49

Continuous patterns ---------------------------------------------

50 - 51

Sewing on a button -----------------------------------------------

50 - 51

Buttonholes ---------------------------------------------------------

52 - 57

Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes Buttonholing with hard-to-sew fabrics

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

 

Multi hoop -----------------------------------------------------------

88 - 95

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

Performance checklist ----------------------------------------

100 - 101

Cleaning hook area and feed dogs -----------------------

102 - 103

Oiling inside the face cover ---------------------------------

104 - 105

Special accessories -------------------------------------------

106 - 107

Helpful messages ----------------------------------------------

108 - 109

For European version

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

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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Singer XL-400 instruction manual Table Of Contents, For European version, Getting To Know Your Machine, Starting To Sew