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1.  GETTING TO KNOW MACHINE

Machine identification 

 ------------------------------------------------6 - 7

Accessories -------------------------------------------------------------8 - 9

2. GETTING STARTED SEWING

Leveling 

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achine  --------------------------------------------------10 - 11

Setting up machine  ------------------------------------------------10 - 11
Spool pins  ----------------------------------------------------------- 12 - 13
Winding bobbin  ---------------------------------------------------- 14 - 15
Inserting the bobbin  ---------------------------------------------- 16 - 17
Setting the top thread  -------------------------------------------- 18 - 19
   Automatic needle threader  ----------------------------------- 20 - 21
Picking up bobbin thread  ---------------------------------------- 22 - 23
Control panel function  ------------------------------------------- 24 - 29
Quick reference table of stitch length and width  ---------- 30 - 33
Straight stitching  -------------------------------------------------- 34 - 39
   Keeping seams straight, Turning a square corner, 
   Reverse stitch, 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, Shell stitch  ------------------------------------------ 42 - 43

Multi-stitch zigzag, Fagoting 

 ----------------------------------- 44 - 45

Stretch stitches  ---------------------------------------------------- 46 - 55
   Straight stretch stitch, Overedge stitch, Ric-rac stitch, 
   Feather stitch, Honeycomb stitch, Slant Overedge Stitch, 
   Blanket stitch, Turkish stitch, Slant pin stitch,
   Reinforced overedge stitch, Thorn stitch,Wizard stitch, 
   Crossed stitch, Chevron stitch, Pin stitch, Entredeux stitch, 
   Ladder stitch, Criss-cross stitch, Greek key stitch, 
   Fishbone stitch
Decorative Stitching  ---------------------------------------------- 56 - 57
Continuous patterns  ---------------------------------------------- 58 - 59
Novelty patterns  --------------------------------------------------- 60 - 61

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Sewing on a button  ----------------------------------------------- 60 - 61
Buttonhole making  ------------------------------------------------ 62 - 67
      Using buttonhole foot, Procedure, Corded buttonholes

Manual buttonhole 

 ------------------------------------------------ 68 - 69

3. PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING

Before attaching embroidery unit  ----------------------------- 70 - 73
   Attaching embroidery foot, Inserting the bobbin, 
   Setting top thread, Picking up bobbin thread,
   Extension table, Feed dog control
Attaching embroidery unit  --------------------------------------- 74 - 75
Removing embroidery unit  -------------------------------------- 74 - 75
Securing material in embroidery hoop  ----------------------- 76 - 77
Using the material and stabilizer  ------------------------------ 78 - 81
Preparing the machine before installing the hoop  -------- 82 - 83
Attaching and removing embroidery hoop  ------------------ 82 - 83
Installation of software  ------------------------------------------- 84 - 87
Operation switches when embroidery unit is attached  ----- 88 - 89
   Operation switches, Thread tension control
Troubleshooting  --------------------------------------------------90 - 101

4.  OTHER THINGS YOU SHOULD KNOW

Presser foot lifter  ----------------------------------------------- 102 - 103
Feed dog control  ----------------------------------------------- 102 - 103
Converting to free-arm sewing  ----------------------------- 102 - 103
Adjusting top thread tension  -------------------------------- 104 - 105
Changing presser foot  ---------------------------------------- 104 - 105
Operation switches  -------------------------------------------- 106 - 107
Needle, thread and fabric chart  ---------------------------- 108 - 109
Performance checklist  -----------------------------------------110 - 111
Cleaning hook area and feed dogs  ------------------------ 112 - 113
Oiling inside the face cover  ---------------------------------- 114 - 115
Special accessories  ------------------------------------------- 116 - 117
Helpful messages  ---------------------------------------------- 118 - 121

Sewing machine

Dimensions: 428 mm × 307 mm × 294 mm

Mass of the equipment: 10 kg

Embroidery unit

Dimensions: 433.5 mm × 269.5 mm × 133 mm

Mass of the equipment: 2.26 kg

Rated Voltage: 230 V ~

Rated Frequency: 50 Hz

Rated input: 60 W

Using ambient temperature: Normal temperature

Acoustic noise level: less than 70 db(A)

For European version

Summary of Contents for Futura CE-250

Page 1: ...INSTRUCTION MANUAL MANUEL D INSTRUCTION MANUAL DE INSTRUCCIONES CE 250 CE 350 F 1...

Page 2: ...he sewing machine off 0 when making any adjustments in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot etc 18 Always unplug sewing machine from the e...

Page 3: ...rcles effectuez la lubrification ou tout autre entretien mentionn dans le manuel d instructions 14 N ins rez ni ne laissez tomber aucun objet dans aucune ouverture 15 N utilisez pas en plein air 16 N...

Page 4: ...m quina Tener un cuidado especial con la aguja 14 Usar siempre la placa de agujas apropiada Una placa de agujas impropia puede producir la rotura de la aguja 15 No usar agujas despuntadas 16 No presio...

Page 5: ...making 62 67 Using buttonhole foot Procedure Corded buttonholes Manual buttonhole 68 69 3 PREPARATION FOR EMBROIDERY SEWING Before attaching embroidery unit 70 73 Attaching embroidery foot Inserting...

Page 6: ...utonni res avec ganse renforcees Boutonni re manuelle 68 69 3 PR PARATIFS POUR LA BRODERIE Avant de fixer l unit de broderie 70 73 Fixation du pied broderie Enfilage du fil de canette Enfilage du fil...

Page 7: ...Confecci n de ojales 62 67 Uso del pie de ojaladora Procedimiento Ojales con cord n Ojal manual 68 69 3 PREPARACION PARA BORDADO Antes de colocar la unidad de bordado 70 73 Colocando el pie de bordado...

Page 8: ...29 Thread cutter 30 Needle clamp screw 31 Foot release button 32 Presser foot 33 Feed dogs 34 Needle plate 35 Bobbin cover release button 36 Embroidery unit 37 Hoop securing screws with plastic screw...

Page 9: ...fourni avec votre machine quand vous voulez faire de la broderie 1 Gu a hilo 2 Gu a hilos 3 Control tensi n hilo 4 Cubierta frontal 5 Cortador de hilo 6 Base de extensi n caja de accesorios 7 Control...

Page 10: ...Bobbins 19 Scissors 20 Embroidery presser foot 21 Embroidery software CD FUTURA embroidery is a system of the machine and the software providing powerful options and capabilities In order to install...

Page 11: ...e cremalleras 10 Prensatelas para coser botones 11 Prensatelas de puntada invisible 12 Prensatelas de ojales 13 Pie prensatelas para coser en sat n 14 Red de bobina larga 15 Red de bobina corta 16 Gui...

Page 12: ...er el Interruptor de corriente luz de velocidad en OFF Power light switch OFF Interrupteur moteur lumi re OFF Interruptor corriente luz OFF Power light switch ON Interrupteur moteur lumi re ON Interru...

Page 13: ...don 1 et la prise murale 2 comme indiqu sur l illustration Connectez la fiche du rh ostat au connecteur de la machine 3 Lorsque vous utilisez uniquement la machine REMARQUE la machine ne fonctionnera...

Page 14: ...h the thread guide pole the removable thread guide and further threading path from the spool as illustrated Spool pin cap Couvre fil Tapa del pasador carrete Spool Bobine Carrete Spool pin Porte bobin...

Page 15: ...au travers du guide de la tige t lescopique ainsi que dans le guide de fil amovible pour ensuite suivre le chemin pour le reste de l enfilage PASADOR DE CARRETE VERTICAL para bobina de hilo grande 1 C...

Page 16: ...n 3 Push bobbin winder shaft to the far left position if it is not already there Place bobbin onto shaft with end of thread coming from top of bobbin Push bobbin winder shaft to the right until it cli...

Page 17: ...doit toujours rester gauche DEVANADO DE LA CANILLA 1 Coloque un carrete de hilo en el pasador de carrete y aseg relo con la tapa de pasador de carrete peque a Tire del hilo hacia afuera del carrete p...

Page 18: ...he right while pushing the left corner of plate 3 Insert the bobbin making sure the bobbin rotates counter clockwise 4 Pull thread through the slot A and then to the left 5 With a finger held gently o...

Page 19: ...e B jusqu au d clic sonore et ensuite laissez environ 15 cm de fil l arri re 6 Replacez le couvercle de canette sur la plaque aiguille ENHEBRADO DEL HILO DE LA CANILLA 1 Eleve la aguja hasta su posici...

Page 20: ...thread take up is visible C Thread the machine in the following order as illustrated Guide the thread through thread guide 1 and then pull it down along the groove Do a U turn around the inside of the...

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