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Singer Futura Quartet FQ-4 User Manual

Singer Futura Quartet FQ-4
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104 73 16-26
19 September 2011
Futura
TM
XL-400
Futura Quartet
TM
FQ-4
Service Manual
© 2011 SVP Worldwide - All Rights Reserved.
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Singer Futura Quartet FQ-4 Specifications

General IconGeneral
Built-in Stitches125
Built-in Embroidery Designs125
LCD ScreenYes
USB ConnectivityYes
Automatic Needle ThreaderYes
USB PortYes
Built-in MemoryYes
Stitches125
TypeEmbroidery and Sewing Machine
Weight20 lbs
Embroidery Hoop Size10" x 6", 4" x 4"

Summary

ESD

Service tools

1. Needle bar height

Check

Verifies needle bar height using a 28.95 mm gauge.

Adjustment

Adjusts needle bar height by loosening and tightening a set screw.

2. Needle threader height

Check

Assesses threader hook entry into the needle eye for proper function.

Adjustment of threader hook hightways

Adjusts the threader hook's vertical placement for correct operation.

3. Presser foot height

Check

Verifies presser foot clearance and parallelity to the needle plate.

Adjustment

Adjusts presser foot height and parallelity using set screws.

4. Presser foot parallelism to the needle hole in needle plate

Check

Checks presser foot parallelity to the needle plate slot.

Adjustment - Front to back

Adjusts the front-to-back parallelity of the presser foot.

5. Presser foot parallelism to the needle plate feed dog slot's

Check

Checks side-to-side parallelity to the feed dog slots.

Adjustment - side ways

Adjusts the side-to-side parallelity of the presser foot.

6. Feed-dog height

Check

Verifies feed-dog height above the needle plate.

Adjustment

Adjusts feed-dog height using a screw and nut mechanism.

7. Adjustment of synchronizer

Check

Checks the timing of the needle bar's sideways movement.

Adjustment

Adjusts the sensor cam position for correct synchronizer timing.

8. Feed timing

Check

Checks feed dog backward movement relative to needle drop.

Adjustment

Adjusts feed dog timing by modifying set screws on the lower shaft.

9. Positioning of Step motor for feeding - Feed balance basic point

10. Feed Balance

Check of "Zero" feeding

Verifies that no fabric feeding occurs in the 'Zero' feed test mode.

Adjustment of “Zero” feeding

Adjusts 'Zero' feeding by controlling forward/reverse feed direction.

Check of stitch balance

Checks stitch balance by sewing a keyhole buttonhole.

Adjustment of stitch balance

Fine-tunes stitch balance by adjusting the motor gear position.

11. Basic positioning of zigzag step motor

12. Adjustment of needle at center position

Check

Confirms the needle is centered within the middle needle plate slots.

Adjustment

Adjusts needle centering using an eccentric screw on the needle bar.

13. Tension of timing belt

Check

Verifies the timing belt tension is neither too tight nor too loose.

Adjustment

Adjusts belt tension by repositioning the idler pulley.

14. The timing of the hook in relation to the needle

Check 1

Checks hook tip position relative to needle at lower turning point.

Check 2

Checks hook tip position relative to needle eye during upward movement.

Adjustment

Adjusts hook timing by turning the lower shaft screws.

15. Play of hook gears

Check

Checks for gear play at four positions by rotating the cog wheel.

Adjustment

Adjusts hook gear play using an eccentric bearing and slot.

16. Retaining bracket for bobbin case

Check

Checks alignment of the bobbin case stop with the plate spring's line.

Adjustment

Adjusts the retaining bracket position using screws for proper alignment.

17. The Timing of take-up lever in relation to the hook

Checking

Checks the hook's position relative to the stopper spring plate.

Adjustment

Adjusts the timing by turning the main shaft gear.

18. Play of gears for take-up lever

Checking

Checks for excessive noise and play in the take-up lever gears.

Adjustment

Adjusts gear play by repositioning the eccentric gear shaft.

19. Parallelity of needle bar swing

Check

Checks that needle clearance to hook is even at left/right positions.

Adjustment

Adjusts needle bar parallelism by moving the shifting bracket.

20. Needle clearance to hook

Check

Checks needle clearance to hook is within 0.05-0.15 mm.

Adjustment

Adjusts needle clearance by turning a screw for the support shaft.

21. Alignment of needle plate to hook

Checking

Checks needle positioning in the needle plate hole after adjustments.

Adjustment

Adjusts needle plate position using hexagonal screws and stopper plates.

22. Bobbin case thread tension

Check

Verifies bobbin thread tension provides 10-14 g resistance.

Adjustment

Adjusts bobbin thread tension by turning a tension screw.

23. Upper thread tension unit

Check

Checks upper thread tension with bobbin tension correctly set.

Adjustment

Adjusts upper thread tension using a wheel and tension gauge.

Function mode of sewing machine - thread sensor deactivated.

Test mode of sewing machine

Test mode for sewing machine

Mode 1: Needle position at Left/Centre/Right without feed.

Tests needle positioning at L/C/R without fabric feed.

Mode 2: Needle position at center without feed

Checks zig-zag step motor and center needle position.

Mode 3: Balance check

Verifies stitch balance through a specific feeding and stitching sequence.

Mode 4: Bobbin thread brake sensor

Checks the bobbin sensor and deactivates top thread detection.

Mode 5: align

Tests machine alignment with programmed forward and reverse feed.

Error code list

Test mode for sewing machine with embroidery unit

Mode 1

Moves the embroidery unit to its original starting point.

Mode 2

Moves the embroidery unit diagonally from upper right to lower left.

Mode 3

Sews four corners of a pattern and then stops.

Mode 4

Sews four corners in a different sequence and then stops.

Mode 5

Continuously sews a diagonal line from upper right to lower left.

Mode 6

Continuously sews a diagonal line from upper left to lower right.

Mode 7

Continuously sews large diamond shapes at a set speed.

Mode 8

Continuously sews small diamond shapes at a set speed.

Removing face, thread cutter , bobbin winding and covers

Removing base, front and back covers

Removing base, front and back covers cont.

Main PC Board

Remove the top cover.

Remove Hoop carrier cover

Adjustment origin position of embroidery foot along X & Y axis

Adjustment: X axis

Adjusts the X-axis origin position by manipulating a braking plate.

Adjustment: Y axis

Adjusts the Y-axis origin position by manipulating a braking plate.

System error

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