Optional Accessory: Ruler Base - Husqvarna Viking Platinum Q 165 User Manual

Optional Accessory: Ruler Base

If you plan to use rulers and templates with the Platinum Q|165, you need to purchase the ruler base to
give you a large, stable surface on which to rest the ruler or template. The ruler base, rulers, and templates
are optional accessories.
To install the optional ruler base
1. The Platinum Q|165 comes with four preinstalled mounts for the ruler base.
2. Tilt the ruler base down about 30 degrees and align the ruler base brackets with the four machine
mounts.
3. Push the ruler base down and back onto the machine mounts.
To remove the ruler base
• Start by lightly pulling out and then up to remove the ruler base from the machine mounting tabs.
To use rulers and templates with your quilting machine
U CAUTION: Use only one-quarter inch thick rulers and templates with your machine. Do not use
rotary-cutting rulers as they are too thin and can easily slip under the hopping foot. Always use a
ruler base or extended table to stabilize the ruler.
Keep the ruler flat and quilt only where you are securely holding the ruler.
• Apply gentle three-point pressure to the ruler, as follows.
1. Press the ruler against any side of the hopping foot.
2. Press ruler down against ruler base with only as much pressure as necessary to keep the ruler
from slipping. Too much pressure will keep the machine from moving freely.
3. While stitching, consistently press the hopping foot against the edge of the ruler.
The machine's hopping foot stitches a quilting line that is a quarter inch away from the ruler edge.
 NOTE: Set the machine to stop in the needle-down position to keep the machine from moving while
making adjustments with the ruler.
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