Getting Ready To Sew; General Threading Information; What Needle And Thread To Use - Husqvarna Viking Amber Air S 400 User Manual

GETTING READY TO SEW

General Threading Information

The loopers and needles are color coded, to indicate the prop-
er threading paths. Always start threading the loopers and then
the needles from right to left (follow the order listed below).
1. Lower looper - Green
2. Upper looper - Red
3. Right needle - Blue
4. Left needle - Yellow
Note: Always raise the presser foot before threading.
Important:
If the threads break during sewing, re-thread all thread
paths in the order listed below.
1. Unthread the needle(s)
2. Unthread upper and lower looper
3. Thread the lower looper
4. Thread the upper looper
5. Thread the needle(s) from right to left
See the table below for recommendations on what needles and
thread to use for different fabric weights.
What Needle and Thread to Use with Different Fabrics
Light Fabric
(voile, crepe, georgette, etc.)
Needles
HAx1SP #11
or
130/705 H-S, size #11/75
Thread
Thread suitable for overlock machines
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Medium Fabric
(cotton, linen, chino, wool, sat-
in, etc.)
Needles
HAx1SP #14
or
130/705 H-S, size #14/90
4
Yellow
2
Red
Black and white version of sticker from inside of machine cover
Heavy Fabric
(denim, tweed, etc.)
Needles
HAx1SP #14
or
130/705 H-S, size #14/90
3
Blue
1
Green
Knits
Knitted fabrics
Needles
HAx1SP #11-14
or
130/705 H-S,
size #11/75-#14/90