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Husqvarna Viking Platinum Q 165 User Manual

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Stand-up Machine K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™...
  • Page 2 Platinum Q|165™ User’s Guide © 2019 Singer Sourcing Limited LLC. All rights reserved. The information contained in this document is subject to change without notice. If you find any problems in the manual, please report them to us in writing. This document is not warranted to be error-free. Singer Sourcing Limited LLC assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors or inaccuracies that may appear in the informational content contained in this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    How to Use This Manual Notes, Important Notes, and Cautions  NOTE: A NOTE indicates important information that helps you make better use of your Platinum Q|165 quilting machine. Â IMPORTANT: An IMPORTANT note provides information that is essential to properly using your Platinum Q|165 quilting machine.
  • Page 4 Quilting With the Platinum Q|165 ....................28 Preparing to Quilt ............................. 28 Using the Handlebar Buttons ........................28 Using the Touch-Screen Display ......................30 Overview of the Main Screen ........................30 Stitching Modes ............................32 Controlling the Lights ..........................36 Machine Tools ..........................

  • Page 5: Congratulations On Your Purchase

    With that in mind, we invite you to visit our website at www.Husqvarna Viking.com to learn more about the art of quilting. Plus, you will find tips, tricks and inspiration on a variety of quilting topics including the basics of setting up your machine and loading a quilt.

  • Page 6: Important Safety Information (English)

    Q|165 to the nearest authorized service center or the manufacturer for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment. • It is not recommended that the Platinum Q|165 quilting machine be used with any machine quilting frame other than those recommended Husqvarna Viking®. powerquilter 1650 Quilting Machine User’s Guide...
  • Page 7 This machine is intended for household or commercial use. Disclaimer Husqvarna Viking® and its Representatives are in no way legally responsible or liable for damage to the Platinum Q|165 when used improperly or not in accordance with the guidelines stated in this manual or when used on machine quilting frames not recommended by Husqvarna Viking®.
  • Page 8 3. Do not drop or bump the machine. 4. Always consult the manual to replace or fix the hopping foot, needle or any other part of the machine. If necessary contact an authorized Husqvarna Viking® representative or technical support. Optional U.S. Grounding...
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  • Page 10: About Your Machine

    About Your Machine General Specifications The Platinum Q|165 uses high-tech electronics and an innovative touch-screen user interface to offer greater functionality and ease of operation to home quilters than ever before conceived in the quilting industry. The Platinum Q|165 quilting machine is a high quality machine that both incorporates robust design features and is easy to service.

  • Page 11: Get To Know Your Platinum Q|165

    Get to Know Your Platinum Q|165 Right side view Spool Pin Thread Mast Thread Guide A Three-Hole Thread Guide B Thread Guide C Top Thread Tension Assembly Stirrup Thread Guide E Take-Up Lever Thread Guide F Needle Bar Thread Guide Front Casing/Frame Side Laser Stylus Post Hole Hand Wheel...
  • Page 12 Left side view 22. Front Threaded Display Mounting Holes 14. Needle Bar 23. Color Touch-Screen Display Connector 15. Needle Bar Clamp Screw 24. Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 16. Needle Bar Thread Guide 25. Spool Support 17. Needle 26. Front Base 18.
  • Page 13 Rear and Front Views 31. Serial Port for Stitch Regulator 35. Fuse Holder 32. Rear Handle Bar Serial Port 36. On/Off Switch 33. Rear Threaded Handle Holes 37. Bobbin Assembly 34. Power Cord Connector 38. LED Light Ring 34 35 Front Rear 12 |...

  • Page 14: Installation And Setup

    Installation and Setup Power Cord To install the power cord • Insert the cord into the power connector on the rear of the machine. Secure the cord with the metal clip. Plug the three-prong end into power source. Do not turn on the machine until the front handlebars and display are installed.

  • Page 15: Handlebars And Display

    Handlebars and Display U CAUTION: To prevent any electrical damage to the handlebars, always turn off all power to the machine when connecting or disconnecting the handlebars. To install the handlebars 1. Ensure that the machine is unplugged from the electrical outlet. 2.

  • Page 16: Optional Accessory: Rear Handlebars,Display, And Laser Stylus

    Optional Accessory: Rear Handlebars, Display, and Laser Stylus To install the optional rear handlebars and display  IMPORTANT: Install the rear handlebars and display after the front handlebars and display have been installed. Check that the machine is unplugged from the electrical outlet. U CAUTION: All power to the machine must be turned off when installing the rear handlebars.
  • Page 17 The laser light (for use with paper pantographs) attaches to a mounting post with a clamp. The mounting post attaches to a threaded hole on the thread-path side of the Platinum Q|165. To install the optional laser stylus 1. Place the nut on the laser stylus post with the washer under it and thread the laser post into the threaded hole, near the rear wheel base.

  • Page 18: Thread Mast

    Laser Focus and Image Size Focus the laser by turning the threaded housing surrounding the lens clockwise or counterclockwise. The laser image can be adjusted to project a bigger or smaller dot, or focal size. The direction of rotation needed is determined by the distance of the laser from the pantograph surface. Experiment by rotating the threaded end to achieve your desired focal size.

  • Page 19: Optional Accessory: Ruler Base

    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.

  • Page 20: Using Your Machine

    Using Your Machine Power Switch The power switch is at the rear of the machine. Turn it on by toggling the switch from the 0 position to the 1 position. Â IMPORTANT: If you will not be using the machine for more than a day, we recommend you turn off the machine and unplug the power cord from the power source.
  • Page 21 2. Loosen the needle-bar-clamp thumb-screw. 3. Remove the old needle by pulling it down. Discard the old needle in a safe way. Sight hole 4. With the scarf (small ground-out section/dip on the back side of the needle just above the needle eye) facing toward the back hand-wheel side of the machine, push the needle all the way up into the needlebar, until it can go no farther.

  • Page 22: Hopping Feet

    Needle size Thread size 12 and 14 monofilament, 100 wt. silk, 60 wt. poly, mylar monofilament, hologram, 100 wt., 80 wt., 60 wt., 50 wt., 40 wt. silk, poly or cotton thread 40 wt. cottons and poly, 30 wt. cottons and poly Any thread 30 wt.

  • Page 23: Bobbin And Bobbin Tension

    Bobbin and Bobbin Tension The Platinum Q|165 quilting machine uses M-class bobbins that are larger than sewing machine L-class bobbins. The larger bobbins hold more thread, enabling you to quilt for a longer time between bobbin changes. To wind the bobbin The Platinum Q|165 comes with a separate bobbin winder.
  • Page 24 To adjust the bobbin tension • Make the bobbin tension adjustment using the screw in the center of the tension spring. Turn clockwise to tighten and counterclockwise to loosen the bobbin tension. Make tiny adjustments to the bobbin tension and test again.

  • Page 25: Top Thread Tension

    Top Thread Tension One of the joys of quilting with the Platinum Q|165 is its ability to handle many different types of thread. You can quilt with almost any high-quality thread as long as you first adjust the bobbin tension and then adjust the top tension to suit the thread you’ve chosen.
  • Page 26 Tension Quick Start Guide Bobbin adjustments are tiny, like ticks of the clock. 1. Always adjust bobbin thread tension first. Then stitch out to check top tension. 2. If top thread looks like Diagram A Problem: The top thread tension is too tight. Solution: Loosen the top thread tension by turning the tension knob counterclockwise.

  • Page 27: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Platinum Q|165 recommends that you select and use only high-quality threads for your quilts. To thread the machine Refer to the threading diagram on the next page. 1. Place thread cone onto spool post ①, insert the thread through the thread-mast eyelet ② from back to front, continuing to the thread guide ③.
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  • Page 29: Quilting With The Platinum Q|165

    Quilting With the Platinum Q|165 Preparing to Quilt 1. Make sure your machine has been cleaned, oiled, has a new needle, and that the tracks on the frame are free from threads or other debris. If the machine isn’t already plugged in, plug it in now. 2.
  • Page 30 To tie off threads when starting and ending quilting 1. After the machine is threaded, move the machine over the quilt to your starting location. 2. While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread, press the needle up/down button twice, causing the needle to go down through the quilt sandwich and then back to the up position.

  • Page 31: Using The Touch-Screen Display

    Using the Touch-Screen Display The Plati num Q|165 has a touch-screen display on the front handlebars. Use the display to access the quilti ng functi ons of the Plati num Q|165, such as to alternate between sti tch-regulated and non-sti tch regulated operati on, to control setti ngs for how you prefer your machine to operate, and to use tools such as counti ng sti tches on a quilt or logging how much ti me it took to fi nish your quilt.
  • Page 32 Toolbar Opti ons The toolbar is in the upper-right corner of the screen at all ti mes. The butt on appears blue when it is selected. Touch the Home icon whenever you need to return to the Main screen. Touch the Tools icon to open the Tools. For more informati on about the various tools, see the Machine Tools secti on of this manual.

  • Page 33: Stitching Modes

    Sti tching Modes The Plati num Q|165 enables you to choose between two modes of sti tch regulati on (Cruise and Precision) or to choose manual sti tching. Manual Sti tching Mode When using the manual sti tching mode, the length of the sti tch is determined by how quickly or slowly you move the machine around the quilt, in combinati on with the number of sti tches per minute (up to 1800) you have selected.
  • Page 34 Touch to save the current SPM setti ng as a preset. 1. Select Manual sti tching mode by touching the Manual Mode butt on. 2. Press the plus (+) butt on to increase or the minus (–) butt on to decrease the current sti tches-per- minute setti ng.
  • Page 35 To use Cruise sti tch regulati on • Touch the Regulated butt on and then touch the Cruise butt on. Press to select Sti tch Regulati on. Press the plus (+) or minus (—) to change the sti tches-per-inch setti ng. Press to select Cruise mode.
  • Page 36 To use Precision sti tch regulati on • Touch the Regulated butt on and then press the Precision butt on. Press to select Sti tch Regulati on. Press the plus (+) or minus (—) to change the sti tches-per-inch setti ng. Press to select Precision mode.

  • Page 37: Controlling The Lights

    Controlling the Lights Your Plati num Q|165 comes equipped with an LED light ring. To control the lights on the machine • To toggle the LED light ring on and off , touch the Lights butt on on the Main screen. When lights are on, the on/off butt on displays in color.

  • Page 38: Machine Tools

    Machine Tools To open the machine tools, touch the Tools icon in the toolbar. Aft er selecti ng it, the icon turns blue. Choose from the tools on the screen. Opens the on-screen Opens the calculator. Diagnosti cs screen. Opens the Alarms Opens the Timers screen.

  • Page 39: Diagnostics

    Diagnosti cs There are several diagnosti cs tests that you may be asked to perform by Plati num Q|165 technical support or authorized Plati num Q|165 representati ves. These functi ons test the moti on encoders, the motor control functi ons, the key switches, and the internal positi on sensors. •...
  • Page 40 To perform the Motor Speed Sensor Test The Motor Speed Sensor test helps you determine whether or not there is a problem with the Platinum Q|165 speed sensor.  NOTE: Before performing this test, remove the bobbin case and the top thread. •...

  • Page 41: Alarms

    Alarms The Alarms screen has two alarms: the overspeed alarm and the quilti ng alarm. • Touch the Tools icon in the toolbar. Then touch the Alarms butt on to open the Alarms screen. The overspeed alarm alerts you if you are moving the machine faster than 100% of the motor capacity.
  • Page 42 To set the quilti ng alarm Aft er you enable the quilti ng alarm, the ti me begins to count down. This alarm measures elapsed ti me, not machine quilti ng ti me. The example below shows 57 minutes and 23 seconds are remaining before the alarm will sound.

  • Page 43: Quilt Timer And Stitch Counter

    Quilt Timer and Sti tch Counter The Timers screen enables you to track the amount of ti me you work on a quilt and to track the number of sti tches on a quilt. • Touch the Tools icon in the toolbar. Then touch the Timers butt on. Press the Home butt on to return to the Main screen.

  • Page 44: Set Language

    To track the number of sti tches in a quilt Use the sti tch counter to count the number of sti tches in a quilt. • Press the Reset butt on to zero-out the counter when you begin a new quilt. To see the lifeti me sti tch counter for your machine, see the Informati on screen.

  • Page 45: Updating Machine Software

    Updati ng Machine Soft ware From ti me to ti me the Husqvarna Viking® brand releases soft ware updates for the Plati num Q|165 quilt machine. This update feature enables you to take advantage of the latest soft ware capabiliti es added to machines.
  • Page 46 2. The Plati num Q|165 will search for the machine update fi le on the USB drive. When the update is complete, the Machine butt on turns from blue back to white. To update the front display’s soft ware 1. Insert the USB drive into the USB port on the right side of the front display.

  • Page 47: Information Screen

    To monitor system informati on about your machine You may need to provide system informati on to Husqvarna Viking® customer service or an authorized Husqvarna Viking® dealer when purchasing machine accessories or receiving technical assistance. • Touch the Informati on icon in the toolbar.

  • Page 48: Machine Maintenance

    Machine Maintenance Clean and Oil Your Platinum Q|165 The only place where you need to regularly oil your machine is the bobbin hook assembly. Failure to keep the hook assembly lubricated can cause severe damage to the machine. We recommend that you oil the hook assembly with each bobbin change and before use if you haven’t used the machine for a few days.

  • Page 49: Maintenance Schedule

    In addition to the ongoing cleaning and oiling maintenance, you should have your machine serviced by an authorized Husqvarna Viking® service technician every 12 to 24 months, depending on use. They will take care of oiling and greasing internal parts and ensure the machine is in tip-top working order.

  • Page 50: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting You can correct many problems on your own. If you need additional help, contact your local, authorized Platinum Q|165 retailer. First check the following: 1. The AC power cord is properly connected and the power switch is turned on. 2.
  • Page 51 The needle is not positioned • Position the needle properly to the needle bar. Inspect the properly position of the needle to make sure the needle is at the 6 o’clock position. When you stand directly in front of the needle (facing the bobbin case side of the machine), you will see the entire needle eye directly facing you.
  • Page 52 Bobbin case is damaged, • Since thread slides over the surface of the bobbin case at a high corroded, dirty, etc. speed, make sure the case is free of any lint or foreign matter that could impede thread passage through the machine. Moving the machine too fast for •...
  • Page 53 Improper needle/hook • Machine timing needs to be checked. Consult an authorized relationship Husqvarna Viking® technician. Damage or burr at needle hole • If thread is shredding at the needle plate, check for burrs or of needle plate or other thread jagged edges.
  • Page 54 Make sure both ends are plugged in securely.  NOTE: If the troubleshooting tips do not eliminate the problem, please consult an authorized Husqvarna Viking® representative. | 53 powerquilter 1650 Quilting Machine User’s Guide...

  • Page 55: Federal Communications Commissions (Fcc) Declaration Of Conformity (For Usa Only)

    Appendix 1 Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: SVP Worldwide 1714 Heil Quaker Blvd Suite 130 Vergne, TN 37086 declares that the product Product Name: Platinum Q|165 complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
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