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  • Page 1 User’s Guide K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER –...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Toolbar 1 Getting to know your machine Quick Help ...............3:2 Extended toolbar Machine overview Stitch Menu Needle area ...............1:7 Font Menu Rear side ................1:7 Design Menu Accessory tray ..............1:7 EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ Parts of the embroidery unit .........1:7 File Manager Accessories SET Menu...
  • Page 4 Embroidery unit overview Thread Tension Control Embroidery hoop overview ..........6:2 Step Stitch-by-Stitch control Built-In Designs Go to Stitch ..............8:9 DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler Book ....6:3 Return to Embroidery Edit Connect the embroidery unit Number of stitches Remove the embroidery unit in Embroidery Combination...

  • Page 5: Getting To Know Your Machine 1:5

    1 Getting to know your machine...

  • Page 6: Machine Overview 1:6

    Getting to know your machine Machine overview 21 22 19. Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift Pre-Tension Thread guide 20. Start/Stop Thread tension discs 21. Selective Thread Cutter button Thread take-up lever 22. Needle Stop Up/Down Thread slots 23. Stitch Re-Start Thread tension disc for bobbin winding 24.

  • Page 7: Needle Area

    Getting to know your machine Needle area 35. Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot socket 36. Built-In needle threader 37. Needle bar 38. Needle clamp 39. Needle thread guide 40. Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle 41. Presser foot Rear side 42.

  • Page 8: Accessories 1:8

    Getting to know your machine Accessories Included accessories 54. Stylus 55. Thread net 56. Edge/Quilting guide 57. Felt pad 58. USB embroidery stick (1 GB) 59. Screwdriver 60. Seam ripper 61. Brush 62. 2 spool caps, large (1 attached on the machine at delivery) 63.

  • Page 9: Accessories Included - Not In The Picture

    USB PC cable • Needles • Embroidery thread • Pieces of fabric and stabilizer • DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD • DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler book • User´s Guide • Accessory User´s Guide • Quick Guide - 1 for sewing/ 1 for embroidery •...
  • Page 10 Getting to know your machine This foot is used for overcasting and seam/overcasting, with Edging Foot J stitches that have a stitch width of 5.0 and 5.5 mm. Stitches form over the pin which prevents puckering at the edge of the fabric. This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks.

  • Page 11: Stitches 1:11

    Getting to know your machine Stitches Stitch Presser Stitch Stitch name Application Foot Straight Stitch, left center For all types of sewing. Touch stitch width and Side-to-Side mirror image to select 29 and right needle position different needle positions. A1, A2, Stretch Stitch, left ,center For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
  • Page 12 Getting to know your machine 2 mm Satin Stitch For appliqués, sewing on laces and trims. For light and medium fabrics. 4 mm Satin Stitch For appliqués, sewing on laces and trims. For light and medium fabrics. 6 mm Satin Stitch For appliqués, sewing on laces and trims.
  • Page 13 Getting to know your machine Heavy Reinforced Sensor For utility and heavy fabrics. Buttonhole Buttonh. Foot /C Medium Reinforced For medium fabrics. Buttonhole Medium Reinforced For medium fabrics. Decorative Buttonhole Heirloom Sensor For hand look on ne and delicate fabrics. Tip: For jeans buttonholes, increase length and width of the Buttonhole Buttonh.
  • Page 14 Getting to know your machine A - Utility Stitches B - Buttonhole Stitches C - Pictogram Stitches D - Heirloom Stitches 1:14...
  • Page 15 Getting to know your machine E - Quilt Stitches F - Appliqué Stitches G - Children Stitches 1:15...
  • Page 16 Getting to know your machine H - Scallop Stitches J - Vintage Stitches K - Omnimotion Stitches 1:16...
  • Page 17 Getting to know your machine N - Fashion Stitches L - Decorative Stitches M - Crafting Stitches S - 4-way Stitches T - 8-way Stitches 1:17...
  • Page 18 Getting to know your machine X - Specialty Stitches Z - Decorative Tapering Stitches Block Alphabet Outline block Brush Line Script Alphabet Cyrillic Alphabet Hiragana Alphabet Alphabet Alphabet 1:18...
  • Page 19 2 Set Up...

  • Page 20: Unpacking 2:2

    Set Up Unpacking Place the box on a steady, at surface. Lift off the machine carrying case. Lift your machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. Connect the power cord and foot control Among the accessories you will nd the power cord and the foot control.

  • Page 21: Adjustable E Light™ 2:3

    Set Up Adjustable E LIGHT™ Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color of the light in the SET Menu. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine.

  • Page 22: Spool Pins 2:4

    Set Up Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins; a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 23: Threading The Upper Thread 2:5

    Set Up Threading the Upper Thread Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Horizontal Spool Pin Hold the thread near the spool using your right hand. Use your left hand to bring the end of the thread over and behind the Pre-Tension Thread guide (A) and under the thread guide (B).

  • Page 24: Threading For Twin Needle

    Set Up Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Raise the horizontal spool pin to the vertical position. Raise the auxiliary spool pin to the vertical position. Slide a large spool cap and a felt pad on each one.

  • Page 25: Bobbin Winding 2:7

    Note: It is important that you cut the thread end close to the bobbin. When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder lever will Note: When using earlier version of HUSQVARNA VIKING® move back and the winding will stop automatically. The bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of thread on the pop-up message closes.

  • Page 26: Bobbin Winding While Embroidering Or Sewing

    Set Up Bobbin Winding while embroidering or sewing Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Place the large spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. Bring the bobbin thread around the thread tension disc (A) and through the thread guide (B) as illustrated. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

  • Page 27: Presser Foot 2:9

    Set Up Presser Foot Changing the presser foot 1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot down and towards you. 2. Line up the cross pin on the foot with the gap in the presser foot ankle.

  • Page 28: Needles 2:10

    Set Up Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes.

  • Page 29: Threads 2:11

    Set Up Threads Stabilizers There are many threads on the market today developed for Tear-away stabilizers different purposes. Tear-away stabilizers are used with stable woven fabrics. Place underneath fabric for decorative stitching or hoop All purpose sewing thread with the fabric when embroidering. Tear away excess All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or stabilizer after stitching.

  • Page 30: Usb Ports 2:12

    USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. Note: Contact your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer for USB devices for your machine. USB embroidery stick Your machine comes with a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and other les, or to move les between the computer and sewing machine.

  • Page 31: Connecting The Machine To Your Computer 2:13

    Send Multiple in 4D™ Organizer. embroidery machine 4D™ QuickFont Windows® Vista Create font les (.vf3) for your HUSQVARNA VIKING® From the main menu of your CD, click the Install DESIGNER DIAMOND™ sewing and embroidery Drivers option for your version of Windows® Vista.

  • Page 32: How To Launch The Programs

    Con gure at any time. your computer. Touch Smart Update. Follow the instructions on the screen to update your Note: Your DESIGNER DIAMOND™ sewing and embroidery machine. machine must be connected and turned on and the Embroidery Machine Communication module active in order to register.

  • Page 33: Ultimate Interactive Screen

    3 Ultimate Interactive Screen...

  • Page 34: How To Use The Screen

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Ultimate Interactive Screen This section of the User´s Guide will help you navigate on the Ultimate Interactive Screen. We will start at the top of the screen and work our way down. How to use the screen The screen is very easy to use - just touch it with your stylus to make your choices.

  • Page 35: Extended Toolbar 3:3

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Extended toolbar Start Menu Main functions in the Sewing/Embroidery Mode toolbar To activate any function, touch the Start Menu icon to open the Extended toolbar. When the Extended toolbar is open, you can activate the different functions. Touch the function you want to activate and make adjustments.

  • Page 36: Font Menu 3:4

    Ultimate Interactive Screen U - My Stitches: Save your own personally adjusted and favorite stitches and stitch programs. X - Specialty Stitches: Sew special techniques including candlewicking and edging. Extra accessories may be needed. Use Quick Help for detailed information. Font Menu Z - Decorative Tapering Stitches: Decorative stitches with tapering.

  • Page 37: Embroidery Advisor

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Information SET Menu File Manager EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ The EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ feature recommends the right needle, stabilizer and thread for your fabric. Touch the fabric type and weight you want to embroider on and follow the recommendations. The EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™...

  • Page 38: Set Menu 3:6

    Ultimate Interactive Screen SET Menu Stitch Settings Sewing Settings In the SET Menu, you can override automatic settings and make personal adjustments to the Stitch Settings, Sewing Machine Settings Settings, Machine Settings, Sound Settings and Screen and Sound Settings Light Settings. Screen and Light Settings Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices.

  • Page 39: Sewing Settings

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Sewing Settings Twin Needle Touch the Twin Needle icon to open a list for twin needle width selections. When a twin needle size is selected, the width of all stitches is limited for the selected twin needle size to prevent needle breakage.

  • Page 40: Fix Auto

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Sensor Presser Foot Lift When selected, the Sensor Presser Foot Lift is activated. The presser foot will raise to pivot height for example when stopping to sew with the needle in the down position. When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered even if the machine stops with the needle in down position or after a thread cut.

  • Page 41: Machine Settings

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Machine Settings The settings that are made on the screen will be retained when the machine is turned off. Language Touch the Language icon to view the languages. Select your desired Language by touching it. Owner’s Name Touch the Owner’s Name icon to open a screen that allows you to enter your name.

  • Page 42: Sound Settings

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Sound Settings You can change the Sound Settings on your machine to alert you at a variety of situations. Select which sound function you want to change. Then select the sound you want to play by touching the icon. You will be able to hear a preview of the sound when you touch the sound icon.

  • Page 43: Screen And Light Settings

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Screen and Light Settings Touch Screen Adjust When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch Screen Adjust will open a special screen for screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the screen.

  • Page 44: Information Menu 3:12

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Information menu Use the Information menu to easily get Help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in, abridged version of the User’s Guide. When you touch the Info menu icon on the toolbar, you have four options to select from: Index, Category, My info and Text.

  • Page 45: Function Buttons 3:13

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Start/Stop Speed + and - Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift Stitch Re-Start STOP Sensor Foot Down and Needle Stop Up/Down Pivot Selective Thread Cutter Function Buttons Needle Stop Up/Down Sewing Mode Speed + and - Touch the Needle Stop Up/Down to move the needle up All stitches in your machine have a pre-set, recommended or down.

  • Page 46: Stop

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Start/Stop Speed + and - Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift Stitch Re-Start STOP Sensor Foot Down and Needle Up/Down Pivot Selective Thread cutter STOP EXCLUSIVE SENSOR Sewing Mode Select STOP to conclude a stitch. Your machine xes the SYSTEM™...

  • Page 47: Reverse

    Ultimate Interactive Screen Reverse Reverse indicator For permanent reverse, press the Reverse button once before starting to sew. The reverse indicator will be lit and the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine will sew in reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed.
  • Page 48 Ultimate Interactive Screen 3:16...

  • Page 49: Sewing

    4 Sewing...

  • Page 50: Sewing Mode - Overview Of Icons 4:2

    Sewing Sewing Mode In Sewing Mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew Program mode to create your own stitch programs. Read them. Your selected stitch will be shown in actual size more about how to program stitches in the Program in the stitch eld.

  • Page 51: Exclusive Sewing Advisor™ 4:3

    Sewing Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ Your new sewing machine has the HUSQVARNA VIKING® Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. It is always active and is located at the bottom of the Ultimate Interactive Screen. When beginning a sewing project, touch your fabric type and weight, then touch the technique you desire.

  • Page 52: Sewing Techniques

    Sewing Sewing Techniques : sews two pieces of fabric together. SEAM : overcast fabric edges to prevent them from OVERCAST fraying and to help them lay at. : sews the seam and overcasts the edge SEAM OVERCAST all at one time. : a temporary stitching for tting garments, BASTE gathering and marking.

  • Page 53: Load A Stitch From Another Location

    Sewing Toolbar Start Menu File Manager On the toolbar you will nd the Start Menu icon (which Stitch Menu SET Menu opens the Extended Start Menu), Sewing/Embroidery Font Menu Information Mode icon (to switch between Sewing Mode and Embroidery Mode) and the Quick Help icon. First touch the Quick Help icon and then something you want information about on the screen.
  • Page 54 Sewing Stitch Settings Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.

  • Page 55: Stitch Width

    Sewing Stitch Width Decrease or increase the stitch width using -and +. Default settings are shown in black numbers, adjusted settings in red. Stitch Length Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and -. If lengthening a zigzag stitch or a decorative stitch, the entire stitch will be longer.

  • Page 56: Stitch Settings In Set Menu

    Sewing Stitch Settings in SET Menu If you want to check what thread tension, balance, presser foot pressure you have on a certain stitch you can go to your SET Menu. Touch the Start Menu to open the Extended Start Menu. Start Menu SET Menu On the Extended Start Menu, touch the SET Menu icon,...

  • Page 57: Sensor Foot Pressure

    Sewing EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ feature - Sensor Foot Pressure Thanks to the Sensor Foot Pressure, the machine actually senses the thickness of the fabric, embroidery or stitching to sew over it smoothly and evenly with perfect, even fabric feed. Go to the Stitch Settings to see the actual setting of the Sensor Foot Pressure for the selected fabric and to adjust the Sensor Foot Pressure.

  • Page 58: Sewing Techniques 4:10

    Sewing Sewing Techniques Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance that will usually be pressed open. In most cases, edges of the seam allowance are nished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. Seams in stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric.

  • Page 59: Overcast

    Sewing Overcast Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help them lay at. It is easiest to overcast before the garment is sewn together. Presser foot J is recommended for light and medium weight fabric to prevent puckering along the edge.

  • Page 60: Seam And Overcast

    Sewing Seam and Overcast The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edges all at one time. There are a number of different Seam/Overcast stitches on your machine. Your Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best one for your fabric and make all adjustments automatically.

  • Page 61: Baste

    Sewing Baste Basting is temporary stitching for tting garments, gathering and marking. The SEWING ADVISOR™ feature automatically sets a long stitch length and reduces the tension so the threads are easy to remove or to pull for gathering. : Woven medium, cut in two. FABRIC : Woven medium fabric and Baste.

  • Page 62: Hem

    Sewing The Hem technique on your Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the visible or topstitch hem that is best for your fabric weight and type. For woven fabric and leather and vinyl, a straight stitch is selected. For stretch fabrics, stitches that stretch are selected.

  • Page 63: Perfectly Balanced Sensor One-Step Buttonhole

    Sewing Perfectly Balanced Sensor One-Step Buttonhole The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your fabric. Fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. You can also select your buttonhole directly from the Buttonhole Menu B.

  • Page 64: Manual Buttonhole

    Sewing • Step on the foot control. The Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot lowers automatically. A straight stitch is sewn away from you stabilizing the left buttonhole column, then the satin column is sewn toward you. This is repeated for the right column. The bartacks are automatic (see illustration 1).

  • Page 65: Programmable Button Sew On

    Sewing Programmable Button Sew On Sew buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes quickly with your machine. : Woven medium. FABRIC : Woven medium and Button on the Exclusive SELECT SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. The feed teeth are lowered automatically. : Size 80 needle and the multipurpose tool to create a thread shank, as recommended.

  • Page 66: Way Stitches - Menu S

    Sewing 4-way Stitches - Menu S The 4-way mending stitch allows you to stitch several sturdy stitches in four different directions. You have a choice of 17 different 4-way stitches. You can select the one that is perfect for the weight and type of fabric you are using.

  • Page 67: Way Stitches – Menu T

    Sewing 8-Way Stitches – Menu T There are two different stitches, straight and reinforced straight stitch, in the T menu. Touch the arrows to select one of the pre-set sewing directions. To ne tune the direction of the stitch, use the stitch width and stitch Straight length icons.

  • Page 68: Bartacks

    Sewing Bartacks Secure elastic ends, drapery pleats, belt loops, and pocket corners with the same look as ready-to-wear. : Woven heavy. ABRIC : Woven heavy, and stitch A1:32. ELECT : Presser foot B and size 90 needle as recommended. • Place fabric under the presser foot. •...

  • Page 69: Save To My Stitches

    Sewing Save to My Stitches If you have made changes to a stitch and want to save them, touch the Save to My Stitches icon. A window will open the U-menu with 12 different spaces on each page to save personalized stitches. Touch a space below a number where you want the stitch to be saved.

  • Page 70: Special Sewing Techniques

    Sewing Special Sewing Techniques The stitch menu X- Specialty Stitches, includes special sewing technique stitches like candlewicking and edge stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon. Note: Use the Quick Help to nd detailed information for each stitch.

  • Page 71: Sewing Pop-Up Messages

    Sewing Sewing pop-up messages System busy An hour glass is shown when the machine is loading, saving, moving les or anything that takes time. Bobbin empty The machine stops automatically and a pop-up message appears on the screen when the bobbin is almost empty. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one.
  • Page 72 Sewing Twin Needle The following pop-up message appears when you turn on the machine and choose a stitch not suitable for twin needle or you had the Twin Needle activated before turning the machine off. Stitch Width Safety When Stitch Width Safety is activated, the following pop- up message appears when you turn on the machine or choose a stitch not suitable for Stitch Width Safety.

  • Page 73: Program

    5 Program...

  • Page 74: Program - Overview Of Icons

    Program Program Note: If Sewing Mode is active and your stitch program is ready to be sewn, you can also close the active function by pressing the foot You can combine stitches and/or letters and numbers control, or by pressing the Start/Stop button. Not all stitches are to create stitch programs.

  • Page 75: To Program In Sewing Mode

    Program To program in Sewing Mode • Enter the Program window, touch the PROG icon. Stitch Menu • Touch the Stitch or Font Menu to open the stitch or a Font Menu font you wish to use. • The active position is marked by a cursor and the selected stitch or letter will be marked in red.

  • Page 76: Edit Your Stitch Or Lettering Program

    Program Edit your stitch or lettering program Insert a stitch or letter Move the cursor where you want to add a stitch or letter. Select the desired stitch you want to insert. It will be placed at the cursor. Adjust text and stitches You can mirror, adjust length and width or change the density of the selected stitch, in the same way as when in Sewing Mode.

  • Page 77: Save To "My Stitches"

    Program Save to “My Stitches” Touch the Save to My Stitches icon to open the dialogue for saving a stitch program or an adjusted stitch in “My Stitches”, the U menu. There are four U menus, which you can step between using the arrows. Save on Free Position Previously saved stitches or stitch programs are shown in the U-menu.

  • Page 78: Stitch Program Commands

    Program Stitch program commands You can insert FIX, STOP and thread cut commands into the stitch program. These commands will be included in the stitch program and will always be performed when sewing it. Note: If creating a stitch program in Embroidery Mode, tie-offs will be added automatically at the beginning and end, allowing you to create a stitch program in between.

  • Page 79: Important Program Mode Information

    Program Important Program mode information Program can be used in either Sewing Mode or Embroidery Mode. A stitch program created when Embroidery Mode is active will become an embroidery design when saved and cannot be sewn as a stitch in Sewing Mode.

  • Page 80: Program Pop-Up Messages

    Program Program pop-up messages Not a programmable stitch Some stitches are not possible to insert in a stitch program, for example buttonholes and four direction stitches. Stitch program out of range The stitch you are trying to add will make the stitch program too long.

  • Page 81: Embroidery Set Up

    6 Embroidery Set Up...

  • Page 82: Embroidery Unit Overview

    Embroidery Set Up Embroidery unit overview (type BE17) 47. Embroidery unit release button (underside) 48. Embroidery arm When removing the embroidery unit from the 49. Embroidery hoop attachment box for the rst time, be sure the packing brace 50. Level adjustment feet on the underside of the embroidery unit has been removed.

  • Page 83: Built-In Designs

    USB embroidery stick. All these designs are also included on the DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD for backup if you temporarily want to remove them from the machine memory or USB embroidery stick.

  • Page 84: To Hoop The Fabric

    Embroidery Set Up To hoop the fabric For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. Open the Quick Release (A) on the outer hoop and loosen the screw (B).

  • Page 85: Getting Started Embroidering

    Embroidery Set Up Getting started embroidering After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with bobbin thread. Touch the Start Menu. The Design Menu opens to select a design. Touch & Hold the design you want to stitch out and it will load to Embroidery Edit.
  • Page 86 Embroidery Set Up Clear suf cient space around the machine to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the Start/ Stop button or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. Note: If Automatic Jump Stitch Trim is not activated the machine will stop after stitching a few stitches.

  • Page 87: Embroidery Edit

    7 Embroidery Edit...

  • Page 88: Embroidery Edit - Overview Of Icons

    Embroidery Edit Embroidery Edit When you touch the Sewing/Embroidery Mode on the have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to toolbar to activate Embroidery Mode or turn the machine edit your design(s). The loaded design(s) are shown in the on with the embroidery unit attached, Embroidery Edit Embroidery eld.

  • Page 89: Main Functions In The Extended Embroidery Edit Toolbar

    Screen and Light settings, the settings are saved even after memory or external devices connected to the USB-ports, turning off the machine. Read more about the SET Menu such as your computer or the HUSQVARNA VIKING® in chapter 3. USB embroidery stick. Select the place you want to save your design.

  • Page 90: Touch Functions

    Embroidery Edit Touch functions A selected design has a red box around it. To select a design touch it on the screen. You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen by touching and dragging in the embroidery eld. You can Pan, Position, Rotate and Scale, depending on which touch function is active.

  • Page 91: My Hoops

    To select the correct hoop size, touch the My Hoops icon. A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up message will close automatically.
  • Page 92 Embroidery Edit Duplicate/ Delete Last Object If you want to add a copy of the last object, use the Duplicate Last Object icon. The last object in the shape will be duplicated and the copy will be added after the last object on the baseline.

  • Page 93: Resize

    Embroidery Edit Resize Resize can reduce an embroidery design up to ve times Resize smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. The machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so the original stitch density remains.

  • Page 94: Important Resize Information

    Embroidery Edit Important Resize information Since designs are digitized for a speci c design size, it is important to consider the following information about Resize. Always embroider a test sample of your resized design before embroidering on a project. • Resize is always proportional.

  • Page 95: Color Edit

    Embroidery Edit Color Edit Touch Color Edit icon to enter the Color Edit Screen. Color Edit Thread Color Change In Thread Color Change you can edit the colors in your design. Each color block is described in the Color Block list on the right hand side of the screen.

  • Page 96: Edit Stitch Program

    Embroidery Edit Edit Stitch Program If you touch the Edit Stitch Program icon, a window will open so you can edit a stitch program that you have created. You can insert new stitches or delete stitches. If you have programmed stitches in Embroidery Mode, you can save the stitches as a part of a design, and they can only be stitched in embroidery mode.

  • Page 97: Program Embroidery Fonts

    Embroidery Edit Program Embroidery fonts To open an embroidery font, go to Embroidery Edit and touch the Start menu. The Embroidery fonts are below the stitch fonts. Choose the Font menu on the Extended Toolbar and select an embroidery font from the list. When selecting an embroidery font in Embroidery fonts list, the Program Embroidery Font window will open automatically.

  • Page 98: Adjustments

    Embroidery Edit Adjustments Move to Hoop Touch Move to Hoop to move any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area. The design will be placed at the outer most edge of the hoop. Park Position Touch the Park Position icon to move the embroidery arm to Park Position for storing the embroidery unit.

  • Page 99: How To Select Designs

    Embroidery Edit How to select designs When loading designs into Embroidery Edit, the last design loaded is selected by default. Start Menu Select one design To select one design you can either touch the design on the screen or touch the Step Through Designs icon. The Step Through Designs icon allows you to select one of the Step Through Designs designs on your screen if you wish to alter it in some way.

  • Page 100: Advanced Selection

    Embroidery Edit Selection Modes There are three different ways a design can be chosen on the screen. This gives you the opportunity to select a subset of the loaded designs and apply changes only to those designs. Selected design (1) - The design is marked with a solid red line.

  • Page 101: Select Designs Exercise

    Embroidery Edit Select designs exercise In this exercise you will learn how to select two out of four designs to be able to make changes to them. Go to your Font Menu on the Extended toolbar. Touch Kalligraphia 30. The Font Edit window will open.

  • Page 102: Embroidery Edit Pop-Up Messages

    Embroidery Edit Embroidery Edit Pop-up messages Exceeded maximum number of stitches The design combination you are trying to make contains too many stitches. Your design combination can have a maximum of approximately 500,000 stitches. Embroidery combination is too complex This pop-up message appears for one of the following reasons: •...

  • Page 103: Embroidery Stitch-Out

    8 Embroidery Stitch-Out...

  • Page 104: To Enter Embroidery Stitch-Out

    Embroidery Stitch-Out To enter Embroidery Stitch-Out To embroider your design(s), enter Embroidery Stitch- Out by touching the GO icon in the lower right corner of the Embroidery Edit window. The embroidery unit must be connected and the correct hoop attached when the machine enters Embroidery Stitch-Out.

  • Page 105: Design Positioning

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Design Positioning Touch the Design Positioning icon to open the Design Design Positioning Positioning screen. Design Positioning allows you to place a design on an exact location on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design.

  • Page 106: How To Use Design Positioning

    Embroidery Stitch-Out How to use Design Positioning Stitch out design DD_058.vp3 in a large hoop. When Design Positioning Wizard embroidery is nished, touch X to keep design on the Steps 1-4 screen. Touch Design Positioning icon to position the next design.

  • Page 107: Design Positioning Exercise

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Design Positioning exercise When adding one design to a previously embroidered design, or when matching a design to a patterned fabric, Design Positioning is very useful. Select Design DD_058.vp3 and embroider one in the upper left corner of the hoop. Touch number 1. Use the stylus or Control Arrows to move the cursor to the upper left corner of the design.

  • Page 108: Baste In Hoop

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Baste in Hoop Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a hooped stabilizer. It is especially useful when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. Touch the Baste in hoop icon to add a basting stitch around the design.

  • Page 109: Full Screen

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Full Screen To view your design as large as possible, use the full screen function. The embroidery will ll the whole screen. To close, touch the screen once. Color Functions icon Background Color Touch Background Color to change the active background color.

  • Page 110: Corner Check

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Corner check Corner Check can be used to trace the four corners of the design so that you can see where the design will be on the fabric. Touch the corner check icon. Each time you touch the icon it will move the hoop in the following order: upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left and then go back to the current stitch position.

  • Page 111: Go To Stitch

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Go to Stitch To go to a particular stitch within the color block, touch in the center of the Step Stitch-by-Stitch control. A pop-up message will appear, where you can enter the stitch number. Step Stitch-by-Stich will then move to that stitch number. If the number entered is too large, the machine will move to the last stitch in the color block.

  • Page 112: Function Buttons In Embroidery Stitch-Out

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Start/Stop Speed + and - Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift Stitch Re-Start/ Stop Bobbin Access Sensor Foot Down and Needle Up/Down / Trim Position Pivot Selective Thread Cutter Function Buttons in Embroidery Selective Thread Cutter Stitch-Out The Selective Thread Cutter automatically cuts the threads and raises the presser foot.

  • Page 113: Embroidery Stitch-Out Pop-Up Messages

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Embroidery Stitch-Out pop-up messages Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up message asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to snap on the embroidery presser foot R. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating.

  • Page 114: Design Positioning

    Embroidery Stitch-Out Change thread color When it is time to change the needle thread, the machine stops and the upper thread is cut. Change the spool of thread and re-thread the machine. The next recommended color number is shown in the pop-up message. Cut thread end After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread end.

  • Page 115: File Manager

    9 File Manager...

  • Page 116: File Manager

    File Manager File Manager The File Manager is used to open, organize, add, move, either built-in memory or an external device connected to your machine for storing designs and les. remove and copy your designs, fonts and stitch les. Use Quick Help List view Drop down menu...

  • Page 117: Available Memory

    My Fonts in File Manager. You cannot create folders in the My Fonts folder. Note: The embroidery fonts stored in the machine upon delivery are also included on the DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD, so you can reinstall all embroidery fonts even if you remove them from the sewing machine memory.

  • Page 118: External Device

    Extended toolbar and My Designs in File Manager. Note: The designs stored in the machine upon delivery are also included on the DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD so you can reinstall all designs even if you remove them from the sewing machine memory.

  • Page 119: Folder Structure

    File Manager Open a Folder To open a folder, select it and touch the Open Folder icon or Touch & Hold to open it. The contents of the folder will Dropdown menu be shown in the selection area. Open a le To open a le, click on the le with your stylus and touch Move up one folder level...

  • Page 120: Organize

    File Manager Organize Create a new Folder Touch the create new folder icon to create a new folder. A pop-up message opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Rename a le or folder To change the name of a folder, touch the folder then touch the Rename le or folder icon.

  • Page 121: File Manager Pop-Up Messages

    File Manager File Manager pop-up messages Audio Player You can listen to a sound when browsing File Manager. Sound les can be saved in My Files. When selecting a sound le in File Manager, it will open in the Audio Player application. Touch the Start icon to play the sound.

  • Page 122: Invalid Le Type For This Folder

    File Manager System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving les or performing a function that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid le type for this folder Only embroidery designs can be stored in My Designs, and only font les can be stored in My Fonts.

  • Page 123: Maintenance

    10 Maintenance...

  • Page 124: Cleaning The Machine

    Maintenance Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed teeth by pressing Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift.

  • Page 125: Troubleshooting

    Maintenance Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer who will be happy to help you. Problem/cause Remedy General problems...

  • Page 126: Non-Original Parts And Accessories

    Maintenance Bobbin thread breaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread. Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate. Is the bobbin area full of lint? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original bobbins approved for this model.

  • Page 127: Index

    Maintenance Index Bobbin winding thread guide ..........1:6 Bobbin Winding through the needle ........2:7 Bobbin Winding while embroidering or sewing ....2:8 Bottom toolbar - Embroidery Edit ........3:12 Accessories ................1:8 Bottom toolbar - Embroidery Stitch-Out .......3:12 Accessory tray ..............1:7, 2:3 Browse File Manager ............9:3 Accessory tray, embroidery unit........
  • Page 128 Delete last object ..............7:6 Extended toolbar ..............3:3 Delete Saved Stitch or Program ..........5:5 External Device ..............9:4 Denim needle ...............2:10 Designer Diamond Sampler book ........6:3 DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler book ....1:9 DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD .......1:9 Fabric ..................4:2 DESIGNER™ Crown Hoop ..........1:8 Fabric Selection ..............4:3...
  • Page 129 Maintenance Lock screen ................3:11 Lower case ................5:2 Getting started embroidering ..........6:5 Lowering feed teeth ..............2:9 Go to stitch ................8:9 Lower the presser foot ............4:9 Grid ..................7:9 Group/Ungroup ............7:2, 7:14 Machine Settings ............3:6, 3:9 Magnifying glass ..............2:5 Handle ..................1:7 Main spool pin ...............
  • Page 130 Maintenance Remove the embroidery unit ..........6:3 Rename le or folder ............ 9:2, 9:6 OK ................. 3:12, 9:2 Replace a stitch or letter ............5:4 Omnimotion Stitches ............1:16 Replacing the needle plate ..........10:2 ON/OFF ............... 1:6, 2:2 Resize ............... 7:2, 7:7, 7:8 Open folder ..............
  • Page 131 Maintenance Sensor Foot Pressure ..........1:3, 3:6, 4:9 Stitch Selected ................4:2 Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift ....1:6, 3:14, 4:9, 8:10 Stitch Selection area ..............4:2 Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot ......1:10, 2:5 Stitch Settings ............3:6, 4:6, 4:8 Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot socket ......1:7 Stitch Start ................4:2 Sensor Presser Foot Lift............3:8 Stitch submenus ..............3:3...
  • Page 132 Maintenance Ultimate Interactive Screen ......... 1:6, 3:2 Universal needle ..............2:10 Unpacking ................2:2 Updating instructions ............2:14 Upper Case Letters ...............5:2 USB Embroidery stick ........1:8, 2:12, 9:4 USB PC cable .............. 1:9, 2:12 USB ports ................2:12 User´s Guide ................1:9 Utility Foot A .................1:9 Utility Stitches ..............

  • Page 133: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing Machine. VIKING, DESIGNER, DESIGNER DIAMOND, 4D, SEWING ADVISOR, EMBROIDERY ADVISOR, E LIGHT, KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING and EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM & Design are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l.
  • Page 134 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna, Sweden www.husqvarnaviking.com...

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