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Husqvarna Viking Platinum 16 User Manual

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  • Page 1 ® User’s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING ™...
  • Page 2 Congratulations on your purchase of the PLATINUM 16 quilting ™ machine by HUSQVARNA VIKING ® Welcome to the HUSQVARNA VIKING family! ® HUSQVARNA VIKING ® is committed to your quilting success through excellence in customer service and www.husqvarnaviking.com education. With that in mind, we invite you to visit our website at to learn more about the art of quilting through classes and events held around the world.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT INFORMATION: REGULATIONS Federal Communications Commissions (FCC) Declaration of Conformity (For USA Only) Responsible Party: SVP Worldwide 1224 Heil Quaker Blvd LaVergne, TN 37086 USA declares that the product Product Name: PLATINUM™ 16 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.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using When using this machine, basic safety precautions should always be taken, including the following: DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • A quilting machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug the machine from the electrical outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
  • Page 5 HOW TO UNPACK/REPACK THE MACHINE Keep the carton and packing materials. You will need them in the event that you need to return the machine to the dealer or send it for repair. If you do not pack the machine properly or if you do not use the correct packaging materials, the machine could be damaged.
  • Page 6 FOR USERS IN THE UK, EIRE, MALTA AND CYPRUS ONLY If this machine is fitted with a three-pin non-rewireable BS plug then please read the following. IMPORTANT If the available socket outlet is not suitable for the plug supplied with this equipment, it should be cut off and an appropriate three pin plug fitted.
  • Page 7 GROUNDING GROUNDED OUTLET BOXES TAB FOR METAL GROUNDING SCREW SCREW GROUNDING PIN ADAPTER Figure 1 This product is for use on a nominal 120 V or nominal 220 V circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A in Figure 1. A temporary adapter, which looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Safety Section Quick Facts Components (Front Side View) Components (Back Side View) Components (Rear and Front Views) Included Accessories Setting Up the Table Placing Machine in Table Installing Power Cord Installing Foot Pedal Installing Thread Stand Installing Color Touch-Screen Inserting Needle Needle/Thread Selection Guide Adjusting Hopping Foot...

  • Page 9: Safety Section

    Safety Section Quick Facts This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. The PLATINUM™ 16 quilting machine utilizes Operation is subject to the following two conditions: high-tech electronics and an innovative touch- (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and pad user interface to offer greater functionality (2) this device must accept any interference received, and ease of operation to home quilters than ever...

  • Page 10: Components (Front Side View

    PLATINUM™ 16 Quilting Machine Components Front Side View Figure 1 Thread Stand 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 Front Casing/Frame Hand Wheel Page 10...

  • Page 11: Back Side View

    Back Side View 18. Back Casing/Frame 11. Needle Bar 19. Color Touch-Screen Display Connector 12. Needle Bar Thread Guide 20. Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 13. Needle 14. Hopping Foot 15. Needle Plate 16. Needle Clamp Screw 17. Front Display DETAIL H DETAIL H SCALE 1 : 2...

  • Page 12: Rear And Front Views

    Rear and Front Views Included Accessories 21. On/Off Switch 4 M-Class Bobbins 22. Power Cord Connector INSPIRA Needles Size 16 ® 23. Foot Pedal Connector Bobbin Case Screwdriver 24. Spool Pins Lint Brush 25. Thread Stand Pen Oiler 26. Bobbin Assembly Power Cord 27.

  • Page 13: Setting Up The Table

    Setting Up the Table (and Taking Installing the Power Cord it Down for Storage) The PLATINUM™ 16 quilting machine table has been designed to accommodate the PLATINUM™ 16 quilting machine. It has folding legs that are height-adjustable and is heavy enough to provide stabilization for quilting at high speeds.

  • Page 14: Installing The Thread Stand

    Installing the Color Touch-Screen Installing the Thread Stand Figure 6 The color touch-screen comes pre-installed on its mounting bracket and should have one end of the D cable attached to the back of the touch-screen (see Figure 6). NOTE: Confirm that the power is turned off before installing the Color Touch-Screen.

  • Page 15: Needle/Thread Selection Guide

    Inserting (or changing) the Needle Note: Changing the needle is recommended for each new quilt loaded on the machine or any time the needle becomes bent, dull or burred. Needles are inexpensive and are important to the success of your project. Plan to change needles every 5-7 hours of quilting or more often if working with a lot of fusibles or heavy materials.

  • Page 16: Threading The Machine

    Threading the Machine Figure 8 1. Place a cone or spool of thread on the spool pin. If using a spool, make sure that the slits on the spool are DETAIL D against the base of the spool pin holder. Pass the thread SCALE 1 : 2 through the thread-stand eyelet from back to front, continuing to thread guide A.
  • Page 17 3. Thread continues through thread guide C, and then down to the tension assembly (see Figure 10). NOTE: It is important that the thread is “flossed” up between the two tension discs. If the thread is not firmly in place between the two tension discs, the thread rests on the outside of the tension discs (without tension) and looping on fabric or thread nests may occur.

  • Page 18: Bobbin And Thread Tension Adjustments

    Bobbin and Thread Tension Adjustments Inserting the Bobbin Note: Turn off the power switch while inserting the bobbin case or anytime your hands are near the needle area. TENSION SPRING Figure 13 Figure 11 1. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread pulls off clockwise when viewing the open side (Figure 11).

  • Page 19: Top Thread Tension Adjustment

    Drawing the Bobbin Thread to the Top of the Quilt 1. After threading the machine, plug it in and turn on the power. Place quilt sandwich under hopping foot. 2. While firmly holding the tail of the needle thread with the left hand, choose one of the following methods to cycle the needle through one full rotation to bring the bobbin thread to the top of the quilt.

  • Page 20: Maintenance

    Loosen Top Thread Tension To loosen the tension, turn the top thread tension knob (page 10, Figure 1, #5) counter-clockwise. NOTE: Before adjusting the top tension, remember to floss or pull the top thread up into the tension discs or it will float outside the discs providing little or no top tension.

  • Page 21: Using The Touch-Screen Displays

    Using the Touch Screen Displays Display Menus The PLATINUM™ 16 quilting machine has a color Pedal touch-screen display on the front of the machine. Settings are changed using this display. 25 % Main Screen Button Functions (Figure 18) Pedal Status The status of the foot pedal connection is displayed in the top left corner of the Main screen (Figure 18).
  • Page 22 Manual gulated ulated Stitch Mode The second feature of the Limit box are three buttons 25 % called Presets that can be customized to your favorite 87 % speed settings (Figure 21). Pressing a Preset button dle Stop will change the “My Speed” setting to the speed shown Manual 87 % on that button.
  • Page 23 More Menu (Figure 25) More The More screen allows access to other functions available on the PLATINUM™ 16 quilting machine. (Figure 25) Presets Presets Options Press the “Presets” button to adjust the three available speed presets. Diagnostics Options Pressing the “Options” button will open a screen that System Information allows adjustment of the sound volume and the LED Light Ring brightness.
  • Page 24 “beep” or no “beep” at all, this indicates hand wheel. a failed test and the machine should be inspected by a quali fied HUSQVARNA VIKING® repair technician. Back Main Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu Figure 28 screen or the “Back”...
  • Page 25 Failing Test test and the machine should be inspected by a qualified No beep or solid beep as HUSQVARNA VIKING® repair technician. you rotate the hand wheel one full revolution. Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu screen or the “Back”...
  • Page 26 The Lifetime counter cannot be reset and should be used as an indicator to determine when general machine maintenance should be performed by an authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® Representative. (Figure 32) Press the “Main” button to return to the “Main” menu ÷...
  • Page 27 Presets Screen Presets Pressing the Presets button will take you to a screen that allows you to customize the preset button speed settings (Figure 34). There is a “+” and “-” button for each of the three presets and a blue box that displays the 87 % current setting.

  • Page 28: Getting Started Quilting

    Getting Started Quilting Thread Requirements The My Speed setting can be decreased or the foot pedal released slightly, while maintaining a constant motion with the fabric, to bring the stitches back to the Threads have a tendency to dry rot over a period of desired length.

  • Page 29: Correcting Common Issues

    Correcting Common Issues Skipped Stitches Corrective Measure • The needle is damaged, dull, • Replace the needle often, normally once or twice per day for continuous bent, or installed improperly quilting or at least once per quilt. Use PLATINUM™ 16 quilting machine recommended needles.
  • Page 30 Correcting Common Issues Stitch Quality is Poor Corrective Measure • Tension is not balanced • Adjust the tension of the needle thread after ensuring the bobbin tension is adjusted correctly (see pages 19-20). • Bobbin case is damaged, • Since thread slides over the surface of the bobbin case at a high speed, corroded, dirty, et cetera make sure the case is free of any lint or foreign matter that could impede thread passage through the machine.
  • Page 31 • Wrong type of needle • Use needles recommended by HUSQVARNA VIKING®. Using the wrong needle with a smaller shank diameter causes many problems. For example a system 1738 or 287WH needle with a shank diameter of 1.64mm will fit loosely into the clamp at an angle. This may cause skipped stitches because the needle is positioned too far away from the hook point.

  • Page 32: Optional Accessories

    TruStitch™ Stitch Regulator for INSPIRA ® Table Overlay HUSQVARNA VIKING® Figure 36 Figure 38 Innovative stitch-regulation system enables you to Attached to the table to create a continuous surface for create even, harmonious stitches regardless of stitching use with the Stitch Regulator.

  • Page 33: Register Your Platinum™ 16 Quilting Machine

    Drottninggatan 2, SE-56184, Huskvarna, SWEDEN VIKING, PLATINUM, INSPIRA, KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING and Design are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. HUSQVARNA and the “H” Crown Device are trademarks of Husqvarna AB. All trademarks are used under license by VSM Group AB. ©2013 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l.
  • Page 34 www.husqvarnaviking.com © 2013 KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. All rights reserved.

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