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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. Keep the instructions in a suitable place close to the machine.
  • Page 3 FOR EUROPE ONLY: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE SEWING Machine Overview Sewing Mode Stitch menu tab ..............4:2 Accessories Sewing Information Tab .............4:3 Presser Feet .................1:10 Stitch altering ................4:4 Stitches 1:11 Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR FEATURE ™ Alphabets 1:16 Fabric Selection ..............4:7 Sewing Techniques ...............4:8 SET UP Sewing Techniques...
  • Page 6 EMBROIDERY EDIT FILE MANAGER Embroidery Mode File Manager Start menu ................7:2 Available Memory Load a Design ...............7:2 File Formats Load a Font ................7:2 Browse File Manager Load from USB or My Files ..........7:2 List View/ Thumbnail view ..........9:3 Embroidery text editor ............7:3 My Files .................9:3 Color Touch screen icons ..........7:4 USB ..................9:3...

  • Page 7: Getting To Know Your Machine

    GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE This section of the User’s Guide will give you an overview of your machine, its accessories and stitches.

  • Page 8: Machine Overview 1:8

    MACHINE OVERVIEW 1. Lid 14. Free arm 27. Built-In USB port 2. Pre-tension thread guide 15. Drop feed teeth switch 28. Stylus holder 3. Thread tension discs 16. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 29. ON/OFF switch, connectors for power cord and foot control 4.

  • Page 9: Accessories 1:9

    Accessory Box The accessory box features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the box so they are easily accessible. 32. Space for accessories 33. Removable presser feet and bobbin tray Parts of the Embroidery Unit (Type BE19) 34.

  • Page 10: Presser Feet

    PRESSER FEET Utility Foot A Snapped onto the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. Decorative Stitch Foot B Use this foot for sewing close zigzag stitches (satin stitches) with less then 1.0 mm stitch length and decorative stitches.
  • Page 11 STITCHES A – Utility Stitches Stitches for garment sewing and mending. Stitch Presser Stitch Stitch name Application Foot Straight Stitch, center needle For all types of sewing. Select 29 different needle positions. position Stretch Stitch, For seams in tricot and stretch fabric. left needle position Reinforced Straight For seams which are subject to considerable strain.
  • Page 12 Stitch Stitch Stitch name Presser Foot Application For overlapped seams in tricot. To sew casing over narrow elastic. Elastic/Casing Stitch For joining two pieces of fabric with finished edges and for elastic shirring. Bridging Stitch Bartack Reinforce pockets, shirts openings, belt loops as well as at lower end of a zipper. (manual) Belt Loop Stitch For securing belt loops.
  • Page 13 A - Utility Stitches Stitches for garment sewing and mending. B - Satin Stitches For decorative sewing and appliqué. 1:13 ettinG to know your machine...
  • Page 14 C - Heirloom Stitches For hemstitching, smocking and sewing on lace, trims and more. Some stitches can be used with a wing needle. D - Quilt Stitches Stitches for all types of quilting techniques. 1:14...
  • Page 15 E - Vintage Stitches F - Decorative Stitches A selection of quilt stitches for crazy patch quilting and For decorative sewing. decorative stitching. F - Decorative Stitches G - Specialty stitches For decorative sewing. Sew special techniques including candlewicking and edging. Extra accessories may be needed.
  • Page 16 ALPHABETS Block Brush Line Cyrillic and Hiragana Russian and Japanese alphabets. See the fonts on the Color Touch Screen of your sewing machine. 1:16...

  • Page 17: Set Up

    SET UP This section of the User’s Guide will help you get started with your machine. Learn how to thread your machine, wind the bobbin, change needle and presser foot and how to install your software.

  • Page 18: Unpacking 2:2

    3. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a power cord and a foot control cord. 4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and stitch plate to remove any soil before sewing. Note: Your HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ ® ™...

  • Page 19: Usb Port 2:3

    USB PORT On the right side of your machine you will find a USB port to connect your USB stick. Note: Make sure that the USB stick you use has the format FAT32. Connect to and remove from USB port Insert the USB stick in the USB port on the right side of your machine.

  • Page 20: Spool Pins And Spool Caps 2:4

    SPOOL PINS AND SPOOL CAPS Your sewing 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 in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the stationary spool) or in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 21: Threading The Upper Thread 2:5

    THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on the 4. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the spool pin as described on page 2:4.

  • Page 22: Needle Threader 2:6

    NEEDLE THREADER The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down, catching the thread under the guide (A). 2.

  • Page 23: Threading For Twin Needle 2:7

    Note: Only use symmetrical twin needles (C). THREADING FOR TWIN NEEDLE Do not use this type of twin needle (D), since it may damage your sewing machine. 1. Insert a twin needle. 2. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread.

  • Page 24: Winding The Bobbin With The Machine Threaded 2:8

    3. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) from the inside to the outside. Note: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA VIKING ® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of thread on the bobbin to get started.

  • Page 25: Winding The Bobbin Using The Auxiliary Spool Pin 2:9

    WINDING THE BOBBIN USING THE AUXILIARY SPOOL PIN 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbin only fits on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only original HUSQVARNA VIKING bobbins. ®...

  • Page 26: Lower The Feed Teeth 2:10

    LOWER THE FEED TEETH The feed teeth are lowered when you move the switch on the front of the free arm to the right. Move the switch to the left if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as you begin to sew.

  • Page 27: Needles 2:11

    NEEDLES The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. Universal Needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing on a variety of fabric types and weights.

  • Page 28: Threads 2:12

    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 with the All Purpose Sewing Thread fabric when embroidering. Tear away excess stabilizer after All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or stitching.

  • Page 29: Complimentary Software

    COMPLIMENTARY SOFTWARE (PC) Updating instructions • Go to the HUSQVARNA VIKING website at ® A PC software package is available for your HUSQVARNA www.husqvarnaviking.com and find your sewing machine. VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 sewing and embroidery ® ™ Here you will find updates available for your machine.
  • Page 30 2:14...

  • Page 31: Settings & Function Buttons

    SETTINGS & FUNCTION BUTTONS This section of the User’s Guide will guide you through the basic settings and function buttons on your machine. Learn how to navigate the functions and settings on the Interactive Color Touch Screen and how to use the function buttons on the sewing machine head.

  • Page 32: Function Buttons 3:2

    FUNCTION BUTTONS (Embroidery Mode functions are in brackets) 1. START/STOP Press this button to start or stop the machine sewing or Press FIX to baste an outline EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT: embroidering when you are not using the foot control. Press of the embroidery design area or to baste the fabric to the START/STOP to begin and press again to stop.

  • Page 33: Exclusive Sensor System

    FUNCTION BUTTONS 6. SPEED + and - Press the Sensor Foot Down All stitches in your machine have a pre-set, EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT: SEWING MODE: maximum sewing speed. Press Speed - or Speed + to decrease button to lower the presser foot into the Embroidery “float” position.

  • Page 34: Overview Touch Area 3:4

    OVERVIEW TOUCH AREA The screen on your HUSQVARNA VIKING DESIGNER TOPAZ 40 is very easy to work with - just touch it with your ® ™ stylus or your finger tip to make your choices. In this chapter we will describe the area outside the Color Touch Screen. This part will not change its appearance.

  • Page 35: Sewing/Embroidery Mode

    Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR feature ™ The arrows on your touch area can change function depending Your new sewing machine has the HUSQVARNA VIKING ® on what is shown on your color touch screen. Touch the ALT Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR feature. It is always active ™...

  • Page 36: Color Touch Screen 3:6

    COLOR TOUCH SCREEN START MENU Start Menu Touch the Start Menu icon to open the Toolbar. The Toolbar is used for selecting and activating different windows. The look of the Toolbar will change depending on whether Sewing Mode or Embroidery Mode is active. File Manager and SET Menu are always available.

  • Page 37: Toolbar Embroidery Mode

    TOOLBAR EMBROIDERY MODE From the toolbar you will be able to enter the Design Menu, Embroidery Font Menu, Embroidery Text Edit, File Manager Start Menu and SET Menu. Touch the function you want to activate. Design Menu Design Menu Touch the Design Menu icon to open a window where you can see your built-in designs.

  • Page 38: Set Menu 3:8

    SET MENU SET Menu In the SET Menu you can make personal adjustments to the Machine Settings, Stitch Settings, Sewing Settings and Embroidery Settings. Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices. When changing the Sewing or Embroidery Settings, the settings are saved after turning off the machine.

  • Page 39: Stitch Settings

    STITCH SETTINGS (only active in Sewing Mode) In the Stitch Settings screen, you can set the presser foot pressure. EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM Feature - ™ Sensor Foot Pressure With the Sensor Foot Pressure, the machine continuously senses the thickness of the fabric, automatically making necessary adjustments so that it feeds smoothly.

  • Page 40: Sewing Settings

    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. The setting is kept until you turn the twin needle width to off.

  • Page 41: Embroidery Settings

    Sensor Q-foot for embroidery When embroidering, activate the ”Sensor Q foot” function when using the optional Sensor Q foot (part number 4131920- 45, available at your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING ® retailer). The Sensor Q-foot continously measures the fabric thickness and adjusts the presser foot height.

  • Page 42: Frequently Used Icons 3:12

    FREQUENTLY USED ICONS Embroidery Edit In the lower left corner of the Embroidery Edit window, you have a GO! icon. Touch the icon to enter the Embroidery Stitch-Out. Embroidery Stitch-Out The Return icon is in the lower left corner of the Embroidery Stitch out mode window.

  • Page 43: Sewing 4:1

    SEWING In this chapter you will find information about how to select stitches, adjust, program and sew them.

  • Page 44: Sewing Mode 4:2

    Sewing SEWING MODE Information Stitch Menu In Sewing Mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. On your screen there are two tabs: one Sewing Information where you can make changes to your stitch such as the length and width and see what is recommended for the stitch you have chosen.

  • Page 45: Sewing Information Tab

    SEWING INFORMATION TAB Your machine will choose the best stitch settings for the Exclusive selected fabric. The Sewing Information tab consists of three SEWING parts. ADVISOR ™ At the top of the tab you will see the Exclusive SEWING setting ADVISOR choices that you have made;...

  • Page 46: Stitch Altering

    STITCH ALTERING Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The setting changes will only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.

  • Page 47: Stitch Positioning

    Stitch Positioning Use the arrows below to move the stitch to the right or to the left when using a straight stitch. The machine has 29 needle positions. Stitch Positioning Button Sew On When sewing a button, you can set the number of stitch repeats.

  • Page 48: Stitch Length

    ALT function and arrows The ALT icon is used to change the functions connected to the arrows. In sewing mode ALT is used for satin stitches and Perfectly Balanced Sensor One-Step Buttonholes. When you touch ALT, the icon next to the up and down arrows will change.

  • Page 49: Exclusive Sewing Advisor ™ Feature 4:7

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

  • Page 50: Sewing Techniques 4:9

    SEWING TECHNIQUES : sews two pieces of fabric together. seAm : overcast fabric edges to prevent them from fraying overCAst and to help them lay flat. : sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at seAm overCAst one time. : a temporary stitching for fitting garments, gathering BAste and marking.

  • Page 51: Seam

    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 finished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. Seams in stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric. The stretch stitch makes a stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together pieces of light stretch fabric.

  • Page 52: Overcast

    OVERCAST Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help them lay flat. 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. Presser foot B is used for heavy weight fabric.

  • Page 53: Seam And Overcast

    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 ™...

  • Page 54: Baste

    BASTE Basting is temporary stitching for fitting 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 55: Hem

    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 56: Perfectly Balanced Sensor One-Step Buttonhole

    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 57: Manual Buttonhole

    When sewing buttonholes without satin stitches or when using presser foot C, the sewing steps are different (there is no straight stitch step). See illustration 2. Note: If you are sewing buttonholes in a very narrow area, snap on the standard foot C and sew your buttonhole according to the instructions below.

  • Page 58: Manual Bartack

    MANUAL BARTACK Decide the length of your bartack manually with stitch A:21. Place fabric under the presser foot. Touch Sensor Foot Down and Pivot twice and adjust the fabric if necessary. Step on the foot control, the Sensor Foot lowers automatically and stitch. 1.

  • Page 59: Special Sewing Techniques

    SPECIAL SEWING TECHNIQUES The stitch menu G- Specialty Stitches, includes special sewing technique stitches like candlewicking, join and fold, twin gimping, quilting, three hole yarn 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 find detailed information for each stitch.

  • Page 60: Sewing Pop-Up Messages 4:18

    SEWING POP-UP MESSAGES Bobbin Thread Low When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up message appears giving you an advanced notice that you’ll soon need to change the bobbin. This gives you an opportunity to plan when you want to change your bobbin. If you want to continue sewing just touch the foot control without touching the ok in the pop-up.

  • Page 61: Program 5:1

    PROGRAM This section of the Users Guide will help you make beautiful combinations of stitches and letters to decorate your fabric.

  • Page 62: To Program In Sewing Mode 5:2

    PROGRAM Sewing Information You can combine stitches and/or letters and numbers to Stitch Menu create programs. Combine various decorative stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. Font Menu TO PROGRAM IN SEWING MODE • Enter the Program window by touching the PROG icon on the Start Menu.

  • Page 63: Edit Your Stitch Or Lettering Program 5:3

    EDIT YOUR STITCH OR LETTERING Sewing Information PROGRAM Stitch Menu TABS IN PROGRAM MODE Font Menu There are three different tabs in Program Mode. The first is the Sewing Information Tab where you can make changes to each individual stitch that you have programmed. The second tab is the Stitch Menu Tab where you will find all the stitches that you can program.

  • Page 64: Sewing A Stitch Program 5:4

    SEWING A STITCH PROGRAM To sew the stitch program, load to Sewing Mode by touching the OK icon at the top right corner of the screen. You can also press on the foot control and the stitch will load to Sew Save to My Mode and start to sew.

  • Page 65: To Re-Load A Stitch Program 5:5

    TO RE-LOAD A STITCH PROGRAM Once you have finished making your program and touch OK, it will be loaded to Sewing Mode and is ready to be sewn. If selecting another stitch in Sewing Mode and then re- opening the Program mode, your stitch program will remain unchanged.

  • Page 67: Embroidery Set Up

    EMBROIDERY SET UP This section of the User’s Guide will help you get started to Embroider.

  • Page 68: Embroidery Unit Overview 6:2

    EMBROIDERY UNIT OVERVIEW (type BE19) 1. Embroidery unit release button (underside) 2. Embroidery arm 3. Embroidery hoop attachment 4. Level adjustment feet 5. Embroidery unit socket EMBROIDERY HOOP OVERVIEW A Embroidery hoop connector B Outer hoop C Inner hoop D Quick release E Retaining screw F Center marks BUILT-IN DESIGNS...

  • Page 69: Connect The Embroidery Unit 6:3

    CONNECT THE EMBROIDERY UNIT 1. Slide the sewing accessory box off. 2. There is a socket at the back of the machine (A). Slide the embroidery unit onto the free arm of the machine until it plugs firmly into the socket. If needed use the level adjusting feet so that the machine and embroidery unit are even.

  • Page 70: To Hoop The Fabric 6:4

    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. 1. Open the Quick Release (A) on the outer hoop and loosen the screw (B).

  • Page 71: Getting Started Embroidering 6:5

    GETTING STARTED EMBROIDERING 1. Attach the embroidery unit and embroidery foot and insert a bobbin with bobbin thread. Design Menu 2. Touch the Start Menu to open the Toolbar. Open the Design Menu or the File Manager on the toolbar and touch the design, it will load to Embroidery Edit.
  • Page 72 6. Clear sufficient 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: This machine features Automatic Jump Stitch Trim. When activated the machine trims the top jump stitch threads and pulls the thread ends to the underside of the fabric.

  • Page 73: Embroidery Edit

    EMBROIDERY EDIT In this section we will take a closer look at how to edit your designs before embroidering them.

  • Page 74: Embroidery Mode

    EMBROIDERY MODE Touch the Embroidery Mode button when you want to go to Embroidery Edit Mode. If you turn on the machine with the embroidery unit attached, Embroidery Edit will open automatically. In Embroidery Edit you can adjust, combine, save and delete designs. You do not need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your design(s).

  • Page 75: Embroidery Text Editor

    EMBROIDERY TEXT EDITOR Arrows to step forwards or If you touch the Embroidery Text Editor icon, a window will backwards in the text open so you can edit an embroidery text that you have created. You can insert or delete letters or change font. To use the Editor Change Use the stylus and touch the characters you want to add to the...

  • Page 76: Color Touch Screen Icons

    My Hoops To select the correct hoop size, touch the My Hoops icon. A pop-up will appear with hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING retailer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up ®...

  • Page 77: Scale

    SCALE When Scale is active, you can increase or decrease the selected design or a group of designs. By default, the proportions are locked. This is indicated with a closed padlock icon. To unlock, just touch the padlock. Height and width can now be changed individually by using the arrows.

  • Page 78: Save To My Files

    SAVE TO MY FILES Rename Cancel Touch the Save to My Files icon to open the dialogue for saving the actual design(s). A new window will open where you can select where to save your design. You can save either in My Files or to an approved USB device.

  • Page 79: Embroidery Stitch-Out

    EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT This section will help you get started to embroider.

  • Page 80: To Enter 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 left hand corner of the Embroidery Edit window. The embroidery unit must be connected when the machine enters Embroidery Stitch-Out. Note: If the embroidery unit has not been calibrated before it will calibrate when you enter Embroidery Stitch-Out. A popup will inform you. EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT - OVERVIEW OF ICONS Start Menu Move Hoop...

  • Page 81: Start Menu

    START MENU Start Menu Touch the Start Menu icon to open the toolbar. From the toolbar in the Stitch-Out Mode you can only make changes in the SET menu. SET Menu MOVE HOOP Use the Move Hoop functions to move the embroidery arm and hoop to different positions.

  • Page 82: Basic Design Positioning

    BASIC DESIGN POSITIONING Basic Design Positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Use zoom options/pan to be sure that you are placing the Move Hoop design exactly where you want it.

  • Page 83: Thread Tension

    THREAD TENSION When embroidering with specialty thread or fabric you may need to adjust the thread tension to achieve the best result. Thread tension can be adjusted using the arrows below the thread tension control. Thread tension ZOOM/PAN Touch Zoom/Pan and the Zoom to Hoop icon will appear. Pan is always active.

  • Page 84: How To Use Basic Design Positioning

    BASIC DESIGN POSITIONING Basic design positioning allows you to place a design on an exact spot on your fabric. It is also used when you want to connect a design to a previously embroidered design. Cancel HOW TO USE BASIC DESIGN POSITIONING To select locking point on screen (1) Select locking point The first step is to select a locking point (1).

  • Page 85: Corner Icons

    CORNER ICONS Use the corner icons to set the locking point for Basic Design Positioning in a corner of the design or at the center. This is the easiest and most precise way since the connecting point Corner icons will be automatically placed exactly in the corner. The corner icons may also be used when locking point is selected.

  • Page 86: Function Buttons In Embroidery Stitch-Out

    FUNCTION BUTTONS IN EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT 1. Start/Stop 6. Speed + and - Press this button to start or stop the machine embroidering Each stitch type in a design and each hoop size has a pre-set without using the foot control. Press START/STOP to begin maximum speed at which it can be sewn.

  • Page 87: Embroidery Stitch-Out Pop-Up Messages

    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 attach the correct embroidery foot. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating.

  • Page 88: Designer Topaz ™ 40 Sampler Book

    Step Stitch-by-Stitch control and start embroidering again. Change to Cutwork Needle (optional accessory) Some cutwork designs can be stitched out using the optional accessory HUSQVARNA VIKING Embroidery Cutwork ® Needle Kit, (P/N 920268-096). These designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol in the DESIGNER TOPAZ ™...

  • Page 89: File Manager

    FILE MANAGER In this section we will take a closer look at how to organize your designs and files in your sewing machine.

  • Page 90: Available Memory

    FILE MANAGER Start Menu The File Manager is used to open, organize, add, move, remove and copy your designs and fonts. Use either built-in memory or an external device connected to your machine for storing designs and files. To open the File Manager, touch the Start Menu icon and touch the File Manager icon.

  • Page 91: Browse File Manager

    BROWSE FILE MANAGER When File Manager is open you can reach your My Files folder and your USB stick (if you have one connected). Folder Touch any of these icons to display their contents in the selection area. LIST VIEW/ THUMBNAIL VIEW Touch the List/Thumbnail view icon to show the files in the current folder listed in alphabetical order.

  • Page 92: Organize

    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. MOVE A FILE OR FOLDER Use cut and paste to move a file or folder to another storage location.

  • Page 93: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE In this section you will find information about how to take care of your machine and also a troobleshooting guide.

  • Page 94: Cleaning The Machine

    Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will be blown into your machine. Note: When using the optional accessory HUSQVARNA VIKING ® Embroidery Cutwork Needles, it is neccessary to clean the bobbin area after each embroidered design/project.

  • Page 95: Troubleshooting

    A sewing sample will often give much better information than words. General Problems Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original HUSQVARNA VIKING bobbins approved for this model. ®...

  • Page 96: System Report

    Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin. Are you using the correct bobbin? Use only the original bobbins for this model The Machine Skips Stitches Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle. Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.

  • Page 97: Index

    INDEX Cancel ..................3:12 Accessories ..................1:9 Accessory Box .............1:9, 2:3, 6:3 Carrying case ................1:9 Center design ................7:4 Add a Letter into a Text ............7:3 Adjust Text and Stitches ............5:3 Center marks ................6:2 Center Position ................8:3 Alphabets ...................1:16 ALT ................3:5, 4:6, 7:4 Change Font ................7:3 Change to Cutwork Needle ............8:10 ALT in stitch-out mode.............8:4...
  • Page 98 Design size ..................6:2 Free arm ................1:8, 2:3 Dropdown Menu................9:3 Free Motion Floating ............4:3, 4:17 Drop feed teeth switch ..............1:8 Free Motion Quilting ...............4:17 Free Motion Spring Action ............4:3 Free Motion Stippling..............4:17 Free Motion Technique .............4:3 Frequently used icons ..............3:12 Edging Foot J ................1:10 Function arrows .................3:5 Edit your Stitch or Lettering Program ........5:3...
  • Page 99 Level adjustment feet ............1:9, 6:2 ON/OFF switch ..............1:8, 2:2 Open a File ..................9:3 Lid ....................1:8 List view ..................9:3 Open a Folder ................9:3 Load a design ................7:2 Organize ..................9:4 Load a font ..................7:2 Outer hoop ................. 6:2, 6:4 Load a Stitch From Another Location ........4:2 Overcast ................
  • Page 100 Raise needle .................8:6 Sewing pop-up messages ............4:18 Raise the presser foot ..............3:3 Sewing recommendations ............4:3 Re-Load a Stitch Program............5:5 Sewing Settings ............... 3:10, 10:3 Remove hoop ................7:6 Sewing Techniques ............. 4:8, 4:9 Remove Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot ......4:18 Software, complimentary ............2:13 Remove the embroidery unit ............6:3 Special Sewing Techniques .............4:17 Remove the hoop ...............6:4...
  • Page 101 Tabs ................4:2, 4:3, 5:3 Warranty ..................10:10 Take-up lever............... 1:8, 2:5 Width ...................7:5 Text Editor ..................7:3 Winding the bobbin using the auxiliary spool pin ....2:9 There is not enough available memory ........9:4 Winding the bobbin using the vertical spool pin ....2:8 Thread cut command ..............5:3 Winding the bobbin with the machine threaded ....2:8 Thread cutter .............1:8, 2:6, 10:3...
  • Page 102 As we regularly release software updates, it is possible that there may be some differences between the machine software and the software described in the User’s Guide. Consult your local Authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING retailer, and be sure to visit our website at ®...

  • Page 103: Intellectual Property

    KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING and EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. HUSQVARNA and the “crowned H-mark” are trademarks of Husqvarna AB. All trademarks are used under license by VSM Group AB. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
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