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  • Page 2 3. “Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.”...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Bobbin winding ....................14 Insert the bobbin ..................15 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Pull up the bobbin thread ..............16 Cleaning and oiling hook area and feed teeth ......51 Adjust top thread tension..............17 Oiling behind the sewing head cover ..........52 Bobbin tension ..............17 Trouble Shooting ..................53...

  • Page 4: Get To Know Your Machine

    Get to Know Your Machine MACHINE OVERVIEW 1. Thread guide 2. Thread take-up lever 3. Thread tension dial 4. Sewing head cover 5. Thread cutter 6. Accessory box (Extension table) 7. Feed teeth lever 8. Bobbin winder 9. Bobbin winding stop 10.

  • Page 5: Accessories

    Embroidery Unit Hoops 41. Embroidery hoop One small and one large hoop attachment screws is included with the machine. 42. Embroidery arm 47. Embroidery hoop 43. Handle connector 44. Hoop bracket 48. Hoop adjustment screw 45. Release lever 49. Outer hoop 46.

  • Page 6: Stitch Overview

    Whether or not a twin needle can be used is indicated in the table as well ( = Yes, = No). For details on how to adjust the stitch length and stitch width, see page 21. STITCH No. LENGTH (mm) NEEDLE POSITION...
  • Page 7 STITCH No. LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) TWIN STITCH No. LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) TWIN NEEDLE NEEDLE Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual 1.0 - 3.0 3.0 - 6.0 0.75 - 3.0 1.0 - 7.0 1.5 - 3.0 2.0 - 6.0 1.25 - 3.0 3.5 - 7.0 1.5 - 3.0...
  • Page 8 STITCH No. LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) TWIN STITCH No. LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) TWIN NEEDLE NEEDLE Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual 1.0 - 3.0 1.0 - 6.0 1.25 0.75 - 4.0 3.5 - 7.0 1.5 - 3.0 0.75 0.5 - 1.5 3.5 - 7.0...
  • Page 9 STITCH No. LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) TWIN STITCH No. LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) TWIN NEEDLE NEEDLE Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual Auto Manual 1.0 - 2.5 3.0 - 7.0 1.5 - 2.5 3.5 - 7.0 1.0 - 2.5 3.0 - 7.0 1.0 - 2.5 2.0 - 7.0 1.5 - 2.5...

  • Page 10: Set Up Your Machine

    Lay machine on its back gently and carefully with both hands. Be careful not to make scratches on machine and/ or table. Be careful not to drop the machine or to have your ngers caught between the machine and table.

  • Page 11: Pack Away After Sewing

    To remove the accessory box, hold it rmly with both hands and pull it off to the left as shown. To replace, slide the extension table back into place until it clicks. With the accessory box removed the machine has a slim free-arm used for children’s clothes, cuffs, trouser legs, and...

  • Page 12: Spool Pins

    Place thread spool on the pin and secure with a spool cap to ensure smooth ow of thread. VERTICAL SPOOL PIN for large thread spool 1. Place the removable thread guide on the horizontal spool pin as illustrated. 2. Pull the base of the spool pin down, then pull up the spool pin.

  • Page 13: Thread The Top Thread

    (If the presser foot lifter is not raised, correct thread tension cannot be obtained.) Turn the hand wheel toward you until the needle is in its highest position and the thread take-up lever is visible. Thread the machine in the following order as illustrated.

  • Page 14: Needle Threader

    We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Place the thread under the hook as illustrated. 2. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down. The threader hook swivels through the needle eye. Place the thread under the thread hook.

  • Page 15: Threading For Twin Needle

    When using twin-needles, the stitch width should never be set above the twin needle limitation (see page 21), regardless of the stitch you have selected. Doing so will result in broken needles and possible damage to your machine.

  • Page 16: Bobbin Winding

    Pull the thread out from the spool through thread guide as illustrated. 2. Pull the thread end through the hole in the bobbin as shown. 3. Push bobbin winder to the far left position. Place the bobbin onto the bobbin winder with end of the thread coming up from top of the bobbin.

  • Page 17: Insert The Bobbin

    3. Insert the bobbin making sure it rotates counter- clockwise. 4. Pull thread through the slot (A) and then to the left. 5. With a nger held gently on top of the bobbin, pull thread through the slot (B), pull out about 6" (15 cm) of thread.

  • Page 18: Pull Up The Bobbin Thread

    PULL UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Raise the presser foot lifter. 2. Hold the needle thread loosely with your left hand. Turn the hand wheel toward you with your right hand, rst lower the needle, then continue until the needle is in its highest position.

  • Page 19: Adjust Top Thread Tension

    Decrease tension Increase tension CHANGE PRESSER FOOT Be sure that the needle is in its highest position. Raise the presser foot. 1. Push presser foot release button to remove the foot. 2. Place the desired foot on the stitch plate aligning the presser foot pin with the presser foot ankle.

  • Page 20: Changing The Needle

    For canvas, denim, micro bers. Marked with a blue band. Wing needle (E) The Wing needle has wide wings on the side of the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other hemstitches on natural ber fabrics.

  • Page 21: Machine Functions

    Machine Functions FUNCTION BUTTONS Needle Stop Up/Down Needle Stop Up/Down When the function is activated, the LED indicator next to the button is lit red. When you stop sewing, the needle stops in its down position. Push it again to deactivate the "needle stop down" function.

  • Page 22: Control Panel Functions

    Numerical Selection buttons Number display Direct Selection buttons Twin needle mode switch Stitch length control LED indicator Stitch width/ needle position control Note: The provided scales and numbers on the length and width controls are for reference only and do not represent actual sewing parameters of length and width.

  • Page 23: Stitch Length And Width/Needle Position Controls

    Auto / Default Position. Manual settings Once you have determined the Auto / Default position you can manually change the length, width or straight stitch needle postition according to your preference. Starting at the Auto position, slide the control knob left or right to locate each of the potential adjustments.

  • Page 24: Sewing

    Guide the fabric gently with your hands. When reaching the edge of the fabric, stop sewing. • Turn the handwheel until the needle is in its highest position, then raise the presser foot. Pull the fabric to the rear and cut off excess thread with the thread cutter located on the bottom of the sewing head, as shown.
  • Page 25 Keeping Seams Straight To keep the seam straight, use one of the numbered guide lines on the needle plate. The numbers indicate distance from the needle at its center position. The guide line on the bobbin cover plate is 1/4" (6mm) 3/4"...
  • Page 26 To sew down to the right side of the zipper, attach the left Needle to the left of the foot Needle to the right of the foot side of the zipper foot to the presser foot holder so that the needle passes through the opening on the left side of the foot.

  • Page 27: Satin Stitch

    ZIGZAG Under side Settings: Presser foot - Utility Foot, Thread tension dial - S - E The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on Top side the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on top of the fabric. SATIN STITCH Closely spaced zig-zag stitches are called satin stitches.

  • Page 28: Blind Hem

    Light weight fabric 3. Place the fabric under the foot. Turn the handwheel toward you by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It should just pierce the fold of the fabric. If it does not, adjust the guide (B) on the Blind Hem Foot (A) so that the needle just pierces the fabric fold and the guide just rests against the fold.
  • Page 29 This is a strong stitch since, it makes three short stitches where the normal zig-zag makes only one. For this reason it is highly recommended for overcasting all types of fabrics. It is also ideal for mending tears, applying patches and inserting elastic.

  • Page 30: Stretch Stitches

    Ric-Rac Stitch The ric-rac stitch is provides a bold topstitch for decorative borders. It is ideal for edging neck-bands, armholes, sleeves and hems. Feather Stitch This stitch can be used for topstitching and for attaching lace and trims.
  • Page 31 Blanket Stitch The decorative appearance combined with practical use of this stitch enables it to be used for hemstitching and to applique a quilt. Turkish Stitch The turkish stitch has three main uses. It is perfect for attaching at elastic when making or repairing lingerie;...
  • Page 32 Slant Pin Stitch Excellent for hemstitching table and bed covers with an elegant touch. Sew along the raw edge of fabric and trim close to the outside of the stitching. Reinforced Overedge Stitch Both of these stitches are perfect for attaching at elastic when making or repairing lingerie.
  • Page 33 Entredeux Stitch Useful for decorative stitching on borders and for use in heirloom sewing. The entredeux stitch is most often sewn with a wing needle to create holes in the stitch pattern. 4. Sewing ~ 31 ~...
  • Page 34 If a shank is required, place a darning needle on top of the button and sew over top of it. Helpful Hint: To secure thread, pull both threads to the backside of the fabric and tie together. ~ 32 ~...
  • Page 35 BUTTONHOLE Using the Buttonhole Foot Tab B 1. Insert a button in between tab A and tab B. Tab A 2. Buttonholes can be sewn to match the size of the button. Procedure • Use stabilizer in the area of the garment where the buttonholes are placed.
  • Page 36 7. Align the buttonhole mark on the fabric with the mark on the buttonhole foot, and then lower the buttonhole foot. Fabric marking Mark 8. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Sewing will be completed automatically in the following order. Buttonhole foot alignment position Fabric marking...
  • Page 37 Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the nger att the back of the buttonhole foot. Pull both ends of the cord forward under the foot and tie off the cord as shown in the illustration.
  • Page 38 Manual Buttonhole • Use the automatic buttonhole foot up to 1 3/4“ (45 mm) in length, but don’t lower the buttonhole lever or a beep will sound. • Use the Satin Stitch Foot to create larger buttonholes. • Carefully mark the buttonhole length on your garment. Place the fabric with the buttonhole marked under the buttonhole foot.

  • Page 39: Decorative Sewing

    Thread tension dial - S - E 22 different types of decorative stitches are available. The following are examples of how to use and sew these stitches. You can use other stitches in the same way. • You should carry out a test sewing on a cut-off strip of the fabric being sewn to check the pattern to be used.
  • Page 40 Continuous Stitching Settings : Presser foot - Satin Stich Foot, Thread tension dial - S - E The stitches illustrated to the right are continuous stitches. Use whichever stitch that suit your needs. ~ 38 ~...
  • Page 41 NOVELTY STITCHES Settings : Presser foot - Satin Stitch Foot, Thread tension dial - S - E These can be used for sewing single stitches and/or continuous stitching. 4. Sewing ~ 39 ~...

  • Page 42: Embroidery

    Generally, the stabilizer should be larger in size than the hoop in which it is being used. When embroidery is completed, use a ne point scissor to carefully remove any excess stabilizer from the embroidery area.

  • Page 43: Attach The Embroidery Foot

    Always be sure to turn off power to machine before changing presser foot. CAUTION Screw 1. Raise presser foot lifter. 2. Turn hand wheel toward you until needle is in its highest position. Presser foot 3. Remove presser foot screw, presser foot and foot holder. Presser foot bar Drive lever 4.

  • Page 44: Remove The Accessory Box

    Slide the embroidery unit as far as it will go to the right until it clicks into place. Embroidery Hold handle of embroidery unit and carefully pull it toward the left direction, to check that it does not detach. Note: If embroidery unit is not securely installed, the nished embroidery may be distorted.

  • Page 45: Remove The Embroidery Unit

    Place the outer hoop on a rm at surface. Place the stabilizer and fabric, with the right sides facing up, on top of the outer hoop. Place the inner hoop on top of the fabric. Push the inner hoop rmly into the outer hoop.

  • Page 46: Attach And Remove The Embroidery Hoop

    To remove, loosen hoop attachment screws (D) and remove the hoop from the hoop bracket. Note: Before attaching small hoop, turn on power switch to move the carriage to embroidering standby position. Hoop mounting plate ~ 44 ~...

  • Page 47: Start Embroidering

    USB-cable. See below for instructions on how to connect the machine and start up the embroidery software. These instructions must be followed precisely to start-up correctly, otherwise you will get a ”Transmission Pending” error message.
  • Page 48 Please wait for a short while until this happens. If the installation utility identi es a lack of available space on your hard disk, an error message will prompt you to free some hard disk space before proceeding with the installation.

  • Page 49: Function Buttons When Embroidering

    Needle Up/Down (Forward Stitch Button) By pressing this button the embroidery can be advanced Reverse Button one stitch at a time (the hoop moves), after the embroidery data has been transferred. START STOP To advance continuously, press and hold this button.

  • Page 50: Helpful Information When Embroidering

    WHEN EMBROIDERING direction section If Stitches are Missing If the embroidery machine detects that the thread has broken, it may continue to embroider up to about eight stitches without any thread (blank stitches) before it automatically stops. In such cases, use the following procedure to step back through the embroidering data to the point for continuing.
  • Page 51 The computer sees millions of colors to create the “realistic” type of image. Even a 3-color design that we see as simple has billions of pixels. Common formats recognized by the software: .bmp, .jpg, .tif, .pcx, Bitmapped Art / Bitmapped Art (mode point) / Bitmapped Art .pcd, .tga, and .psd.
  • Page 52 Resizing Individual Letters You can resize individual letters after you have brought them into the hoop and exit the text window. Left click, drag a box around the desired letter, and size accordingly. Because the letters are built-in, the letter will keep the appropriate density.

  • Page 53: Care Of Your Machine

    To ensure the best possible operation of your machine, it is necessary to keep the essential parts clean at all times. 1. Raise the needle to its highest position. 2. Remove the needle plate (1). 3. Remove the bobbin case (2).

  • Page 54: Oiling Behind The Sewing Head Cover

    2. Put one drop of sewing machine oil to the points indicated by arrows. Helpful Hints : For the machine used frequently : It should be oiled periodically. For the machine used after a long interval : It should be oiled before it is used.

  • Page 55: Trouble Shooting

    Messages are displayed on number display of control panel and/or PC screen. When a message is displayed, x the problem following the instruction in the message. The message will disappear, once the problem has been xed. USB cable is not connected.
  • Page 56 Messages are displayed on number display of control panel and/or PC screen. When a message is displayed, x the problem following the instruction in the message. The message will disappear, once the problem has been xed. Foreign particle is inserted into cord socket for foot control plug.

  • Page 57: Sewing

    18). Machine Jams/Knocks Thread Bunches • Thread is caught in hook. - Clean hook (see page 51). • Top and bobbin threads are not drawn back under presser foot before starting seam. - Draw both threads • Needle is damaged. - Replace needle (see page 18).

  • Page 58: Embroidery

    Material has not been Tightly Hooped Top Thread Tension is Too Tight Tighten the material in the hoop so that it makes a sound This can cause the material to pucker and result in uneven like a drum when the tightened surface is tapped with a feeding, so reduce the thread tension (see page 17).
  • Page 59 We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modi cations to the performance or design. Such modi cations, however, will always be to the beni t of the user and the product. INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY VIKING, KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING &...
  • Page 60 K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™ VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna • SWEDEN www.husqvarnaviking.com...

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