User’s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING
This houshold 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 - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Table of Contents Learn your Scandinavia 200 2 Overview 2 Unpacking 3 Pack Away After Sewing 3 Connecting the Foot Control 4 Connect to the Power Supply 4 Accessory Tray 5 Spool Pins 6 Threading the Upper Thread 7 Threading for Twin Needle 7 Bobbin Winding with the Machine Threaded 8 Bobbin Winding – Vertical Spool Pin 9 Placing the Bobbin in the Machine 10 Lowering the Feed Teeth 10 Thread Tension 11 Changing the Needle 12 Changing the Presser Foot 12 Functions and Infodisplay The Functions Panel Icons on
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Learn your Scandinavia 200 Overview 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 2 Lid Thread take-up lever Presser foot pressure dial Thread guide Buttonhole sensor socket Light Needle bar Presser foot Free arm Bobbin cover Base plate Drop feed dial Needle plate Presser bar and Presser foot ankle Needle clamp screw Presser foot lifter Thread tension Thread guide for bobbin winding Spool pin Spool holders Recess for additional spool pin Thread cutter for bobbin winding Handwheel Bobbi
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Unpacking 1. Place the machine on the table or cabinet. 2. The foot control is stored at one of the side parts of the packing material. Press the foot control together and remove it. 3. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, dust cover and a foot control cord. 4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any soil before sewing. Packing Away After Sewing 1 Unplug the cords from the wall socket and the machine.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Connecting the Foot Control Among the accessories you will find the foot control cord and the main cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very first time you are going to use the machine. 1 Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot control over. Connect the cord to the socket inside the space of the foot control. 2 Push firmly to make sure it is properly connected.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Accessory Box 1 Open the accessory box by placing your finger in the space on the top and lift upward. 2 Store the presser feet and the bobbins in the box from the beginning so they are always easily accessible. Extended Sewing Surface 1 Slide the accessory box onto the machine to provide a larger flat work surface. 2 Slide the accessory box to the left when you wish to remove it and use the free arm. 3 To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Spool Pins The machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread. The main spool pin (a) is adjustable – the thread reels off the stationary spool. Place the spool so that the thread reels counter-clockwise. a There are two spool holders on the spool pin. With narrow thread spools, the small holder (b) is placed in front of the thread. If you use large thread spools, the large holder (c) is placed in front of the thread.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Threading the Upper Thread ! Turn off the main switch. Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position thread on the spool pin and the spool holder on the spool pin as described. Push the spool pin back in. 2 Bring the thread in the direction of the arrow under the thread guide (a) and over the thread guide (b). 2 4 1 Pull the spool pin out. Place the b 7 a 1 3 5 6 3 Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 d c Bobbin Winding with the Machine Threaded Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the highest position. Note! Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding. 1 Place your empty bobbin with the small mark outwards on the bobbin spindle on the front of the machine. Bring the bobbin spindle down. 2 Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and to the right over the thread guide (c).
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Bobbin Winding – Vertical Spool Pin 1 Place an empty bobbin with the mark out-wards on the bobbin spindle and bring it down. 2 Place the large spool holder under the thread on the spool pin. 3 Bring the thread under the thread b a c guide (a) and over thread guide (b), further under thread guide (c). 4 From above wind a few turns of thread around the bobbin and into the knife. 5 Press the foot control.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Placing the Bobbin in the Machine ! 2 Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you. 2 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the mark facing up and the thread to the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter clockwise when pulling out the thread. 4 Place your finger on the bobbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread firmly to the right and then to the left into the tension spring (a) until it ‘‘clicks’’ into place.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Thread Tension Use the recommended thread tension setting given on the InfoDisplay. You can adjust the top thread tension for special fabrics and/or techniques. To adjust, turn the numbered tension dial (a). The higher the number the higher the tension. Normally top thread tension is set to around 4. When sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to around 3. When topstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9.
Learn your Scandinavia 200 Changing the Needle ! Turn off the main switch. 1 Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with the screwdriver. 2 Remove the needle. 3 Push the new needle upwards with the flat side away from you until it will go no further. 4 Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw properly. Always use needles of system 130/ 705H. Changing the Presser Foot ! 1 2 Turn off the main switch. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot towards you.
FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY
Functions and InfoDisplay Stitch width The stitch width is set in the same manner as the stitch length. The set width is visible on the InfoDisplay above the stitch width buttons. The width can be adjusted between 0 and 6 mm. If straight stitch is selected, the width button is used to adjust the needle position. Stop The Functions Panel Reverse REVERSE is touched to sew in reverse. When the button is released, Scandinavia 200 sews forwards. The longest reverse stitch length is 3 mm.
Functions and InfoDisplay Fix By using the FIX button you can tie off a stitch at the beginning and/or at the end. The symbol flashing on the display indicates that FIX is selected. Stitch Selection Buttons You select a stitch from the panel by pressing the stitch selection buttons. With left button you get tens and with right button you get 0-9. The number of the selected stitch is displayed to the right on the InfoDisplay.
Functions and InfoDisplay Icons on the InfoDisplay 1 2 4 General Icons 1 Indicates that 5 REVERSE 2 The reccomended 7 is active. PRESSER FOOT. 3 The recommended 4 The 6 3 THREAD TENSION. STOP 6 Indicates that the function SIDE TO SIDE 7 The function is active. 9 Buttonhole Icons 9 When sewing step by step buttonholes, a flashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole. 16 MIRROR has been activated. STITCH WIDTH.
SEWING
Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloring.
Sewing Stitch Overview Utility stitches 06 Overcast Stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For light stretch and non-stretch fabrics. 00 Straight Stitch For all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions. 01 Stretch Stitch For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics. 02 Reinforced Straight Stitch For seams which are subject to considerable strain. Use to reinforce and topstitch sportswear and working clothes. 25 needle positions.
Sewing Decorative stitches 20
Sewing Utility Sewing Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance that usually will 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 Lightning Stitch (Stretch Stitch) makes a stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together pieces of light stretch fabric. Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two. 00 80 Sew: • Place fabrics right sides together.
Sewing Twenty-five Needle Positions Your Scandinavia 200 has twenty-five different needle positions for the most accurate seaming and topstitching ever. When sewing straight stitch or reinforced straight stitch, the needle positions can be adjusted in steps. Take advantage of the different needle positions to edge stitch and top stitch. Fabric: Woven medium 00 80 Sew: • Fold fabric in two and put it in position under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control.
Sewing Gathering Use a slightly longer stitch than normal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0. Always sew two gathering threads next to each other. • Place a single thickness of fabric under the presser foot and stitch. • Stitch a second row next to the first. • Pull both bobbin threads to gather fabric. Be careful not to pull them out. Reinforced Straight Stitch The reinforced straight stitch is stronger than an ordinary straight stitch, due to the fact that the stitch is triple and elastic.
Sewing Three-Step ZigZag Stitches The multiple zigzag stitches look like a zigzag stitch with short stitches in the “zig” and the “zag” of the stitch. The three-step zigzag, is up to 1/4'' (6 mm) wide and suitable for all types of fabrics. Use this stitch for overcasting, butting two edges together to join them, mending tears and other special finishing. Use Edging Foot J when overcasting. 05 80 Sew: • Put the fabric in position under the presser foot.
Sewing Seam and Overcast The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. There are a number of different Seam/ Overcast stitches on your Scandinavia 200, to give the best result for your chosen fabric. Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two 06 75 Str Stretch light, Overcast stitch Stretch heavy, Overlock stitch Sew: • Place fabric pieces right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot aligning pin on the foot with the edge of the fabric.
Sewing Darning and Mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a fine thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. Fabric: Woven medium, poke a small hole to darn. 11 80 Sew: • Place the fabric in position under the presser foot. • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. Start sewing above the hole and sew down over it. • Once over the hole, touch . Continue sewing.
Sewing Blind Hem The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments. Fabric: Wool or other medium-weight fabrics. 10 80 Fold the fabric as illustrated. Make sure the folded edge of the fabric follows the inside of the right “toe” of Blind Hem Foot D. Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. The left swing of the needle should just catch the edge of the folded fabric. If neccessary, adjust the stitch width as needed to barely “catch” the fold by touching + or - on your stitch width button.
Sewing Hem For sewing hems we recommend that you use a straight stitch for woven fabric, leather and vinyl, and stretch stitches for stretch fabrics. Jeans Hem When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. The needle can hit the tipped foot and break. Use the clearance plate to balance the height of the hem as you sew. Fabric: Jeans fabric 00 90 Jeans One side of the plate is thicker than the other.
Sewing Buttonholes On the buttonhole overview to the right, you can see which buttonholes that are available on your machine. Select the bartack style for most buttonhole sewing and the round end buttonhole for light weight fabrics. Bartack buttonhole for most fabric weights. 12 13 Round End Buttonhole for light weight fabrics. To sew buttonholes we recommend the buttonhole foot. The buttonhole foot has a slide that is adjustable for different sizes of buttons.
Sewing Step by Step Buttonhole Your Scandinavia 200 has the Perfect Balanced Buttonhole (PBB). The machine sews buttonholes with both columns stitched in the same direction to get a perfect result. • Select the bartack buttonhole or the round end buttonhole and snap on Buttonhole Foot C. • When you begin sewing the buttonhole, the machine will sew the left column in reverse. The size of the buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the special buttonhole foot.
Sewing Button Sew buttons, snaps, hook and eyes quickly with your Scandinavia 200. Fabric: Woven medium 03 80 Use the clearance plate to create a thread shank. Snap off the presser foot and lower the feed teeth by turning the dial on the free arm to . Adjust stitch settings so that the stitch length is 0.0 and the width is 3.0. Set thread tension to 4 and presser foot pressure to 6. Sew: • Place the thin end of the clearance plate under the button when sewing on light fabrics.
Sewing Sewing Zippers The zipper foot E can be snapped on so that it is located either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the other side of the zipper, reposition the zipper foot. 00 80 Lapped Zipper 1 Sew the seam together to the bottom of the zipper placket. Baste the rest of the seam. Leave about 2 cm open at the top. Press seam open. Set the needle to the right position. 1 2 Place presser foot E to the left of the needle.
Sewing Decorative Sewing Appliqué 04 80 1 Draw a mirror image of your design on the paper side of the fusible web. 2 Iron the fusible web so that it sticks to the wrong side of the appliqué material. 3 Cut out the appliqué. Remove the paper layer from the fusible web. Fuse the appliqué to the background material. Place stabilizer under background fabric. 4 Satin stitch, , stitch width 2.0, around the edges. Sew all design lines using the same satin stitches.
Sewing Bridging Stitch 09 80 The bridging stitch is suitable for joining two pieces of fabric with folded edges. Also use to join lace and ribbon. Elastic shirring The bridging stitch is also useful for gathered elastic shirring. Use the buttonhole foot C, tighten the upper thread tension. Remember that the elastic will always be stitched double, so take this into account when calculating how much you will need. Place the shirring elastic (elastic thread) around the finger of the presser foot C.
CARE OF YOUR SCANDINAVIA 200
Care of your Scandinavia 200 Changing the Light Bulb Only use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine (12V, 5W). They are available at your authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer. ! 1 Turn off the main switch. Place the light bulb remover with the deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb. Do not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remove it. 2 36 When inserting a new light bulb place the remover with the shallow hole, marked IN, around the new bulb.
Care of your Scandinavia 200 Care of the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. ! Turn off the main switch. Cleaning Wipe the exterior surfaces of your Scandinavia 200 with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Clean the Bobbin Area Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover. Lower the feed teeth. Place the stitch plate opener on the brush, and then in the recess at the rear of the stitch plate.
Care of your Scandinavia 200 Trouble Shooting Checking the Needle Always start with a new needle as soon as you discover that a stitch is not what you expected. Test sew on a scrap of the fabric you are sewing. Check that you have chosen the correct needle and see that it is correctly inserted. Unattractive Stitches The thread tension is not correct. Make sure that the thread is not catching. Certain thread spools are unsuitable for spooling from the horizontal spool pin.
Index Index Accessory Tray Arrow buttons Appliqué 5 15 33 Gathering 23 Hem 28 Bartacks Blind hem Bobbin placing in the machine winding Bridging Stitch Buttonhole corded cutting overview step by step Button, sewing on 29 27 Incorrect thread tension 11 Lightning Stitch Lowering the feed teeth 21 10 Main spool pin Mending Stitch Multiple Zigzag Stitches 6 20, 26 24 Care of your Scandinavia 200 Changing light bulbs needle presser foot Cleaning bobbin area under the bobbin area Clearance plate Con
Index Main spool pin Separate spool pin Step by step buttonhole Stitch length Stitch plate Stitch selection Stitch overview Stitch width STOP Straight Stitch Stretch Stitch 6 6 30 14 37 15 19 14 14 21 21 Table of contents Thread tension Threading bobbin top thread twin needle Trouble shooting Twenty-five needle positions Twin needle threading 1 11 Unpack Scandinavia 200 Utility Sewing Winding from the needle Zigzag Stitches Zipper 40 10 7 7 38 22 7 3 21-32 8 24 32
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