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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 GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 3 MACHINE FUNCTIONS Machine overview ............................................ 3 Accessories........................................................... 4 Presser feet .......................................................... 4 Stitches.................................................................... 5 Speed Control Slide ................................... 21 Foot Control .................................................... 21 Machine Sound ..............
BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES 25 Seam ..................................................................... 25 ZigZag .................................................................. 25 Three-Step ZigZag ....................................... 25 Seam and Overcast ...................................... 26 Edge/Quilting Guide..................................... 26 Satin Stitch ......................................................... 26 Blind Hem ..........................................................
1 GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE MACHINE OVERVIEW 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26.
ACCESSORIES 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. INSPIRA™ needles Bobbins Seam Ripper/brush Auxiliary spool pin Edge/Quilting guide Spool cap large Felt pad Screwdriver Hard cover (not in picture) PRESSER FEET 7 7 7 Utility Foot A Attached on the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0.
STITCHES On the following pages you will Ànd information about the stitches included in your sewing machine. Next to each stitch you can Ànd information about the stitch number and pre-set values (default) for stitch width and length. Also provided are the recommended thread tension setting and presser foot for each stitch. For details on how to adjust the stitch length and stitch width, see chapter 3. STITCH No.
STITCH 6 No. LENGTH (mm) WIDTH (mm) THREAD TENSION PRESSER FOOT Default Min-Max Default Min-Max 10 0.75 0.75-3 4 0.5-7 2-4 B 11 17 10-21 7 0-7 3-5 B 12 7.5 4-9 4 1.5-7 3-5 B 13 9 4-9 7 2-7 3-5 B 14 3.5 2-6 7 3-7 3-5 B 15 7.5 4-10 7 4-7 3-5 B 16 14 9-14 7 4-7 3-5 B 17 7.
2 SET UP UNPACKING Place the machine on a sturdy, Áat surface, remove the packaging and lift off the cover. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a main cord, a foot control cord and a hard cover. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any oil before sewing. CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY Among the accessories you will Ànd the power cord and the foot control.
PACK AWAY AFTER SEWING 1. Press the power switch to OFF (O). 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. 3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. 4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray onto your machine around the free arm. Polarized plug information (For the USA and Canada) This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other), to reduce the risk of electrical shock. This plug will Àt in a polarized outlet only one way.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE Turn off the main switch 1. 2. 3. 4. Loosen the needle screw. Remove the needle. Insert the new needle and push upwards with the Áat side away from you until the needle will go no further. Tighten the needle screw. PRESSER FOOT LIFTER The presser foot is lowered or raised with the presser foot lifter. If you are sewing on heavy fabric or several layers of fabric, the presser foot can be raised higher to make it easier to place the fabric underneath the presser foot.
NEEDLES The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. To ensure you will get a quality needle, we recommend INSPIRA™ needles of system 130/705H. Below, Ànd a description of the most frequently used needles for sewing on woven and stretch fabrics. B A Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric types and weights.
SPOOL PINS Your sewing machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The main horizontal spool pin (A) is used for sewing with normal threads. The auxiliary vertical spool pin (B) can be used for large spools of thread or specialty threads. Horizontal Position Place the thread spool on the spool pin and slide on the large spool cap. Make sure that the spool cap is slightly larger than the thread spool. Also make sure that the thread reels over the top.
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the highest position. It is important to thread correctly to minimize several sewing problems. Turn off the main switch. 1. Lightly lift up the spool pin. Place the thread on the spool pin. Place the large spool cap on the spool pin (A). 2. Holding the thread with both hands, bring the thread into guide (B) from the back, then pull toward you to snap it in place. B 3. Bring the thread under the second thread guide (C).
4. Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs (D). D 5. Continue threading the thread around the check spring holder (E). E 6. Bring the thread from right to the left through the slot on the take-up lever (F) and then downwards again. F 7. Bring the thread downwards and insert the thread from the right through the thread guide and the wire loop (G). G 8. Use the needle threader (H) to thread the needle (see needle threader instructions on the next page).
Needle Threader The needle must be in the highest position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. Turn off the main switch. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader down, catching the thread under the guide (A). 2. Push the needle threader all the way down until the metal Áanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass through the needle eye. Bring the thread under the hook, as shown (B). 3. Let the needle threader gently swing back.
THREADING FOR TWIN NEEDLE Turn off the main switch 1. Insert a twin needle. 2. Thread the machine as explained under “Threading the upper thread” (page 12), and thread the left needle. 3. Place the auxiliary vertical spool pin in the hole for auxiliary spool pin and place the large spool cap on the spool pin. Place a thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread. Thread the machine as before and thread the right needle.
WIND THE BOBBIN 1. Place the thread and a spool cap on the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place the spool cap with the smaller side next to the thread (A). 2. Snap the thread into the thread guide (B). B 3. Bring the thread counterclockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs (C). C 4. Insert the thread though the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder spindle with the free end of the thread at the top (D).
5. Push the bobbin to the right (E). E 6. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right, the InfoDisplay will blink on and off displaying “SP“ (F). F 7. Hold the thread end and press the foot control (or press START/STOP button) to start the bobbin winding (G). G 8. After a few turns of the bobbin, cut off the thread end. When the bobbin is full it will stop rotating. Push the bobbin winder spindle to the left and remove the bobbin. Cut off the thread (H).
Place the Bobbin in the Machine Turn off the main switch 1. Make sure that the needle is fully raised before inserting or removing the bobbin. Open the bobbin cover by moving the release button to the right (A). Remove the cover (B). 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread is running in a counterclockwise direction (C). 3. Pull the thread though the slit and pull it to the left and along the inside of the spring until it slips into the notch.
LOWER THE FEED TEETH To lower the feed teeth you need to remove the accessory box. The feed teeth lever is located on the back of the machine at the base of the free-arm. Slide the lever to the right (A) to lower the feed teeth. The feed teeth are raised when you move the lever to the left (B). The feed teeth will come up when you begin to sew or turn the handwheel towards you one full revolution. The feed teeth should be lowered when sewing on buttons.
RAISE THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you counterclockwise to lower the needle and keep turning counterclockwise to raise the needle (A). 2. Gently pull the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop (B). 3. Pull both threads to the back under the presser foot (C).
3 MACHINE FUNCTIONS SPEED CONTROL SLIDE With the speed control slide, you can change the maximum sewing speed to suit your needs. The slide limits how fast you can sew. SPEED To increase the sewing speed, slide the bar to the right. To reduce the sewing speed, slide the bar to the left. FOOT CONTROL You can control the sewing speed by using the foot control. The harder you press the foot control, the faster the machine sews.
FUNCTION BUTTONS START/STOP button (A) Touch this button to start and stop sewing without using the foot control. Touch START/STOP button to begin and touch again to stop. You can increase and decrease the sewing speed by sliding the Speed Control Slide to the right and to the left. START STOP Reverse button (B) Reverse is used to secure the thread at the beginning and at the end of a seam. Press the reverse button and sew 4-5 stitches. The machine will sew forward when the button is released.
Needle Stop Up/Down (D) Press this button to choose between two options for the needle position when sewing: 1. The needle will always be lowered when you release the foot control or press START/STOP button to stop sewing. 2. The needle will always be raised up when you release the foot control or press START/STOP button to stop sewing. This function can be useful when turning a corner on your garment or project.
WARNING MESSAGES/SOUND Main Motor Overloaded Your sewing machine can get overloaded when sewing on heavy fabrics e.g,. the thread gets twisted or jammed or the hand wheel axle cannot move. When the sewing machine cannot sew you will hear a monotone sound in 8 seconds and the InfoDisplay will blink on and off displaying "EL". Look through the Trouble shooting guide on page 39/40 to Ànd a recommended solution. After the problem has been solved, the machine will continue to sew.
4 BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES SEAM A seam is formed when two pieces of fabric are stitched together with a seam allowance that usually will be pressed open. In most cases edges of the seam allowance are Ànished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. ZIGZAG The ZigZag stitch is most often used for decorative work and machine applique. The top thread may appear on the bottom depending on the thread, fabric, type of stitch and sewing speed, but the bobbin thread must never appear on top of the fabric.
SEAM AND OVERCAST The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. Your machine has a stretch seam overcast stitch. EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE The Edge/Quilting Guide is used for wide seam allowances, topstitching, or channel quilting. Slide the guide into the clip on the ankle. Adjust to the desired position. SATIN STITCH This is a closely spaced stitch used for appliqué, bar-tacking, etc. Slightly loosen the top thread tension for satin stitching. Set the stitch length between 0.
BLIND HEM The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments. 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. Under side Under side If neccessary, adjust the stitch width as needed to barely “catch” the fold. Note: The blind hem technique is not recommended for light weight fabric.
SEWING ZIPPERS The Zipper Foot E can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper from the same direction. To sew the other side of the zipper, reposition the Zipper Foot. Inserting Zippers To sew down the right side of the zipper, attach the left 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. Adjust the needle position to the left or right with Stitch Width button.
3. Place fabric under the foot right side up. Begin stitching across the bottom, turn the fabric and stitch the right side of the zipper to the top. 4. To avoid fabric shifting, sew the left side of the zipper in the same direction. Snap on the Zipper Foot E so the needle is on the right side of the foot. Move the needle position to the right. 5. Begin stitching across the bottom, turn the fabric and stitch the left side of the zipper sewing from the bottom to the top. 6. Remove the basting stitches. 4.
BUTTONHOLES Use the Buttonhole foot. Buttonhole stitch 6 is for thin and medium fabric and buttonhole stitch 7 is for suits or overcoats. 1. Insert a button in between tab A and tab B. 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. Stabilizer or regular interfacing can be used. • Use a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to use, to test the buttonhole. 1.
7. Position the fabric under the presserfoot so that the centerlines mark is align with the center of the buttonhole foot. 8. While holding the top thread, start the machine. Sewing will be completed automatically in the following order: 9. When sewing is Ànished, raise the presser foot and buttonhole lever. Use the seam ripper to open up the fabric in the center of the buttonhole. Be careful not to cut any of the bartack threads. 4.
Corded Buttonholes When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out. Loop a piece of heavy thread or pearl cotton over the Ànger at 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. Sew buttonhole so that zigzag stitches cover the cord. When completed, release the cord from foot.
DECORATIVE SEWING Use Decorative Stitch Foot B. 10 different types of decorative stitches are available on your machine. You can use other stitches in the same way. • • • You should test sew on a scrap piece of the fabric being sewn, to check the stitch pattern to be used. Before starting to sew, check that there is enough thread wound onto the bobbin to make sure that the thread will not run out during sewing. Slightly loosen top thread tension. 4.
QUILTING A quilt usually consists of three layers; two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. Piecing a Quilt Block Select Straight Stitch (01). Snap on the Quilter’s 1/4” Piecing Foot. Align the edges of the two fabric pieces with the right hand edge of the foot. Handlook Quilting Stitch Snap on Utility Foot A. Select the Handlook Quilting Stitch (08). Thread the top with transparent thread, and the bobbin with 40wt. rayon thread.
Free-Motion - Machine Set Up When sewing free-motion, it is necessary to use an Open Toe Free-Motion Spring Foot. This foot is not included with this machine, but is available for purchase at your Authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® Dealer. 1. Lower the feed teeth as explained in chapter 2. 2. Remove the presser foot ankle with the screwdriver. 3. Place the Open Toe Free Motion Spring Foot from behind. The wire guide of the presser foot (A) should rest on top of the needle clamp screw (B).
HELPFUL TECHNIQUES Sewing corners Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner. Lower the needle into the fabric by turning the handwheel or pressing the Needle Stop Up/Down button once. Raise the presser foot. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Reverse button It is a good idea to begin and end seams (only available on stitch 01, 02 and 08) with reverse stitches to reinforce the seams in order to prevent unraveling. Press Reverse button.
5 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE 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. Turn off the main switch 1. Remove the plug (A) and loosen the screw (B) on the left side of the sewing head. Remove the face plate (C) on the machine. 1 2. To remove the light bulb, pull it downwards. Replace the bulb with the same type rated 5W. Replace the face plate, tighten the screw and insert plug.
CLEAN THE BOBBIN AREA Turn off the main switch 1. Remove the presser foot, the bobbin cover and bobbin. 2. Clean the feed teeth with the brush. Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area Turn off the main switch After sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area, the area under the bobbin case must be cleaned. 1. Remove the needle, presser foot, bobbin cover and bobbin. 2. Remove stitch plate by removing the two screws in the stitchplate. Lift up the stitchplate. 3.
TROUBLE SHOOTING If you have followed the below trouble shooting information and still are having sewing problems, take the sewing machine to your Authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® Dealer. Non-Original Parts and Accessories The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original accessories or parts. Any Time You Experience a Problem When Sewing: • Rethread the top and bobbin threads. • Use different spool pin positions (vertical or horizontal). • Use quality thread.
Upper Thread Breaks? • Does the thread feed smoothly and not catching? • Use quality thread. For special threads such as metallic, etc, please consult your Authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® Dealer for special needle recommendations. • Rethread top and bobbin threads - check for correct threading. • Try different spool pin positions (horizontal or vertical). • If stitch plate hole is damaged, replace stitch plate.
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