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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS \\htn using in electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be I’ ll v ed. including the following: keid ill instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - • • To reduce the risk of electric shoclc A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unj,ilug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same pe rated 5 \Vitt.
Table of Contents Learn your Platinum 750 2 Overview Front Overview Rear Accessory Tray Accessories rnpack Platinum 750 2 Connect to the Power Supply Pack Away After Sewing Accessory Tray Spool Pins Threading the Top Thread Needle Threader Threading for Twin Needle Bobbin Winding Placing the Bobbin in the Machine Winding from the Needle Needles Changing the Needle Presser Feet Changing the Presser Fxt Presser hx( Pressure Thread tension Lowering the Feed Teeth 4 - - S 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 11 12 12 13 14
U Ufl 0 Learn your Platinum 750 ‘7 Overview Front - I 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 I I 12 13 I4 15 16 Lid Dial to set presser fcx)t Thread take up lever Thread tension Pre-tension disc Dial to set thread tension Sensor Buttonhole Foot socket Light \eedle threader \eedle bar Presser foot Free arm Bobbin cover Base plate Feed teeth up down dial Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle 17 \eedle clamp srev 18 Thread tension disk for bobbin winding 19 Main spool pin 20 Spool holders 21 Bobbin winding guides 22 Aux
I €rn Overview 30 3I 32 33 - )‘(II1 P!af,nu?n ‘SO Rear Handle Presser foot lifter Thread cutter \eedle threader Accessory Tray 34 Space for accessories 35 Space for presser feet 36 Space for bobbins accessories ictogram pen \ e T edles [bread spool resser feet A, B, C, D, E, J and the ensor Buttonhole Foot (see page 13 11 or presser feet overview) 17 Brush 18 Stitch plate opener (to be attached to the brush) 19 Screwdriver 10 Seam ripper II Clearance plate 12 Bobbins 13 Felt pad 14 Light bulb remove
U .n’i’1U!lUUfl1 ‘5!) Unpack Platinum 750 Place the machine on a table or .thinet. remove the packaging and ltt otf the cover. 2 Kemove the packing material, the t( )ot control and finally the protec tiofl cover. 3 4 Ihe machine is delivered with an accessory hag and a main cord. Wipe off the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remOve any soil before sewing.
learn )aur l’laf in,, “co Pack Away After Sewing I Press the power switch to turn off the machine. 2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket first and then from the machine. 3 Wind the main cord around your hand and place the cord in the pocket of the hard cover. Here you can also place the User’s Guide and the Handb )Ok. 4 Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the foot control cord around your hand and place it in the space of the foot control.
$poø) P’s ,1,ixi/ar’ cponl pin o) Ii is ivo) P°°’ it s ‘1 p nid an nixilarv spool ‘ins ne suital ile br all i tbuu id I old the SpOt)! pin out otis tfi ml it i’LR e the thread spool it s ii pm o that the thread reels kssise slide on a spool holder (see tt and then told the spooi pin hack I B. Ii’ ii 15 intal position.
4 a 77/ (411r hail,,,, a, 511 Auxilary Spool Pin The auxilary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. \Vhen using the auxilarv spool pin, place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the thread spool. Threading the Top Thread 2 Bring the thread into the pre-tension thread guide (a). Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs (h). 3 Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows.
I ,; ;, jg, F!tiuII;flfl —50 Needle Threader ihe needle nuist he in the tip position to use the needle threader, \‘‘e also recommend l( )wering the presser foot. I Pull the needle threader all the way clown, catching the thread tinder the guide (a) 2 Bring it lor\ard until the metal flanges cover the needle. A small hxk vill pass through the needle 3 Place the thread around the guide (a I and under the flanges in front of the needle, so the thread catches into the small hook.
tarn øur P1tniui () Threading for Twin Needle I Insert a twin needle. See page 12 “Changing the needle”. 2 1 se a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second top thread. 3 Thread the machine as explained on page 7 and check to ensure that the thread lies between the inner thread ten sion discs, and inside the last thread guide. Thread the left needle. 4 RIGHT NEEDLE (BLUL): Pull up the auxilary spool pin.
Ih4:. h ii U 1 I’!atiuu Hi Bobbin Winding Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle at the front of the machine (the mark facing up. Push the bobbin spindle down. 2 3 Place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the ‘spool on the auxi lan’ spool pin. Note: t)epending on thread quality, take the thread one or two turns around the is ililan thread tensi( in guide a) 4 From above wind a few turns of thread clockwise around the bobbin and into the thread cutler (d ). 5 Press the foot control.
I earn ,ur Platinum ‘50 Winding from the Needle Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in the up position. (se only the original 1 lusqvarna Viking green bobbins. Only ace a metal presser Jon! a hen bbhjn uiiuluzt from the needle. Fo wind, follow the instructions for Bobbin winding”. The difference is hat the thread is brought up from the ieedle, under the presser foot and to the ight over thread guide (c), Note: \\ e do n( )t recommend inding speckilty threids such .
i a jnUH d() Needles The sex ing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. To ensure you will get a quality needle, we recommend needles of system 130 ThSII, The needle package included with Platinum 50 contains needles of the most used sizes for sewing in v.. oven and stretch fabrics. A Universal Needles These needles are used for sewing in all woven fabrics, The needle point is designed to penetrate between the threads of the fabric so the fabric will not be damaged.
Ic, i r,! ,,U s’ PIflhI,,fl 5t) Presser Feet There are a number of presser feet for different purposes supplied with your Platinum 50: Utility Foot A Fitted on the sewing machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. Utility Foot B \Vhen se\ving satin zigzag stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length: other utility stitches or decorative stitches use this foot.
tfl’ 1’( ‘tf;’fif?F! tj Sensor Buttonhole Foot When connected to the machine it gives a buttonhole length fitting the button size that has been entered into the machine. [he middle mark gives a t) (‘ (I mm) buttoning edge. Read more (1 bout cli/J?reflt optional prcacser /eet in the 4ccessory I 2cerc Guide. Changing the Presser Foot I 2 Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser hx)t towards you. Line up the cr( ss pin m the toot with the gap in the presser foot ankle.
,‘ Thread Tension Lse 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. \orrnally top thread tension is set to around -i. When sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to around 3. When ropstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to -9.
1.,tj it i;;gij’Ijjgjtijt i’ Lowering the Feed Teeth lhe teed teeth are lowered when you turn the dial o the front of the free Turn the dial to arm to the left the right if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as v u hegin to sew. the feed teeth hould he lowered when sewing ()fl huttons and for tree-motion work.
FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY be A A
Jun S IUi Ju/oth spl is .1 W1 1 A SPEED —!+ —+ M <)FUNC The Touch Panel tL Needle Stop Up/Down is used to set the needle stop position up or down. NEEDLE STOP POSITION B Stop is used to conclude a stitch, Your Platinum 50 fastens the thread and stops automatically when a stitch or stitch sequence has been completed. STOP is cancelled when you touch the button again or by selecting a new stitch. When STOP is active, an icon is shown on the InfoDisplay. The stop-.func tion can be programmed.
I + Stitch width The stitch width is set in the same way as the stitch length. The set width is vis ible on the InfoDisplay above the stitch width button. The width can he adjusted between 0 and 6 mm. If straight stitch is selected, the width button is used to adjust the needle position. — • Mirror Side to Side Touch this button to mirror the selected stitch side to side.
lrb),. — 1 I UJfli!ftflS flfl Stitch Selection ‘iour Platinum 750 has two different main menus: Stitches and Alphahet menu. Utility and Decorative Stitches sour Platjnum 750 has 35 utility stitches (menu I ), and 35 decorative stitches menu 2). The utility stitches are visible m the ibuch Panel and the decorative stitches are pictured inside the lid. You can also hncl an utility stitch overview n page 60 in your Platinum Family I Iandhook. louch the stitch menu button to step between the menus.
I Alphabet Your Platinum SO has an alphabet Outline Block. I I I IIIII and III/IIIn%pIa - Touch the alphabet menu button and “A..” is shown on the InfoDisplay. louch a letter (shown in red on the stitch selection buttons) IC) select it. The number of the button will he shown on the InfoDisplay. For instance the letter [ corresponds to stitch selection button number Outline Block alphabet , Alphabet Menu When the Alphabet menu button is touched, “A..
___ ___ Icons on the InfoDisplay need )n the IntoDisplay. there are always icons that give you all intormation you some and active are always wons Some possible. to obtain the best sewing result are will change depending on your selections. The icons visible on the lnfoDisplav listed and explained below. , I V ! V J. 4-6 Ky I ‘-a INORM1 I r n 5 1fl d_J.
I Programming Icons 18 PROG or REP IS VISiI)lC here indicating whether you are in the programming mode or if you are in the repeat mode to sew your program. 19 A number indicating the :1 F! i.:” - l !,Ia piS i,,/, rj —B t1L lä S.D E 1 flQ ACTIVE MEMORY Buttonhole Icons 20 When sewing step by step button holes. a flashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole. 2—4 II I DoCDCDCI s_.
I U. 0 )fl aihi i, IiU p! Programming With Platinum 5O von can pro ram stitches and /t’tt’i into combinations. S’ai c’ the program nied cumnhuiauions in the pernia nent memories. A pro— grammeci stitch cumbinatioii that is iS refai ted iii the’ menmort’ et ‘cmi wheim the machine is turned off PROG mode lbuch FUNC tO activate the PROG mode. M Memories T uch M to select memory. The M and the number that follows indicates the active memory. There are two different inem( iries t\l I and M2.
r. s .d Program Stitches and Letters ro program shown: • Touch the stitch conthination JELikZV FUNC to activate PROG. • Select stitch menu 2. • Select stitch 2:23. The number appears on the IntoDisplay. • louch c:,.cDc s.c Jtia ?3 to mirror image the stitch i end to end. I J.U While programming a combination, you need to move forward with the right arrow button to program the next stitch. Otherwise the stitch entered next will replace the stitch already entered.
I un lu nd if 15plav Change or Add a Stitch or Letter \ny stitch or letter can he changed in hen the stitch number is shown PROG on the lnloDisplay. Simply step through the sequence with the arrow buttons until you see the number ot the stitch or letter von would like to change. and select the correct stitch to replace it. 2—4 :1 El El 0l DoCDCC ‘—B -ts [ a..
CARE OFYOUR PLATINUM 750 ;4 ‘ ::
Changing the Light Bulb only use light bulbs o a type as mdi cated on the front of the machine (1 2V. SW). They are a ailable at your author ized llusqvarna Viking dealer. Place the light bulb remover v’ ith the deep hole, marked (H T. around the l)ulh. l)o not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remoe it. ) \Vhen inserting a new light l)ulh place the light bulb remover with the shallo hole, marked IN, around the new bulb. Insert it by pushing it up.
1 .1 I,”f I (..O I’ll H, Sn Care of the Machine To keep your sewing machine operat ing well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Cleaning Wipe the exterior surfaces of your Plati num S() with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built tip. Clean the Bobbin Area Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin co er. Lower the feed teeth. Place the stitch plate opener on the brush, and then in the recess at the rear of the stitch plate. Turn toward you to pop off the stitch plate.
—P ‘,i.tn Trouble Shooting Any Time You Experience a Problem When Sewing: • Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay. • Reihread the top and bobbin threads. • 1. se different spool pin positions (ertmca1 or horizontal). • I se thread nets and quality thread. \‘ recommend the same sewing thread on top and h )hbifl h ir general sev ing. For decorative sewing we recommend embroidery thread on tot) and regular sev ing thread on bobbin.
0/ Bobbin Thread Breaks? • Wind a new bobbin. • Replace the bobbin in the machine, check correct threading, page 10. • If stitch plate hole is damaged replace stitch plate. • Clean bobbie area. Bobbin Winds Irregularly? • Check threading for bobbin winding. Wrong Stitch, Irregular or Narrow Stitches? • Turn machine off and on to reset. • Change needle, rethread top and bobbin threads. • I se stahili7er. Machine Sews Slowly? • Check speed. • Remove stitch plate and brush lint from bobbin and teeth area.
Clearance plate (;onnecting the t(X)t control the machine Corded buttonhole Index I/ic stitch vnzl’o1 B) i,1 fro;it In pe number indicates that ound the in/rmnatioF1 in the Platinmitmi Fanulj’ IIa,idbook. Pac not connected to a cinl/,o/ re/’m lo the (cerc (,iic1e Ac cess ry ‘flEas \cljtist .in entire stitch program Adjust decorative stitches Adjust stitches in a program \pplique Arrow button,’.
Main spool pin Memory Mending Stitches Menu Stitch Alphabet Alphabet sUl) menu Mirror side to side Mirror end to end Needle chaniiing defective positions stop upidown Threader Needles Outline Block Alphabet Overview ft I ksa b ll R kd 19 £4 . : 4 ‘0 I 2) 19, e 19, B2) 054i 1k UIK4$ I ‘utto 12 12 8A7 18 8 12 19 21 23 S Packing away after sewing 81 2 Patching and tears Placing the accessories 10 Placing the bobbin in the 1fl1Qhtfle 13 Presser feet Presser foot ii change 1 lever 14 pressure 21 19.
Table of contents taper satin stitch Threads Thread tension ‘breading bohbifl needle u p thread twin needle Trouble shooting l. entv-five needle positions Fwin needle threading Unpack Platinum 0 I tiliB Se ing Woven fabric Winding from the needle Zigzag Stitches tipper 1.
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