User’s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING
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. 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 300 Overview Unpacking, Packing away Connecting the foot control Connecting to the power supply Accessories Spool pin Threading the upper thread Threading for twin needles Bobbin winding Threading lower thread Thread tension Changing the presser foot Presser foot pressure Presser foot lever, Changing the needle Lowering feed teeth 2 2 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 11 11 12 12 Functions and Infodisplay The functions panel Mirror image Embroidery functions Optional Embroid
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Overview 31 1 21 2 22 3 23 4 17 24 18 19 20 16 25 5 6 15 26 7 14 27 8 13 28 9 29 10 11 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Embroidery Unit 35. Embroidery arm 36. Embroidery Hoop attachment 37. Embroidery unit socket 38. Release button 35 36 37 38 Unpacking 1. Place the machine on the table or cabinet, remove the packaging. 2. Remove the side parts of the packing material and the foot control. 3. The machine is delivered with a soft plastic cover, an accessory bag, a main cord and a foot control cord. There is also a test kit for embroidery and a bag containing embroidery accessories (see page 17).
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Connecting the foot control Among the accessories you will find the foot control cord and the main cord. 1. Place the foot control on its narrow side. Fit the plug into the socket inside the foot control compartment. 2. Push it firmly to make sure it is properly connected. This operation is only necessary the very first time you are going to use the machine. 3. To correctly guide foot control cord, place it into the slot, see picture.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Accessories You will find a number of accessories included with your sewing machine. Learn to use them on the following pages of this User's Guide. Spool pin The machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread. The main spool pin (a) is horizontal - the thread reels off the stationary spool. Place the spool so that the thread reels counter-clockwise. There are two spool holders on the spool pin.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Threading the upper thread Turn off the main switch. Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position 1. Pull the spool pin out. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool holder on the spool pin 7 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). 3. Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs. 4.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Threading for twin needle Turn off the main switch. Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position 1. Insert a twin needle (optional accessory). 2. Wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread. 3. Thread the machine as described and check to ensure that the thread lies between the inner thread tension discs, outside the lowest thread guide. Thread left needle. 4. Attach the extra spool pin onto the machine.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Bobbin winding from the needle 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. 2. Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and to the right over the thread guide (c). 3. Start from above and wind a few turns of thread around the bobbin.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Threading lower thread Turn off the main switch. 1. Open the cover by slightly pulling it towards you and take it away. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the mark facing upward and the thread to the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter clockwise when pulling the thread. 3. Hold the bobbin and pull the thread to the right passing (a). 4. Hold the thread tight and pull it to the left so that the thread falls correctly into the tension spring.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Thread tension The thread tension is adjusted automatically when you select a stitch or an embroidery. This is shown by the thread tension indicator being reset. Do not turn this dial manually You can adjust the thread tension by pressing the buttons, see page 14. Using the button (-) you decrease the tension and using the button (+) you increase the tension. The adjustment affects all stitches and will remain until the machine is turned off or until changed manualy.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Changing the presser foot 1 2 Turn off the main switch. 1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot down and towards you. 2. Line up the cross pin on the foot between the spring and the presser foot ankle. Press back until the foot snaps into place. Presser foot pressure (a) The presser foot pressure is adjusted with the dial on the front of the machine. Normal setting is 4. The higher the number the more pressure on the fabric.
Learn your Scandinavia 300 Changing the needle Turn off the main switch. 1. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp. 2. Remove the needle. 3. Push up the new needle with the flat side away from you until it will go no further. 4. Tighten the screw properly. Always use needles of system 130/705H. Lowering the feed teeth The feed teeth are lowered automatically when the embroidery unit is in place. When removing the embroidery unit, the feed teeth will raise as you start to sew.
FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY
Functions and InfoDisplay Functions and Infodisplay 3 1 4 2 6 10 11 2 8 7 9 5 9 5 8 7 6 9 1.Thread tension - adjustment Use these buttons to adjust the thread tension manually. The adjustment affects all stitches and will remain until the machine is turned off or until reset manually. 2. Stitch length When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the best stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the Infodisplay.
Functions and InfoDisplay 5. Stitch width When you select a stitch, the machine automatically sets the best stitch width which is displayed with numbers on the Infodisplay. You can change the stitch width by pressing the (+) or (-) button. The width can be adjusted between 0 and 6 mm. When sewing embroideries the width can be set between 2 and 6, to change size of embroidery. 6. Reverse Your machine sews backwards when this button is pressed. The machine sews forward when the button is released.
Functions and InfoDisplay Functions / Embroidery Positioning These buttons allow you to move the embroidery in four directions. Rotation Touch this button once and your embroidery will rotate a quarter of a turn. Stitch advance These buttons allow you to step stitch by stitch forward (+) or backward (-) within your embroidery. Color advance Many of the embroideries have color changes. These buttons allow you to step forward (+) or backward (-) to the beginning of each thread color change.
Functions and InfoDisplay Optional Embroidery Cards The buttons to the right of the Infodisplay - A, SIZE and MENU can only be activated with Embroidery Card No 21 which is sold separately. This card contains three alphabet styles- Palace Script, Clarendon and Kalligraphia. An Embroidery Booklet showing all the alphabet styles, sizes and menus is included with the card.
Functions and InfoDisplay Some fabrics have 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.
EMBROIDERY
Embroidery Get started 1. Insert the embroidery card (Scandinavia 300 Sampler) into the slot on the right side of the machine. To remove the card, pull it straight out. 2. Turn the machine on. If the presser foot is in lower position is flashing on the symbol the Infodisplay. When raising the presser foot, the machine calibrates. If the needle is in its down position it will automatically go to up position. The embroidery unit will take the ready position. 3. When you have finished your embroidery, touch .
Embroidery Thread Thread the needle with 40 wt rayon embroidery thread. When reducing the size of the embroidery we recommend a finer thread, 60 wt. When enlarging, we recommend a thicker thread, 30 wt. Place the net over the thread spool, especially when using Rayon thread. Use a very fine thread as bobbin thread. There is a special embroidery bobbin thread available. Embroidery presser foot U Embroidery: The lever on the arm of the presser foot should be downward (A).
Embroidery Attach the Embroidery Foot U Turn off the main switch. Raise the presser foot lever and remove the presser foot. Use the Screw Grip to loosen the screw on the presser foot ankle. Remove the ankle. Place the Embroidery Foot U, from behind onto the presser foot bar. The arm of the presser foot should rest on top of the needle clamp screw. Use the hand wheel to lower the needle slightly until the foot slides in place.
Embroidery Connecting the Embroidery unit Turn off the main switch. Slide the arm of the embroidery unit to the right of the needle and the presser bar and push the unit to the right until it plugs into the socket (A). Turn on the machine to calibrate. The embroidery unit is now ready. The feed teeth are lowered automatically. A Removing the Embroidery unit Touch to move embroidery arm to park position. Turn off the main switch. Make sure the machine is turned off while removing the embroidery unit.
Embroidery Embroidery hoop 1. Loosen the screw on the outer hoop, place the outer hoop so that the screw is down to the right. 2. At the front edge of the hoop there is an arrow. 3. A corresponding arrow is located on the inner hoop as well as center marks in the two directions. You should take notice of the back marks. Trace design on template with pencil. 4. Place the embroidery template on your fabric. Use the Pictogram™ pen to mark within the grooves and in the center. 5.
Embroidery Using the Embroidery template When you wish to sew the embroidery at a specific place on your fabric or garment, you can take advantage of the embroidery template to mark where the embroidery is to be sewn. In the Embroidery Booklet you will find all the embroideries pictured in actual size. 1. Place the template with the arrow pointing downward and matching the other marks. Draw the outer lines of your selected embroidery on the template using the template pencil.
Embroidery Sewing embroideries 1. Place the enclosed net over the thread spool. Thread the machine with embroidery thread as upper thread. In this case you need not place thread under the presser foot. Use a fine thread as bobbin thread. 2. Thread the bobbin thread according to ”Threading lower thread” on page 9 and check to be sure the thread lies under the tension spring. Cut the thread at the thread cutter. Hint: Slide bobbin cover on, then cut thread.
Embroidery 7. The machine stops automatically when it is time to change thread color. The Infodisplay indicates which thread color change you have reached by a flashing number next to the thread spool . A flashing number indicates the first stitch of the ”new” thread color. The number stops flashing when you begin to sew. 8. Once thread is changed, start sewing again. The machine stops for cutting the thread tail and at the next thread color change etc, until the embroidery is completed.
Embroidery Function buttons embroidery The check size button allows you to step from one corner to another within your embroidery, so that you will know the size of the embroidery and where on your facric it will be placed. All embroideries begin from the center. The sewing space within the embroidery hoop is 100 mm x 100 mm (approx. 4" x 4"). These positioning buttons allow you to move the embroidery in four directions.
Embroidery These buttons allow you to step stitch by stitch through your embroidery, e.g. if thread has tun out or broken, you can step back a few stitches. Most of the embroideries include several colors. These buttons allow you to step forward (+) or backward (-) to the beginning of each thread color change. On the Infodisplay the number next to the thread spool will flash to indicate the start of each thread color change.
Embroidery Mirror image embroideries You can mirror image the embroidery side to side . The symbol is shown on the display. Enlarging and reducing embroideries You can make the embroidery designs larger and smaller with the stitch length and stitch width buttons between 2 and 6 maximum. The size changes are individually limited for each embroidery design. When enlarging or reducing the embroidery we recommend changing the thread thickness for the best result, see "Thread", page 21.
SEWING
Sewing Utility sewing / Stitch selection When you turn on the machine without having the embroidery unit connected, it always selects straight stitch and the number 1 as well as is displayed. The machine has one row of stitches shown on the front of the lid. 32 To select a stitch or an embroidery, touch the numeral buttons - for example to select stitch/embroidery number 12 - touch 1, 2. To the very right on the Infodisplay the number of the selected stitch is displayed.
Sewing Stitch table 01 Straight stitch For all kind of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions 02 Reinforced straight stitch For seams which are subject to considerable strain, i.e. to reinforce and topstitch sportswear and work clothes. 25 needle positions.
Sewing Buttonholes You can select different buttonhole styles. Buttonhole the bartack buttonhole, used for medium and heavy fabrics. Buttonhole keyhole buttonhole for tailored garments. 1. Select a buttonhole. 2. Snap on the presser foot C. 3. Mark the buttonhole location on your fabric. When sewing stretch fabrics, use a fusible stabilizer or a cord. The buttonhole foot has guide lines to determine buttonhole length.
Sewing Buttonhole knife/ Seam ripper The knife is used to cut buttonholes. It is also useful for removing stitches sewn in error. Sewing buttons 1. Mark the button placement on the fabric. 2. Select zigzag . 3. Lower the feed teeth with the dial. See page 12. 4. Snap off the presser foot. 5. Place the fabric under the presser foot ankle. 6. Place the button on marking and lower the presser bar so that the presser foot ankle is between the holes of the button (see picture). 7.
Sewing Straight stitch Straight stitching is used to join fabric which does not stretch and for seams which will not be subjected to great strain. When you select straight stitch the machine will automatically set the average stitch length. You can adjust sitch lenght for your project. Example: Increase the stitch length when basting and when topstitching. Gathering with straight stitch Use a slightly longer stitch than normal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0. Always sew two gathering threads next to each other.
Sewing 25 Needle Positions When topstitching using straight stitch and reinforced straight stitch, the needle position can be adjusted in steps. Use the stitch width button (+), 0 is the center position, width 6 is left needle position, width 6 mirror imaged is right needle position. To return to center position, use the stitch width button (-) and step back to 0. Adjust the width between 0-6 for additional positions. To edge stitch, set the needle to the left or the right position.
Sewing Sewing zippers The zipper foot E can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. Lapped zipper 1. Sew the seam 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. 2. Place presser foot E to the left of the needle. From the wrong side fold the fabric to one side so both seam allowances are free.
Sewing Reinforced straight stitch The reinforced straight stitch is stronger than ordinary straight stitch, due to the fact that it is a triple and elastic stitch. The reinforced straight stitch can be used for heavy stretch fabrics, for crotch seams which are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching in heavy fabrics. Stretch stitch The stretch stitch makes a pliable, stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together pieces of light stretch fabric.
Sewing Lace edging 1. Place wrong side of lace to right side of fabric matching edges. Sew along inner edge of lace with zigzag, stitch length 1.5, stitch width 1.5. 1 2. Press seam allowance towards fabric. Sew with satin stitch , stitch width 2.0, on the right side over the zigzag seam. 3. Cut off the seam allowance up to the stitching on the wrong side.
Sewing Three-step zigzag Overcasting Three-step zigzag is suitable for overcasting most fabrics. Trim the edges of the fabric before overcasting. Make sure that the needle sews over the edge of the fabric. (see picture). Snap on presser foot J so the stitch sews over the pin on the foot. This keeps the fabric edge flat. Sewing terry cloth Terry cloth is a rather loosely woven fabric. Sew the garment together with straight stitch.
Sewing Flatlock The flatlock , is suitable for sewing overlapped seams and decorative hems. Reduce the pressure foot pressure to 2 when sewing stretch fabric. You can produce a decorative hem by folding a single hem to the wrong side and sewing the flatlock from the right side. Trim excess hem to stitching from the wrong side. To sew an overlapped seam, lap one piece of fabric over the other piece and sew flatlock stitch over the fabric edge on the right side.
Sewing Blind hem Snap on presser foot D for blind hem . Fold the hem as shown. Make sure that the fold line of the fabric rides in the groove on the underside of the presser foot. If the stitch does not catch the folded edge, increase the stitch width (+). If the stitch catches too much of the fold, decrease the stitch width (-). For an invisible hem the needle catches a single thread of the folded edge.
Sewing Bridging stitch The bridging stitch is suitable for joining two pieces of fabric with finished edges. Leather and vinyl are joined by butting the edges close to each other using the bridging stitch. Also use to join lace and ribbon. Elastic shirring The bridging stitch is also used for gathered elastic shirring. Snap on the buttonhole foot C. On the wrong side of your fabric draw lines to sew the stitched rows straight.
Sewing Appliqué Snap on presser foot B. 1 Draw a mirror image of your design on the paper side of the fusible web. 1 2 Iron the fusible web so that it sticks to the wrong side of the appliqué material. 2 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. 3 a a Sew the hand look appliqué stitch number 11 appliqué.
Sewing Darning stitch is a perfect stitch for mending and darning. Use presser foot A. 1. Sew the first row of stitches as long as you need to cover your tear or worn spot. 2. Touch the reverse button and the machine continues sewing the remaining stitches at the same length and fastens the thread. 3. When the first stitch is finished, touch STOP to put into memory. Move the fabric so that the needle is right over the last stitch. Repeat as many times as needed to cover the hole.
Sewing Decorative stitches These stitches are mainly used as decorative stitches. Examples: Stitch 16 sewn over yarn gives a decorative effect. A beautiful scallop edging is sewn with Stitch 15. Sew near the edge and trim close to the stitching. Using Stitch 13 with an optional wing needle to stitch a hemstitch around your embroidered table cloth.
Sewing Sewing hints Free arm To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm. The free arm also allows you to darn socks (the darning foot is an optional accessory). 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. In this case, use the clearance plate to balance the height of the hem as you sew.
CARE OF YOUR SCANDINAVIA 300
Care of your Scandinavia 300 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 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 When inserting a new light bulb place the remover with the shallow hole, marked IN, around the new bulb. Insert the new bulb by pushing it up.
Care of your Scandinavia 300 Care of the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. 10 15 Turn off the main switch. Cleaning Wipe the exterior surfaces of your Scandinavia 300 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 300 Trouble shooting Always start by 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. See page 12. Unattractive stitches The thread tension is not correct. See page 10. Make sure that the thread is not catching.
Care of your Scandinavia 300 The stitch is too loose - fabric layers not held together The thread tension is far too loose. Page 10 shows how to adjust the thread tension. Incorrect stitch If the machine does not sew the stitch indicated by the Infodisplay, it is possible that the electronics have been disturbed in some way, perhaps by a short power cut or electrical disturbance. Shut off the main switch, wait a few seconds and try again. If the fault remains, contact your dealer.
Index Index Accessories Appliqué 5 45 Baste Belt loops Blind hem Bobbin, placing in machine Bobbin winding Bridging stitch Button sewing Buttonholes 36 48 43 9 8 45 35 34 Care of machine Cleaning Clear thread Connecting the machine Color advance 49 49 8 4 16, 27 Darning Decorative stitches 45-46 47 Edging 47 Elastic shirring 44 Embroidery 19-28 Embroidery booklet 20 Embroidery, get started 20 Embroidery hoop 23 Embroidery presser foot 21 Embroidery size 14-16, 28 Embroidery template 24 Embroidery t
Index Optional Accessories Overcasting Overlock Overview 15, 17, 34 41 44 2-3 Packing the machine 3 Positioning, embroidery 16, 27 Presser foot, changing 11 Presser foot, recommended 15 Presser foot lever 11 Presser foot pressure 11 Reinforced straight stitch Reverse Rotation 39 15 16, 27 Satin stitch Satin taper Seam and overcast stitch Sensor foot buttonhole (optional) Setting up the machine Sewing hints Shirring Spool Holders Spool pin Stitch Advance Stitch Length Stitch plate Stitch selection Stitc
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