I We have published the Operation and Service Manual to aid you in the operation and minor service repairs of your new VIKING TURISSA SEW ING MACHINE. If. you carefully read this manual, you will be able to make use of all the sewing possibilities that are available to you. We hope you will enjoy your VIKING TURISSA and have many pleasant sewing hours. VIKING SEWING MACHINE CO., INC.
Table of contents OPERATING MANUAL Accessory box Blindstitching Bridging Stitch Bringing up the lower thread Buttonhole Knife Buttonholes Changing the needle Changing the presser foot ‘ankle” Changing the srsapon presser foot Connection to electric outlet Correct and incorrect thread tension Darning Etastic straight stitch Extension plate Free arm Free .
1. Bobbrn Winder Tension 2. Top Thread Guides 3. Thread Take-up Lever 4. Light Switch 5. Face Plate 6. Front Thread Guide 7. Upper Thread Tension Dial 8. Lower Thread Guide 9, Needle 10. Needle 11. Needle 12. Presser 13. Presser Clamp Thread Guide Bar Foot Screw 14. Presser Foot 15. Needle Plate 16. Free Arm 17 Shuttle Cover 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25, 26.
Connection to electric outlet I A. Plug cord into foot control. B. Attach plug to machine. C. Plug cord into wall outlet. c A ‘I Lighting To turn light on or off, press button located on face plate. The light bulb is located inside the face plate. To remove the bulb, unscrew the bulb through the opening at the bottom of the face plate. ii Presser foot pressure control 1’ j 4 — The pressure control for the presser bar is lo cated on top of the machine on the left side.
Free arm Trouser legs and sleeves can be placed around free arm for easy mending, sewing or patching. The free arm also makes it much easier to attach collars and cuffs as well as sew small children’s clothes and darn stockings. Extension plate When you need a larger working surface, attach the extension plate. To install extension plate on machine, pull down the leg support, then position plate around free arm, pulling out catch on underside with right index finger.
Needle and thread Cotton Sewing Thread Synthetic Thread No. No. 60 50--60 40--50 40 30 30 - Machine Embroidery Thread No. 50 30—50 30--50 Needle Width No. 70/10 80/12 90/14 100/16 110/18 120120 Synthetic threads are not generally numbered. Use a fine needle for fine thread and a heavier needle for heavier thread. Your sewing machine uses a type 705 or type 130 needle. This number refers to the length and configuration of the needle. It is best to purchase your needles from your dealer.
Removing the bobbin case Lift or remove extension plate. Bring needle to highest position by turning haridwheel to wards you. Open shuttle cover. Grasp bobbin case latch with thumb arid index finger and pull out bobbin case. Winding the bobbin With one hand hold handwheel stationary and use other hand to turn handwheel release (A) (turning towards you) to disengage sewing mech anism. Place empty bobbin on bobbin winder.
Threading the lower thread When bobbin is wound, hold it beside the bobbin case with thread running in direction of arrow in photo. Slide thread into the slot on edge of bobbin case as shown. Pull thread under tension spring. Check to b sure bobbin rotates in direction of arrow when thread is pulled. The hook on top of the bobbin case is used to increase the bottom tehsion when making buttonholes or when doing embroidery work.
Threading the upper thread Raise presser bar. Turn handwheel until needle is in highest position. Place spool of thread on a spool pin (A). With circular motion, guide thread through upper thread guides, rear and front (B & C). Bring thread down and around tension dial (D). Now hold spool steady and pull end of thread upward and over to the right to lock thread into the thread tension spring. Insert thread through either eye of take-up lever (E). Place thread through front thread guide (F).
Thread cutter ? — / On the back of the presser bar you will find a notch, the thread cutter, which mak es it easy for you to cut off the threads. ç-. Tension of upper thread The dial which regulates the tension of the upper thread is graduated from 0 to 5. Your machine has been tested with the thread which accompanies it. It may be nec essary to adjust the thread tension somewhat if you use thread of another thickness.
Correct and incorrect thread tension In order to easily understand the importance of correct thread tension, you can try different thread tensions by sewing two thicknesses of fabric. Begin by using an excessively loose tension, i.e. you turn the upper thread tension dial to the left as far as it will go. Look at the fabric and you will find the lower thread lies straight and the upper thread is drawn down into the lower side of the fabric. If you turn the dial to the right, the opposite occurs.
Changing the snap-on presser foot The presser feet which accompany the machine have the form of loose soles which are held in place on the presser foot “ankle” by a spring. To change the presser foot, turn the handwheel toward you until the needle is in the highest position. Remove the presser foot by drawing it toward you while pressing slightly down ward. Slide the new presser foot over the front edge of the ankle bracket as shown in the illustration.
Regular presser foot The presser foot (383) which is fitted on the machine at delivery, is used for normal straight stitching, zigzag stitching and other: utility stitches. As you can see, it has different notches which can be used as guides when sewing. If you wish to have a seam allowance about (6 mm), let the material run even with the outer edge of the presser foot (applies to straight stitching with the needle in the center position).
Selecting the stitch As you face the machine you wifl see two round controls. The one towards the top of the machine is the Stitch Program Selector. The outer scale is for selecting the needle position, the zigzag width and for making buttonholes. The middle scale is used for selecting various patterns. The inner scale is used for selecting various reverse cycle stitches. The red window indicates which function the machine is going to perform. The middle and inside scales are changed by moving the handle.
Straight stitching To make a regular straight stitch with the needle in the center position, turn the outer scale on the Program Selector so that the middle o is in the red window. Turn the pattern select or so that the symbol on the handle is aligned with the red window. Turn the Stitch Length Dial to 2. If you wish a longer stitch, move the control toward 5. If you want a smaller stitch turn toward 0. To sew in reverse, press down the lever located on the right of the Stitch Length Dial.
Zigzag stitching Put needle in center position. Align the symbol on the handle with the red window. Move the outer scale and select the width required from to 5. The higher the number, the wider the zigzag. Select the length of stitch desired on the Stitch Length Dial. Zigzag stitches are mostly used for overcasting edges. Make sure that the needle sews over the edge of the fabric. A narrow zigzag stitch is also used for sewing tricot.
Patterns and utility stitches To obtain the patterns shown on the middle scale turn the outer ring to number 5, center needle position. Turn the handle so that the desired symbol on the middle scale is lined up with the red window. Set the Stitch Length Dial for buttonholes. The stitch length can be varied by turning the Stitch Length Dial. For decorative stitches we suggest that you loosen the top thread tension slightly so that the knots form on the bottom of the fabric.
Reverse cycle patterns and utility stitches The symbols for reverse cycle stitches are on the inner scale of the Program Selector. Turn the outer scale so that number 5 in the center position is in the red window. Turn the handle so that the desired symbol on the inner scale is lined up with the red window. To lock the machine in reverse cycle, hold down the reverse control and move the Stitch Length Dial towards the left so that the reverse cycle sewing symbol lines up with the dot on the machine.
Elastic straight stitch Turn the outer scale on the Program Selector to 0, center needle position. Align the symbol on the handle with the red window. Set the Stitch Length Dial for reverse cycle. Press down on the reverse lever and turn the Stitch Length Dial to the left. . The elastic straight stitch is a triple lock straight stitch combining stretchability and strength. The stretchability makes it useful for sewing on knits and other stretch fabrics.
Blindstitching Turn the outer scale on the Proaram S&ector in so that No. 3 in the center needle position Is the that so handle the red window. Turn the ) lines up with the red blind hem symbol ( window. Set the Stitch Length Dial O 2:. Use blind stitch presser foot. is used• for hemming without on the right side. As you showing stitches the it consists of four sketch, will see from the straight stitches and one zigzag stitch.
Fold the fabric as shown in the sketch. Both the length and the width of the stitches may have to be changed; it depends upon the fabric you are sewing. In the far left illustration can be seen how the stitches fail to reach the fold line of the fabric, indicating you should increase the stitch width. In the middle illustration the stitch width has been increased too much, leading to excessive “bite”, indicating you should decrease the stitch width.
Three-step zigzag so Turn the outer dial on the Program Selector is tion posi le need r that number 5 in the cente the that so le in the red window. Turn the hand ) on the middle three-step zigzag symbol ( scale is lined up with the red window. Set the Stitch Length Dial on number 1.5. This is the most common size for the three-step zigzag. You can vary the stitch width and the stitch length according to the work you are doing. . 12 ‘.4—. .4— 44- ‘.4‘.
Overlock stitch Turn the outer dial on the Program Selector so that number 5 in the center needle position is in the red window. Turn the handle so that the symbol ( ) on the inner scale is lined up with the red window. Set the Stitch Length Dial on reverse cycle ( ). To lock the machine in reverse cycle, hold down the reverse lever and move the Stitch Length Dial towards the left so that the reverse cycle sewing symbol lines up with the dot on the machine.
Bridging stitch Turn the outer scale on the Program Selector so that number 5 in the center needle position is in the red window. Turn the handle so tnat ) on the middle scale is lined the symbol ( up with the red window. Set the Stitch Length Dial between 1 2. ;-‘- - The bridge stftch is used for sewing girdle fabric, terry cloth, sewing on elastic and for mending and patching.
Shell stitch Turn the outer dial on the Program Selector so that number 5 in the center needle position is in the red window. Turn the handle so that the symbol ( ). ) on the middle scaleis lined up with the red window. Set the Stitch Length Dial between 2 3. - The shell stitch is used to make a decorative hem in sheer fabric, especially nylon tricot. To obtain the shell effect, turn a narrow hem to the wrong side; sew the seam so that the zigzag stitch goes outside the folded edge.
Under Side Upper Side —r Buttonholes oe In order to sew buttonholes, you should chan will over to the buttonhole foot (284>. You hed attac is it and find it in the accessory box er in the same way as the regular snap-on press foot. In Loosen the upper thread tension slightly. the ing hook by on crease the bottom tensi . bobbin thread on the hook on the bobbin case The buttonhole will look better, if you use fine thread. Mark on the fabric where you want to place the buttonhole.
S eww . . .—— •1 — — — — — —- - — first column of zigzag stitching in reverse. If the stitches are not sufficiently close, reduce the stitch length slightly. When you have sewn this column to the right length, stop the machine with the needle raised Out of the fabric and turn the dial to B. I I The next step is to form the first closing bar. Sew 3 4 stitches while holding back the fabric or lowering the feed dog. Then stop the machine with the needle raised out of the fabric and turnthedialtoC.
__ Buftonhole knife C__ The buttonhole knife which you wW find in the accessory box, is equipped with a safety cap which, when taken off, can be pushed onto the back of the knife and thus provides a good handle. When you have finished sewing all of the button holes, it is time to Cut them open. Do this by piercing the fabric at right angles until tne curved edge reaches down to the buttonhole.
Sewing on buttons To sew on buttons, turn the outer scale on the Program Selector so that number 3 in left needle position is in the red window. Align the symbol on the handle with the window. Lower the feed dog. Use normal thread tension. Remove the presser foot, put the button in place and lower the presser bar.
Roller presser foot Upper Side Under Side The roller presser foot, is suitable for coarseknitted material and certain jersey and stretch fabrics as well as leather imitations and plastic materials. The grooved rollers give better friction against these materials. Zipper presser foot The zipper foot can be attached so that it comes either to the right or to the left of the needle. This makes it possible to sew on both sides of the zipper without turning the work. Usually instructions for inserting a.
2. Press the seam open and remove the basting. 3. Make a stitching from the right side, 3/8” (1 cm> from one side of the opening. 4. Change to zipper foot. Place a piece of trans parent tape to the cloth edge of the zipper, on the wrong side, so that half the tape edge comes outside.
5. Take the side of the opening which i not stitched, and stick it to the taDe, puttinG the folded cloth edge as close as possibie to the chain of the zipper. Work from the right slOe. The tape will serve as basting. 6. Turn up the seam allowance. Sew in the fold (press crease), from the wrong side. Sew from the bottom up, continuing to the top of the zipper. 7. Remove the tape.
8. Place the other edge of the opening, where the stitching is, so that the cloth edge covers the zipper or chain. Tape together the open ing from the right side, starting from the bottom of the zipper. 9. Fold back the cloth and sew as close as possible to the stitching on the seam allowance. Sew from the bottom up. Open the zipper a little just before the seam is finished. It is easier to sew when the slide of the zipper doesn’t stand in the way. 10 Remove the tape and the zipper is attached.
Mending and patching s) LJ The three-step zigzag and the bridge stitch are the most suitable for mending and patching the majority of materials. This method is called “quick-mend”. The regular presser foot may be used. It is naturally better if the thread is of the same color as the fabric. The stitch length and stitch width should be adjusted to Suit the material. To start, try stitch length 1 2 and stitch width 4 5.
When patching a hole, cut out the patch slightly larger than the damaged area. Place the patch on the right side; sew around all edges; sew a second seam inside the first seam. From the wrong side cut out the damaged area. A threadbare spot is repaired by sewing back and forth with three-step zigzag. Usethe reverse lever. For. every row of stitching, guide the fabric slightly to the side so that the stitches cover the entire worn area.
Darning Put the needle in its highest position and re move the presser foot ankle. Attach the darn ing foot to the machine making sure that the arm of the foot rests on the needle screw. Set the sewing machine for straight stitch as a wide zigzag stitch might break the needle. Drop the feed dog. Decrease the top thread tension slightly. Darning with the darning foot is done by free hand and, therefore, requires some practice. it is easier to darn if the fabric is stretched in a hoop.
Free-hand monograms and embroidery Remove the presser foot including the ankle. Drop the feed dog. Set the Program Selector on the center needle position. The width of the zigzag stitch will depend upon how wide you wish the monogram to be. Loosen the top thread tension slightly. Hook the bobbin thread on the bobbin case hook. It is easier to monogram if the fabric is stretched tightly in a hoop. Place the work under the needle with the fabric touching the arm of the machine. Bring up the bottom thread.
Twin needles Twin needles are used for forming raised seams as well as for sewing decorative stitches using two threads. The twin needle is inserted in the same way as a regular needle. When using a twin needle you can use any design on the middle scale of the Program Selector. Make sure that the zigzag width is not set for more than 2; otherwise you will break the needle. Slowlymove the handwheel for an entire pattern so that you are sure the needle will not hit the needle plate.
I Service manual A well-constructed sewing machine like the TURISSA usually does not need any major servicing as long as the machine is kept cleaned and oiled. Most problems are usually caused by a blunt or bent needle. Therefore, the first thing to do if the machine does not perform properly is to change the needle. Always use a new needle. Use System 130/705H. SERVICE MANUAL Change needle To change the needle, loosen the screw on the needle clamp. Remove the old needle by pulling down on the needle.
Cleaning After you have been sewing for some time lint will collect around the bobbin case. When this occurs, remove the bobbin case and brush out the lint with a small brush. Make sure there is no lint or threads on the shuttle spindle. ____/ Occasionally the machine should be cleaned more thoroughly depending upon how much the machine is used and also on the type of fabric you are sewing. Some fabrics produce much more lint than others.
Lubrication In order to serve you satisfactorily, your new sewing machine will require oiling like all other precision products. Remember: It is important that you do not give the machine too much oil two drops at each lubricating point are sufficient. Too much oil does not give better results; the oil only runs out and may stain the fabric. NOTE: USE ONLY LIGHTWEIGHT, PET ROLEUM BASE, ACID-FREE OIL. This oil is provided in the accessory box that comes with the machine.
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Belt tension The belt goes from the motor to the machine and drives the machine. If the belt is slipping the machine will run slowly and if the belt is too tight it will also run slowly. To remove or adjust the belt, remove the four screws on the belt guard as the arrows indicate, remove the belt guard. EL: % Loosen screws “B,” Fig. 2. Slide Bracket “C” upward to relax tension on belt; downward to increase belt tension.
Light bulb The light bulb is located inside the face plate. To remove the bulb, uns crew the bulb through the opening at the bottom of the face plate. LI I — K flN_ Needle plate replacem ent A bent or broken needle can damage the needle plate slot so that even with a new needle the thread will continue to break. To change the needle plate: Remove the needle and the presser foot. Remove the screw located on the left side of the top of the free arm plate.
Bobbinwinder adjustments An incorrectly filled or overfilled bobbrn wiH cause uneven thread tension. If the bob b overfills, loosen set screw “A” Fig. 1, anc turn bobbinwinder stop clockwise. If bobbin winder stop disengages the bobbin prior to complete filling, turn counterclockwise. Note: The bobbinwinder should stop winding 1/32” (1 mm) from the outer edge of the bobbir.. The bobbin may wind unevenly as illustrated in Fig. 4. Turn the thread tension device, Fig.
Bobbinwinder wheel replacement It is not likely that you will ever have to replace the bobbinwinder wheel, but if you do loosen screws “A” and remove machine top cover. Remove C-clip at point B; (this may be done with the large screwdriver included with attach ments) lift bobbinwinder frame “C” while holding spring “D” and remove. The rubber ring may be twisted or cut off; stretch new rubber ring over pulley.
Sewing hook clogged (machine locked) Remove the needle and unthread the machine. Rotate handwheel backwards (away from you). After sewing hook is free, remove any threads around the hook or around me shuttle spindle. Clean away any lint and oil the hook.
Maintenance hints Unattractive seams A. The needle is not correctly inserted. B. The needle is bent or blunt. C. The thread tension is incorrect. D. The machine is incorrectly threaded. E. The needle, thread and fabric do not correspond. F. The lower thread is not of the same quality or thickness as the upper thread. G. The bobbin is incorrectly inserted in bobbin case. H. Lint or thread is wrapped around the spindle of the sewing hook. I. Using incorrect sewing foot. J.
Upper thread breaks A. The needle is incorrectly inserted. B. The needle is bent or blunt. C. The needle groove or eye has too sharp of an edge. D. The needle and thread do not correspond. E. The needle plate slot is damaged and has sharp edges. F. The upper thread is incorrectly threaded. G. The upper thread tension is too tight. H. Poor quality thread may be knotted. I. Thread is entangled on the spool pin. - Lower thread breaks A. The bobbin case is incorrectly inserted. B.
Uneven tensions A. Upper and lower threads not of same weight. B. The sewing thread is of poor quality. C. The needle, thread and fabric do not correspond. D. Thread tension, upper and lower may be unbalanced. Fabric puckers A. The upper thread tension is too tight. B. The upper and lower thread are of dif ferent thickness. C. The needle, thread and fabric do not correspond. D. The needle may be blunt. E. Using incorrect presser foot. Stitch length varies A. Using incorrect presser foot. B.
Machine does not feed fabric A. The stitch length dial set on 0; adjust 1 5. B. The feed dog is lowered, raise by turning the feed dog dial to the straight stitch symbol. C. The feed dog teeth are clogged with lint. D. Using improper sewing foot. E. Pressure on the presser foot released or too loose. - Machine does not sew the stitch indicated A. Controls have incorrect setting; refer to operating manual for correct stitch setting. Machine runs sluggishly A. The feed dog teeth are clogged with lint. B.