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 1 Getting to know your machine 1:5 Machine overview 1:6 Needle area .......................................................................1:7 Rear side............................................................................1:7 Accessory tray ..................................................................1:7 Parts of the embroidery unit .........................................1:7 Accessories 1:8 Included accessories........................................................
8-Way Stitches – Menu T .............................................4:19 Bartacks...........................................................................4:20 Manual bartack ..............................................................4:20 Save to My Stitches .......................................................4:21 Special Sewing Techniques .........................................4:22 Decorative Tapering Stitches .......................................
1 Getting to know your machine
Getting to know your machine Machine overview 1 24 25 26 27 28 29 2 3 4 5 6 30 15 16 17 7 18 14 13 19 20 21 22 23 8 31 32 8 9 10 33 34 11 12 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18.
Getting to know your machine Needle area 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot socket Built-In needle threader Needle bar Needle clamp Needle thread guide Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle Presser foot 37 35 36 38 39 40 41 42 Rear side 42. Handle 43. Free arm 44. Embroidery unit connection socket 43 44 Accessory tray The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories.
Getting to know your machine Accessories Included accessories 54. 55. 56. 57. 58. 59. 60. 61. 62. 63. 64. 65. 66. 67. 68 69.
Getting to know your machine Accessories Included - not in the picture • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD Carrying Case (attached on the machine upon delivery) Scissors Luggage style carrying bag with packing insert Foot control Power cord USB PC cable Needles Embroidery thread Pieces of fabric and stabilizer DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler book User´s Guide Accessory User´s Guide Quick Guide - 1 for sewing/ 1 for embroidery Warranty card Presse
Getting to know your machine Edging Foot J This foot is used for overcasting and seam/overcasting, with stitches that have a stitch width of 5.0 and 5.5 mm. Stitches form over the pin which prevents puckering at the edge of the fabric. Quilter’s 1/4” Piecing foot P This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has distance guidelines marks 1/4" (6 mm) and 1/8" (3 mm) from the needle. Embroidery/Darning Foot R This foot is used for free motion embroidery/quilting/stitching and hoop embroidery.
Getting to know your machine Stitches Stitch Stitch Stitch name no. A1, A2, A3 A4, A5, A6 A7, A8, A9 A10, A11, A12 Presser Foot Application Straight Stitch, left center and right needle position A For all types of sewing. Touch stitch width and Side-to-Side mirror image to select 29 different needle positions. Stretch Stitch, left ,center and right needle position A For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
Getting to know your machine 2 mm Satin Stitch B For appliqués, sewing on laces and trims. For light and medium fabrics. 4 mm Satin Stitch B For appliqués, sewing on laces and trims. For light and medium fabrics. 6 mm Satin Stitch B For appliqués, sewing on laces and trims. For heavy fabrics. Elastic or Smocking Stitch B Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring. Bridging Stitch B For joining two pieces of fabric with Ànished edges and for elastic shirring.
Getting to know your machine Heavy Reinforced Buttonhole Sensor Buttonh. Foot /C For utility and heavy fabrics. Medium Reinforced Buttonhole C For medium fabrics. Medium Reinforced Decorative Buttonhole C For medium fabrics. Heirloom Buttonhole Sensor Buttonh. Foot /C For hand look on Àne and delicate fabrics. Tip: For jeans buttonholes, increase length and width of the buttonhole. Use thicker thread. Round-End Heirloom Buttonhole Sensor Buttonh.
Getting to know your machine A - Utility Stitches C - Pictogram Stitches 1:14 B - Buttonhole Stitches D - Heirloom Stitches
Getting to know your machine E - Quilt Stitches F - Appliqué Stitches G - Children Stitches 1:15
Getting to know your machine H - Scallop Stitches K - Omnimotion Stitches 1:16 J - Vintage Stitches
Getting to know your machine L - Decorative Stitches M - Crafting Stitches N - Fashion Stitches S - 4-way Stitches T - 8-way Stitches 1:17
Getting to know your machine X - Specialty Stitches Outline block Alphabet 1:18 Z - Decorative Tapering Stitches Brush Line Alphabet Script Alphabet Block Alphabet Cyrillic Alphabet Hiragana Alphabet
2 Set Up
Set Up Unpacking 1. 2. Place the box on a steady, Áat surface. Lift off the machine carrying case. Lift your machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag. Connect the power cord and foot control Among the accessories you will Ànd the power cord and the foot control. Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is type “FR5” (see underside of foot control). 1. 2. Pack away after sewing 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.
Set Up Adjustable E LIGHT™ Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows. You can adjust the intensity and color of the light in the SET Menu. Free arm To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left. A Thread cutter There are three thread cutters on your machine.
Set Up Spool pins Your machine has two spool pins; a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for regular sewing threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty threads. Horizontal position Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin.
Set Up Threading the Upper Thread Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Horizontal Spool Pin 1. 2. 3. 4. Hold the thread near the spool using your right hand. Use your left hand to bring the end of the thread over and behind the Pre-Tension Thread guide (A) and under the thread guide (B). Bring the thread between the thread tension discs (C). Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Set Up Threading for twin needle Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1. 2. 3. 4. Raise the horizontal spool pin to the vertical position. Raise the auxiliary spool pin to the vertical position. Slide a large spool cap and a felt pad on each one. Place the thread spools on the spool caps. Bring the thread over and behind the Pre-Tension Thread guide (A) and under the thread guide (B).
Set Up Bobbin Winding Bobbin Winding through the needle Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in the up position. 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbin only Àts on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only original HUSQVARNA VIKING® bobbins. 2. Thread the machine with the main spool pin in the horizontal position.
Set Up Bobbin Winding while embroidering or sewing 1. 2. 3. 4. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Place the large spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin. Bring the bobbin thread around the thread tension disc (A) and through the thread guide (B) as illustrated. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside. Push the bobbin winder lever towards the bobbin to wind. A pop-up message appears on screen.
Set Up Presser Foot Changing the presser foot 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 with the gap in the presser foot ankle. 3. Push the foot into the clip until the foot snaps into place. EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ Thanks to the Sensor Foot Pressure, the presser foot actually senses the thickness of fabric, embroidery or stitching to sew over it smoothly and evenly with perfect, fabric feeding.
Set Up Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes. 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.
Set Up Threads There are many threads on the market today developed for different purposes. All purpose sewing thread All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or cotton covered polyester. This type of thread is used for sewing garments and projects. Embroidery thread Embroidery thread is made of various Àbers: rayon, polyester, acrylic or metallic. These threads create a smooth glossy appearance for embroidery and other decorative stitching.
Set Up USB ports Your machine has two USB ports: one to connect the sewing machine to your computer, and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse. Note: Contact your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer for USB devices for your machine. USB embroidery stick Your machine comes with a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and other Àles, or to move Àles between the computer and sewing machine.
Set Up Connecting the machine to your computer Your machine comes with an Embroidery Machine Communication CD (attached inside the back cover of this User´s Guide). This CD should be installed before the machine is connected to your computer for the Àrst time. When the software on the CD is installed and the machine and the computer are connected, via the USB cable, you can easily move designs or other Àles to your machine. Note: Your computer must be running Windows® XP or Windows® Vista.
Set Up Windows® XP 6. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for Windows® XP. Drivers are only available for 32-bit Windows® XP. 7. 8. 9. During the installation process, if existing drivers are found, you will be informed that drivers have been removed and that the computer must be restarted. Click OK to restart the computer. Installation will resume after the computer has restarted. At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to connect your embroidery machine.
3 Ultimate Interactive Screen
Ultimate Interactive Screen Ultimate Interactive Screen This section of the User´s Guide will help you navigate on the Ultimate Interactive Screen. We will start at the top of the screen and work our way down. How to use the screen The screen is very easy to use - just touch it with your stylus to make your choices. Toolbar On this toolbar you will Ànd the Start Menu icon, Sewing/ Embroidery Mode icon and the Quick Help icon. Start Menu icon Touch the Start Menu icon to open the Extended toolbar.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Extended toolbar Main functions in the Sewing/Embroidery Mode toolbar To activate any function, touch the Start Menu icon to open the Extended toolbar. When the Extended toolbar is open, you can activate the different functions. Touch the function you want to activate and make adjustments. Start Menu The look of the Extended toolbar will change depending on whether Sewing Mode or Embroidery Mode is active.
Ultimate Interactive Screen U - My Stitches: Save your own personally adjusted and favorite stitches and stitch programs. X - Specialty Stitches: Sew special techniques including candlewicking and edging. Extra accessories may be needed. Use Quick Help for detailed information. Z - Decorative Tapering Stitches: Decorative stitches with tapering. Font Menu How to Select a Stitch To select a stitch, Àrst select a stitch menu. For each menu, there are one or more submenus.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Information SET Menu File Manager EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ The EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ feature recommends the right needle, stabilizer and thread for your fabric. Touch the fabric type and weight you want to embroider on and follow the recommendations. The EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ feature also gives you tips when embroidering on special fabrics or using special threads. Touch OK to close the EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ feature.
Ultimate Interactive Screen SET Menu In the SET Menu, you can override automatic settings and make personal adjustments to the Stitch Settings, Sewing Settings, Machine Settings, Sound Settings and Screen and Light Settings. Stitch Settings Sewing Settings Machine Settings Sound Settings Screen and Light Settings Touch the icons to activate a function or open a list of choices. When changing the Machine, Sound or Screen and Light Setting, the settings are saved after turning off the machine.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Sewing Settings Twin Needle Touch the Twin Needle icon to open a list for twin needle width selections. When a twin needle size is selected, the width of all stitches is limited for the selected twin needle size to prevent needle breakage. The setting is kept until you deselect the twin needle width. When a twin needle size is selected, a pop-up message is shown when turning on your machine.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Sensor Presser Foot Lift When selected, the Sensor Presser Foot Lift is activated. The presser foot will raise to pivot height for example when stopping to sew with the needle in the down position. When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered even if the machine stops with the needle in down position or after a thread cut. FIX Auto When the FIX Auto is activated, the machine will begin a stitch with FIX stitches.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Machine Settings The settings that are made on the screen will be retained when the machine is turned off. Language Touch the Language icon to view the languages. Select your desired Language by touching it. Owner’s Name Touch the Owner’s Name icon to open a screen that allows you to enter your name. Timer Select the timer to display the total sewing and embroidery time of your machine. Touch the icon to reset the timer.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Sound Settings You can change the Sound Settings on your machine to alert you at a variety of situations. Select which sound function you want to change. Then select the sound you want to play by touching the icon. You will be able to hear a preview of the sound when you touch the sound icon. Each alert function can have a different sound. Close the pop-up with the OK icon. User-DeÀned Sound You can use your own sound Àles in the machine.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Screen and Light Settings Touch Screen Adjust When touching the icons on the screen, the screen might need calibration to adjust to your touch. Touch Screen Adjust will open a special screen for screen calibration. Follow the instructions on the screen to calibrate the screen. Lock screen If there is the possibility of bumping the Ultimate Interactive Screen and changing the stitch or settings while sewing, it is easy to lock the screen.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Information menu Use the Information menu to easily get Help topics and information. The Info menu is a built-in, abridged version of the User’s Guide. When you touch the Info menu icon on the toolbar, you have four options to select from: Index, Category, My info and Text. Browse through the topics using your stylus on the slider bar on the right side of the screen. The left arrow at the lower left corner of the screen opens the previous page.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Start/Stop Speed + and Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift Stitch Re-Start STOP Sensor Foot Down and Pivot FIX Needle Stop Up/Down Selective Thread Cutter Function Buttons Needle Stop Up/Down Speed + and - Sewing Mode Touch the Needle Stop Up/Down to move the needle up or down. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. This function will also set the needle position up or down when you stop sewing.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Start/Stop Speed + and Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift STOP Sensor Foot Down and Pivot FIX Stitch Re-Start Needle Up/Down Selective Thread cutter STOP EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ Sewing Mode Select STOP to conclude a stitch. Your machine Àxes the thread and stops automatically when one stitch or stitch program has been completed. When STOP is selected only one stitch is displayed on the Ultimate Interactive Screen. The STOP button lights up when you touch it.
Ultimate Interactive Screen Reverse Reverse indicator For permanent reverse, press the Reverse button once before starting to sew. The reverse indicator will be lit and the machine sews in reverse until you press the button again to cancel. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the machine will sew in reverse for as long as you keep the button pressed. The reverse indicator is lit when the reverse button is pressed.
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4 Sewing
Sewing Sewing Mode In Sewing Mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Your selected stitch will be shown in actual size in the stitch Àeld. The recommendations and machine settings will be shown at the top. You can also go to Program mode to create your own stitch programs. Read more about how to program stitches in the Program chapter.
Sewing Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ Your new sewing machine has the HUSQVARNA VIKING® Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. It is always active and is located at the bottom of the Ultimate Interactive Screen. When beginning a sewing project, touch your fabric type and weight, then touch the technique you desire. The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width, sewing speed, thread tension and sensor foot pressure for your project.
Sewing Sewing Techniques 1 SEAM: sews two pieces of fabric together. 2 OVERCAST: overcast fabric edges to prevent them from fraying and to help them lay Áat. 3 SEAM/OVERCAST: sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. 4 BASTE: a temporary stitching for Àtting garments, gathering and marking. 5 BLIND HEM: creates an invisible hem on garments. Is not recommended for light weight fabric or for leather/vinyl. Your machine selects the best stitch possible for the fabric you select.
Sewing Toolbar On the toolbar you will Ànd the Start Menu icon (which opens the Extended Start Menu), Sewing/Embroidery Mode icon (to switch between Sewing Mode and Embroidery Mode) and the Quick Help icon. First touch the Quick Help icon and then something you want information about on the screen. On the extended toolbar you will Ànd Stitch Menu, Font Menu, File Manager, SET Menu and Information in Sewing Mode. Read more about these functions in chapter 3, Ultimate Interactive Screen.
Sewing Stitch Settings Your machine will set the best settings for each selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments on the selected stitch. The changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings will be reset to default when selecting another stitch. The changed settings are not automatically saved when turning your machine off. You can save the adjusted stitch in My Stitches (see Chapter 5, Program).
Sewing Stitch Width Decrease or increase the stitch width using -and +. Default settings are shown in black numbers, adjusted settings in red. Stitch Length Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and -. If lengthening a zigzag stitch or a decorative stitch, the entire stitch will be longer. If lengthening a satin stitch where the density can be adjusted, the entire stitch will be longer but the density will remain the same.
Sewing Stitch Settings in SET Menu If you want to check what thread tension, balance, presser foot pressure you have on a certain stitch you can go to your SET Menu. Touch the Start Menu to open the Extended Start Menu. On the Extended Start Menu, touch the SET Menu icon, then touch Stitch Setting to see the actual setting of the stitch. Start Menu SET Menu Stitch Settings Thread tension The needle thread tension control is available in Stitch Setting in the SET Menu.
Sewing EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ feature - Sensor Foot Pressure Thanks to the Sensor Foot Pressure, the machine actually senses the thickness of the fabric, embroidery or stitching to sew over it smoothly and evenly with perfect, even fabric feed. Go to the Stitch Settings to see the actual setting of the Sensor Foot Pressure for the selected fabric and to adjust the Sensor Foot Pressure. Sensor Foot Presssure Raise and lower the presser foot The Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift raises the presser foot.
Sewing Sewing Techniques Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance that will usually be pressed open. In most cases, edges of the seam allowance are Ànished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. Seams in stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric. The stretch stitch makes a stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together pieces of light stretch fabric. FABRIC: Woven medium, cut in two. SELECT: Woven medium fabric and Seam technique.
Sewing Overcast Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help them lay Áat. It is easiest to overcast before the garment is sewn together. Presser foot J is recommended for light and medium weight fabric to prevent puckering along the edge. Presser foot B is used for heavy weight fabric. Your Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best stitch length and stitch width for the fabric weight and recommend the presser foot and needle. FABRIC: Woven medium.
Sewing Seam and Overcast The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edges all at one time. There are a number of different Seam/Overcast stitches on your machine. Your Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best one for your fabric and make all adjustments automatically. FABRIC: Stretch light, cut in two. SELECT: Stretch light and Seam/Overcast on the Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. USE: Presser foot J and size 75 stretch needle as recommended.
Sewing Baste Basting is temporary stitching for Àtting garments, gathering and marking. The SEWING ADVISOR™ feature automatically sets a long stitch length and reduces the tension so the threads are easy to remove or to pull for gathering. FABRIC: Woven medium, cut in two. SELECT: Woven medium fabric and Baste. USE: Presser foot A and size 80 needle as recommended. Place the fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot. SEAM ALLOWANCE: 5/8'' (15 mm).
Sewing Hem The Hem technique on your Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the visible or topstitch hem that is best for your fabric weight and type. For woven fabric and leather and vinyl, a straight stitch is selected. For stretch fabrics, stitches that stretch are selected. Jeans Hem When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as it rides over the seam. The needle can hit the tipped foot and break.
Sewing Perfectly Balanced Sensor One-Step Buttonhole The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your fabric. Fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. You can also select your buttonhole directly from the Buttonhole Menu B. FABRIC: Woven medium and stabilizer. SELECT: Woven medium fabric and Buttonhole. USE: Size 80 needle as recommended. (a) Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot socket. 1.
Sewing • Step on the foot control. The Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot lowers automatically. A straight stitch is sewn away from you stabilizing the left buttonhole column, then the satin column is sewn toward you. This is repeated for the right column. The bartacks are automatic (see illustration 1). Keep the foot control depressed until the Selective Thread Cutter cuts the threads and the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot is raised.
Sewing Programmable Button Sew On Sew buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes quickly with your machine. FABRIC: Woven medium. SELECT: Woven medium and Button on the Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. The feed teeth are lowered automatically. USE: Size 80 needle and the multipurpose tool to create a thread shank, as recommended. Snap off presser foot. SEW: • Place fabric, multipurpose tool and button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with the swing of the needle.
Sewing 4-way Stitches - Menu S The 4-way mending stitch allows you to stitch several sturdy stitches in four different directions. You have a choice of 17 different 4-way stitches. You can select the one that is perfect for the weight and type of fabric you are using. This is especially helpful when patching trouser legs on a free arm. The 4-way stitches are programmed at a Àxed length and stitch width. FABRIC: Woven heavy, two pieces, one a patch.
Sewing 8-Way Stitches – Menu T There are two different stitches, straight and reinforced straight stitch, in the T menu. Touch the arrows to select one of the pre-set sewing directions. To Àne tune the direction of the stitch, use the stitch width and stitch length icons. Note: The stitch length and width icons no longer adjust the length and width of the stitch. In menu T, these icons change the sewing direction of the stitch.
Sewing Bartacks Secure elastic ends, drapery pleats, belt loops, and pocket corners with the same look as ready-to-wear. FABRIC: Woven heavy. SELECT: Woven heavy, and stitch A1:32. USE: Presser foot B and size 90 needle as recommended. SEW: • Place fabric under the presser foot. • To lower the presser foot, step on the foot control and stitch. • Your machine will stop automatically when the bartack is completed. Manual bartack Decide the length of your bartack manually with stitch A1:36.
Sewing Save to My Stitches If you have made changes to a stitch and want to save them, touch the Save to My Stitches icon. A window will open the U-menu with 12 different spaces on each page to save personalized stitches. Touch a space below a number where you want the stitch to be saved. All your previously saved stitches will be shown. You can scroll through the different menus to Ànd a free position, using the arrows at the bottom.
Sewing Special Sewing Techniques The stitch menu X- Specialty Stitches, includes special sewing technique stitches like candlewicking and edge stitches. These techniques may require some special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated by the optional presser foot icon. Note: Use the Quick Help to Ànd detailed information for each stitch. Taper Satin Stitch The taper stitch automatically tapers the satin stitch for corners and points and can be used for satin stitch lettering.
Sewing Sewing pop-up messages System busy An hour glass is shown when the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or anything that takes time. Bobbin empty The machine stops automatically and a pop-up message appears on the screen when the bobbin is almost empty. Replace the empty bobbin with a full one. Note: It is possible to sew until the thread has run out. Continue sewing without closing the pop-up message. Check needle thread The machine stops automatically if the needle thread runs out or breaks.
Sewing Twin Needle The following pop-up message appears when you turn on the machine and choose a stitch not suitable for twin needle or you had the Twin Needle activated before turning the machine off. Stitch Width Safety When Stitch Width Safety is activated, the following popup message appears when you turn on the machine or choose a stitch not suitable for Stitch Width Safety.
5 Program
Program Program You can combine stitches and/or letters and numbers to create stitch programs. Combine various decorative stitches and stitch fonts from the machine or from an external device. You can program stitches up to approximately 500mm (20”) long. You can see how long your actual stitch program is at the bottom of the window.
Program To program in Sewing Mode • Enter the Program window, touch the PROG icon. • Touch the Stitch or Font Menu to open the stitch or a font you wish to use. • The active position is marked by a cursor and the selected stitch or letter will be marked in red. Inserted stitches will be placed at the cursor. Only the selected stitch can be adjusted. Move the cursor through the stitch program using the scroll.
Program Edit your stitch or lettering program Insert a stitch or letter Move the cursor where you want to add a stitch or letter. Select the desired stitch you want to insert. It will be placed at the cursor. Adjust text and stitches You can mirror, adjust length and width or change the density of the selected stitch, in the same way as when in Sewing Mode.
Program Save to “My Stitches” Touch the Save to My Stitches icon to open the dialogue for saving a stitch program or an adjusted stitch in “My Stitches”, the U menu. There are four U menus, which you can step between using the arrows. Save on Free Position Previously saved stitches or stitch programs are shown in the U-menu. The new stitch or program can be saved at any free position. Simply touch a free position, and your stitch or stitch program is stored there.
Program Stitch program commands You can insert FIX, STOP and thread cut commands into the stitch program. These commands will be included in the stitch program and will always be performed when sewing it. Note: If creating a stitch program in Embroidery Mode, tie-offs will be added automatically at the beginning and end, allowing you to create a stitch program in between. The commands can be removed.
Program Important Program mode information Program can be used in either Sewing Mode or Embroidery Mode. A stitch program created when Embroidery Mode is active will become an embroidery design when saved and cannot be sewn as a stitch in Sewing Mode. To save a stitch program If Sewing Mode is active, you can save your stitch program in My Files. If Embroidery Mode is active, your stitch program will be loaded to Embroidery Edit, and can then be saved as a design.
Program Program pop-up messages Not a programmable stitch Some stitches are not possible to insert in a stitch program, for example buttonholes and four direction stitches. Stitch program out of range The stitch you are trying to add will make the stitch program too long. Your stitch program can be up to approximately 500mm (20”) long and contain up to 99 stitches. If the stitch program exceeds the maximum length this pop-up message will let you know.
6 Embroidery Set Up
Embroidery Set Up 50 47 52 48 49 50 51 Embroidery unit overview (type BE17) 47. 48. 49. 50. 51. 52. Embroidery unit release button (underside) Embroidery arm Embroidery hoop attachment Level adjustment feet Embroidery accesssory tray Embroidery unit socket When removing the embroidery unit from the box for the Àrst time, be sure the packing brace on the underside of the embroidery unit has been removed.
Embroidery Set Up Built-In Designs Over 150 designs are included in the memory in your machine and some designs are stored on your USB embroidery stick. All these designs are also included on the DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD for backup if you temporarily want to remove them from the machine memory or USB embroidery stick. DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler Book Page through the DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler book for designs and fonts.
Embroidery Set Up To hoop the fabric For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make sure that they are smooth and securely hooped. 1. 2. 3. 4. Open the Quick Release (A) on the outer hoop and loosen the screw (B). Remove the inner hoop. Place the outer hoop on a Àrm Áat surface with the screw on the lower right (B).
Embroidery Set Up Getting started embroidering 1. 2. After attaching the embroidery unit and embroidery foot, insert a bobbin with bobbin thread. Touch the Start Menu. The Design Menu opens to select a design. Touch & Hold the design you want to stitch out and it will load to Embroidery Edit. 3. Hoop a piece of fabric and slide the hoop onto the embroidery arm. 4. When you are ready to embroider, switch from Embroidery Edit to Embroidery Stitch-Out by touching the GO! icon on the task bar. 5.
Embroidery Set Up 6. Clear sufÀcient space around the machine to accommodate movement of the embroidery arm and the hoop. Hold the needle thread and touch the Start/ Stop button or the foot control. The machine starts embroidering. Note: If Automatic Jump Stitch Trim is not activated the machine will stop after stitching a few stitches. A pop-up message will appear on the screen asking you to cut the thread end. Cut the thread and press Start/Stop to continue embroidering. 7.
7 Embroidery Edit
Embroidery Edit Embroidery Edit When you touch the Sewing/Embroidery Mode on the toolbar to activate Embroidery Mode or turn the machine on with the embroidery unit attached, Embroidery Edit will be opened. In Embroidery Edit you can adjust, combine, save and delete designs. You do not need to have the embroidery unit connected to your machine to edit your design(s). The loaded design(s) are shown in the Embroidery Àeld. We will go through the icons, starting on the upper left hand side.
Embroidery Edit Main functions in the Extended Embroidery Edit toolbar Start Menu icon Touch the Start Menu icon to open the Extended toolbar. Press the function you want to activate. Load a stitch To load a stitch, touch the Stitch Menu icon on the Extended toolbar. Select a menu and the Program window will open. Touch your desired stitch/stitch program and touch OK to load to Embroidery Edit. Read more about how to make a stitch program in chapter 5.
Embroidery Edit Touch functions A selected design has a red box around it. To select a design touch it on the screen. You can use your stylus to make adjustments directly on screen by touching and dragging in the embroidery Àeld. You can Pan, Position, Rotate and Scale, depending on which touch function is active. You can also use the arrows in the Control to Àne tune. Position When Position is active, you can move the selected design(s) anywhere in the embroidery Àeld.
Embroidery Edit My Hoops To select the correct hoop size, touch the My Hoops icon. A pop-up will appear with the hoop choices, including hoops that are available to purchase from your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer. After selecting your hoop size, the pop-up message will close automatically. Design Shaping Design Shaping is a unique way to take your creativity to another level. Use your beautiful stitch programs or embroidery designs to form one of several shapes.
Embroidery Edit Duplicate/Delete Last Object If you want to add a copy of the last object, use the Duplicate Last Object icon. The last object in the shape will be duplicated and the copy will be added after the last object on the baseline. If you want to delete the last object in the shape, touch the Delete Last Object icon. Only the last object in the group will be deleted. Design Shaping Note: If several designs are grouped before opening Design Shaping, the entire group will be duplicated or deleted.
Embroidery Edit Resize Resize can reduce an embroidery design up to Àve times smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight times larger than the original design. The machine recalculates the number of stitches in the design so the original stitch density remains. Resize Note: To reduce or increase the design less than 20%, use Scale function. The Scale function does not change the stitch count. Resize adjustments Select the design you want to resize. Open the Resize window.
Embroidery Edit Important Resize information Since designs are digitized for a speciÀc design size, it is important to consider the following information about Resize. Always embroider a test sample of your resized design before embroidering on a project. • Resize is always proportional. If you reduce a design 30%, it will be 30% smaller in both length and width. If the design is very detailed, some of it may be lost or distorted, and/or it can be very dense.
Embroidery Edit Color Edit Touch Color Edit icon to enter the Color Edit Screen. Color Edit Thread Color Change In Thread Color Change you can edit the colors in your design. Each color block is described in the Color Block list on the right hand side of the screen. Example: 1:2, thread number 2398, SuRa 40, 1:2 means the second thread color in the Àrst loaded design is Sulky Rayon 40 weight. In the Color Block List, touch the color block that you want to change.
Embroidery Edit Edit Stitch Program If you touch the Edit Stitch Program icon, a window will open so you can edit a stitch program that you have created. You can insert new stitches or delete stitches. If you have programmed stitches in Embroidery Mode, you can save the stitches as a part of a design, and they can only be stitched in embroidery mode. To save a stitch program in Embroidery Mode Touch the Start Menu, touch the Stitch Menu.
Embroidery Edit Program Embroidery fonts To open an embroidery font, go to Embroidery Edit and touch the Start menu. The Embroidery fonts are below the stitch fonts. Choose the Font menu on the Extended Toolbar and select an embroidery font from the list. When selecting an embroidery font in Embroidery fonts list, the Program Embroidery Font window will open automatically. You can also open this window if you want to adjust an existing text already in Embroidery Edit.
Embroidery Edit Adjustments Move to Hoop Touch Move to Hoop to move any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area. The design will be placed at the outer most edge of the hoop. Park Position Touch the Park Position icon to move the embroidery arm to Park Position for storing the embroidery unit. The hoop must be removed. Move to Park Position. Mirror Side-to-Side and End-to-End To mirror a design horizontally, touch the Mirror Side-toSide icon.
Embroidery Edit How to select designs When loading designs into Embroidery Edit, the last design loaded is selected by default. Select one design To select one design you can either touch the design on the screen or touch the Step Through Designs icon. The Step Through Designs icon allows you to select one of the designs on your screen if you wish to alter it in some way. Every time you touch the Step Through Designs icon, you will select the next design in the order in which they were loaded. 1. 2. 3.
Embroidery Edit Selection Modes There are three different ways a design can be chosen on the screen. This gives you the opportunity to select a subset of the loaded designs and apply changes only to those designs. 1. 2. 3. Selected design (1) - The design is marked with a solid red line. You can make changes to the design(s). You can scale, rotate, make the design(s) into a shape, resize and edit the selected design. Marked and Selected - The design is marked with a dotted red line.
Embroidery Edit Select designs exercise In this exercise you will learn how to select two out of four designs to be able to make changes to them. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. Go to your Font Menu on the Extended toolbar. Touch Kalligraphia 30. The Font Edit window will open. Go to your number menu and select 1, 2, 3 and 4. Touch OK to go back to Embroidery Edit. The Group/Ungroup icon is now active. Touch the Group/Ungroup icon to ungroup the designs.
Embroidery Edit Embroidery Edit Pop-up messages Exceeded maximum number of stitches The design combination you are trying to make contains too many stitches. Your design combination can have a maximum of approximately 500,000 stitches. Embroidery combination is too complex This pop-up message appears for one of the following reasons: • The design combination contains too many color blocks. • There are too many designs in the combination.
8 Embroidery Stitch-Out
Embroidery Stitch-Out To enter Embroidery Stitch-Out To embroider your design(s), enter Embroidery StitchOut by touching the GO icon in the lower right corner of the Embroidery Edit window. The embroidery unit must be connected and the correct hoop attached when the machine enters Embroidery Stitch-Out.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Design Positioning Touch the Design Positioning icon to open the Design Positioning screen. Design Positioning allows you to place a design on an exact location on your fabric. It is also used when you want to embroider a design next to a previously embroidered design. Note: If you just want to move your embroidery in Embroidery Stitch-Out, open the Design Positioning window and move your design using the Control or your stylus.
Embroidery Stitch-Out How to use Design Positioning Stitch out design DD_058.vp3 in a large hoop. When embroidery is Ànished, touch X to keep design on the screen. Touch Design Positioning icon to position the next design. Design Positioning Wizard Steps 1-4 Design Positioning Wizard When touching one of the Design Positioning icons, a text will appear above your design, explaining each step. 1.To select a locking point on screen Touch number 1 to select a locking point.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Design Positioning exercise When adding one design to a previously embroidered design, or when matching a design to a patterned fabric, Design Positioning is very useful. 1. Select Design DD_058.vp3 and embroider one in the upper left corner of the hoop. Touch number 1. Use the stylus or Control Arrows to move the cursor to the upper left corner of the design. Touch Zoom to Cursor to maximize the zoom so that you will be able to place the cursor accurately on the design.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Baste in Hoop Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a hooped stabilizer. It is especially useful when the fabric to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides support for stretchy fabrics. Touch the Baste in hoop icon to add a basting stitch around the design. Touch and hold to open the embroidery basting window. Baste around design Select Baste around design to add a basting stitch around the design, outlining the area where the design will be placed on the fabric.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Full Screen To view your design as large as possible, use the full screen function. The embroidery will Àll the whole screen. To close, touch the screen once. Color Functions icon Background Color Touch Background Color to change the active background color. A window will appear where you can select from 64 different colors. Background Fabric Touch Background Fabric to activate/deactivate the image of background fabric on the Ultimate Interactive Screen.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Corner check Corner Check can be used to trace the four corners of the design so that you can see where the design will be on the fabric. Touch the corner check icon. Each time you touch the icon it will move the hoop in the following order: upper left, upper right, lower right, lower left and then go back to the current stitch position.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Go to Stitch To go to a particular stitch within the color block, touch in the center of the Step Stitch-by-Stitch control. A pop-up message will appear, where you can enter the stitch number. Step Stitch-by-Stich will then move to that stitch number. If the number entered is too large, the machine will move to the last stitch in the color block.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Start/Stop Speed + and Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift Stitch Re-Start/ Bobbin Access Stop Sensor Foot Down and Pivot FIX Function Buttons in Embroidery Stitch-Out Speed + and Touch Speed + or Speed - to increase or decrease the sewing/embroidery speed. When you are not embroidering, touch Speed and a pop-up message on the screen will indicate the speed setting. You can set the speed by touching the slider bar in the pop-up message.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Embroidery Stitch-Out pop-up messages Embroidery unit calibration When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up message asks you to slide off the hoop and clear the machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will also be reminded to snap on the embroidery presser foot R. Note: It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating.
Embroidery Stitch-Out Change thread color When it is time to change the needle thread, the machine stops and the upper thread is cut. Change the spool of thread and re-thread the machine. The next recommended color number is shown in the pop-up message. Cut thread end After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread end. Note: When Automatic Jump Stitch Trim is selected in the SET menu, the thread end will be cut automatically.
9 File Manager
File Manager File Manager The File Manager is used to open, organize, add, move, remove and copy your designs, fonts and stitch Àles. Use either built-in memory or an external device connected to your machine for storing designs and Àles.
File Manager Available memory The built-in memory can store designs, fonts, stitches and other Àles. To check how much memory is still available in the built-in memory, go into File Manager, touch Quick Help and then touch either My Files, My Fonts or My Designs. A pop-up message shows how much memory is available. Quick Help Your machine can load the following Àle formats: • • • • • .SHV, .DHV, .VP3, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST (embroidery Àles) .
File Manager My Designs Store design Àles in My Designs. You cannot create folders in My Designs folder. You can reach Designs menu from the Extended toolbar and My Designs in File Manager. Note: The designs stored in the machine upon delivery are also included on the DESIGNER DIAMOND™ Sampler CD so you can reinstall all designs even if you remove them from the sewing machine memory. Note: If you want to open several designs at one time, click on the ones you want to open. Touch & Hold on the last one.
File Manager Open a Folder To open a folder, select it and touch the Open Folder icon or Touch & Hold to open it. The contents of the folder will be shown in the selection area. Open a Àle To open a Àle, click on the Àle with your stylus and touch OK. You can also Touch & Hold on the Àle to open it. Dropdown menu Move up one folder level Open folder Move Up One Folder Level Use the Move up one folder level icon to step up through the levels of folders. You can step up all the way to the Àrst level.
File Manager Organize Create a new Folder Touch the create new folder icon to create a new folder. A pop-up message opens where you can enter a name for your folder. Rename a Àle or folder To change the name of a folder, touch the folder then touch the Rename Àle or folder icon. A pop-up message opens where you can enter the new name for a Àle or folder. Rename Àle or folder Create new folder Move a Àle or folder Use cut and paste to move a Àle or folder to another storage location.
File Manager File Manager pop-up messages Audio Player You can listen to a sound when browsing File Manager. Sound Àles can be saved in My Files. When selecting a sound Àle in File Manager, it will open in the Audio Player application. Touch the Start icon to play the sound. Note: You can only play PCM encoded WAVE-Àles. For optimal result the Àle should be 8-bit mono. The machine will not support compressed sound Àles.
File Manager System busy When the machine is loading, saving, moving Àles or performing a function that takes time, an hour glass is shown. Invalid Àle type for this folder Only embroidery designs can be stored in My Designs, and only font Àles can be stored in My Fonts. Select the proper folder for each Àle type. Defragment Machine Memory To optimze the sewing machine’s performance, you sometimes need to do a defragmentation of the memory. When that needs to be done a pop-up message appears.
10 Maintenance
Maintenance Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Wipe the screen with a clean, soft and damp cloth. Cleaning the bobbin area Note: Lower the feed teeth by pressing Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift. Turn off the machine. Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover.
Maintenance Troubleshooting In this troubleshooting guide you will Ànd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information please contact your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer who will be happy to help you.
Maintenance Bobbin thread breaks Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread. Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate. Is the bobbin area full of lint? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original bobbins approved for this model. Wind a new bobbin. Is the bobbin wound correctly? The seam has uneven stitches Is the thread tension correct? Check needle thread tension and the threading. Are you using too thick or slubbed thread? Change the thread.
Maintenance Index A Accessories .............................................................................1:8 Accessory tray ................................................................ 1:7, 2:3 Accessory tray, embroidery unit.................................. 6:2, 6:4 Accessory User´s Guide .......................................................1:9 Add a letter into a text ........................................................7:11 Add/Remove Selection .......................................
Maintenance Control center ........................................................................7:7 Control functions- Embroidery Mode ............................3:15 Copy ................................................................................ 9:2, 9:6 Copy a Àle or folder ..............................................................9:6 Corner check ..........................................................................8:8 Corner Check.......................................................
Maintenance G Getting started embroidering ..............................................6:5 Go to stitch ............................................................................8:9 Grid .........................................................................................7:9 Group/Ungroup ......................................................... 7:2, 7:14 H Handle.....................................................................................1:7 Handwheel .....................................
Maintenance O OK................................................................................. 3:12, 9:2 Omnimotion Stitches .........................................................1:16 ON/OFF ....................................................................... 1:6, 2:2 Open folder .................................................................... 9:2, 9:5 Organize .................................................................................9:6 Outer hoop ......................................
Maintenance Sensor Foot Pressure ............................................. 1:3, 3:6, 4:9 Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift ................ 1:6, 3:14, 4:9, 8:10 Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot ........................... 1:10, 2:5 Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot socket ........................1:7 Sensor Presser Foot Lift.......................................................3:8 Sensor Q-foot ........................................................................3:8 SET Menu ...........
Maintenance U Ultimate Interactive Screen ......................................... 1:6, 3:2 Universal needle ..................................................................2:10 Unpacking ..............................................................................2:2 Updating instructions .........................................................2:14 Upper Case Letters ...............................................................5:2 USB Embroidery stick ........................................
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