Husqvarna Viking 160 User manual

INSTRUCTION
BOOK
MODEL
140
AND
MODEL
160
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IMPORTANT
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using
an
electrical
appliance,
basic safety precautions
should always
be
folowed,
including the
following:
Read
all instructions
before
using
(this sewing
machine)
DANGER
To reduce the
risk of electric
shock:
An
appliance
should never
be
left
unattended
when plugged
in. Always
unplug this
appliance from the
electric outlet
immediately after using
and before cleaning.
Always unplug before
relamping,
Replace
bulb
with
same type rated
15
watts.
WARNING
To
reduce the
risk of
burns,
fire,
electric
shock,
or injury
to persons:
1. Do not allow
to be
used as
a toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary when
this appliance
is
used by
or
near children.
2. Use this
appliance
only
for
its
intended
use as
described in
this manual. Use
only
attachments recommended
by
the manufacturer
as contained
in this
manual.
3.
Never operate
this appliance if it has
a damaged cord
or plug, if
it is
not working
properly,
if it has been dropped
or
damaged,
or dropped into
water, Return the
appliance
to the
nearest
authorized
dealer or service center
for
examination,
repac
electrical or mechanical
adjustment.
4. Never operate the appliance
with any air
openings
blocked,
Keep
ventilation
open
ings
of the sewing
machine and foot controller
free from
the
accumulation
of lint.
dust, and
loose cloth.
5. Never drop or insert any
object
into
any
opening.
6. Do not
use
outdoors.
7. Do
not operate where aerosol
(spray)
products are being
used or where
oxygen is
being administered.
8. To disconnect, turn all
controls to the
off (0”)
position,
then
remove plug
from
outlet.
9.
Do
not unplug
by
pulling
on cord. To unplug,
grasp the plug,
not the cord.
10. Keep
fingers away from
all
moving
parts. Special
care is
required
around
the
sewing
machine
needle.
ii.
Always
use the proper
needle plate.
The
wrong plate
can cause the
needle to break.
12.
Do not use bent
needles.
13. Do not pull
or
push fabric while
stitching.
It may deflect the
needle causing it
to
break.
14.
Unplug
the sewing
machine
when making
any adjustments in
the needle
area,
such
as threading needle,
changing
needle, threading
bobbin,
or
changing
presser foot,
etc.
15,
Always
unplug sewing
machine
from
the
electrical
outlet when removing
covers,
lubricating,
or when making
any other user servicing
adjustments
mentioned in
the
instruction
manual.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS

List of
contents
Names
of
parts
and their functions
.
Accessories
Setting up
your machine
Accessory
tray,
Free arm
Bobbin winding
Removing
bobbin
case
Inserting
bobbin case
Threading
upper
thread,
Threading for
twin needle
Bringing
up
the
bobb’n
thread
Changing sewing
direction
(turning corners)
Changing
presser foot.
Thread
tension
Presser
foot
pressure
Stitch
length,
Stitch width
t)rop
feed
Changing
needle
Chart
— Fabric,
thread
and needle
Recommended settings
(model
160
).
Recommended
settings
(model
140).
Starting
to sew
Finishing
a seam
Straight
stitching
Zigzag
stitching
Overcasting
Reinforced
straight stitching
.
Blind
stitch
hemming
Zipp&
insertion
Sewing
on buttons
Bridging
stitches
Buttonholes
Rolled
hem
(foot
is
optional).
.
Embroidery (hoop
is
optional).
Twin
needle
(optional)
Quilting guide
(optional)
Edge
guide
(optional)
Maintenance
Performance
problems
2-3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
.11
.12
12
13
14
14
15
15
16
17
18
19
20
21
21
22
22
23—24
25
26
26
27
28
29
29
30
30
31
32
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Names
of parts
and
their
functions
1.
Stitch
selector
2.
Thread
take—up
lever
3. Thread
tension
dial
4.
Presser
foot
5.
Shuttle
cover
6. Accessory
tray
7.
Spool
pins
8.
Bobbin
winder
spindle
9.
Stitch
length
dial
10.
Reverse
button
11.
Needle
clamp
screw
12.
Stitch
width
dial
(model
16O
13
Presser
foot
pressure
dial
*
1. Use
a
soft
cloth
to clean
the
machine.
2. Do
not
expose
the
machine
to direct
sunlight.
—2—

Names
of parts
and
their
functions
Bobbin
winder
spindle
Bobbin
winder
stopper
Upper
thread
guide
Stop
Levelling
of
machine
Down
‘Up
Handwheel
Face
cover
plate
Presser
foot
lever
leedle
clamp
screw
—3—

Accessories
Zigzag
foot
{on
machine)
Blind
stitch
hem
foot
Zipper
foot
Screwdriver
Needle
ii
#14
W
re’rv
the
right
to
change
the machine
equipment
and
the
assortment
of
acces
ii
oi
ni
lit
ni
mkP
modifications
to
the performance
or design.
Ii
ii’
1
.
hi
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will
ways
he
to
the
benefit
of
the
user
and
the
pro-
0
Bobbin
Felt
washer
Buttonhole foot
Seam
ripper
Oiler

Setting up
your
machine
On
the
base
of
the
machine
there
ii
a
rating
plate with
information
about
voltage
and
frequency.
Be
fore
you
connect
the
machine
to
an
electrical
outlet
make
sure
that
the
voltage
i,,dicated
on the
ratmg
plate
conforms
to
that
of
the
electrical
outlet.
1.
Connect
the
machine
plug.
2.
Connect
the
wall
plug.
3.
Speed
is
controlled
by
means
of
the
foot
control.
Changing light
bulb
1.
Open
the
face
cover
in
the
di
rection
of
the
arrow.
2.
Remove
the
bulb
through
turn
ing
it
counter
clockwise.
3.
Install
a
new
bulb
through
turn
ing
it
clockwise.
4.
Use
a
bulb with screw base
120
V/15W (max.)
Sewing
light
—5—

Remove
the accessory
tray
ree arm
1. Hold
the
left
part
of
the
tray
and pull
out
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow.
1.
Keep
the
accessory
tray
on
the
machine
when
you
want
a
large
working
surface.
Remove
the
tray
when
you want
to
use the free
arm.
2.
The
free
arm
is
particularly
use
ful
for
sewing cuffs,
sleeves,
pant
legs
and
other
tubular
garments.
3.
Slip
e.g.
a
pants’
4eg
over
the
free
arm
as
illustrated.
—6—

Bobbin winding
1.
Release
the
stop
motion
knol
2.
Follow
the
thread
path
as
strat
ed.
3.
When
the
bobbin
is
full,
the
motion
knob
must
be
tighten
5
cm
thread
Push
the
bobbin
winder
spindle
in
the
direction
of the
arrow.
When
the
bobbin
winding
is
completed,
move
the bobbin
winder spindle
back
to
its
original
position.
:!j%ç
1 ti’
Should
the bobbin
winding
become
uneven
loosen
the
screw
on
the
up
per thread
guide
and
adjust
up
or
down until
the
bobbin
winding
is
balanced.
—7—

Removing
the
bobbin
case
and
bobbin
Raise
the
needle
to its
highest position.
Open
the
shuttle cover.
2.
Open
the latch
on the
bobbin
case
and pull
the
bobbin case
out of
the
machine.
3.
Release
the
lat—h
and
the
bobbin
will
fall
out.
Inserting
the
bobbin
I.
Pull
out
abt5cm
thread
from
the
bobbin
and
insert
the
bobbin
into
the bobbin
case
as
illu
trated
2.
Guide
the
thread
th
rough
the
slot.
Thread
tension
spring
10cm
L
/4\
3.
Pull
the thread
through
the
slot
and
under
the
tension
spring
and
draw
out
about
10
cm
thread
Hinged latch
—8—

Inserting
the bobbin case
1.
Raise
the
needle
to its
highest
position
and
pull
the
thread
to
the front.
Open
the
latch
and hold
it,
2. Hold
the
latch
open,
put the
bobbin
case
on
the
centre
pin in
the
shuttle
and release
the
latch.
9—

Threading
the
upper
thread
Thread
the
machine
from
A
to
I
as
per
illustration.
Twin needle threading
—10—

Bringing
up
the
bobbin
thread
1.
Hold
the
upper
thread
with
your
left
hand
and
turn
the
hand-
wheel slowly
towards
you
until
the
needle
enters
the
needle
hole
nd
comes
up again.
Stop
turn
ing
the
handwheel
when
the
take-up
lever has
reached
its
highest
position.
Pull
the
upper
thread
lightly
and
the
bobbin thread
is
brought
up
na
loop.
2.
Pull
out both
threads
and
bring
them
under
the
presser
foot
to
the
rear
of
the
machine.
—
11
—

Changing
sewing
direction
:hanging
presser
foot
The
presser
feet
are
of the
snap—on
type.
emove
the
presser
foot
1.
Raise
the
needle
to
its
highest
position.
2.
Raise
the
presser
foot
lifter.
3.
Press
the
lever
on
the
back of
the foot
holder
and
the
presser
foot
will
be
released.
Attaching
the
presser
foot
1.
Place
the
presser
foot
on
the
sitch
plate
so
the
pin
on
the
foot
is
exactly
under
the
groove of
the
foot
holder.
2.
Lower
the
presser
foot
lifter
and
the
presser
tu1
rnaps
on.
—12—
Let
the
needle
enter
the
fabric
and
raise
2.
Lower
the
presser
foot
and
continue
to
the
presser
foot.
Turn
the fabric
around
sew.
the needle
in
the
new
direction.

Adjusting
thread tension
The
upper
thread
tension
is
adjusted through
turning the
thread
tension diaL
The lower
thread tension
can be
adjusted
th
rough
turning the
screw
on the bobbin
case
slightly
to
the right (clockwise)
to increase
the
tension.
Turn
to the
left
(counter-clockwise)
to
loosen the
tension.
Correct
Loose
Tight
Fabric
Upper
thread
Bobbin
thread
Incorrect
side of fabri
thread
—13—’

Presser
foot
pressure
Stitch
length
and
stitch
width
1.
Move
the lever
to the
pressure
you want.
For
light,
elastic
fabrics choose setting
1,
medium
fabrics
2
and heavy
fabrics
3.
2.
Too low
pressure
can result
in
poor
feeding,
skipped
stitches
or difficulties
in
guiding
the
fabric.
3.
When
darning
or
sewing
free-hand
embroidery
the pressure
must be
released.
Set
at
0.
Stitch
length
With
this
dial the
stitch
length
can be
set
be
tween
0
and
4.
Stitch
width
(model
160>
With
this
dial
you
can
set
the
stitch width
step
lessly
between
0
and 4.
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—14—

Drop
feed
I
_
1j
Push
downwards
to
lower
the
feed
dog.
Push
upwards
to
raise
the
feed
dog.
Changing
needle
1.
Raise
the
needle
to
its
highe
Position. Needle
clamp
screw
2.
Loosen
the
needle clamp
scre
and
remove
the
needle.
Tighten
3.
Turn
the
flat
side
of
the
needi
‘
______
away
from
you
and
insert
th
____________
needle
as
far
it
will
go.
___________
4,
Tighten
the
needle
clamp
screi
Loosen
securely.
V
Flat side
away
from
you
—15—

Chart
— fabric, neecfle
and thread
This chart
gives you some useful
hints for
sewing
in different fabrics.
Fabrics
Needle
Thread
type
size
Light
Tricot, silk,
tulle, chiffong 6O7O(81O)
Light
cotton
or
syritt
Organdie,
taffeta,
lawn
thread
Medium
Cotton, poplin, satin,
velvet,
80 (12)
Cotton
or synthetic
thr
wool,
light
corduroy,
qabardome
Heavy
Denim, tweed,
corduroy,
cashmere,
90-1O0(1416)
Heavy
cotton or synth
coat material
thread
Note! Always
use the
same size on
upper and lower
thread.

Recommended
settings
-
Model
160
Stitch
Stitch
selection
Stitch Stitch
—
Presser
foot
Rem
length
width
—
%d
A
Straight
stitch
1
0-4
0
A
Zigzag
0-4
0-4
BC
D
Buttonhole
1a1103
0,2-0,4
4
—
—4—
—
—
E
Overlock
stitch
4
0-4
F
Smocking
stitch
4
0-4
G
Pullover
stitch
4
ü-
‘II
ii!
H
Reinforced
straight
stitch
4
0
HI
H
Reinforced
zigzag
4
0-4
I
Overcast
stitch
0,7-1 0-4
>
J
Three-step
zigzag
0,5-2
0-4
,
->
K
Blind
stitch
2-3 0-4
Droi
Free-hand
embroidery
Stitch
A
0-4
feed
dog
—17
—

Recommended
settings
—
Model
140
Stitch
Stitch
selection
Presser
foot
Rem
A
Straight
stitch
0-4
B-F
Zigzag
I
J[
0-4
G H
I
Buttonhole
13
O,2-04
j
Blind
stitch
2-3
K
Three-step
zigzag
0,5-2
L
Overlock
stitch
4
lit
M
Reinforced
straight
stitch
Free-hand
embroidery
0
Drop
teed
doc
—18—