Husqvarna Viking Tribute 140C User manual

140TH ANNIVERSARY LIMITED EDITION SEWING MACHINE
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User’s Guide

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. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Always unplug before relamping.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns,
Àre, electric shock, or injury to person:
• This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual.
• Never operate this sewing machine 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 sewing machine to the nearest authorized
dealer or service center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical adjustment.
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the
sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep Àngers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle.
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deÁect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading
needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc.
• 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.
• Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
• Do not use outdoors.
• Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is
provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a
double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualiÀed
service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product.
A double-insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.

Once upon a time, in 1689, a royal arms factory was founded
by the waterfalls in the small town of Huskvarna, Sweden.
The best muskets and riÁes were produced and used by the
King’s army while trying to conquer Europe. Over the years,
wars became less frequent and the company sought new
items to manufacture.
In 1872, the company board of Husqvarna decided to start
manufacturing sewing machines and the NORDSTJERNAN™
(NORTHERN STAR™) sewing machine saw the light of day!
Ten years later, the FREJA™sewing machine was an immediate success. It
was capable of sewing stitches in a neat, straight line – something earlier
models could not do.
As the years passed, HUSQVARNA VIKING®sewing machines developed
a reputation for being the most innovative and offering sewers time-saving
features so they can focus on the joy of sewing. This still holds true today
and the brand holds many technological patents that represent innovative
breakthroughs in the sewing industry.
Three hundred years ago Sweden tried to conquer Europe, but instead
HUSQVARNA VIKING®sewing and embroidery machines conquered the
world!
Congratulations on the purchase of your HUSQVARNA VIKING®
TRIBUTE™Limited Edition sewing machine designed to celebrate our
140th year anniversary!
Magical Innovation
140 year of
ank you...
...for spreading the joy of sewing!

Machine Overview.................................................................. 5
Included Accessories .............................................................. 6
Gting Ready To Sew
Unpacking ................................................................................. 7
Packing away after sewing ..................................................... 7
Accessory box ......................................................................... 7
Extended Sewing Surface ...................................................... 7
Using the free arm.................................................................. 7
Connecting the foot control cord....................................... 8
Connect the power cord and foot control....................... 8
Lower the feed teeth ............................................................. 8
Changing the presser foot..................................................... 9
Changing the needle............................................................... 9
Needles ..................................................................................... 9
Spool pins and spool caps ................................................... 10
Threading the upper thread................................................11
Needle threader.................................................................... 12
Cutting the thread ................................................................ 12
Threading for twin needles................................................. 13
Winding the bobbin........................................................ 13-14
Inserting the bobbin .............................................................15
Thread tension.......................................................................15
EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ (ESS) ..........................16
Sensor Foot Pressure .........................................................16
Sensor Foot Lift..................................................................16
Starting to sew .....................................................................16
Operating e Maine
Function buttons ................................................................... 17
Needle Stop Up/Down.....................................................17
Sensor Foot Up/Extra Lift...............................................17
Sensor Foot Down/Pivot Position..................................17
STOP....................................................................................17
Speed ....................................................................................17
FIX .......................................................................................17
Reverse .................................................................................17
Function buttons on the Touch Panel...............................18
Alternate View ....................................................................18
Stitch Length/Density.......................................................18
Stitch Width/Needle position ..........................................18
Clear......................................................................................18
Stitch Selection Buttons ....................................................18
Navigator Arrow Buttons .................................................18
Stitch Menu .........................................................................18
Font Menu...........................................................................18
Shift to upper-case, lower-case or numbers ...................18
Save to My Stitches ............................................................18
Program Mode....................................................................18
SET Menu ...........................................................................19
Mirror Side to Side.............................................................19
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™..................................19
Sewing Mode.......................................................................... 20
Selecting a Stitch ................................................................21
Selecting a Font .................................................................21
Programming ..................................................................22-24
SET Menu ...............................................................................25
Presser Foot Pressure ........................................................25
Pivot Height ........................................................................25
Sensor Foot Auto ...............................................................25
FIX Auto .............................................................................25
Twin Needle ........................................................................25
Stitch Width Safety.............................................................25
Free Motion Floating.........................................................26
Free Motion Spring Action...............................................26
Buttonhole Balance............................................................26
Audible Alarm.....................................................................26
Contrast................................................................................26
Language..............................................................................26
Software Version.................................................................26
Pop-up messages ................................................................... 27
Basic Sewing Tenique
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ .......................................30
Seam......................................................................................... 31
Overcast..................................................................................31
Seam and overcast ................................................................32
Baste.........................................................................................33
Darning and mending ...........................................................33
Blind hem ................................................................................ 34
Hem..........................................................................................35
Sewing buttonholes .............................................................. 36
Sewing on buttons ................................................................38
Sewing zippers ....................................................................... 39
Free Motion Quilting............................................................40
Taking Care of the Maine
Changing the light bulbs.......................................................41
Cleaning the machine........................................................... 41
Clean the Bobbin Area ......................................................41
Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area ....................................41
Replacing the Stitch Plate..................................................41
Trouble shooting ................................................................... 42
Stitch table - menu 1, Utility Stitches ...............................44
Stitch overview......................................................................46
Alphabets ................................................................................46
CONTENTS

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MACHINE OVERVIEW
1. Lid
2. Pre-tension thread guide
3. Thread tension disks
4. Thread take-up lever
5. Thread tension dial
6. Thread tension for bobbin
winding
7. Function button panel
8. Thread cutter
9. Light bulbs
10. Sensor One-Step Buttonhole
Foot socket
11. Needle threader
12. Presser foot
13. Stitch plate
14. Bobbin cover
15. Free arm
16. Drop feed teeth switch
17. Needle bar with needle
clamp screw
18. Presser bar
19. Presser foot ankle
20. Stitch panel
21. Spool pin
22. Spool caps
23. Auxiliary spool pin
24. Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop
25. Thread cutter for bobbin thread
26. Handwheel
27. GraphicDisplay
28. Touch Panel with function buttons
29. ON/OFF switch, connectors for
power cord and foot control

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INCLUDED ACCESSORIES
Presser Feet
Utility Foot A
Attached on the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching
with a stitch length longer than 1.0.
Utility Foot B
When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0 mm
stitch length, use this foot. The tunnel on the underside of the foot is designed to feed smoothly over the
stitches.
Buttonhole Foot C
This foot is used for sewing buttonholes step by step. Use the guide lines on the toe of the foot to position
the garment edge. The two tunnels on the bottom of the foot ensures a smooth feed over the buttonhole
columns. The Ànger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonhole.
Blind Hem Foot D
This foot is used for blind hem stitches. The inner edge of this foot guides the fabric. The right toe of the
foot is designed to ride along the hem edge.
Zipper Foot E
This foot can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy to sew close to
both sides of the zipper teeth. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth or for
covering large cording.
Non-Stick Glide Foot H
This foot, with a non-stick coating underneath, is used when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather to
minimize the risk of these materials sticking to the foot.
Edging Foot J
This foot is used for overcasting and seam/overcasting. Stitches form over the pin which prevents puckering
at the edge of the fabric.
Embroidery/Darning Foot R
For free-motion darning, quilting and embroidery.
Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot
When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button size that has been
entered into the machine.
1. Non-Stick glide plates (2)
2. Light bulb remover
3. Seam ripper
4. Brush
5. Screwdriver
6. Felt pad (2)
7. Extra spool caps, one large, one small
8. Bobbins (5)
9. Multipurpose tool/button reed
10. Thread nets. Slide on the spool when using
synthetic threads that easily unwind (2)
Needles (not pictured)

Gting Ready to Sew – 7
UNPACKING
1. Place the machine on a sturdy, Áat surface, remove the packaging and lift off the cover.
2. Remove the packing material and the foot control.
3. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a power cord and a foot control cord.
4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and stitch plate to remove any soil before sewing.
PACKING AWAY AFTER SEWING
1. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the foot control cord inside the space on the underside of
the foot control.
4. Check to ensure that all accessories are in the accessory box. Slide the box on to the machine, behind the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.
6. Put on the cover.
ACCESSORY BOX
There are special places for presser feet and bobbins in the
accessory box, plus space for needles and other accessories.
Store the accessories in the box so they are easily accessible.
EXTENDED SEWING SURFACE
The space at the right side of the needle, between the
needle and the arm, gives you a great deal of extra space.
This makes sewing large projects and quilts much easier
than on other sewing machines. Keep the accessory box on
the machine to provide a large, Áat work surface.
USING THE FREE ARM
Slide the accessory box to the left when you wish to remove
it and use the free arm.
Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve
hems.
To replace the accessory box, slide it onto the machine until
it Àts in place.

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CONNECTING THE FOOT CONTROL CORD
Among the accessories you will Ànd the foot control cord
and the power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to
the foot control is only necessary the very Àrst time you are
going to use the machine.
1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot control
over. Connect the cord to the socket inside the space of
the foot control.
2. Push Àrmly to make sure it is properly connected.
3. Lay the cord in the slot on the underside of the foot
control.
CONNECT THE POWER CORD
AND FOOT CONTROL
On the underside of the machine you will Ànd information
about the power supply voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz).
Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is of type
“FR5” (see underside of foot control).
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the
bottom right side of the machine.
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the
bottom right side of the machine.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on power and
light.
For the USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade
wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to Àt in a polarized outlet
only one way. If the plug does not Àt fully in the outlet,
reverse the plug. If it still does not Àt, contact a qualiÀed
electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify
the plug in any way.
LOWER THE FEED TEETH
The feed teeth are lowered when you move the switch on
the front of the free arm to the right. Move the switch
to the left if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed
teeth will raise as you begin to sew. The feed teeth should
be lowered when sewing on buttons and for free motion
sewing.

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CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Make sure the needle is in the highest position and the
presser foot is lifted. Pull the presser foot towards you.
2. Line up the cross pin on the foot with the gap in the
presser foot ankle. Push back until the foot snaps into
place.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Use the hole in the multipurpose tool to hold the needle.
2. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with the
screwdriver.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert the new needle using the multipurpose tool.
With the Áat side away from you, push the new needle
upwards until it will go no further.
5. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw.
NEEDLES
The sewing machine needle plays an important role in
successful sewing. To ensure you will get a quality needle,
we recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle
package included with your machine contains needles of
the most frequently used sizes for sewing on woven and
stretch fabrics.
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.
Stretch needle (B)
Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate skipped
stitches when there is a Áex in the fabric. For knits,
swimwear, Áeece, synthetic suedes and leathers. Marked
with a yellow band.
Denim needle (C)
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly
woven fabrics without deÁecting the needle. For canvas,
denim, microÀbers. Marked with a blue band.
Wing needle (D)
The Wing needle has wide wings on the side of the needle
to poke holes in the fabric when sewing entredeux and
other hemstitches on natural Àber fabrics.
Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle with a
sharp point (1). A damaged needle (2) can cause skipped stitches,
breakage of needles or snapping of thread. A damaged needle can
also damage the stitch plate.

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SPOOL PINS AND SPOOL CAPS
Your sewing 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 in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the
stationary spool) or in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for all regular sewing
threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty threads.
Horizontal Position
Lift the spool pin up slightly from its horizontal position to
easily place the thread spool on the pin. The thread should
reel over the top, in a counterclockwise direction, as shown
in the picture. Slide on a spool cap and then move the spool
pin back to the horizontal position.
Each machine comes with two spool caps on the spool pin.
For medium sized thread spools, the medium sized cap (A)
is placed in front of the spool. For large thread spools, the
large cap (B) is placed in front of the spool.
The Áat side of the spool cap should be pressed Àrmly
against the spool. There should be no space between spool
cap and thread spool.
Two extra spool caps, one small and one large, are also
included as accessories for your machine. The small spool
cap can be used for small thread spools. The second large
spool cap can be used when winding a bobbin from a
second spool of thread or when sewing with a twin needle.
Vertical Position
Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock
the spool pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it
down. Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than
the medium size spool cap or when using specialty threads,
place a felt pad under the thread spool to prevent the thread
from reeling off too fast. For larger spools, the felt pad is
not needed.
Note: No spool cap should be placed on top of the spool as this
prevents the spool from rotating.
Auxiliary Spool Pin
The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin
from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when
sewing with a twin needle.
Lift the auxiliary spool pin up and to the left. Slide on the
large spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size
spool cap, place a felt pad under the thread spool to prevent
the thread from reeling off too fast. For larger spools, the
felt pad shall not be used.

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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on
the spool pin as described on page 10.
2. Spool pin in horizontal position:
Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread
guide (A) and under the thread guide (B).
Spool pin in vertical position:
Instead of bringing the thread into the pre-tension
guide (A), bring it directly under the thread guide (B).
3. Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs
(C).
4. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the
arrows. Bring the thread from the right into the slot on
the take-up lever (D).
5. Take the thread down and behind the last guide just
above the needle (E).

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NEEDLE THREADER
The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in
needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser
foot.
1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way
down, catching the thread under the guide (A).
2. Push back to bring the needle threader forward until the
metal Áanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass
through the needle eye (B).
3. Place the thread under the Áanges in front of the needle,
so the thread catches into the small hook (C).
4. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The hook
pulls the thread through the needle eye and forms a loop
behind the needle. Pull the thread loop out behind the
needle.
5. Place the thread under the presser foot.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70-120
needles. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60 needles or
smaller, the wing needle, twin needle, triple needle or when the Sensor
One-Step Buttonhole Foot is on. There are also some other optional
accessories that require manual threading of the needle.
When threading the needle manually, make sure that the
needle is threaded from front to back. The white presser
foot ankle makes it easy to see the eye of the needle. The
bobbin case cover can be used as a magnifying glass.
CUTTING THE THREAD
Once you have Ànished sewing, cut the threads by raising
the presser foot and pulling the threads from the back
to the front into the thread cutter on the left side of the
machine.

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THREADING FOR TWIN NEEDLES
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Insert a twin needle.
2. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread
you are going to use as the second upper thread.
3. Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock the
spool pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it down.
Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the
medium size spool cap, place a felt pad under the thread spool.
4. Place the Àrst thread spool on the spool pin. The spool should
rotate in a clockwise direction when the thread reels off the
spool.
5. LEFT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as described on page 13.
Check to ensure that the thread lies between the left thread
tension discs (A). Thread the left needle manually.
6. Pull out the auxiliary spool pin and slide on the large spool
cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap, place
a felt pad under the thread spool.
7. Place the second thread on the spool pin. The second spool
should rotate in a counterclockwise direction when the thread
reels off the spool.
8. RIGHT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as before but this thread
should lie between the right thread tension discs (A) and
outside the needle thread guide (B). Thread the right needle
manually.
Note: Only use symmetrical twin needles (C). Do not use this type of twin
needle (D), since it may damage your sewing machine.
WINDING THE BOBBIN WITH
THE MACHINE THREADED
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 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. Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and to
the right through the thread guide (C).
3. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) from the
inside to the outside.
Note: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA VIKING®
bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of thread on the bobbin
to get started.
4. Push the bobbin spindle to the right. A pop-up message
appears on the GraphicDisplay. Press the foot control to start
winding. Hold the end of the thread Àrmly when starting to
wind. Once the bobbin begins to wind, cut the excess thread.
When the bobbin is full, it will stop automatically. Push the
bobbin spindle back to the left, remove the bobbin and cut off
the thread on the thread cutter.

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WINDING THE BOBBIN USING
THE VERTICAL SPOOL PIN
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. Place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the
spool on the main spool pin set in the vertical position.
3. Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread
guide (A) and down around the thread tension disc (B),
then through thread guide (C) as illustrated.
4. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D)
from the inside to the outside.
5. Push the bobbin spindle to the right. A pop-up message
appears on the GraphicDisplay. Press the foot control to
start winding. Hold the end of the thread Àrmly when
starting to wind. Once the bobbin begins to wind, cut
the excess thread. When the bobbin is full, it will stop
automatically. Push the bobbin spindle back to the left,
remove the bobbin and cut off the thread on the thread
cutter.
WINDING THE BOBBIN USING
THE AUXILIARY SPOOL PIN
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. Fold out the auxiliary spool pin. Place a large spool
holder and a felt pad under the spool.
3. Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread
guide (A) and down around the thread tension disc (B),
then through thread guide (C) as illustrated.
4. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D)
from the inside to the outside.
5. Push the bobbin spindle to the right. A pop-up message
appears on the GraphicDisplay. Press the foot control to
start winding. Hold the end of the thread Àrmly when
starting to wind. Once the bobbin begins to wind, cut
the excess thread. When the bobbin is full, it will stop
automatically. Push the bobbin spindle back to the left,
remove the bobbin and cut off the thread on the thread
cutter.
Note: Depending on the type of thread, wrap the thread one or two
turns around the bobbin thread tension disc (B) to put more tension
on the thread.
Note: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA
VIKING® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of
thread on the bobbin to get started.

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INSERTING THE BOBBIN
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case. It drops in only
one way with the logo facing up. The thread unreels
from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate
counter-clockwise when you pull the thread.
3. Place your Ànger on the bobbin to keep it from turning
as you pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to the
left into the tension spring (E) until it “clicks” into place.
4. Continue threading around (F) and to the right of the
thread cutter (G). Slide on the bobbin cover (H). Pull
the thread to the left to cut (I).
THREAD TENSION
Use the recommended top thread tension setting given
on the GraphicDisplay. You might need to adjust the
top thread tension for special threads, fabrics and/or
techniques. To set the tension, turn the numbered tension
dial. The higher the number the tighter the tension.
Normally top thread tension is set to around 4. When
sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread
tension to around 3. When topstitching with a heavy thread
in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are
going to sew and check the tension.
Correct and Incorrect Thread Tension
To understand the correct thread tension, sew a few sample
straight stitches at different settings.
1. Begin with a tension that is too loose, i.e. set at the
lowest number. The bobbin thread will lie straight and
the top thread will be drawn to the underside of the
fabric.
2. If you set the tension at the highest number, the bobbin
thread will be visible on the top side of the fabric. The
seam may pucker and the top thread might break.
3. The correct thread tension is set when the threads
interlock in between both fabric layers or, in the case of
decorative stitches, on the underside.

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EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ (ESS)
Sensor Foot Pressure
With the Sensor Foot Pressure, the presser foot
actually senses the thickness of fabric and stitching to
sew over it smoothly and evenly with perfect fabric
feeding.
If you want to see the actual setting of the presser
foot pressure for the selected fabric and adjust the
pressure manually, go to the SET Menu (see page 25).
Sensor Foot Lift
The presser foot on your sewing machine is raised and
lowered in four levels with the Sensor Foot Up and
Down buttons (see next page).
The presser foot is automatically lowered when you
start sewing. When you stop with the needle in the
down position, the presser foot automatically senses
the thickness of the fabric and raises the presser
foot to just the right height to Áoat over the fabric
for pivoting. Go to the SET Menu to turn off this
function (see page 25).
STARTING TO SEW
The buttons at the bottom of the Touch Panel are the
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ buttons that will
help you to get the best stitch and settings when you
are sewing.
Press the button for the type and weight of fabric you
are using and press the button for the desired sewing
technique or select a stitch from one of the menus
(see page 30).
Place top and bobbin thread under the presser foot
and to the back. For best results when beginning at
the edge of the fabric, place a Ànger on the threads to
hold them in place as you begin.
Place fabric in position under the presser foot.
Step on the foot control to begin sewing. The presser
foot is lowered automatically.
Guide the fabric gently with your hands as the
machine is feeding.

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1. Needle Stop Up/Down
Press this button to move the needle down or up. The
setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same
time.
The upper LED next to the button is lit when needle up
is activated and the lower LED is lit when needle down is
activated.
You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower needle.
If both the needle and the presser foot are in up position,
only the presser foot will be lowered when you tap the foot
control the Àrst time. Tap again to lower the needle.
2. Sensor Foot Up/Extra Lift
This button raises the presser foot to the up position. Press
the button once more and the presser foot will raise to the
Extra Lift position, to make it easy to place and remove
heavy or Áuffy fabrics and battings under the presser foot.
3. Sensor Foot Down/Pivot Position
Press Sensor Foot Down and Pivot and the presser foot
will be completely lowered so the machine Àrmly holds the
fabric. Press Sensor Foot Down again to raise the presser
foot to Pivot position or a Áoating position over the fabric
for easier placement of the fabric.
The presser foot will be lowered automatically when you
start sewing. You can also tap the foot control to lower the
presser foot.
When you stop with the needle in the down position, the
presser foot is automatically lifted to pivot position. This
function can be turned off in the SET Menu, see page 25.
4. STOP
STOP is used to conclude a stitch or to sew just one unit
of the stitch. Your sewing machine ties off the thread and
stops automatically when one stitch unit or stitch program
has been completed. The LED next to the button is lit
when STOP is activated. STOP is cancelled once you have
used the function. Press the button again if you wish to
activate it once more.
STOP is also used to repeat the same size darning, bartack
and Automatic Tapering stitch with the same size.
TIP: If you want to repeat the STOP function for a stitch unit several
times in a row you can save the stitch with a STOP at the end in a
program (see Programming, page 22).
5. Speed
All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set,
recommended sewing speed. Press the SPEED button
to increase or decrease the sewing speed. There are
three speed levels. The speed level is shown on the
GraphicDisplay. You cannot select a higher speed than the
default max speed for the selected stitch.
6. FIX
By using the FIX button you can lock the stitch at the
beginning and/or at the end. The LED next to the button
is lit when FIX is activated. Press the FIX button to turn
off the function.
The FIX function is automatically activated when a stitch
is selected or when STOP has been used. You can turn off
the automatic FIX function in the SET Menu, see page 25.
The FIX function can be programmed (see page 23).
7. Reverse
Press the button while sewing and the machine will sew
in reverse until the button is released. Then your sewing
machine will sew forward. The LED on the button is lit
when reverse is activated.
For permanent reverse, press the button once before
starting to sew. Your sewing machine sews in reverse until
you press the button again.
Reverse is also used when sewing buttonholes, bartacks and
darning to step between the parts of the stitch.
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FUNCTION BUTTONS ON THE TOUCH PANEL
8. Alternate View
When you select a satin stitch the length and width settings
will be shown on the GraphicDisplay. By pressing the
Alternate View button the density setting will be shown
instead of the length setting.
9. Stitch Length/Density
When you select a stitch, your machine automatically
sets the best stitch length. The stitch length is visible on
the GraphicDisplay. You can change the stitch length by
pressing the + or – button.
If you have selected a buttonhole the GraphicDisplay will
show the density setting instead of the stitch length setting.
You will now be able to change the density setting by
pressing the + and – buttons.
If you press the Alternate View button the GraphicDisplay
will show the density setting for satin stitches. Use the +
and – buttons to change the setting.
10. Stitch Width/Needle position
The stitch width is set in the same manner as the stitch
length. The preset width is visible on the GraphicDisplay.
The width can be adjusted between 0 and 7 mm. Some
stitches have a limited stitch width.
If a straight stitch is selected, the + and – buttons are used
to move the needle to the left or right in 29 positions.
11. Clear
Press this button to delete a single stitch or all stitches in
a stitch program. Or use it to delete your saved stitches
and stitch programs in the My Stitches Menu. This button
is also used to activate tapering for Decorative Tapering
Stitches.
12. Stitch Selection Buttons
By pressing any of the 0 to 9 buttons you select the stitch
illustrated on that button immediately.
By pressing two digits in quick succession you will be able to
select a stitch from 10 and up from the selected stitch menu.
If the stitch number does not exist in the selected stitch
menu you will hear a beep and the Àrst entered digit will be
selected as a stitch.
13. Navigator Arrow Buttons
Make your selections with the arrow buttons and conÀrm
your selections or changes with the OK button.
Use the left/right arrow buttons to select stitches step by
step in numerical order within the selected stitch menu.
The arrow buttons are also used when programming to
select stitches within the program or to select letters to
insert in the program.
The up and down arrow buttons are also used to set the
size of a buttonhole and to set the number of stitches
when sewing on a button.
14. Stitch Menu
Press this button to select a stitch from any of the stitch
menus shown on the GraphicDisplay.
15. Font Menu
Press this button to open the Font Menu on the
GraphicDisplay to select a font.
16. Shift to upper-case, lower-case or numbers
Press this button to shift to lower or upper-case or numbers
when programming letters.
17. Save to My Stitches
This button opens the menu where you can save your own
personal stitches or stitch programs. Press the button again
to exit the My Stitches mode.
18. Program Mode
Press this button to open the mode for programming. Press
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19. SET Menu
Press this button to open the menu for machine settings. Make changes and selections by using the arrow buttons (13).
Press the button again to exit the SET Menu.
20. Mirror Side to Side
Press this button to mirror the selected stitch side to side. If the button is pressed when straight stitch with left needle
position is selected, the needle position is changed from left to right. If the button is pressed in Sew Out Mode for stitch
programs, the whole stitch program is mirrored. The change is visible on the GraphicDisplay.
21. Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™
The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width, sewing speed, and Sensor
Foot Pressure for the selected fabric and sewing technique. The stitch is shown on the GraphicDisplay with presser foot,
thread tension and needle recommendations. Press the buttons for the fabric you are using and the sewing technique you
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SEWING MODE
Sewing Mode is the Àrst view on the GraphicDisplay after you
turn on the machine. Here you will Ànd all the basic information
you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust
the settings of your stitch. Straight stitch is selected by default.
1. Recommended needle for the selected fabric.
2. Recommended presser foot for the selected stitch.
3. The sewing speed is indicated by three levels shown on the
GraphicDisplay. Reduce or increase the speed by pressing
the SPEED button.
4. The fabric and sewing technique selected on the Exclusive
SEWING ADVISOR™ feature.
5. Recommended thread tension for the selected fabric and
stitch.
6. The selected stitch, both illustrated and displayed by
number.
7. Stitch length. Reduce or increase the stitch length by
pressing the Stitch Length – and + buttons.
8. Needle position is shown instead of stitch width when
straight stitch is selected. Change the needle position by
pressing the Stitch Width – and + buttons.
9. Indicates that the function Mirror side to side is activated.
10. When sewing a manual buttonhole or the darning program
the reverse icon is shown to indicate that you need to press
the reverse button when the buttonhole columns or the
darning stitch are sewn to the desired length.
11. Stitch density is shown instead of stitch length when a
buttonhole, bartack or darning stitch is selected or when
a satin stitch is selected and the Alternate View button is
pressed. Reduce or increase the stitch density by pressing
the Stitch Length – and + buttons.
12. Stitch width. Reduce or increase the stitch width by
pressing the Stitch Width – and + buttons.
13. Buttonhole size indication when using the Sensor One-
Step Buttonhole Foot. Set the size of the button by
pressing the up and down arrow buttons.
14. Recommendation to use stabilizer under your fabric.
15. The icon for lowering the feed teeth is shown when free
motion is activated or sewing on buttons is selected.
16. Set the number of stitches to sew on the button by
pressing the up and down arrow buttons.
17. Recommendation to use the multipurpose tool/button
reed when sewing on a button. Place the thin end of the
multipurpose tool/button reed under the button when
sewing on light fabrics. Use the thick end for heavier
fabrics.
Sensor One-Step Buttonhole
Normal Sewing Mode, Straight stitch
Manual Buttonhole
Sewing on button
Normal Sewing Mode, Decorative stitch
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