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IMPORTANT
SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
\\lien
using
an
electrical appliance,
basic
safety
precautions
should alxvavs
he
k)lloxved.
including tiie
ti)IlOWing:
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 the
sewing
machine
from the electric
outlet immediately
after using and
befi
)re cleanini.
• Al\ViVs
unplug
before
relamping. Replace
bulb with
same
type rated
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WARNING
— To
reduce
the risk of
burns,fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons:
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THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
User’s
Guide
utoria

List
of
contents
Procedures
Inpacking,
Packing
away
alter
sewing
Connecting
the
fbot
control
Connecting
to
the
power
supply
Accessory
box, Extended
sewing
surface
S 1 X)0l
pin
Threading
the
upper
thread
Threading
for
twin
needle
Bobbin
winding
with
the
machine
threaded,
i3obhin
winding
- vertical
spool
pin
Placing
the
bobbin
in
the
machine
Thread
tension.
Correct
and
incorrect
thread
tension
Presser
foot
pressure.
Presser
foot
lever,
Changing
the
presser
foot
Changing
the
needle.
Lowering
the
feed
teeth
Sewing
l3uttonholes,
Buttonhole
knife
Sewing
buttons
5—I 5
Straight stitch
Needle positions
5
Sewing
zippers
6
Lapped
zipper
Gathering
with
straight
6
stitch
Reinforced
straight
stitch
7
Stretch stitch,
Zigzag
$
Lace
edging
9
Appliqué
10
Three-step
zigzag
Sewing
terry
cloth
Mending
and
darning
11
Darning
stitch
Flatlock
12
Blind
hem
Bridging
stitch
13
Seam
and
overcast
l)ecorative
stitches
Sewing
hints
20-35
20-21
77
23
23
24
24
25
26
26
27
28
29
29
29
30
31
32
33
33
34
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Important
safety
instructions 2
Summary
4
ii
is
Functions
Infodisplay
Stitch
selection
Stitch
table
Mirror
image
Maintenance
36-37
Trouble
Shooting
38-39
Index
16-19
16-17
18
18-19
19
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User’s
Guide
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3

Summary
1. Lid
2. Thread
take-up
lever
3.
Presser ftot pressure
dial
4.
Thread guide
5.
light
6.
Needle bar
7.
Presser k)
)t
8.
Free arm
9.
Bobbin
cover
10.
Base
plate
11.
Drop feed dial
12.
Needle plate
13.
Presser
bar and Presser toot
ankle
14.
Needle
clamp
screw
15.
Presser foot lifter
16.
Thread tension
18. Spool
pin, Spool holders
19.
Recess for
additional
spool
pin
20. Thread cutter for
bobbin
winding
21.
Bobbin
spindle, Bobbin stop
22.
Handwheel
23.
lnfodisplav
24.
Function selector
buttons
25.
Stitch panel
26.
Buttons
fr Stitch selection
27.
Main
pov
er
switch. Connec
tion
t(
po\ er suppl
28. Handle
17. Thread guide
for bobbin
winding
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Unpacking
1.
Place
the
machine
on
the
table
or
cabinet and
remove
the
packaging.
2.
Remove
the
side
parts
of
the
packing
material,
the
foot
control
and
finally
the
protection
cover.
3.
The
machine
is
delivered
with
an
accessory
hag,
a
soft cover,
a
main
cord
and
a
foot
control
cord.
4.
Wipe
the
machine.
particularly
around
the
needle
and needle
late
to
remove any
soil
before
sewing.
Packing
away
after
sewing
1.
Unplug the
cords
from
the
wall
socket
and
the
machine.
2.
Wind
the
cords
around your
hand
and
place the
foot
control cord
in
the
foot
control storage
space and
the
main
cord
in
the
pocket
of
the
soft
cover.
There
is also
space
provided
for
the
instruction
hook.
3.
Check
to
ensure
that
all
accessories
are
in
the
accessory
tray.
Slide
it onto
the
machine
behind
the
free arm.
4. Lower
the
presser foot.
5.
Place
the
foot
control,
underside
toward
you,
on
the accessory
tray
at
the hack
of
the
machine.
Fold
down
the
handle
and
replace the
the
cover.
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Guide
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Connecting
the foot
control
Among the
accessories you will find
the foot control
cord and the main
cord.
1. Place the
foot control on
its
narrow
side,
Fit the plug
intn
the
socket inside
the foot
control
compartment.
2. Push it
firmly to make
sure
it
is
properly connected.
This opera
tion is only
necessary the very
first time
you
are
going to use the
machine.
3.
Th correctly
turn away the cord,
place it into the
slot,
see
picture.
Note: Before plugging in,
check to
ensure that the foot
control is of
type FR2’.
Connecting to the
power supply
On the underside
of the machine you
will find information
about
the power
supply (V)
and the frequency (Hz).
Check the power supply setting in the
machine to
ensure
that
this agrees with the main supply before you
connect
the machine.
1. Connect the
foot control cord to
the first
socket on the
bottom
right side of the machine.
2.
Connect the
main
cord to the
back socket on the
bottom right
side of the machine.
3.
When you
press
the
pov er
switch, both the machine
and the
light are
switched on.
For the
USA and Canada
This
sewing machine has a polarized
plug
(one
blade wider than the
other).
lo
reduce the risk of electric
shock, this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only
one
way.
tf the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet,
reverse the
plug. if it still does
not fit, contact a
qualified electrician to
install the proper outlet. I)o not modil the
plug in any
way.
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Accessory
box
1.
Open
the
Accessory box
by
placing your linger
in
the space
on
the top
and
lift upward.
2.
Store
the
presser
feet
and
the
bobbins
in
the
Accessory
Tray
from
the
beginning
so
they
are
always
easily accessible
(refer
to
the figure).
Extended
sewing
surface
1.
Keep
the
Accessory
Tray
on the
machine
to
provide
a larger
flat
work
surftice.
2. Slide
the
Accessory
Tray to
the
left
when
you
wish
to
remove
it
and use
the free
arm.
3.
lb facilitate
sewing
trouser
legs
and sleeve
hems use
the free
arm.
4. to replace
the Accessory
Tray,
slide
it tight
Onto
the machine.
User
Guide
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Spool
pin
The
machine
has spool
pins suitable
for all types
of thread.
The main
spool
pin (a
is horizontal
— the
thread
reels
off
the
stationary spool.
Place the
spool so
that the thread
reels
counter-clockwise.
There are
two spooi holders
on
the
spool
p
\Xith
narrow
thread
spoo 1 s,
the
small holder
( h) is
placed
in
front
of
the
thread. If you
use
large
thread
spools,
the
large
holder
(c) is placed
in Iront of the
thread.
Slide
the correct
size
spool
holder
in
place so the
flat side
is
pressed
firmly against
the
spool.
No space
between
spool
holder and
spool.
There
is also a
separate
spool
pin
(d)
to
be
attached onto
the
machine.
The fingers on the
extra spool pin fit
into the two
holes
to
the
right of the
fixed
spocl
pin. Push downward
to
snap in place.
The large sp
)ol holder
(c) is placed
under
the
thread.
This spool
pin is
used when
winding
a
bobbin from
a
second
spoo 1
of thread or for a
second spoo 1
when sewing
with
a
twin needle.
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Guide
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Threading
the upper
thread
lake
sure the presser
to)t
is
raised and
the
needle
is
in
the
up
position
1.
Pull
the spool
pin
otit.
Place
the
thread
on
the
spool pin
and
the
spool holder
on
the
spool pin
as
described.
Push
the
spool
pin
back
in.
2.
Bring
the
thread
in
the
direction
of
the
arrow under
the
thread
guide
(a)
and
over
the
thread
guide
(b).
3.
Bring
the
thread
down
between
the
thread
tension discs.
4.
Continue
threading
by
drawing
the
thread from
the
right
into
the
slot
on
the
take—up
lever.
5.
Thread
last
guide
just
above
needle.
6. The
needle
is
threaded
from
front
to
back.
The
white on
the
presser
foot
ankle
makes
it
easy
to
see
the
eye
of
the
needle.
7.
Place
thread
under the
presser
toot
and
into the
thread
cutter.
Pull
down
to
cut.
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Guide
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Threading
for
twin
needle
1.
Insert a
twin
nc’eclle.
2.
Wind a
bobbin
with the thread
you
are
going
to use as the
second
upper
thread
3.
Thread
the
machine as
described
and
check
to
ensrLrc that
the
thread
lies
between the inner
thread
tension
discs,
inside
the
lowest thread
guide. Thread
left
needle.
4.
Attach
the extra
spool pin onto
the
machine.
Place
a spool
holder
under
the
thread.
5.
Place
the
bobbin with
the second
thread Ofl the
spool pin.
6.
Thread the
machine
as before hut
this thread
should lie between
the
outer thread
tension
discs,
outside
the
lowest thread guide. Thread
right
needle.
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Guide
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Bobbin
winding with the machine threaded
tiOfl.
Note! Do not use a
plastic presser foot when bobbin winding.
1.
Place your empty
bobbin with the small mark outwards on the bobbin spindle
on the
front of the machine.
2.
Pull the thread
from the needle under the presser foot and to the right over the
thread guide (c).
3.
Start from
above and wind a
few
turns
of thread around
the
bobbin.
Cut off the
thread
on the thread cutter (d).
4. I3ring
the bobbin
spindle clown. Press the foot control. When the bobbin
winding is finished,
the bobbin
will
stop automatically.
Remove
the bobbin,
cut off the
thread and bring the
bobbin
spindle up.
Note! We do
not recommend
v inding clear nylon or other stretchy threads
through
the needle.
Instead see ‘Bobbin
winding
- ver&al
Spool 1fl”.
Bobbin
winding
- vertical
spool pin
1.
Place an
empty bobbin
with
the
mark
outwards on the
bobbin spindle on the
front of the
machine.
2. Place the
large spool
holder under the
thread on the spool
pin.
3.
Bring the thread
under the
thread guide
(a)
and mer thread
guide
(h),
then
around
thread guide
(c)
as
illustrated.
4. From
above wind a
few turns
of thread around
the bobbin and into
the
cutter.
5.
Bring the
bobbin
spindle down,
Press the foot
control. When the
bobbin
winding is finished, the
bobbin will stop
automatically.
Remove the
bobbin, cut
off the thread and
bring the
bobbin spindle up.
Make sure that the
presser kx)t is up and the needle is in the highest posi
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Placing
the
bobbin
in
the
machine
2.
Place
the
bobbin
in
the bobbin
case with
the
mark
facing
upward
and
the
thread
to the
left
of
the
bobbin,
The bobbin
will
then
rotate
counterclockwise
while
drawing
out
the thread.
4.
Hold
the
bobbin
to
keep
it from
turning
and
pull
the thread
to the
left so
that the
thread
clicks
into
the
tensicn
spring.
Continue
threading
around
(
b)
and to the
right
of the
thread
knife
(c).
Replace
the
cover
and
slide
it
into
position. Then
pull
the thread
to
the left
to cut it.
1. Open
the cover
1w
slightly
pulling
it
towards
you
and
take
it
away.
3.
Hold the
bobbin
and
draw
the
thread
to the
right
passing
ta).
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Guide
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Thread
tension
I’,e
the
recommended
setting
given
on
the Intodisplay
(see
page
17).
You
can
adjust
the
top thread
tension
by
turning
the
dial,
which
is
numbered.
The
higher
the
number
the
tighter
the
tension.
Normal
thread
tension
is
number
4.
\
hen
sewing
buttonholes
and
decorative
stitches
set
thread
tension
to
number
3.
When
topstitching
with
a
coarse
thread
in thick
fabric,
increase the
tension
to
7-9.
Correct
and
incorrect
thread
tension
To
understand
the
correct
thread
tension, sew
a
few
sample
stitches
at
different
settings.
1.
Begin
with
a
tension that
is too
loose,
i.e.
set
at
“I.
The
lower
thread
will
lie
straight
and
the
upper
thread
will
he drawn
clown
on the
underside.
2.
If you
set
the
tension at
the
highest
number, the
opposite
will
‘
v
occur,
and
the
seam
may
pucker.
3.
The
correct
thread
tension
is
provided when
the
threads
interlock
in the
middle
of
both
layers
of
material
or,
in the
case
of
decorative
stitches,
on
the
underside.
,\lake
,i
few
tests
on a
scrap piece
of
the
material
you
are
going
to
sew
and
check
the
tension.
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Guide
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13

Presser
foot
pressure
The
presser foot
pressure
is adjusted
with
the
dial on
the
front
of the
machine. Normal
setting
is 1. The
higher the number
the
more
pressure on the
fabric.
Knit
and
soft
fabrics should
be sewn at
a
lo
er
pressure setting
(2).
Presser foot
lever
The
presser
foot is
raised and
loered
ith the
presser
foot
lever.
The presser
foot must
he lowered
when sev
ing.
For thick
fabrics, lift
the
presser
foot
lever as
far
as it
goes and hold
it
there. The
lift of the
presser loot
is
increased
1w several rnilliijieters.
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
between
the spring and the
presser
foot ankle.
Press back
until the
foot snaps
into place.
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Guide
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Changing
the
needle
1.
Loosen
the
screw in
the needle
clamp.
2.
Remove
the
needle.
3.
Push
up
the
new needle
with
the
flat
side away from you
until it
will
go
no further.
4.
Tighten the
screw po
perlv.
Always use needles of
system
130/705H.
Lowering
the feed teeth
The
feed teeth
are
lowered when
you
turn the dial to
the left to
Turn
the dial to the
right
to
——— if
you
wish
to raise
the feed
teeth.
The
feed
teeth
will come up
automatically
when
you
begin
to
sew.
The feed teeth are
lowered when
sewing
buttons
and
br
free-hand
work.
By
lowering
the feed teeth it
is
easier
to get thick
garments under
the
presser foot. Do
not
forget to
raise
the feed
teeth
before
starting
to
sew.
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Functions
I
Infodisplay
Stitch length
stitch,
the
machine
When
you select a
will
automatically
set
the
best
stitch
length which will
be indicated
h
numbers on the Infodisplay.
You
can change the stitch
length by
pressing
either the
(+)
or
( )
button.
Certain
stitches have a limited
stitch
length.
When you select
a
stitch, the machine
automatically
sets
the
best
stitch width,
which
is displayed
ith numbers on the Infodisplay.
You can change
the
stitch
width by
pressing the
(+)
or
C)
button.
The
width can he
adjusted between
u
and
6 mm.
Stitch
width
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Guide Victoria

Reverse
mr
machine
sews
backwards
when
this
button
is
pressed. The
machine
sews forward
when
the
button
is
released.
The
longest
stitch
length
when
reverse
feeding
is
3
torn.
For
permanent
reverse,
press
the
button
twice
in
quick
succession
before
starting
to
sew.
An
arrow
to
the
top
left
on
the
Infodisplay
indicates
reverse sewing.
To
sew
forward
again,
press
the
button
once
more.
STOP
The
STOP
button is
used
to
finish a
stitch. i.e.
the
machine
fastens
the
thread and stops
automatically
when
the
stitch has
been
completed.
The
symbol
on
the display indicates
that
STOP
is
selected.
STOP
is
cancelled
when
you
press the
button
again or
by
selecting
a
new
stitch.
Mirror
image
You
can
mirror a
stitch
by
using
the
button.
mirror
image
side
to
side.
iou
can
also
mirror the
width
when
you
wish to
to
change
the
needle
position
from
left
to
right.
The
symbol
will
be
displayed.
FIX
By
using
the
FV
button
you
can
tie
off
a
stitch
at
the
beginning
and/or
at
the
end.
The symbol
e
flashing
on
the
display
indicates
that
FD
is
selected.
Stitch
selection
buttons
OLI
select a
stitch
to
an
the
panel
I
pressm
the
stitch
sclc tic
m
butic
)iis.
——
ith
]eft
button
viia
get
tens and
\\.ith
right button
you
get
I
).
The
number
ot
the
selected
is
displa
ed
to
the
right
on
the
Ink
idispIa
Recommended
presser
foot
o
The
letter
shows which
presser
toot is
correct
for
the
stitch
you
have
selected.
‘l’he
corresponding
letter
is
on
the
presser
foot,
Recommended
thread
tension
2-4
The
numbers
above
the
CCD
symbol
show the
recommended
setting
of
the
thread
tension
for
the
stitch you
have
selected.
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Stitch selection
When
you
turn on the mahine
it
always
selects
straight
stitch
and the
number
00.
You select a stitch
by
pressing the stitch
selection buttons.
Stitch table
00 Straight stitch
see page
23
Presser foot A
01 Reinforced straight stitch
see
page
26
Presser foot
A
02 Stretch stitch
see
page
26
Presser foot A
03
Zigzag
see
page
26
Presser
foot
A
With left button you get tens and
with right button ‘iou get
1-9.
The
number of the selected stitch
is
displayed to the ‘ cry right.
For all
kinds
of sewing in WO\ en
fabrics.
25 different needle positions
with width
adjustment and mirror image
For
seams which
are subject
to considerable
strain. cc. to reinforce and topstitch sportswear
and
working clothes. 25 needle positions
br seams in tricot and stretch fabrics
For lace edging and
sewing
on braids
04
Three-step zigzag
see page
29
Presser foot
J,
B
05
Overcast stitch
see
page
33
Presser
loot
06 Seam and
overlock
see
page
33
Presser
foot B
07
Flatlock
see page
3
Presser
loot
B
For
overcasting,
mending,
sewing on patches
and elastics
Seam and
overcast
in
one
step
along the edge
or trim later. For light stretch and non—stretch
fabrics
Seam and
overcast
in one step along the edge
or trim later. br medium and
heavy stretch
labrics
I)ecorati e hems and o erlapped
seams,
belts and braids
08 Blind hem
see page
32
Presser foot I)
lnx isible hems
in
stretch medium and
heav
fabrics
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09
Bridging
stitch
see
page
33
Presser
foot
B.
C
10
Heinstitch
see
page
34
Presser
foot
B,
A
11
Satin
stitch
see
page 27.
25
Presser
toot
B
12
Decorative edging
see
page 34
l’resser
foot
B
13
Decorative
stitch
see
page
3i
Presser
foot
B
14
Bartack
Buttonhole
see
page
20-21
Presser loot
C
1
Darning
stitch
see
page 30
l’resser foot
A
For
joining
two
pieces
of
fabric
with
finished
edges
and
for
elastic shirring
For
hemstitching,
use
a
wing
needle (optional)
For
appliques,
rounded
edge, sewing on
laces
and
hands
For
decorative
edges.
Sew 15
mm
from
the
edge
arid trim
close
to
the
stitching
r
decorative
stitching
Suitable
in
medium
and
heavy
fahrics
I
se
stabilizer
tinder
light
fabrics
l)arn
and mend
work
clothes,
jeans,
table—
clot
[is
,intl
linen
towels
Mirror
image
Mirror
image
side
to
side
.
‘ibu
can
change
the
straight stitch
needle
position
from left
to
right
by
mirror imaging
<)the
width.
When
mirror
image
side
to
side
is
selected
the symbol
will
be
shown
on
the
Infodisplay.
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Buttonholes
The
hartack
buttonhole.
i,
is
used
for
medium
and
heavy
fabrics.
1. Select
the
buttonhole.
2.
lSse
the
presser
foot
C.
Loosen
the
thread
tensi(
)fl
tO
position 2—
i.
3.
Mark
the
buttonhole
location
on
your
fabric.
When
sesing
stretch
fabrics.
use
a
fusible
stabilizer
or
a cord.
The
buttonhole
foot
has
guide
lines
to
determine
buttonhole
length.
The
middle
mark
on
foot
C
gives
a
buttoning
edge.
Place
the
button
on
the
presser
foot
against the
needle
which
mark on
the
foot
corresponds
to
the
button.
Sew until
the
first
bum
)nhole
column
reaches
iii
is
mark.
For
better
visibility,
your
Husqvarna
Viking
sews
buttonholes
away
from
you.
4. Place
the
material
under the
presser
foot
and
begin
at
the
bottom
of
the
buttonhole.
5.
Sew
the
left
column of
the
buttonhole
to
the
required
length.
using
the
markings.
6.
Touch the
reverse
button
(.
7.
Continue
to
sew
the
buttonhole
until
the
other
column
is
the
same
length
as
the
first,
touch
the
button
q.
8. The
machine
will
bartack
the
other
end,
sew
a
few
tie
off
stitches
in
the
left
column
of
the
l)uttonhole
and
then
stop.
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