Husqvarna Viking Viking Iris User manual

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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.
Replace bulb
with
same type
rated
5
Wtts.
WARN
ING
—
To
reduce
the
risk of
burns, fire,
electric
shock,
or
injury
to
persons:
•
Do
not
allow
to he
used
as
a toy.
Close
attention
is
necessary when
this
sewing
machine
is used
by
or
near
children.
• 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
fingers
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
the fabric
while
stitching.
It
may deflect
the
needle
causing
it
to
break.
•
Switch
the
sewing
machine off (‘0”)
when
making
any
adjustments
in
the
needle
area,
such
as
threading needle, changing
needle, threading
bobbin, or
changing
presser
foot,
etc.
•
Always
unplug
the
sewing
machine
from
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”),
then
remove plug
from
outlet.
•
Do
not
unplug
by
pulling
on
cord.
To
unplug.
grasp
the plug,
not
the
cord.
SAVE
THESE
INSTRUCTIONS
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List
of contents
Procedures
Unpacking,
Packing away
Connecting
the foot control
Connecting to
the power
supply
Accessories
Spool pin
Threading the upper
thread
Threading for
twin needles
Bobbin winding, Direct
winding
Threading lower thread
Thread
tension, Correct
and
incorrect
thread tension
Presser
foot pressure,
Presser
foot
lever,
Changing the
needle,
Lowering
feed teeth
Embroidery
Get started
Thread
Embroidery
presser foot
Embroidery
Hoop
Embroidery
template
Sewing
embroideries
Removing/Connecting
the
Embroidery Unit
Removing the
Embroidery
presser foot
Changing the
presser
foot
Stitch selection
Stitch table
Utility Sewing
6-15
Buttonholes
6
Buttonhole
knife, Sewing
7
buttons
Straight stitch
7
Needle positions
8
Gathering
with straight
8
stitches
9
Zipper
10
Reinforced
straight stitches
Stretch stitch, Zigzag
ii
Lace edging
12
Three-step zigzag
Sewing terry cloth
13
Mending and darning
Flatlock
14
Blind
hem
Bridging stitch
15
Seam
and Overcast
Applique
Satin
taper and darning
stitches
Darning stitch
Automatic taper
stitch
Decorative stitches
Sewing hints
20-29
Free
arm.Jeans hem,
20
Sewing
on belt
loops
21
21
22
23
24-27
28
29
29
30-3
I
30-31
30-46
32
33
34
34
35
36
37
37
38
39
39
39
40
41
42
42
43
43
44
44
45
46
46
Safety
instructions
2
Machine parts
4-5
Functions
16-17
Infodisplay
16-17
Embroidery
functions
18
Mirror image
17
Optional
Embroidery card
19
Maintenance
47
Care of the
machine
47
Changing light bulbs
47
Trouble
shooting
48-49
Index
50-SI
Userc
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Summary
V
1. Lid
2. Thread
take-up
lever
3.
Presser
foot
pressure
dial
‘i.
Thread
guide
5,
Buttonhole
sensor socket
6.
Light
7,
Needle bar
8.
Presser
foot
9.
Free
arm
10.
Bobbin
cover
11.
Base
plate
12.
Drop
feed
dial
13.
Needle plate
14.
Presser
bar
15.
Needle
clamp screw
16.
Thread tension
discs
17.
Thread
tension
dial
18.
Thread guide
for
bobbin
winding
19.
Spool
pin
20.
Spool
holders
21.
Recess for
additional
spool
pin
22.
Thread cutter
for
bobbin
winding
23
Handwheel
24.
Bobbin spindle,
Bobbin stop
25.
Infodisplay
26.
Numeral buttons
Stitch
selection
27.
Function selectors
28.
Function
selectors
Embroidery
29.
Embroidery
card socket
30.
Main
power
switch,
Connection
to
power
supply
4
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Summary
31.
Handle
32.
Presser
foot
lever
35.
Embroidery
arm
36.
Embroidery
Hoop
attachment
37.
Embroidery
unit
socket
38.
Release
button
n
m
.
Embroidery
Unit
33.
Thread
cutter
34.
Embroidery
unit
socket
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Unpacking
1.
Place
the
machine on
the table or
cabinet, 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
a
plastic
cover,
an
accessory
bag,
a
main
cord
and
a
foot
control
cord.
There
is
also
a
test
kit
for
embroidery
and
a
bag
containing
£
embroidery
accessories (see
page
19).
4.
Wipe
the
machine,
particularly
around
the
needle and
needle
plate
to
remove
any
soil
before
sewing.
Packing
away
after
sewing
1.
Unplug
the cords
from
the
wall
socket
and
the
machine.
Wind the
cords
around
your
hand
and
place
the
foot control
cord
in
the
foot control
storage space,
Place the
foot
control
as
illustrated.
Lower
the
presser
foot.
Remove
the
embroidery
card.
2.
Slide
the
cover
over the
machine.
Place
the main
cord
in
the
pocket
of
the
cover.
There
is
also
space
provided
for
the
operating
manual,
the
embroidery
accessories
and
the
other
accessories.
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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 into
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.
To
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 power
switch, both the
machine and
the
light are switched on.
For the USA and Canada
Husqvarna Viking Iris
has a
polarized plug
(one
blade wider than the other). To
reduce the risk of
electric shock,
this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only
one way. If 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. Do not modify the
plug
in any way.
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Accessories
You
will
find
a
great
number
of
accessories
included
with
your
sewing
machine. How
to
use them
will
he
shown on the
following
pages of
this
users
guide.
.
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
spool
holders
on
the
spool
pin. With
narrow
thread
spools, the
small
holder
(b)
is
placed
in
front
of the
thread.
If
you
use
large
thread
spools, the
large
holder (c)
is
placed
in front
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
vertical
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
spool
pin.
Push
downward
to
snap
in
place.
The
large
spooi
holder
(c)
is placed
under
the
thread.
This
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.
C
d
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Threading
the
upper
thread
Make
sure
the
presser
foot
is
raised
and
the
needle
is
in
the
up
position
1.
Pull
the
spool
pin
out.
Place
the
thread
on
the
spool
pin
and
the
spool
holder
on
the
C
spool pin
as
described
Push
the
spooi pin
hack
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
foot
and
into
the
thread
cutter
where
it
is
cut.
Upper
thread
warning
If
the
upper
thread breaks
or
if
thread
spool
runs
out,
the
machine
stops
and
gives
a
signal.
The
symbol
4
is
flashing
on
the
display.
If
thread
breaks:
Re-thread
the
machine. The
symbol
goes
out.
If
thread
spool
runs
out:
Remove
your
work
and
the
bobbin.
Re
thread
the machine.
Replace the
bobbin
and
restart.
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Threading
for
twin
needle
1.
Insert
a
twin
needle
(optional).
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
ensure
that the
thread
lies
between
the
inner
a.
.
thread
tension
discs,
outside
the
lowest
thread
guide.
Thread
left
needle.
4. Attach
the
extra
spool
pin
onto
the
rñachine.
Place
a
spooi
holder
under
the
thread.
5.
Place
the
bobbin
with
the
second
thread on
the
spool
pin.
6.
Thread
the
machine
as
before
but
this
thread should
lie
between
the
outer
thread
tension
discs,
outside
the
lowest
thread
guide.
Thread
right
needle.
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ide
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Bobbin
winding
with
the
machine
threaded
tion.
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 bob
bin.
Cut
off
the
thread
on the
thread
knife
Cd).
4.
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.
Note!
We
do
not
recommend
winding
specialty
threads
such
as
clear
nylon
or
other
stretchy
thread.s
through
the
needle.
Instead
see
‘Bobbin
winding
-
vertical
spool
pin’
below.
B
CD
In
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
over
thread
guide
(h).then
around
thread
guide
(c)
as
illustrated.
4.
From
above
wind
a
few
turns
of
thread
Make
sure that the
presser
foot
is
up
and
the needle
is in
the highest
posi
around
the
bobbin
and
into
the
knife.
5.
Bring
the
bobbin
spindle
down.
Press
the
foot
control.
When
the
bobbin
winding
is
finished,
the
bobbin
will
stop
automatically.
Remove
the bob
bin,
cut
off
the thread
and bring
the
bobbin
spindle
up.
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Guide
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11

Placing
the
bobbin
in
the
machine
.
.1
2
1.
Open
the
cover
by
slightly pulling
it towards
you
and
take
it
away.
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
counter
clockwise
while
drawing
out
the thread.
4.
Hold
the
thread tight
and draw
it
to
the
left
so
that
the
thread
falls
correctly
into
the
tension
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.
3.
Hold
the
bobbin
and
draw
the
thread
to
the
right
passing
(a).
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Thread tension
The
thread
tension
is
adjusted
automatically when
you
select
a
stitch
or
an embroidery. This
is
shown
by the
thread tension
indicator
being
reset.
You
can
also
adjust
the thread
tension
by
pressing
the
buttons
see
page
16.
Using
the
button
(-)
you
decrease
the
tension
and using
the
button
(+)
you
increase the
tension.
The
adjustment
affects
all
stitches
and
will
remain
until
the
machine
is
turned
off or
until
changed
manualy.
Normal
thread
tension
is
4.
When
selecting
buttonholes
and
decorative
stitches
the
thread
ten
sion
is
reduced.
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 “1”.
The
lower
thread
will
lie
straight
and the
upper
thread
will
be drawn
down
on the
underside.
2.
If
you set
the tension
at
the
highest
number,
the
opposite
will
occur,
and
the seam
may
pucker.
When
topstitching with
a
heavy
thread
in thick
fabric,
increase the
tension
to
7-9.
When
the
machine
is
turned
on, the
tension
is
set
to normal
automatically.
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.
Make
a
few
tests
on a
scrap
piece
of
the material
you
are going
to
sew
and
check
the
tension.
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Correct and
incorrect
thread
tension
I
2
3
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Presser
foot
pressure
The
presser
foot
pressure
is
adjusted
with
the
dial
on the
front
of
the
machine.
Normal
setting
is
4.
The
higher
the
number
the more
pressure
on
the
fabric.
Knit
and
Soft
fabrics
should be
sewn
at
low
pressure.
U
Presser
foot
lever
The
presser
foot
is
raised
and
lowered
with
the
presser
foot
lever.
The
presser
foot
must
be
lowered
when
sewing.
The
machine will
not
start
if the
presser
foot
is
in
the
raised
position.
By
raising
the
presser
foot lever as
far
as
it
goes
and
holding it
there,
the
lift
height
of the
presser
foot
can
be
increased
by
several millimeters
a
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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
scre
properly
Always
use
needles
of system
130/70511
Lowering
the
feed
teeth
The feed
teeth
are
lowered
automatically
when
the
embroidery
unit
is
in
place.
When
removing
the
embroidery
unit,
the
feed
teeth
will
raise
as
you
start to
sew.
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
not
come
up until
you
begin
to
sew.
The
feed
teeth
are
lowered
when
sewing
buttons
and for
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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Infodisplay
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I. Thread
tension
- adjustment
Use these
buttons
to adjust
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the thread tension manually.
The adjustment affects
all
stitches and will remain until
the
machine
is turned off or
until reset manually.
2.
Stitch length
When you select a stitch,
the machine will
automatically set the best
stitch length which will
be indicated
by numbers on the Infodisplay. You
can change the stitch length
by
pressing either the
(+)
or
(-)
button.
Certain stitches have
a
limited
stitch
length.
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When sewing embroideries
the
length can be set between 2 and
6 to change size of embroidery.
3. Needle
stop
recommendation
This symbol shows the normal
stop position of the needle,
up. You regulate the needle
stop position
with
the foot
control. To raise
or
lower
the
needle
after
stopping,
lightly
tap the
foot
control.
When sewing embroideries
only
the up position can be used.
4. Sewing
speed
sv
This symbol
shows the
sewing
speed
for
the
actual
stitch/
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embroidery.
All stitches in the machine
have a pre-set maximum speed at
which they can be sewn.
When you
select
a
stitch
the
machine
automatically
sets
the correct
maxi
mum speed.
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Infodisplay
5.
Stitch width
When you select a
stitch,
the
machine
automatical
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ly
sets the best
stitch
width which is
displayed
with
numbers on the
Infodisplay.
You
can change the
stitch width by
pressing
the
(+)
or
(-)
button.
The
width can
be adjusted
between
0
and 6 mm.
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When
sewing embroideries the
width can be set
between 2 and
6, to
change size
of embroidery.
6. Reverse
Your
machine sews back
wards when this button is
pressed. The
machine sews
forward when the
button is
released. The longest
stitch length
when reverse feeding
is
3
mm.
For permanent reverse,
press the
button twice in
quick succession
before starting
to
sew. An
arrow
to the top
left on the display
indicates
reverse sewing. To
sew
forward again, press the
button once
more.
The reverse
button
is
also used
when starting and
stopping the
Embroidery
unit,
(the
foot
control can also
be used)
7.
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 select
a
new
stitch.
(See
“Satin taper , page
43.)
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For Embroidery sewing
without
thread color change,
see page
26.
8.
Mirror image
You
can
mirror a stitch by
using the button mirror
image side to side. The
symbol will
he
displayed.
9. Stitch!Embroidery
selection
The machine has one row of
stitches
shown on the front
of the lid. To
select
a
stitch or an embroidery,
touch the numeral
buttons - for
example 1, 2 to select stitch!
embroidery
number 12.
I 0. Recommended
presser foot
The letter
shows which presser foot
is correct for the
stitch
you have
selected. The corresponding
letter is
found on the presser foot.
I I. Embroidery
Refer to pages
18-29,
Optional - Sensor
buttonhole foot
When you plug the
buttonhole
sensor foot into the
machine and
place the white field of the
measurement wheel
against the
white mark, the symbol
( will
be
show brightly on the display.
Optional Accessories
- Letters
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As an optional
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accessory
an
embroidery card
containing three different
alphabet
styles are available. These
buttons
are
used together
with this
embroidery card. Read
more about
these buttons on page
19.
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Embroidery
Positioning
4
These
buttons
allow
you
to
move the
embroidery
in four
directions
Rotation
Touch
this
button
once
and
your
embroidery
will
rotate
a
quarter
of a
turn
Stitch
advance
These
buttons
allow
you
to
step
stitch
by
stitch
forward
(+)
or backward
(-)
within
your embroidery.
—
+
Color
advance
Many
of
the
embroideries
include
several
colorbiocks.
These
buttons
allow
you
to
step forward
(+)
or
backward
(-)
to
the
beginning
of each
thread
color
change.
Check
size
This
button
allow you to
step
from
one corner
to
another
within
your embroidery
to check
the
finished
size
of
your
design.
When
your embroidery
is
finished,
touch
this
button
The
embroidery
arm
returns
to
parking
position.
The
embroidery
unit
can
now
be
removed.
Read
more
about
embroidery
sewing
on
page 20-29
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Optional Embroidery
cards
The
buttons to the right
of the
Infodisplay
- A, SIZE and MENU
can
only
be
activated together
with
Embroidery
Card No 21. This card
contains
three alphabet styles -
Palace Script,
Clarendon and
Kalligraphia.
Together with the card
you
will
get
a embroidery
booklet
showing all
the alphabeth styles,
sizes and
menus.
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This
button is
used
to select
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the alphabet
style 1 Palace
Script, 2 Clarendon
or
3
Kalligraphia.
With this button you select the
size of the letters - 1
30
mm,
2 12
mm.
This button is used to select
between 1 upper case letters -
ABC....,
2
lower
case
letters
- abc...
or
3
numbers
- 123...
and special
characters.
There
are also
several Embroidery
cards
with more
than one menu
available.
Embroidery
The
Embroidery accessory bag
contains embroidery hoop,
embroidery booklet, embroidery
template,
template pencil,
embroidery
card, a
pair of scissors,
thread and
a test
kit.
To
prevent misplacing your
embroidery accessories, store them
in
the pocket of the plastic
cover
after
sewing.
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Get
started
1.
Insert
the
embroidery
card
(Iris
Collection)
into the
slot
on
the
right
side of
the machine.
To
remove
the
card,
pull
it
straight
Out.
2.
Turn
the
machine
on.
If
the
presser
foot is
in
lower
position
the symbol
is
flashing
on
the
display.
When
raising
the
presser
foot,
the
machine
carries
out
a
self
test.
If
the
needle
is
in
its
down
position
it
will
automatically
go
to up
position.
The
embroidery
unit
will
take
its
parking
position.
3.
When
you
have
finished
your
embroidery
work,
touch
.
The
arm
returns
to
ready
position.
Turn
off
the
machine.
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Embroidery
booklet
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In
the
Embroidery
booklet
you
will
find
all
the
embroideries
in
actual
size. Each
embroidery
is
placed
in a
square
where
the
center
of each
side
is
marked
and
a
cross
marks the
center
point
to
the
design.
You
will
also
see
how each
embroidery
is
placed
related
to
the
center
point
of
your
sewing
space.
The
row
of
thread
spools
next
to
the
embroideries shows
the
number
of
thread
color
changes
and
the
order
of
changes.
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