Husqvarna Viking 990 User manual

For you
and your
new
sewing
machine
We have
prepared
this booklet
to let you
know
how to
operate
this
sewing machine
and
how to make use of all
of
its
sewing possibilities.
We
know you
will get
many
pleasant hours with your
new
sewing
machine.
HUSQVARNA
AB, SWEDEN
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We
reserve
the
right
to
change
the
machine
equipment
and
the
assortment
of
extra
accessories
without
prior
notice,
or
make
modificati015
to
the
performance
or
design.
Such
modifications
however
will
always
be
to
the
benefit
of
the
user and
the
product.

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Table
of
contents
Instructions
Unpacking
and
putting
away the machine
4
Connecting
the
machine
5
Connecting
to
wall outlet, connecting
the
foot
control,
main
switch,
speed
control,
needle
stop position
Machine
parts
6—7
The
front
and
rear of
the machine,
names
of
parts
Function
8—9
Working
surface,
presser
bar
lever,
presser
foot
pressure,
lowering
the
feed
teeth
Bobbin
winding,
threading
10—11
Thread
tension
12—13
Accessory
box
14—17
Presser
feet,
thread,
needles,
etc.
Control
panel
18
Sewing
guide,
Cassette
1
19,
22—30
Choice
of
fabric
20
General
sewing
hints
21
Stitches
of
personal
choice
33—42
Cassette
2
31,
43—48
Cassettes
3
and
4
49—5
1
Maintenance
52
Care of
the
machine,
changing
the
light bulb
Fault-finding
53—54
Needle
assortment
55
Extra
accessories
56—5
9
Alphabetical
index
60
Sewing
Joining
22
Overcasting
22
Joining
and
overcasting
23
Topstitching
23
Hemming
24—25
Basting
25
Sewing
on
buttons
26
Clearance plate
27
Buttonholes
28—32
Ordinary/repeated
buttonholes,
adjustment
possibili
ties,
corded/reinforced/keyhole
buttonholes,
button
hole
plate
Stitches
of
personal
choice
Straight
stitching
33—36
Edge
stitching,
sewing
in
zippers,
raised
seams,
gathe
ring
Stretch
stitch and
reinforced
straight
stitch
37
Zig-zag
38—39
Attaching
lace,
gathering,
bound
edges,
appliqués
Three-step
zig-zag
40
Sewing
terry
cloth,
mending
Flatlock
41
Overcast
stitch,
overlock, double overlock
42
Cassette
2
43—48
Edging,
Point
de
Paris
hemstitch
Programming
of
decorative
stitches
45—48
Mirroring,
pattern
combinations,
cross—stitching,
sa
tin
elements
for
pictograms
Sewing
letters,
Cassettes
3
and
4
49—51
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Unpacking
and
putting
away
the
machine
U
ii
pa c
king
Place
the
machine
on
the
table.
v
ith
the recess
br
the
handle
I urt
hest away
I
rom
you. and
told
do
n
the
handle.
Lilt
ol
f
the
cover
and
put it
aside
Remove
the
toot
control
I
rom
the
back
ot
the
machine
In
the
plastic
box
you
will
bind
the
cord
‘
h
ich
is to
be
con
nected
to the
toot
cont ml.
lit
the
snia
11cr
plug
into
the
socket
inside the
foot
control
compartment.
see
picture
on
back
of
the
box.
(ii’..
e
it
a
push
to
make
sure
it
is
properly
connected.
This
operation
is
ozil’
necessary
the
‘
cry
first
time
oti unpack
the
maclizzie.
Wipe the
machine
clean
before
on
start
ses
ing.
and
be
especially
careful
with
the
stitch
plate
and
the
space
arou
zid
the
needle.
The
macnine
is
eq
Ui
ppecl
wit
Ii
a
number
of
presser
feet
and
these
are
packed
iii
two
plastic
bags.
Regarding
the
placing
of
the
accessories.
please
refer
to page
14
tinder
“Accessor\
box’’.
Putting
the machine away
Pull
the
plugs
out
of
the
wall
outlet
and
the
socket
of
the machine.
Wind
the
cords
around
your
hand,
starting
at
the
foot
control
and place them
in the
cord
compart
ment
of
the
foot
control.
Make
sure
that
all
accessories
are
correctly
placed
in
the
box.
Slide
the
accessory
box into
place.
Lower
the
presser
foot
and hang
the
foot
control
on
the
thread
guide
at
the
rear
of
the machine.
The
bottom
of
the
foot
control
should
be
turned toward
the machine.
Fold
down the
handle
and
put
on
the
cover.
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Connecting
the
machine
Connecting
the
foot
control
Remove
the
cord
from
the
foot
control
and
place
the
control
under the
table.
Insert
the
foot
control
plug
into
the
socket
on
the
right
side
of
the
machine.
The
plug
is
marked
UP
for
ease
in
connecting
to
machine.
Connecting
to
the
wall
outlet
The
voltage
(V)
and
frequency
(Hz)
are
indicated
under
the base
of
the machine.
Check
that
these
ratings
correspond
to
those
of
the
power
supply
before
connect
ing
the
machine.
Main
switch
The
light
and
the
machine
are
turned
on
by pressing
the
main
switch.
This
makes
it
easy
to see
that
the
machine
is
ready
for
sewing.
Speed control
and
needle
stop-right
The
speed
is
controlled
by
means
of
the
foot
control.
Press
the
foot
control
down
lightly
and
the
machine
will
start
sewing
at
the
lowest
stitch
speed.
This
speed
is
suitable
for
precision
sewing and
on
occasions
when you
wish
to
have
better
control
for
intricate
work.
When
you
depress the
foot
control
further
the
machine
will
run faster.
The
needle
has
full
penetration
power
all
the
time.
When
you
lift
your
foot
from
the control
the
needle
will
always stop
at
its
upper
position
so
it
is
not
necessary
to
think
about
the needle
position
at
the
start
or
finish
of
a
seam.
If
you
wish
to
turn
the
fabric
when
sewing
around
a
corner
for
example,
it is
easy
to
get
the
needle
to
stop
down
in
the
fabric.
Just
press
the
foot
control
down
quickly
and
release
it
again.
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Machine
parts
Fz7;
1.
Handle
2.
Thread
tension
dial
3.
‘l’hread
guide
4.
Thread
tension
discs
5.
Thread
take-up lever
6.
Presser
foot
pressure
dial
7.
Front
thread
guide
8.
Sewing
light
9.
Needle
bar
with
needle
clamp
10.
Presser
foot
ankle
11.
Needle
plate
(stitch plate)
12.
Feet
teeth
13.
Free
arm
14.
Bobbin
case
15.
Thread
cutter
16.
Shuttle
(hook)
17.
Door
for
shuttle
(hook)
18.
Base
plate
19.
Needle
clamp
screw
20.
Presser
bar
21.
Presser
foot
22.
Presser
bar
lever
23.
Reverse
feed
button
24.
Push-buttons
for changing
stitch
length
25,
Stitch
length
indicator
26.
Push-buttons
for
changing
stitch width
27.
Stitch
width
indicator
28.
Push-button
for
limiting
the
stitch
width
29.
Push-button
for
mirroring
the
stitch
pattern
31.
Finishing
button
32.
Push-buttons
for
stitch
selection
33.
Exchangeable
presser
foot
34.
Recommended
presser
foot
35.
Handwheel
36.
Push-buttons
for
stitch
selection
or choice
of
type
of
sewing
37.
Push-buttons
for
stitch
selection
or
choice
of
fabric
38.
l)rop
feed
switch
39.
Main
switch
40.
Lower
thread
guide
for
bobbin
winding
41.
Bobbin
winding spindle
42.
Thread
cutter
43.
Socket for
power/foot
control
5—
6
0
LI
0
‘C
7
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12
13
28
3O
31
32
33
34
35
36
38
39
40
41
42
—
43
30.
Push-button
for
programming

Machine
parts
1.
Handle
3.
Thread
guide
6.
Presser
foot
pressure
dial
8.
Sewing
light
10.
Presser
foot
ankle
11.
Needle
plate
(stitch
plate)
13.
Free arm
18.
Base
plate
19.
Needle
clamp
screw
21.
Presser
foot
22.
Presser
bar
lever
35.
Handwheel
40.
Lower
thread
guide for
bobbin
winding
42.
Thread
cutter
43.
Socket for
power/foot
control
44.
Upper
thread
guide for
bobbin
winding
45.
Spool
pins
46.
Thread
cutter
47. Screw
for
edge
guide
1
3
-8
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10
-21
3[
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Function
Working
surface
The
working
surface
around
the
stitch
plate
consists
partly
of
the
upper
side
of
the
accessory
box
and
partly
of
the
machine
itself,
i.e.
the
free arm.
Retain
the
accessory box
on
the machine
when
you
require
a
larger
working
surface.
Pull
the
accessory box
to
the
left
and
remove
it
if
you
wish
to
use
the
free
arm.
Pant
legs
and sleeves
can
be
drawn
onto
the
free
arm,
making
it
easy
to
sew,
mend
or
patch
these
parts.
The
free arm
also
makes
it
much
easier
to
attach
collars and
cuffs
as
well
as
sew
children’s clothes,
or
darn
socks
and stockings
on
the machine.
Presser
bar
lever
By
means
of
the
presser
bar
lever
at
the
rear
of
the
machine,
the
presser
foot
can
be
raised
and
lowered.
The
lift
height
can
be
increased by
3
mm,
if
the
presser
bar
lever
is
raised,
pushed upward
and held
in
position.
This
is
useful
when
you
want
to
put garments
with
thick
seams
under
the
presser
foot.
The
presser
foot
should
be
lowered
while
sewing.

Function
Presser
foot
pressure
‘flie
presser
foot
pressure
can be
adjusted
by
means
of
the
graded
dial
on
the
left
side
of
the machine.
Adjust
ment
will
be
easier
if
you
lower
the
presser bar
lever
first.
Normal
pressure
is
obtained
by
setting
the
dial
at
the
white
dot but
for
some
fabrics
it
may
be
better
to
reduce
or
increase
the
pressure.
The
higher
the
number
the
greater
the
pressure.
-
By
setting
the
dial
at
the symbol the
presser
foot
pressure
is
completely
released.
This
setting should
be
used when
free-hand
sewing
with
the
darning
foot,
i.e.
darning, monogramming,
machine
embroidery
and
quilting.
You
will
find
the
darning
foot
under
“Extra
acces
sories”
on
page
58.
If
you
turn
the
graded
dial for
the
presser
foot
pressure
to
the
lowest
number,
it is
possible
to
darn
with
presser
foot
A.
Lower
the
feed
teeth
and
move
the fabric
for
ward,
backward
and
sideways
by
hand.
Lowering the
feed
teeth
Lower
the
teed
teeth
by
pressing
the
push-button
down
and
raise
it
by
re-pressing the
push-button.
The
feed
teeth
will
raise
when you resume
sewing.
The
feed
teeth
should
be
lowered
for
a
certain
type
of
darning
and
when
sewing
on
buttons.
It
is
also
easier
to
get
thick
garments
under
the
presser
foot
if
the
feed
teeth
are
not
above
the
level
of
the
stitch
plate.
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Bobbin
winding
1 L
Removing
the
bobbin
case
Open
the
door
in
front
of
the
shuttle
by means
of
the
small
recess on
the
left
side.
Grip
the bobbin
case
with
the
thumb
and
index
finger
so
that
the
latch
is
depressed
and
pull
the
bobbin
case
out.
The
bobbin
will
remain
in
the
case
as
long
as
the
latch
is
depressed.
When
you
release
the
latch,
the
bob
bin
will
be
released.
Bobbin
winding
Turn
the
empty bobbin
so
the
small
round
dot
on
one
side faces
outward.
Slide
the
bobbin onto
the
bobbin
spindle,
which
is
located
on
the
right
side
of
the
machine.
Threading
for
bobbin
winding
can
be
done
as
illus
trated
in
the
top
picture but
if
you
do
not
wish to
unthread
the
machine
to
rewind
a
bobbin,
you
can
raise
the
presser
foot
and
thread
as
illustrated
in
the
bottom
picture.
Do
not draw
the
thread
straight
from
the
needle
eye,
the
needle
may
get
bent.
Put
the
thread
under
the
presser
foot.
Run
the
thread
through
the
thread
guide
at
the front
of
the machine.
Start
from
underneath
and
wind the
thread
a
couple
of times
around
the
bobbin.
Pull
the
thread
backward
and
insert
it
up
through
the
thread
cutter
until
it
is
cut.
Depress
the foot control.
The
machine
will
stop
automatically
when
the
bobbin
is
full.
Remove
the bobbin
and
cut
the
thread
in
the
thread
cutter.
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Threading
Threading
the
lower
thread
When
the bobbin
winding
is
finished, place
the
bobbin
in
its
case
with
the
small
round
dot
facing
out. The
thread
should
run
as
shown
in
the
figure.
Slide
the
thread
into
the
slot on
the
edge
of
the
bobbin
case.
Pull
the
thread
under
the
tension
spring.
Check
that
the bobbin
rotates
in
the direction
of
the
arrow
(clock
wise)
when
the
thread
is
pulled.
The
thread
must be
pulled
in
the
direction
of
the
spring,
otherwise
the
spring
will
be
overloaded.
Insertion
of
the
bobbin
case
Slide
the
thread
behind the projection
of
the
bobbin
case
and
to
the
right.
Put
the
bobbin
case
into
place.
Press
the
bobbin
case
until
it
clicks
to
ensure
that
it
fits
properly.
The
thread
cutter
is
located
to
the
left of
the bobbin
case.
1-bid
the
thread
end and
draw
the
thread
from
underneath
and
up
toward
the
thread
cutter.
By
doing
so
the
thread
will
be cut
off
and
kept
in
place.
Shut
the
door.
Threading the
upper
thread
Raise
the
presser
foot.
Check
that
the
needle
is
at
its
highest
position.
Place
the
spool
of
thread
on
the
left
spool pin
1
and
thread
the machine
for
sewing.
Slide
the
thread
into
thread
guide
2
on
the
upper
arm
and
draw
it
upward.
Then draw
the
thread
to
the
front
between
the
tension
discs
3
and
down
around
thread
guide
4.
Continue threading
by
drawing the
thread
from
the
right
into
the
slot on
thread
take-tip
lever
5
and
draw
it
down
to
the
needle,
ensuring
that
is
goes
through
thread
guide
6.
Thread
the needle
from
the
front.
Due to
the
white
color
of
the
presser
foot
ankle
the
needle-eye
is
clearly
seen and
the
threading
of
the
needle,
7,
is
easier.
Pull
the
thread
under
the
presser
foot
about
15
cm
(6”)
toward
the
rear.
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Thread
tension
Thread
cutters
The
notch
on
the
back
of
the presser
bar
is
the
thread
cutter. Threads
can
easily
be cut
off
when
you
have
finished
sewing.
There
is also
an
additional
thread
cutter
for use
when
bobbin
winding
and one
for
cutting the bobbin
thread
after
insertion
of
the
bobbin
case.
See
page
10
and
11.
Tension
of
the
upper thread
The
dial
which
regulates
the
tension
of
the
upper
thread
is
graduated
from
0—10.
The
higher the
number,
the tighter
the
tension. Normal
thread
tension
is
obtained
by
setting
the
dial
within
the
white
area.
The
thread
reel
supplied
with the machine contains
synthetic
thread
with
which
your
machine
has
been
tested.
If
using
a
coarser
thread,
it
may be
necessary
to
alter
the
thread
tension
slightly.
As
a
general
rule
the
thread
tension
should
be
increased
by
two
grades
on
the
dial
when
sewing
with
cotton thread.
The
type
of
fabric
may
also
require
some
adjustment
in
the tension.
When
sewing
buttonholes
and
decorative
stitches
the
thread
tension
is
decreased
automatically.
When
return
ing
to
regular
sewing
the
normal
thread
tension
is
set
again.
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Thread
tension
Correct
and
incorrect
thread
tension
To
easily
understand
the
importance
of
correct thread
tension,
try
different
thread
tensions
by
sewing
on
a
scrap
of
fabric.
Begin
by
using
an
excessively
loose
ten
sion,
i.e.
set
the
tension
dial
near “0”.
Look
at
the
fabric
and
you
will
find
that
the
lower
thread
lies
straight
and
the
upper thread
is
drawn
underneath
the
fabric.
If,
however,
you
set
the
dial
at
the highest
number,
the
opposite
will
occur,
or
the
seam may
pucker.
The
thread
tension
is
correct
when the
threads
inter
lock
in
the middle
of
both
layers
of
fabric.
Please
note
that even
the best
quality
thread
may
vary
in
thickness.
When
sewing
in
fine
fabrics,
the
knot
may
sometimes
be
visible.
If
you
should
find it
difficult
to
adjust
the
thread
ten
sion
to
the
degree
that
you
require,
this
may
be
due
to
an
unfortunate
combination
of
needle,
thread
and
fabric.
Coarse
thread
requires
a
coarse
needle,
otherwise
there
will
be
too
much
resistance
when the
thread
must
pass
through
the eye of
the
needle.
Experiment
with
a
slightly
longer
stitch
length or
try
reducing
the
presser
foot
pressure
one
or two
grades.
This
will
make
it
easier
for
the
machine to
pull
up
the
thread.
Always
check
that
the
thread
tension
is
correct
by
first
sewing
on
a
double
thick
scrap
of the
same
fabric
you
intend
to
work
with.
Increase
the
upper thread
tension
if
you are
going
to
topstitch
with coarse
thread
on
thick
fabric.
If
you
should
still
not
be
satisfied
with
the
result,
try
letting the
thread
run
outside the
thread
guide
at
the
needle
clamp.
It
may
be
necessary to
further
increase
the
thread
tension when
sewing
very
difficult
materials,
e.g.
thick
and
rough-surfaced leather.
To
attain
this
increase
in
tension,
thread
the machine
as
illustrated
here.
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Accessory
box
Accessory
box
To
obtain
the
best
sewing
results you should
select
the
correct
presser
foot
for
the
type
of
sewing you
are
doing.
The
presser
feet
are
marked
with
letters
and
the
lights
on
the
right-hand
panel
(sewing
adviser)
indicate
the
suit
able
presser
foot
for
the type
of
work
you
have
chosen.
By
means
of
these
feet
you
will be
able
to
carry out
practically
all
types
of
sewing
work.
There
are
additional
accessories
to
assist
you with
special
work.
These
will
be
found
under
“Extra
accessories”
on
pages
56—59.
Store the
accessories
in
the
accessory
box.
By
placing
them
as
illustrated,
it
will
be
easier
for
you
to
remove
and
replace
the
box.
We
reserve
the
right
to
change
the equipment
of
the
machine
and
the assortment
of
extra
accessories
without
prior
notice.
Presser
foot
A
The
presser
foot
which
is
fitted
on
the
machine
on
delivery
is
marked
A.
This
foot
is
used
mainly
for
straight
stitching
and
zig-zag
stitching
with
a
stitch
length
longer
than
1
mm.
Presser
foot
B
When
sewing
close
zig-zag
stitches with
less
than
1
mm
stitch
length;
other
utility
stitches
or
decorative
stitches;
you
should
use
presser
foot
B.
The
bottom
of
the
foot
is
designed
to
give
more
space
for
the
stitches.
Presser
foot
J
This
foot
is
used
for
overcasting,
joining
and
overcast
ing,
i.e.
stitches
which
have
a
stitch
width
of
5
and
6
mm.
The
pin
prevents
puckering
at
the
edge
of
the
fabric.
Decorative presser
foot
Use
this
foot
for
decorative
stitches.
It
is
completely
transparent,
making
it
possible
to
match
stitch
patterns.
Various
markings
As
you
can see
from
the illustration, the
above
presser
feet
have
notches
or
markings
which
can
be
used
as
guides
when
sewing.
When
straight
stitching
with
the
needle
in
the
center
position, you
will
have
a
7
mm
(1/4”)
seam
allowance
if
you
guide
the
fabric
even
with
the
outer
edge
of
the
foot;
4mm
(3/16”)
at
the
inner
edge
and
2
mm
(3/32”)
at
the
innermost
notch
on
presser
foot
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Accessory
box
Presser
foot
H,
glide
plates
Presser
foot
II
corresponds
to
presser
foot
A,
with
th
exception
of
the
teflon
coating
underneath.
The glide
plates
can
be
adhered
to
presser
feet
E
and
C.
Remove
the
protective paper
and
press
the self-adhesive
side
against the
underneath
of
the
presser
foot.
Both
presser
feet
may
then
be
used
when
sewing
foam
plastic,
vinyl-coated
fabric and
leather
imitations,
thus
minimizing
the
risk
of
these
materials
sticking
to
the
foot.
Changing
the
presser
foot
If
you
wish
to
change the
presser
foot, check
that
the
needle
is
at
its
upper
position. Remove
the
presser
foot
by
drawing
it
toward
you while pressing
slightly
down
ward.
Insert the
new
presser
foot
in
such
a
way
that
the
round,
horizontal
pin
fits
in
between
the
spring
and
the
presser
foot ankle.
Press
slightly
downward
and
back
ward
and
the
foot
will
snap
into
place.
Edge
guide
The
stitch
plate
has
markings
for 1.0, 1.5,
2.0, 2.5,
3.0
and
3.5
cm,
to simplify
sewing
seam allowances.
If
you
require
an
even
wider
seam
allowance,
use
the
edge
guide.
First
loosen the
screw
at
the
rear
of
the
presser bar
as
far
as
it
will go.
Insert
the
guide
into
the
groove
under
the
screw
and
adjust
it
to
the
required
seam
allowance.
Tighten
the
screw,
using
the screwdriver.
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Accessory
box
Needle
and
thread
The
machine
is
delivered
with
a
spooi
of
synthetic
thread,
which
can
be
used
for
all
types
of
fabrics
and
most stitches.
Mercerized
cotton
can
also
be
used.
As
a
rule
it
is,
however,
slightly
coarser
and
therefore
requires
increased
thread
tension.
Use
a
finer
needle
and
thread
when
sewing
lighter
fabrics.
Embroidery
thread,
which
is
more
loosely
twisted
and
finer,
produces more
attractive
and
even
stitches
than
ordinary thread.
It
also
produces
attractive
buttonholes
and may
even be
used
for
darning.
When
sewing
with
thread
reels
that
have
a
cardboard
spool
and
large
hole,
e.g.
embroidery
thread,
use
the
cylinder
412
09
78-01,
which you
find
in
the
accessory
box.
Place
the cylinder
over
the
thread
reel
pin
that
prevents
the
reel
from
vibrating
against
the
pin.
You
can
produce
a
more
pronounced
seam
in
thicker
fabrics by
using
a
coarser needle
and
thread,
e.g.
synthe
tic
buttonhole thread
or
double
upper
thread.
Metallic
thread
or
extra
coarse
thread
which
cannot
be
threaded
through the needle
can
be
wound
on
the
bobbin
and
used
as
the
lower
thread.
Sew
on
the
wrong
side of
the
fabric.
You
can
also use
the
twin
needle
for
decorative
stitches.
Insert
the
twin
needle,
press
the
-push
button,
which
limits
the
stitch
width
to
prevent
the
needle
from
striking
the
stitch
plate.
1 N.B.
After removing
the
twin
needle,
press again
the
-push-button
until
the
light goes
out.
Increase
the
stitch
width
again
if
you
are
going
on using
the
same
stitch
with
the
ordinary
needle.
Changing
the
needle
Even
if
the
needles
look
alike
there
can
be
slight
variations
which
can
affect
the
sewing result.
Be
sure to
use
the
right
type
of
needles.
Only
a
completely undamaged needle
will
give
perfect
sewing
results.
Therefore,
change
the needle
if
you
have
the
slightest
reason
to
believe
that
it
is
bent
or
that
the
point
is
damaged.
To
remove
the
needle,
loosen the
screw
in
the
needle
clamp. With
the
flat side of
the shank
away
from you,
insert the
new
needle
into
the
needle
socket
as
far
as
it
will
go.
Tighten
the
screw
firmly.
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Accessory
box
Needle
design
In
most
cases
the
standard needle
is
the
most
suitable
and
the
thickness
of
the
needle
should
be
adapted
to
the
type
of
thread
and
fabric.
1-lowever,
when
sewing
certain
fabrics,
another
design
of
the
needle
point
can
produce
better
results.
You
will
find
two
needles
in
the needle
case with
the
description
“Stretch”
(completely
blue).
These
needles
have
rounder
tips
and
should
be
used
when
sewing
light
elastic
fabrics.
When
a
needle
of
this
type
contacts
a
thread
in
the weave,
the
thread
is
pushed
aside,
without
it
being
damaged.
ft
is
also
suitable
for
sewing
corduroy
and
soft
leather.
If,
on
the
other
hand,
you are
using
a
rigid
fabric,
like
denim,
sewing
will
be
easier
if
you
use
the
needle
described
“Jeans”
(top
part
blue).
This
has
a
sharper
tip,
enabling
it
to pass
through
thick
seams
more
easily.
There
is
a
twin
needle
in
the needle
case.
It
consists
of
two
standard
needles,
size 80,
and
is
intended
to be
used
when
sewing
decorative
or
raised
seams,
as
described
on
pages
16
and36.
When
you
use
the
twin
needle,
first
press the
button
marked
.
The
machine
will
then automatically
limit
the
stitch
width
for
all
stitches
and
the
twin
needle
can
be
used
without
any
risk
of
it
striking
against
the
stitch
plate.
N.B.
After removing
the twin
needle,
press
again
the
-push-button
until
the
light goes
out.
Increase
the
stitch
width
again
if
you are
going
on
using
the
same
stitch with
the
ordinary
needle.
Regarding
special
needles,
please
refer
to
“Needle
Assortment”
on
pages
55
and
56.
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control
panel
At
the
top
of
the
machine
there
is
a
control
panel
for
setting
the
various
stitches,
etc.
The
machine
is
equipped
with
10
built-in
utility
stitches
and
indicators
for
buttonholing
and
sewing
on
buttons.
Press
one
of
the
push-buttons
(marked
with
arrows)
under
the
stitch symbols
to
engage the
required
stitch.
Lights will
indicate
which
stitch
is
set.
Each
stitch
is
pre-programmed
with
a
suitable
stitch
length
and
width
for
most
of
the
usual
types
of fabric.
If
you
are
uncertain
which
stitch
is
best, you
can
use
the
sewing
adviser
on
Cassette
1.
Please
refer
to pages
19—30.
The
right-hand
part
(the
cassette)
is
interchangeable.
There
are two
double-sided
cassettes.
Cassette
1
is
a
sewing
adviser—see
pages
19—30.
Cassette
2
contains
decorative
stitches—see
pages
43—48.
Casettes
3
and
4
should be
used when
sewing
letters/names
and
numbers—see
pages
49—51.
The symbol
to
the
left on
the control
panel
indicates
reverse
feeding.
As
long
as
the
button
is
depressed
the
machine
will
sew
the selected
stitch
in
reverse.
It
is
also
used
when
buttonholing
and
programming
decorative
stitches and
letters.
Stitch
length,
stitch
width
The stitch
length
is
indicated
in
the
left
digital
indicator and
the
stitch
width
in
the
right one.
The
buttons
under
the
digital
indicators
are
to be
used
to
increase or
decrease
the
values
from
0
to
6
mm.
In
certain
cases
the
stitch
length
is
only
variable between
1.5
and
4.5
mm.
If
you
just
press
above
the cassette the
upper
part
of
it
will
be
released,
enabling
it
to
be
easily lifted
out.
Insert
a
new
cassette
at
the
bottom
first
and
then
press
it
against
the
machine.
With
this
button
the
stitch
width
is
limited
for
use
of
the
twin
needle.
Please
refer
to pages
16—17.
The
button
with
this
symbol
is
for
mirror
ing
the
engaged
slitch
pattern.
See
page
45.
The
button
with
this
symbol
is
for
pro
gramming
decorative
stitches
and
letters.
Please
refer
to pages
45—51.
The
button
with
this
symbol
is
for
finaliz
ing
a
complete
pattern
and
fastening
off.
See
pages
45—51.
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MEMORY

Sewing
advisor,
Cassette
1
The
sewing
adviser,
Cassette
1
When
you
use
the
electronic
sewing
advisor
on
Cas
sette
1,
the
machine
will
automatically
set
the
correct
stitch
length
and
width
for
the
type
of
stitching
you
will
be
doing
and
the
fabric
you
will
be
using.
The
sewing
adviser
will
also
automatically
adjust
the
upper
thread
tension
for
buttonholes,
basting
and
decorative
stitches.
It
will
indicate
which
presser
toot
is
best
suited; when
a
stretch
needle
should
be
used;
if
you
should
use
a
fine
cord
in
the
buttonhole
and
when
the
presser
foot
pressure
should
be
reduced.
The sewing
adviser
makes
it
easier
for
you
to select the
stitch
you
require.
You
only
need
to
distinguish
between
non-stretch
and
stretch
fabrics,
and
decide
whether
your
fabric
is
light,
medium
or
heavy.
If
you are
in
doubt,
test
sew
on
a
scrap
of fabric,
using
the
stitch
choice/choices
made by
the
machine.
In
the
same way
you can
decide
which
fabric
weight
you
should
set.
On
page
20
you
will
find
some
information
regarding
the characteristics
of
various
fabrics.
When
you
switch on
the
main switch,
the
machine
will
always
he
set
fdr
sewing
medium
non-stretch
fabrics.
If
you
wish
to
sew
another
type
of
material,
set
the
machine
by
means
of
the
lower
push-buttons
by
“Mate
rial”,
to
the
right
of
the arrows.
A
red
light
will
come
on
to
indicate
the
correct material.
Then
press
the
push
button
which
corresponds
to
the
type
of
sewing
you
plan
to
do.
The
red
light
to
the
left
of
“Auto”
will
come on
simultaneously
and
the machine
will
have
made
all
the
settings
automatically.
When
the
push-button
for twin
needle
(
,which
limits
the
stitch
width
to
3
mm)
is
depressed,
the
sewing
advisor
is
out
of
order.
The
twin
needle
is
most
suitable
for
decorative
stitches.
The lop part
of
the
cassette
will
indicate
all
the
other
information
you
need.
a
The
red
light
indicate
what
is
recommended.
Read
more about needles
on
pages
16
and
17,
fine
cord
on
page 30 and
presser
foot
pressure
on
page
9.
If
you
change
the setting
for
material
it
will
be
neces
sary
to
once
again select the
type
of
sewing
by
means
of
one
ol
the
push—buttons
to
the
right.
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