Husqvarna VIKING Onyx 15 User manual

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User’s Guide

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the
following:
Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.
Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the
machine is given to a third party.
DANGER – To reduce the risk of electric shock:
A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. The electrical socket, to which the
machine is plugged in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric
outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating or when making any
other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, re, electric shock,
or injury to person:
• This appliance is intended for use by adults. The appliance can be used with adult supervision by (i)
children aged from 8 to 12 years and (ii) persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities
or lack of experience andnowledge if they have been given instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved. Cleaning and user maintenance shall
not be made by children without supervision. It is not allowed for anyone to play with the machine.
Children up to 8 years are not allowed to use the machine.
• Do not allow to be 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 control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep ngers 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 deect 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.
• 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.

• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Never place other objects on the foot control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent
or a similarly qualied person, in order to avoid a hazard.
• The power cord of the foot controller can not be replaced. If the power cord is damaged, the foot
controller must be disposed.
• The sound pressure level at normal operation is smaller than 75dB(A).
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

TABLE OF CONTENTS
SEWING 19
Sewing............................................................................................19
Start to Sew – Straight Stitch......................................................19
Change Sewing Direction ...........................................................20
Finish Sewing................................................................................20
Straight Stretch Stitch ..................................................................20
Multi-Step Zigzag Stitch..............................................................21
Slant Overedge Stitch.................................................................. 21
Closed Overlock Stitch................................................................ 22
Blind Hems ...................................................................................22
Darning and Mending .................................................................23
Repair Large Holes........................................................................23
Repair Tears....................................................................................23
Standard Buttonhole (model Onyx 15)....................................24
Standard Buttonhole (model Onyx 25)....................................25
Sew Zippers ..................................................................................26
MAINTENANCE 27
Cleaning the Machine Exterior ..................................................27
Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin Area . 27
Cleaning under the Bobbin Area............................................... 27
Troubleshooting ...........................................................................28
Thread Loops on Underside of Fabric......................................28
Bobbin Thread Breaking ..............................................................28
Bobbin Thread Showing on Top of Fabric...............................28
Bobbin Winding Difculties........................................................28
Fabric Puckers................................................................................29
Fabric Is Tunneling Under Stitches ............................................29
Loud Noise When Sewing ...........................................................29
Machine is Not Feeding Fabric ...................................................29
Machine Will Not Sew..................................................................29
The Needles Breaks ......................................................................30
Needle Threader Not Working....................................................30
Skipping Stitches............................................................................30
Stitches Distorted ..........................................................................30
Thread Bunching at Beginning....................................................31
Upper Thread Breaking................................................................31
Service............................................................................................32
Non-Original Parts and Accessories......................................... 32
Intellectual property ......................................................................33
Technical Specication .................................................................34
Importer to the UK:......................................................................35
MANUFACTURER .....................................................................35
INTRODUCTION 1
Intended Use................................................................................... 1
Machine Overview......................................................................... 1
Needle Area Overview.................................................................. 2
Top of Machine.............................................................................. 2
Accessories...................................................................................... 3
Included Accessories (Not Pictured) .......................................... 3
Presser Feet ..................................................................................... 3
Accessory Tray................................................................................ 4
Stitch Overview (model Onyx 15)............................................... 5
Utility Stitches ..................................................................................5
Decorative Stitches..........................................................................5
Stitch Overview (model Onyx 25)............................................... 6
Utility Stitches ..................................................................................6
Decorative Stitches..........................................................................6
Sewing Guide Reference Chart ....................................................7
Recommended Settings - Overview ............................................7
Fabrics Guide...................................................................................7
Model Onyx 15 ................................................................................7
Model Onyx 25 ................................................................................7
PREPARATIONS 8
Unpacking the Machine ................................................................ 8
Connect to the Power Supply....................................................... 8
Pack Away After Sewing ............................................................... 8
Free Arm / Removable Accessory Tray..................................... 9
Presser Foot Lifter ......................................................................... 9
Thread Cutter ................................................................................. 9
Spool Pin ....................................................................................... 10
Bobbin Winding........................................................................... 11
Inserting the Bobbin....................................................................11
Threading the Upper Thread ..................................................... 12
Needle Threader...........................................................................13
Needles ..........................................................................................13
Selection Guide — Needle Size, Fabric, Thread..................... 14
Changing the Needle ................................................................... 14
Thread Tension ............................................................................15
Sew without Feed Teeth..............................................................15
Presser Foot Pressure ..................................................................15
Changing the Presser Foot ......................................................... 16
Attaching the Edge/Quilting Guide .........................................16
OPERATING YOUR MACHINE 17
Select a Stitch................................................................................17
For sewing the grey stitch patterns.............................................17
For sewing the S1 or S2 stitch patterns......................................17
Stitch Width Dial & Stitch Length Dial ................................. 18
Reverse Sewing.............................................................................18

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INTRODUCTION
Optimal use and maintenance are described in these instructions. This product is not intended for industrial or commercial use.
Additional assistance, by region, may be found online at www.husqvarnaviking.com
1. Feed Teeth Lever — move from side to side to engage or
disengage the feed teeth. Positioned at the back of the free
arm.
2. Accessory Tray / Free Arm — provides a at surface
when sewing and allows storage for your accessories. Re-
move the accessory tray to use the free arm which makes it
easier to sew, e.g., trouser hems and sleeves.
3. Thread Cutter — for trimming thread ends at the end of
sewing.
4. Threading Slots — thread paths with tension discs and
take up lever.
5. Reverse Sewing Lever — reverses stitching direction,
for example, when securing the beginning or ending of a
seam.
6. Presser Foot Pressure — controls the pressure the pre-
sser foot exerts onto the fabric.
7. Thread Tension Dial — adjustable for setting the desired
tension for your stitch, thread and fabric.
8. Stitch Width Dial (model Onyx 25) — controls the wid-
th of stitches, making them narrower or wider.
9. Hand Wheel — used to manually control the movement
of the needle and the thread take-up lever.
10. Stitch Length Dial — controls the length of stitches,
making them shorter or longer as desired. It is also used
for stretch stitch selection.
11. Stitch Selector Dial — is used to select stitch patterns
and buttonhole settings.
12. Sewing Guide Reference Chart — pull out to view
recommendations for your desired stitch and the technique
you want to use.
INTENDED USE
MACHINE OVERVIEW
Introduction

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NEEDLE AREA OVERVIEW
TOP OF MACHINE
1. Thread guides
2. Handle
3. Spool pin
4. Hole for auxiliary spool pin
5. Bobbin winding spindle
6. Bobbin winding stopper
7. Bobbin winding tension disc
8. Thread tension discs
9. Thread take-up lever
1. Needle Plate — provides a at area around presser
foot for sewing. Guidelines indicate various seam allo-
wances used to guide fabric while sewing.
2. Feed Teeth — feed the fabric under the presser foot
when sewing.
3. Presser Foot — holds fabric against feed teeth which
draw fabric under the presser foot as you sew.
4. Presser Foot Holder Screw — loosen the screw to
remove the presser foot holder.
5. Presser Foot Holder — holds the presser foot.
6. Built-in Needle Threader — thread the needle quic-
kly and easily.
7. Buttonhole Lever — used for buttonhole sewing.
8. Thread Guide — helps maintain thread ow when
sewing.
9. Presser Foot Bar — accommodates the presser foot
holder.
10. Needle Clamp Screw — secures the needle.
11. Needle Thread Guide — helps maintain thread ow
when sewing.
12. Bobbin Cover Release Button — push to open the
bobbin cover.
13. Bobbin Cover — protects the bobbin while sewing.

Introduction–3
ACCESSORIES
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES (NOT PICTURED)
• Needles
• Foot control
• Power cord
1. Screwdriver
2. Felt pad (x2)
3. Seam ripper/brush
4. Bobbins (x4)
5. Spool cap large
6. Spool cap small
7. Edge/Quilting guide
8. Auxiliary spool pin
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7Utility Foot A
Attached on the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stit-
ching with a stitch length longer than 1 mm.
7Presser Foot B
For sewing close zigzag stitches (satin stitches) with less than 1.0mm stitch length, other utility stitches
or decorative stitches, use this foot. The tunnel on the underside of the foot is designed to feed smoo-
thly over the stitches.
Buttonhole Slider Foot C (model Onyx 25)
This foot has a space in the back to set the size of the buttonhole. The machine will sew a buttonhole
to t that button size.
Buttonhole Foot C (model Onyx 15)
For manual buttonholes. This foot has guidelines to determine buttonhole length. The middle gui-
deline measures ½″ (12mm) from the needle position. The two tunnels on the underside of the foot
ensure smooth feeding over the buttonhole columns. The nger on the back of the foot holds cording
for corded buttonholes.
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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.
7Zipper Foot E
This foot can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle.
This makes it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer
to zipper teeth orfor covering large cording.
7Non-Stick Glide Foot H
This foot, with a non-stick coating underneath, is used when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather to
keep these materials from sticking to the foot.
Edging Foot J
Used for overcasting and seam/overcasting, with stitches that have a stitch width of 5.0 and 5.5mm.
Stitches form over the pin which prevents puckering at the edge of the fabric.
Quilter’s 1/4” Piecing Foot P (model Onyx 25)
This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has seam guide marks at 1/4” (6 mm) and 1/8”
(3 mm).
Open the extension table for storing accessories. The accesso-
ry tray features special compartments for presser feet and bob-
bins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the
accessories in the tray so that they are easily accessible.
ACCESSORY TRAY

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INTRODUCTION
STITCH OVERVIEW (MODEL ONYX 15)
Utility Stitches
The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. When sewing, use a thread tension
between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Application
Straight Stitch
Center Position A
The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew
two pieces of fabric together.
Straight Stretch
Stitch A
Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three
times — forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of sport-
swear and for curved seams that take a lot of strain.
Zigzag Stitch A
A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attaching trims, and more.
Multi-Step Zigzag
Stitch B
Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam nishing,
the smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more at than a regular zigzag. It
can also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.
Overlock Stitch B
Sew a seam and overcast in one step. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics.
Blind Hem
Stitch D
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch D
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.
Slant Overedge
Stitch B
Seam and overcast in one step. For medium and heavy stretch fabrics.
Closed Overlock
Stitch B
Sew decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy
stretch fabrics.
Honeycomb
Stitch B
For elastic insertion, decorative stitching, smocking, couching and hemming.
4-step Buttonhole C
Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more.
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Your machine also features decorative stitches. The stitches not described in the previous chart are decorative stitches. When
sewing the decorative stitches, make sure to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric for better appearance. Use a thread tension
between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Decorative Stitches

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Application
Straight Stitch
Center Position A
The basic stitch used for sewing. The most common use for a straight stitch is to sew
two pieces of fabric together.
Straight Stretch
Stitch A
Stronger than a regular straight stitch, on stretch knit fabrics, because it locks three
times — forward, backward and forward again. Use it to reinforce seams of sport-
swear and for curved seams which take a lot of strain.
Zigzag Stitch A
A very versatile stitch for decorative sewing, applique, attaching trims, and more.
Multi-Step Zigzag
Stitch B
Finish seam allowances to prevent the fabric from unravelling. When seam nishing,
the smaller step of the stitches will help keep fabric more at than a regular zigzag. It
can also be used for mending tears and sewing elastic.
Overlock Stitch B
Sew seam and overcast in one step. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics.
Blind Hem
Stitch D
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
skirts, dresses, trousers, curtains, etc, made with non-stretch fabrics.
Stretch Blind
Hem Stitch D
Sew hems that are practically invisible from the right side of the fabric. It is used for
garments and other projects made with stretch knit fabrics.
Slant Overedge
Stitch B
Seam and overcast in one step. For medium and heavy stretch fabrics.
Closed Overlock
Stitch B
Sew decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy
stretch fabrics.
Honeycomb
Stitch B
For elastic insertion, decorative stitching, smocking, couching and hemming.
1-step Buttonhole C
Sew buttonholes on home decór, garments, crafts and more.
STITCH OVERVIEW (MODEL ONYX 25)
Utility Stitches
The stitches described in the below chart are utility stitches, used mainly for utility sewing. When sewing, use a thread tension
between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Your machine also features decorative stitches. The stitches not described in the previous chart are decorative stitches. When
sewing the decorative stitches, make sure to use a stabilizer underneath the fabric for better appearance. Use a thread tension
between 3–5. Always test sew on a piece of scrap fabric, and adjust the tension if necessary.
Decorative Stitches
INTRODUCTION

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Sewing Guide Reference Chart
Recommended Settings - Overview
Fabrics Guide
Consult the Sewing Guide Reference Chart for a
fast and easy way to select the best stitch, stitch
length, stitch width (Onyx 25), thread tension, pre-
sser foot and presser foot pressure for your sewing
technique and fabric.
1. Fabric
2. Presser foot pressure
3. Sewing technique
4. Stitch
5. Presser foot
6. Thread tension
7. Stitch length
8. Stitch width (Onyx 25)
WOVEN FABRICS: for stable fabrics that have no stretch. Usually woven.
STRETCH FABRICS: for fabrics that have stretch. Usually knit.
LEATHER/ VINYL: for suede, real leather and for articial leather and suede.
Model Onyx 15 Model Onyx 25
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PREPARATIONS
After lifting the machine out of the box and removing all pac-
king material and the plastic bag, wipe the machine, particular-
ly around the needle and needle plate to remove any oil before
sewing.
Note: Your sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at
normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect
the sewn result.
1. Switch the main switch off. After switching off, residual power may still remain in the machine. This may cause the light to
stay on for a few seconds while the power is consumed. This is normal behavior for an energy efcient appliance.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine.
3. Wind the cord around the foot control for easy storage.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control and cord in the space above the free arm.
6. Place the soft cover on the machine to help protect it from dust and lint.
Among the accessories you will nd the power cord and the
foot control.
On the bottom right side of the sewing machine, you will nd
the connecting sockets and the ON/OFF button.
1. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom
right side of the machine (A). Plug the cord into the wall
socket.
2. Press the ON/OFF switch (B) to "I" to turn on power and
light.
Sewing speed is regulated by pressing the foot control.
UNPACKING THE MACHINE
PACK AWAY AFTER SEWING
CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPLY
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 t in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not t, contact a qualied electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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FREE ARM / REMOVABLE ACCESSORY TRAY
PRESSER FOOT LIFTER
THREAD CUTTER
Store presser feet, bobbins, needles and other accessories in
the accessory tray so that they are easily accessible.
Keep the accessory tray on the machine to provide a larger,
at work surface.
Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve
hems. To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When
attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray securely attached to
the machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left.
When the accessory tray is removed from the machine, open
the door by putting a nger in the groove at the left side of
the accessory box (A) and carefully pull it open. Push the door
closed before putting the tray back onto the machine.
The presser foot lever is located at the back side of the sewing
machine head. The lever is used to raise and lower the presser
foot. Raise the lever up for machine threading, lower it for
sewing.
By raising the presser foot lever and then pressing it farther
upwards, the lift height of the presser foot is increased to an
extra height allowing you to place thick fabric layers under the
foot.
To use the thread cutter, pull the thread from back to front as
illustrated. Doing this will leave the thread ends long enough
so that the needle doesn't become unthreaded when you start
to sew again.
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Your machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thre-
ad. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical
position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for regular sewing threads and the vertical position for large
spools or specialty threads.
Main Spool Pin
Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the
thread reels off the spool counter clockwise and slide on
a spool cap. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread
spool. For narrow thread spools (A), use a smaller spool cap
in front of the spool. For large thread spools (B), use a larger
spool cap in front of the spool. The at side of the spool cap
should be pressed rmly against the spool. There should be
no space between the spool cap and the thread spool.
Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same way. If you
experience problems with the thread, turn it in the opposite way or use the
vertical position.
Auxiliary Spool Pin
The Auxiliary Spool Pin is used when winding a bobbin thread
from a second spool of thread or when sewing with large
spools or with specialty threads. Insert the Auxiliary Spool Pin
into the designated hole at the top of the machine (A). Place a
felt pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread
from reeling off too fast. Do not place a spool cap on top of
the spool pin as that would prevent the spool from rotating.
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1. Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Slide a spool cap
rmly against the spool.
2. Place the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to the
back. Bring the thread clockwise around the bobbin
winding tension disc (B), making sure that the thread is
pulled snuggly between the discs.
3. Thread through the hole in the bobbin (C) from the inside
to the outside.
4. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winding spindle. Make
sure the bobbin is pushed down rmly.
5. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the right. Hold the
INSERTING THE BOBBIN
Make sure that the needle is fully raised and the machine is
turned off before inserting or removing the bobbin.
1. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button to
the right (A). Remove the cover (B).
2. Insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread
running in a counterclockwise direction.
3. Draw the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch
plate thread guide from (C) to (D).
4. Pull the thread at the arrow markings into the stitch plate
thread guide from (D) to (E). To cut off excess thread
pull thread back over the cutting off blade at point (E).
Close the bobbin cover plate.
5. Replace the bobbin cover.
Note: When the bobbin winding spindle is pushed to the right, the machine will not sew. Make sure to push the bobbin spindle back to the sewing position
(left) before sewing.
thread end, and press the foot control to start winding.
After a few turns, take your foot off the foot control to
stop winding. Cut the excess thread tail above the bobbin,
making sure to trim it close to the bobbin. Step on the foot
control to resume winding. When the bobbin is full, the
bobbin winding will slow down and stop automatically.
6. Push the bobbin winding spindle to the left. Remove the
bobbin and cut the thread.
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Important! Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the
needle is in its highest position by turning the handwheel
toward you. This is very important to help ensure that the
machine is correctly threaded. Not doing so can result in poor
stitch quality when you start to sew.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and t the appropriately
sized spool cap.
2. Pull the thread into the thread guide (A) from front to
the back and thread guide (B) from back to front. Pull the
thread between the tension discs (C).
3. Continue bringing the thread down through the right thre-
ading slot, around the U-turn, then back upwards through
the left threading slot.
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
Machine from above Machine from front
4. Bring the thread from the right into the take-up lever (D)
and down in the left-hand threading slot, into the lower
thread guide (E) and to the needle thread guide (F).
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NEEDLE THREADER
NEEDLES
The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of
system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.
Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using. Heavier threads require a needle with a larger needle eye. If the needle eye is too small
for the thread, the needle threader may not work properly.
Universal Needle
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
Stretch needles have a ball point and a special scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a ex in
the fabric. For knits, swimwear, eece, synthetic suedes and synthetic leathers.
Denim Needle
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven fabrics without deecting the needle. For
canvas, denim and microbers.
Note: To avoid needle breakage, use only medium/low speed and the recommended needle on thick fabrics works.
The built-in needle threader allows you to thread the needle
quickly and easily.
The needle must be in its highest position to use the built-in
needle threader. Turn the hand wheel towards you until the
needle is in its highest position. It is also recommended that
you lower the presser foot.
1. Use the handle (A) to pull the needle threader all the way
down. The metal anges cover the needle. A small hook
will pass through the needle eye (B).
2. Place the thread from the back over the thread guide (C)
and under the small hook (D).
3. 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.
4. Raise the presser foot and place the thread under it.
5. Pull out about 6–8” (15–20cm) of thread beyond the need-
le eye. This will prevent the machine from coming unthrea-
ded when you start to sew.
Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 75-100 needles.
You cannot use the needle threader for size 70 needles or smaller, wing
needles or twin needles. There are also some optional accessories that
require manual threading of the needle. When threading the needle ma-
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Change the needle often. As a general rule, need-
les should be changed every 6-8 hours of actual
stitching time.
Important Needle Information
Always use a straight needle with a sharp point and make sure
the point is not bent or damaged (A).
A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or
snapping of the thread. It can also damage the needle plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), as they can damage
your sewing machine.
Note: Before you begin changing the needle, it can be helpful to place a
small piece of paper or fabric underneath the needle area, over the hole
in the needle plate, so that the needle doesn't accidentally fall down into
the machine.
1. Loosen the needle clamp screw. If it feels tight, use the
screwdriver from your accessories to aid with loosening
the screw.
2. Remove the needle.
3. Push the new needle upwards into the needle clamp with
the at side of the needle away from you.
4. When the needle will go up no further, tighten the screw
securely.
CHANGING THE NEEDLE
SELECTION GUIDE — NEEDLE SIZE, FABRIC,THREAD
Needle Size Fabric
70 (9)
80 (12)
Lightweight fabrics: Fine cotton, voile, silk, muslin, in-
terlock, tricot, jersey, crepe, polyester, chiffon, organza,
organdy
Light duty all-purpose thread
80 (12)
90 (14)
Medium weight fabrics: Quilting cotton, satin, double
knit, lightweight wool, rayon, polyester, lightweight
linen
Use polyester threads on synthetic fabrics and
all-purpose or cotton thread on natural fabrics
for best results.
90 (14) Medium weight fabrics: Firm woven, medium weight
linen, cotton/polyester blend, terrycloth, chambray,
double knit
100 (16) Heavy weight fabrics: Canvas, wool, denim, home de-
cor, eece, heavy knit
Polyester or all-purpose thread.

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A
B
C
Preparations–15
THREAD TENSION
SEW WITHOUT FEED TEETH
PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
To set the thread tension, turn the dial on top of the machine.
Depending on the fabric, thread, etc, the tension may need
to be adjusted. For the best stitch appearance and durability,
make sure the needle thread tension is correctly adjusted. For
general sewing, the threads evenly meet between the two layers
of fabric (A).
If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric,
the needle thread tension is too tight (B). Reduce the needle
thread tension.
If top thread is visible on the underside of the fabric, the
needle thread tension is too loose (C). Increase the needle
thread tension.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes, the top thread should
be visible on the underside of the fabric.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going
to sew and check the tension.
When sewing on buttons or doing other sewing techniques
where you don't want the fabric to feed, you need to lower the
feed teeth.
The feed teeth lever is found at the back of the free arm.
1. Lower the feed teeth by moving the lever to the “Feed
Teeth Down” position.
2. Raise the feed teeth by moving the lever to the “Feed
Teeth Up” position.
Note: The feed teeth will not raise immediately when the lever is switched.
Turn the hand wheel toward you one full turn or start sewing to re-engage
the feed teeth.
The presser foot pressure is used to control the amount of
pressure that the presser foot exerts onto the fabric, to ensure
smooth feeding of the fabric while sewing. The presser foot
pressure has been pre-set to the standard value "2". Though
it needs no adjustment for most fabrics, it can be adjusted
for very thick or very thin fabric - increase for heavy weight
fabrics, decrease for lightweight fabrics.
Note: If the dial is turned counterclockwise too much, it could come off.
If this happens, simply replace the dial and turn it clockwise until it stays
in place.
Note: If the dial is turned clockwise until it comes to a stop, it has reached
the maximum pressure available. Do not try to turn the dial any further!

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1
A
16–Preparations
1. Make sure the needle is in the highest position. Pull the
presser foot towards you.
2. Line up the cross pin on the foot with the gap in the pre-
sser foot ankle. Press back until the foot snaps into place.
Note: If you nd it difcult to place the presser foot in the correct
position, keep the release button pressed while lowering the presser
foot. Use your thumb to carefully guide the presser foot into the correct
position and it will snap into place.
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT
ATTACHING THE EDGE/QUILTING GUIDE
Attach the edge/quilting guide in the slot (A) as illustrated.
Adjust as needed for hems, pleats, quilting, etc.
Turn power switch to off ("O") when carrying out any of the
above operations!