Viking Turissa Instruction and safety manual

I
We
have
published the
Operation
and
Service
Manual
to
aid
you
in
the
operation
and
minor
service
repairs
of
your
new VIKING
TURISSA SEW
ING
MACHINE.
If.
you
carefully
read
this
manual,
you
will
be
able
to make
use
of
all the
sewing
possibilities
that
are
available
to
you.
We
hope
you
will
enjoy
your
VIKING TURISSA
and
have
many
pleasant
sewing
hours.
VIKING SEWING
MACHINE CO.,
INC.
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Table of
contents
OPERATING
MANUAL
Accessory
box
5
Selecting
the
stitch 14
Blindstitching
20
Sewing
on buttons
29
Bridging
Stitch
24
Shell
stitch
25
Bringing
up
the lower
thread
9
Straight stitching
15
Buttonhole
Knife 28
Tension
of lower
thread .
10
Buttonholes
26
Tension
of upper
thread .
10
Changing
the needle
6
Thread
cutter
10
Changing
the
presser
foot
‘ankle”
12
Threading
the
lower thread
S
Changing
the srsapon
presser
foot
12
Threading
the
upper
thread
9
Connection
to electric
outlet
4
Three
step
zigzag
22
Correct
and incorrect thread tension
1 1
Twin needles
Darning
36
Winding
the
bobbin
7
Etastic
straight
stitch
. 19
Zigzag stitching
16
Extension
plate
5
Zipper
presser
foot
30
Free
arm
5
Free
.hand monograms
and
embroidery
37
Insertion
of
bobbin case
Lighting
4
Lowering
the feed dog
13
Meiding
and
patching
34
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SERVICE
MANUAL
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Needle
position
15
Belt
tension
Qverlock
stitch
23
Bobbinwincler
adjustments
46
Pattern
stitching
16
Bobbinwinder
wheel
replacement
47
Patterns
and
utility stitches
17
Change needle
39
Presser
foot pressure
control
4
Cleaning
40
Regular presser
foot
13
Light
bulb
45
Removing
the
bobbin
case
7
Lubrication
I
Reverse
cycle patterns
and utility
stitches
18
Maintenance
hints
49
Ric
rac stitch
18
Needle
plate
replacement
45
Roller presser
foot
30
Sewing
hook
clogged
48
2

1.
Bobbrn
Winder
Tension
2.
Top Thread
Guides
3.
Thread Take-up
Lever
4.
Light
Switch
5.
Face
Plate
6. Front
Thread Guide
7.
Upper Thread
Tension
Dial
8. Lower
Thread Guide
9,
Needle
Clamp
10. Needle
Thread Guide
11.
Needle
12. Presser
Bar
13. Presser
Foot
Screw
14.
Presser Foot
15.
Needle Plate
16.
Free Arm
17
Shuttle
Cover
18. Shuttie
19. Thread
Spool
Pins
20. Bobbin
Winder
21.
Bobbin Winder
Stop
22. Handwheel
23. Handwheel
Release
24.
Stitch
Width Selector
25,
Program
Selector
26.
Transparent
Indicator
27.
Setting
Dot
28.
Reverse Feeding
Lever
29.
Stitch
Length Dial
30.
I-tote
for Attaching
Extension
Plate
31. Setting
Dot
32.
Drop
Feed Dial
33.
Base
Plate
34.
Presser
Foot Pressure
Control

Connection
to electric
outlet
A.
Plug
cord
into
foot
control.
I c
B.
Attach
plug
to
machine.
C.
Plug
cord
into
wall
outlet.
A
Lighting
To
turn
light
on or
off,
press
button
located
on
______
face
plate.
The
light
bulb
is
located
inside
the
face
plate. To
remove
the
bulb,
unscrew
the
bulb
through
the
opening
at
the
bottom
of the
face plate.
Presser
foot
pressure
control
The pressure
control
for
the
presser
bar
is
lo
cated
on
top
of
the
machine
on
the
left
side.
To
change
the
pressure
on
the
presser
foot,
press
down
on
the outer
ring.
The
inner section
will
move
up.
You
now
have
no
pressure
on the
j
—
presser
foot.
As
you
push
down
on
the
inner
section
you
will
increase
the
pressure.
Loose
pressure
on
the
presser
foot
is
used
mostly
for
sewing
on
certain
types
of
stretch
fabric
such
as
sweater
fabric.
Tight
pressure
on the
presser
foot is
used
for sewing
girdle
fabrics.
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4

Free
arm
Trouser
legs
and
sleeves
can be
placed around
free
arm for
easy mending,
sewing
or
patching.
The
free arm
also makes
it
much
easier to
attach
collars
and cuffs
as
well
as
sew small
children’s
clothes
and
darn stockings.
Extension
plate
When you
need a
larger
working surface, attach
the
extension plate.
To install
extension plate
on machine,
pull
down
the leg
support,
then
position
plate around
free
arm,
pulling
out
catch
on
underside
with right
index finger.
Make sure
groove
on back
of extension plate
fits
around
projected
peg
on back
of
sewing
machine.
Lock
in
place
by
releasing
catch so
it
snaps into
hole.
Accessory
box
—
The
accessory
box
is located
under
the
exten
sion
plate.
To, remove
the accessory box,
pull
the
box
to
the left.
5

Needle
and
thread
Your
sewing
machine uses a
type
705
or
type
130
needle.
This number
refers
to
the
length
and
configuration
of
the needle. It
is best
to
purchase
your
needles from
your
dealer. How
ever, if
this
is
not
possible
due to
some
emer
gency
condition
in your
locality you
can
get by
temporarily
with
what is
commonly
called
a
15x1 needle
which is
carried
in
stock by almost
all sewing
machine stores
or
wherever they sell
sewing machine needles.
The
above-mentioned
needles come
in
various
widths. And the larger
the width
number the
larger the eye of the needle.
With
regard
to
the
size
of the
needle
it may
be
generally
said
that numbers
80/12
or 90/14
can
be used for most
fabrics.
For
a
finer thread
or for
sheer or tightly
woven
fabrics
a
finer
needle can be used.
For
a
very heavy
or stiff fabric a
heavy needle
can
be used; the
higher
the
needle
number the
heavier
the
needle.
The sizes of
thread
and
needle
to
be used are shown in
the chart.
Changing
the needle
Loosen the needle clamp
screw
and
remove
the
needle.
When
you insert
the new needle,
turn
the flat side
away from you and
push the needle
up
into
the needle
socket as
far
as
the
stop.
Tighten
the screw so that
the
needle
is held
firmly.
Synthetic
Thread
No.
Cotton
Sewing
Thread
No.
60
50--60
40--50
40
30
30
Machine
Embroidery
Thread
No.
50
30—50
30--50
Needle
Width
No.
70/10
80/12
90/14
100/16
110/18
120120
- Synthetic
threads
are
not generally
numbered.
Use a
fine needle
for
fine thread and
a
heavier needle
for
heavier thread.
6

Removing
the
bobbin
case
Lift or
remove
extension
plate.
Bring
needle
to
highest
position
by
turning haridwheel
to
wards
you. Open
shuttle
cover.
Grasp
bobbin
case latch with
thumb
arid index
finger and
pull
out
bobbin
case.
Winding
the bobbin
With
one hand hold handwheel
stationary
and
use
other
hand
to
turn handwheel
release
(A)
(turning
towards
you)
to
disengage
sewing
mech
anism.
Place
empty
bobbin
on
bobbin
winder.
Rotate
bobbin
on winder
pressing
down gently,
until the
notch
on
bobbin winder
engages
bobbin.
Push
bobbin
towards
handwheel
and
it
will
snap
in
position
next
to
bobbin
winder
stop.
Place spool
of
thread
on
spool
pin.
Guide
thread through
rear
upper
thread
guide,
around
bobbin
winder
tension
and
wind
thread
around
the
bobbin
a
few times.
Hold
the
end
of
thread
while
pressing
foot
control.
Release
end
of
thread
as
soon
as
winding process
is
underway.
Bobbin
winder
stop
will
allow
bobbin
to
fill
completely.
Now,
•move
bobbin
away
from
handwheel;
remove
bobbin
from
bobbin
winder
and
tighten
handwheel
release
(by
turning
away
from
you).
If
you
do
not
wish
to
completely
fill
your
bobbin
with
thread,
you may
stop
any
time
during
the
winding
process
by
moving
bobbin
winder
spindle
to
the
left.
7

Threading
the
lower
thread
When
bobbin
is
wound,
hold
it
beside
the
bobbin
case
with
thread
running
in
direction
of
arrow in
photo.
Slide
thread
into the
slot
on
edge
of bobbin
case
as
shown.
Pull
thread
under tension
spring.
Check
to b
sure bobbin
rotates
in
direction
of
arrow when
thread
is
pulled.
The
hook
on
top
of
the
bobbin
case
is
used
to
increase
the
bottom
tehsion
when making
buttonholes
or
when
doing
embroidery
work.
Before you
insert
the
bobbin
case,
hook
the
thread
on
the
hook
on
the
bobbin
case.
Insertion
of
bobbin
case
Grasp
bobbin
case
latch
with
thumb
and
index
finger
and
place
on
shuttle
spindle,
with
bobbin
case
opening
on
top
or
nearest
the
needle.
Press
bobbin
case
to
make
sure
:it
is
locked
in
place.
Release
the
latch.
II
8

Threading
the
upper
thread
Raise
presser
bar.
Turn handwheel
until
needle
is
in
highest
position.
Place
spool
of
thread
on
a
spool
pin (A).
With
circular
motion,
guide
thread
through
upper
thread
guides,
rear
and
front (B
&
C).
Bring
thread
down
and around
tension
dial
(D).
Now
hold
spool
steady
and
pull
end
of
thread
upward
and
over
to
the
right to
lock
thread
into
the
thread
tension
spring.
Insert
thread
through
either
eye
of
take-up
lever
(E).
Place
thread through
front
thread
guide
(F).
Guide
thread behind
and
through
lower
thread
guide
(G).
Slip
thread
around
left
hook
of
needle
thread
guide (H).
Thread
the
needle from
the
front to
the
back.
Bringing
up
the
lower
thread
Hold
the threaded upper
thread
and
turn the
handwheel
toward
you
until
the
needle
goes
down
and then
up
again. When
the
needle
is
in
its
highest
position,
pull the
upper thread
and
you
will
get
a
loop
of
lower
thread
which
is
easy
to catch.
-
You
should
not
pull the
upper thread
too
hard
as
this
may
bend the
needle.
Pull
the
threads
(upper and
lower)
about
6”
(15
cm)
toward
the rear.
If
thread
ends
are
too
short,
the
thread
may slip
out
of
the
eye
of
the
needle
when you
begin to
sew.
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10
Thread
cutter
On
the
back
of
the
presser
bar
you
will
find
a
notch,
the
thread
cutter,
which
makes
it
easy
for
you
to cut
off
the
threads.
Tension
of
upper
thread
The
dial
which
regulates
the
tension
of
the
upper
thread
is
graduated
from
0
to
5.
Your
machine
has
been
tested
with
the
thread
which
accompanies
it.
It
may
be
necessary
to
adjust
the
thread
tension
somewhat
if
you
use
thread
of
another
thickness.
For
example,
a
heavier-than-ordinary
sewing
thread
usually
requires
a
higher
upper thread
tension.
To
increase
the
upper
thread tension,
turn
the
dial
to
a
higher
number.
Tension
of
lower
thread
In
most
special
sewing
cases
it
is
sufficient
to
change
only
the
upper
thread tension.
Rarely
do
you
need
to
adjust
the
lower
thread
tension.
If
it
is
necessary
to
adjust
the
tension
of
the
lower
thread,
use
the
small
screwdriver
from
the
accessory
box.
Fit
it
in
the
larger
screw on
the
thread tension
spring and
turn
it
not
more
than
1/10th
of
a
turn
to
the
left
if
the
thread
tension
is
too
tight; to
the
right
if
it
is
too
loose.

Correct
and
incorrect
thread
tension
In
order to
easily understand
the
importance
of correct thread
tension,
you
can
try
different
thread tensions
by sewing
two
thicknesses
of
fabric.
Begin
by
using
an
excessively
loose
tension,
i.e. you
turn
the upper
thread
tension
dial
to
the
left as
far
as it
will
go.
Look at
the
fabric and
you
will find
the
lower
thread
lies
straight and the
upper
thread
is
drawn down
into the
lower side
of
the
fabric.
If
you
turn
the dial to
the
right, the opposite
occurs.
The
upper
thread
lies straight
and
the
lower
thread
comes up
in loops
on
the
top
of
the
fabric.
The
thread tension
is correct
when
the threads
interlock
in the
middle of
the
layers
of fabric
(approximately
at
3 on the
dial).
Before
starting
to
sew,
check
the
tension
by
sewing
on two
thicknesses
of
the same fabric
you
intend
to
work with.
Before
you
begin
to use the
zigzag
stitch,
check
that
the thread
tension
is the same as
when you
did straight
stitching.
Use a
scrap
of fabric
to
see
how
the
zigzag stitches
look if you
set them
first on the
loosest
(upper picture),
then
on
the higher
thread
tension
(middle
picture).
Then finally
the correct
thread
tension
will
look
about like that
in the lower
picture. It is
important
that you
use
the same
weight
thread
on
the bobbin as
on the spool.
Corrct
Wrong
Wrong
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11

Changing
the
snap-on
presser
foot
The presser
feet
which
accompany the
machine
have
the
form of
loose soles
which
are held
in
place on
the
presser foot
“ankle”
by
a
spring.
To
change the
presser
foot,
turn
the
handwheel
toward
you
until the
needle
is in the highest
position.
Remove the
presser
foot
by
drawing
it toward
you
while
pressing
slightly down
ward.
Slide the
new presser
foot over
the front edge of
the
ankle bracket
as
shown
in
the
illustration.
There
is a
spring
on the
lower
end
of the
ankle
bracket.
Slide
on the
presser foot so that
the
round transverse
pin
on
the
presser foot fits
into the space
between the
bracket and the
spring. Then
press
lightly backward
and
down
ward and
the
presser
foot
will snap into
the
correct position.
Changing
the
presser
foot
‘nkle”
Certain
presser
feet
cannot be
constructed as
loose soles
and then the ankle
bracket
must
also be
changed.
Make sure that the
needle
is
in
its highest position. Then
loosen
the
re
taining
screw
with
your
left hand
and remove
the presser
foot ankle with your
right hand.
12

Regular
presser
foot
Upper
side
L-e-
sce
The
presser
foot
(383) which
is
fitted
on the
machine
at
delivery,
is
used
for
normal straight
stitching,
zigzag stitching
and
other:
utility
stitches.
As
you
can
see,
it
has
different
notches
which can
be used
as
guides
when
sewing. If
you
wish
to
have
a
seam
allowance
about
“
(6
mm),
let
the material
run
even
with
the
outer
edge
of
the
presser
foot
(applies
to straight
stitching with
the
needle
in
the
center
position).
By
moving
one
step
inwards
you
will
have
a
seam
allowance
of
about
5/32”
(4
mm).
The
innermost notch
gives
a
seam
allowance
of
about
5/64”
(2
mm).
Needle
plate
Exact
seam
allowances
may
be obtained
by
using
guides
on
the
needle
plate
which
are
measured
from
needle
in
CENTER
position.
Lowering
the
feed dog
You
lower
the
feed
dog
by turning
the Drop
Feed
Dial
to “crosshatch”
symbol.
To
raise
the
feed
dog turn
the
Drop
Feed
Dial
to
the
symbol
for
a
regular
seam.
Lower
the feed
dog
when
you sew
on buttons,
form closing
bars
(bar-tacks)
and
carry
out
certain
darning
work,
embroidery,
etc.
2
47
13

14
Selecting
the
stitch
As you face
the
machine
you
wifl
see
two
round
controls.
The one
towards the
top
of
the
machine
is
the
Stitch
Program
Selector.
The outer
scale is
for selecting
the
needle
position,
the
zigzag
width
and for
making
buttonholes.
The middle
scale
is
used
for
selecting
various
patterns.
The
inner
scale
is used
for
selecting
various
reverse cycle
stitches.
The
red
window
indicates
which
function the
machine
is going to
perform.
The
middle
and
inside
scales
are
changed
by
moving
the
handle.
The
outside
scale
is moved
by turning
the
outside scale.
Remember
to
always
turn
the
dial
clockwise.
The
other
control
on
the right
of
the
machine
is the Stitch
Length Dial,
the
reverse
cycle
control
and
the
control
for
sewing in
reverse.

Straight
stitching
To
make
a
regular
straight
stitch
with
the
needle
in
the
center
position,
turn
the
outer
scale
on
the Program
Selector
so that
the middle
o
is in
the
red window.
Turn
the pattern
select
or
so that the
symbol
on
the handle
is
aligned
with
the
red window.
Turn
the
Stitch
Length
Dial
to
2. If
you
wish
a
longer
stitch,
move
the
control
toward
5.
If
you
want
a
smaller
stitch
turn
toward
0.
To
sew
in
reverse,
press
down
the lever
located
on the
right
of
the
Stitch
Length
Dial.
When
released,
the
machine
will resume
normal
forward
sewing.
Needle
position
There
are
three
needle
positions:
left,
center
and
right.
On
the outer
scale
of the
Program
Selector
you will
see
a
scale
from
0
-
5
in
three
different
places.
The
scale
with
the letter
E
on
top
puts
the
machine
in
left
hand
needle
posi
tion
(line
on
left).
The
middle
scale
puts
the
needle
in
center
position.
The
third
scale
puts
the
needle
in
right
hand
position
(line on right).
15

Zigzag
stitching
Put
needle
in
center position.
Align
the
symbol
on
the
handle
with
the red
window.
Move the
outer
scale
and select the width required
from
o to
5.
The
higher the
number, the
wider the
zigzag. Select
the
length of stitch desired
on
the
Stitch
Length
Dial.
Zigzag stitches
are mostly
used
for
overcasting
edges.
Make
sure
that
the
needle sews
over
the
edge of the fabric.
A
narrow
zigzag
stitch is
also used for
sewing
tricot.
You also use
the
zigzag stitch for
embroidery
work,
sewing on
buttons,
snaps,
etc.
Pattern stitching
When
using the decorative
stitches,
change
to
the
pattern
foot. The pattern
presser
foot
gives
a more
raised seam,
thanks
to the
space behind
the
needle-hole on
the underside,
and
should
be used for
all close
pattern
stitching
and for
close
zigzag stitching.
You will find
the
pattern
presser foot
in
the
accessory box.
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Patterns
and
utility
stitches
To
obtain
the
patterns
shown on
the
middle
scale
turn the
outer
ring to
number
5,
center
needle
position.
Turn
the
handle
so
that
the
desired
symbol
on
the
middle
scale
is
lined
up
with
the
red window. Set
the
Stitch
Length
Dial
for
buttonholes.
The stitch
length
can
be
varied
by
turning the
Stitch
Length
Dial.
For
decorative
stitches
we
suggest
that
you
loosen
the
top
thread
tension
slightly
so
that
the
knots
form
on
the bottom
of
the
fabric.
We
also
suggest
that
you put
the
bottom
thread
through
the
hook
on
the
bobbin
case.
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Reverse
cycle
patterns
and
8
utility
stitches
The
symbols
for
reverse
cycle
stitches
are on
the inner
scale
of
the
Program
Selector. Turn
the
outer
scale
so
that
number
5
in
the
center
position
is
in
the
red
window.
Turn
the
handle
so
that
the
desired symbol
on
the
inner
scale
is
lined
up
with
the
red
window.
To
lock
the machine
in
reverse
cycle,
hold down
the
reverse
control
and
move
the
Stitch
Length
Dial
towards the
left
so
that the
reverse
cycle
sewing
symbol
lines
up
with
the
dot
on
the
machine.
Be sure
that
when you
finish
using
the
reverse
cycle
stitch
that
you
unlock
the
reverse
mechanism
by presssing
down
the
reverse
lever, and
turn
the
Stitch
Length
Dial
clockwise
to
0.
Release
the
reverse
lever
and
set
the
stitch
length
at
the
desired
point.
Ric
rac
stitch
Setting
for
pattern
No. 1 in
illustration.
Turn
the
outer
scale
on
the
Program
Selector
to
5,
center
needle
position.
Align
the
symbol
on
the
handle
with
the
red
window.
Set
the
Stitch
Length
Dial
for
reverse
cycle.
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Elastic
straight
stitch
II
Turn
the
outer
scale on
the
Program
Selector
to
0,
center
needle
position.
Align
the
symbol
on
the handle
with
the red
window.
Set
the
Stitch
Length
Dial
for reverse cycle.
Press
down
on
the
reverse
lever
and turn
the
Stitch
Length
Dial
to
the
left.
The
elastic
straight stitch
is
a
triple
lock
straight
stitch
combining
stretchability
and
strength.
The stretchability
makes
it
useful
for
sewing
on
knits
and
other
stretch
fabrics.
It
is
also
used for
sewing
crotch
seams,
sewing
bias
seams
and
for
sleeve
insertion. The
elastic
straight
stitch
can
also
be used
for
decorative purposes.
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