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1. Thread Stand

  2.    Thread Guide A
  3.    Three-Hole Thread Guide B
  4.    Thread Guide C
  5.      Top Thread Tension Assembly
  6.    Stirrup Thread Guide E
  7.    Take-Up Lever
  8.    Thread Guide F
  9.    Front Casing/Frame
10.    Hand  Wheel

PLATINUM™ 16 Quilting Machine Components
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Summary of Contents for Platinum 16

Page 1: ... User s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING ...

Page 2: ...through classes and events held around the world Plus you will find tips tricks and inspiration on a variety of quilting topics including the basics of setting up your machine and loading a quilt We invite you to share your projects with us on our Facebook and Pinterest pages as well Your new quilting friends are already there and they can t wait to see your creations Remember if you ever have que...

Page 3: ...o try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver Consult the dealer or an experienced radio TV technician for help Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the manufacturer or local sales distributor could void the user s authority to operate the equipment IMPOR...

Page 4: ...ay products are being used or where oxygen is being administered To disconnect turn the machine switch to the symbol O position which represents off then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the machine needle Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause...

Page 5: ...he machine 4 Always consult the manual to replace or fix the presser foot needle or any other part of the machine To repair or adjust the machine If the machine breaks down or needs adjustment first check the troubleshooting chart in the appendix to inspect and adjust the machine yourself For more product information and updates visit our website at www husqvarnaviking com We reserve the right to ...

Page 6: ... plug Always replace the fuse cover Never use plugs with the fuse cover omitted WARNING DO NOT CONNECT EITHER WIRE TO THE EARTH TERMINAL WHICH IS MARKED WITH THE LETTER E BY THE EARTH SYMBOL OR COLOURED GREEN OR GREEN AND YELLOW The wires in this main lead are coloured in accordance with the following code Blue Neutral Brown Live As the colours of the wiring in the main lead of this appliance may ...

Page 7: ... plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug and the like extending from the adapter must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adapter is use...

Page 8: ...ord Installing Foot Pedal 14 InstallingThread Stand Installing ColorTouch Screen 15 Inserting Needle Needle Thread Selection Guide Adjusting Hopping Foot 16 Threading the Machine 18 Bobbin Case and BobbinThreadTension Adjustments 19 TopThreadTension Adjustment 20 Maintenance 21 Using theTouch Screen Displays 28 Getting Started Quilting 29 Correcting Common Issues 32 Optional Accessories 33 Registe...

Page 9: ...attachments recommended by the manufacturer 11 To disconnect from the wall outlet push the switch to the off position then remove the plug from outlet pulling from the plug not the cord Never operate the PLATINUM 16 quilting machine if the cord is damaged or not working correctly If a mechanical or electrical problem is encountered return the PLATINUM 16 quilting machine to the nearest authorized ...

Page 10: ...ree HoleThread Guide B 4 Thread Guide C 5 TopThreadTension Assembly 6 StirrupThread Guide E 7 Take Up Lever 8 Thread Guide F 9 Front Casing Frame 10 Hand Wheel PLATINUM 16 Quilting Machine Components Front Side View Figure 1 1 10 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 ...

Page 11: ...0 Threaded Horizontal Spool Pin Mounting Hole 11 Needle Bar 12 Needle BarThread Guide 13 Needle 14 Hopping Foot 15 Needle Plate 16 Needle Clamp Screw 17 Front Display Back Side View Figure 2 H DETAIL H SCALE 1 2 H DETAIL H SCALE 1 2 11 16 13 14 15 12 17 18 19 20 Detail H ...

Page 12: ...al Connector 24 Spool Pins 25 Thread Stand 26 Bobbin Assembly 27 LED Light Ring Rear and Front Views Included Accessories Rear Front Figure 3 4 M Class Bobbins Inspira Needles Size 16 Bobbin Case Screwdriver Lint Brush Pen Oiler Power Cord H 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ...

Page 13: ...2 Remove the bracer 3 Unfold the legs pulling on the horizontal braces until the legs snap into place Set the table upright 4 Make the table taller by pinching the two height adjustment tabs on each set of legs and lifting on table while holding legs down with foot Make the table shorter by pinching the same tabs and pushing down on the table 5 To store the table remove machine and return legs to ...

Page 14: ...Color Touch Screen The color touch screen comes pre installed on its mounting bracket and should have one end of the D cable attached to the back of the touch screen see Figure 6 NOTE Confirm that the power is turned off before installing the ColorTouch Screen 1 Align the holes in the color touch screen bracket hinges with the 4 holes on the front of the machine with the touch screen facing the ne...

Page 15: ...h the needle all the way up into the needle bar until it can go no further Look into the sight hole to verify that the butt of the needle reaches the top of the sight hole 5 Carefully tighten the thumb screw Over tightening the thumb screw will result in damaged threads or stripping of the screw hole Stripped holes are not covered under warranty To avoid over tightening the screw finger tighten on...

Page 16: ...ee hole thread guide B is to prevent loops of thread coming off the thread cone from going into the top tension as a knot can cause thread breakage and bad tension For most threads on a cone it is important to thread all three holes for consistent results and to make adjustments at the top tension assembly An exception to this rule is when working with very delicate threads such as holographic or ...

Page 17: ...uide F 7 Make sure the thread is following the groove down the front of the needle and threads from front to back Be careful that the thread does not twist around the needle IMPORTANT NOTE The PLATINUM 16 quilting machine does not have a presser foot lever or top tension release like a home sewing machine On a home sewing machine the top tension is released when the presser foot is raised allowing...

Page 18: ...e 12 3 To insert the bobbin case into the machine grasp the bobbin case with thumb and first finger Do not lift the lever on bobbin case Fit the bobbin case onto the hook spindle in the machine Rotate the case until the open throat keys into the alignment notch in the middle of the hook Push the case in until it stops in place Push the case inward further until it clicks see Figure 14 Allow the th...

Page 19: ...e fabric thread or batting used in each project Unlike the bobbin case adjustment which requires minute adjustments like the tick of a clock the top tension knob may require turns anywhere from 1 4 of a turn to 2 4 turns to achieve balanced tension TightenTopThreadTension To adjust the top tension tighter turn the top thread tension knob page 10 Figure 1 5 clockwise Top Thread Tension Adjustment C...

Page 20: ...asket assembly and the rotating hook meet see Figure 17 The bobbin basket is the portion of the hook that the bobbin case snaps into The bobbin basket remains stationary while the hook rotates around the basket The oil lubricates the region where these two components interlock A drop of oil in the region indicated will work its way back into the interlocking area of the hook and bobbin basket The ...

Page 21: ...u press and release the foot pedal The maximum percentage value that is displayed is controlled by the Limit that is set for the machine Limit Controls The Limit box encompasses two main features the My Speed controls and Preset buttons The My Speed controls consist of and buttons and the My Speed display box Figure 20 Pressing the button will increase the maximum motor speed the pedal controls Pr...

Page 22: ...op position If the needle is up pressing the button will cause the needle to move to the down position If the needle is down it will return to the up position Pressing and holding the button for a longer time allows you to do a full stitch As long as you continue to hold the button down the machine will continue to stitch at a slow rate and when the button is released the needle will stop in the c...

Page 23: ...tton activates the screen where machine diagnostic functions can be performed Diagnostic functions are generally only used when working with ourTechnical Support to resolve issues System Information The Sys Info Button provides access to machine information This includes the machine Serial Number the hardware and ﬁrmware version num bers and the Stitch Counters Calculator An on screen calculator m...

Page 24: ...to Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Diagnostics Screen Figure 27 Four different diagnostics tests can be performed on the machine These functions test the motor control operation the foot pedal and the internal position sensors Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen DiagnosticsTests Figure 28...

Page 25: ...the foot pedal to stop the ma chine Figure 30 Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Pedal Test The Pedal test can help you determine if there is a problem with the PLATINUM 16 quilting machine foot pedal As you slowly depress the foot pedal a percent of depression will appear in the box The foot pedal should be controllable fro...

Page 26: ...ned with theTrip counter The Lifetime counter cannot be reset and should be used as an indicator to determine when general machine maintenance should be performed by an authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING Representative Figure 32 Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu screen Calculator Screen A basic six function calculator is provided for you...

Page 27: ...tting The top preset value indicated by the number 1 box on the left adjusts the top button on the main screen Pressing the button will increase the preset speed and pressing the button will decrease the speed These presets are saved so that they are preserved even if the machine is turned off Press the Main button to return to the Main menu screen or the Back button to return to the More menu scr...

Page 28: ... order to become comfortable using the PLATINUM 16 quilting machine quilters can begin with a few simple techniques using a sample quilt sandwich two pieces of fabric with a layer of batting between them Set the machine at a medium My Speed setting perhaps 25 and begin moving the fabric until you become accustomed to the resistance By moving the fabric faster the stitches begin to elongate The My ...

Page 29: ...make sure the needle is at the 6 o clock position see figure 16 page 20 If you stand directly in front of the needle facing the bobbin case side of the machine you will see the entire needle eye directly facing you This is 6 o clock position Make sure 1 the needle is installed all the way into the needle bar to the needle stop hole in the needle bar 2 the long groove in the needle is toward the fr...

Page 30: ...d tension is not so tight that the wound bobbin thread feels hard and causes the bobbin sides to bulge It should also not be so loose that the thread is spongy which can cause the thread to tangle as it is wound Poorly wound bobbin Hand Wheel Won t Rotate Corrective Measure Turn off the machine and remove the power plug from the electrical outlet Remove the bobbin case from the machine Lubricate t...

Page 31: ... size needle Needle not suited for the thread Move more quickly so stitches don t overlap or build up When starting the machine begin moving immediately Sewing in one place too long will cause the thread to break Hesitating too long at one point in the pattern Timing of the machine is improper Consult a repair technician at your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING representative Improper needle hook...

Page 32: ...inal PLATINUM 16 quilting machine table withTable Extensions Each extension measures 18 x 30 Purchase one or two to provide extra support for large projects Adding two extensions will expand the original table to a full six feet in width one extension shown above TruStitch Stitch Regulator for HUSQVARNA VIKING Figure 36 Innovative stitch regulation system enables you to create even harmonious stit...

Page 33: ... it responsibly to promote the sustainable reuse of material resources To return your used device please use the return and collection systems or contact the retailer where the product was purchased They can take this product for environmental safe recycling CE Authorised Representative VSM Group AB SVP Worldwide Drottninggatan 2 SE 56184 Huskvarna SWEDEN VIKING PLATINUM INSPIRA KEEPING THE WORLD ...

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