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Summary of Contents for Designer EPIC

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

Page 2: ...d 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...

Page 3: ...ed with foot control of type FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao Precision Mould Co Ltd FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons including children with reduced physica...

Page 4: ...guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception which can be determined by turning the equip...

Page 5: ...31 Threading 32 Threading the Upper Thread 32 Automatic Needle Threader 34 Threading Tips and Hints 36 Threading for Twin Needle 37 Bobbin Winding 39 Winding Through the Needle 41 Inserting the Bobbin...

Page 6: ...tructions 83 Continue 83 7 Sewing 85 Getting Started to Sew 86 Sewing Mode Overview 87 What is a Stitch 88 Select a Stitch or Letter 88 Load a Stitch or Letter From Another Location 88 Stitch Settings...

Page 7: ...143 Basting Options 144 Embroidery Stitch Out Pop up Messages 145 10 Program 149 Program Overview 150 Create New Program 151 To Edit a Created Program 152 Edit Stitch or Lettering Program 152 Adjust...

Page 8: ...g the Bobbin Area 179 Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 179 Replacing the Needle Plate 180 Troubleshooting 180 Troubleshooting Connectivity 184 Service 184 Non Original Parts and Accessories 184 Technica...

Page 9: ...1 Introduction...

Page 10: ...late 10 Bobbin cover 11 Bobbin cover release button 12 Button ruler and built in tape measure 13 Base plate 14 Function buttons see Function Buttons page 13 for detailed description 15 Telescopic thre...

Page 11: ...foot bar 5 Presser foot ankle 6 Presser foot Right Side 1 Handwheel 2 Bobbin winder 3 Bobbin winding lever 4 Thread cutter for bobbin winding 5 Built in USB ports 6 ON OFF switch sockets for power cor...

Page 12: ...dle packs 8 Space for seam ripper and brush 9 Extra wide space for Side Motion Foot S Storing a Needle Plate Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of your accessory tray 1 Insert the back of...

Page 13: ...by touching the speed or buttons If you change the speed setting while sewing no pop up will appear Needle Stop Up Down Touch needle stop up down to set the position of the needle when you stop sewin...

Page 14: ...itch or stitch program Your machine fixes the thread and stops automatically when the stitch or stitch program has been completed Touch STOP before starting to sew and your machine sews only one repet...

Page 15: ...Pinch Stretch Touch with two fingers at the same time and without releasing increase reduce the distance between the fingers to stretch zoom in or pinch zoom out Touch and Move Touch once on a select...

Page 16: ...cap large 2 12 Large spool holder 2 13 Multipurpose tool Button reed 14 Straight Stitch Plate Included Accessories Not in Picture Complimentary software PC to download see Complimentary Software PC S...

Page 17: ...ides the fabric The right toe of the foot is designed to ride along the hem edge Zipper 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 bo...

Page 18: ...r the material can stick to the foot and prevent the sewing machine from feeding properly When using any of the above materials sew on a piece of scrap fabric to make sure the machine feeds smoothly I...

Page 19: ...g For overcasting mending sewing on patches and elastic Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics A16 J Seam overcast stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later For light str...

Page 20: ...rk clothes jeans tablecloths and linen towels Stitch over hole touch reverse for continuous darning and auto stop A36 B Darning stitch four step A group of four stitches perfect for mending small tear...

Page 21: ...With reinforced bartacks A51 Sensor Buttonhole foot C Heavy reinforced buttonhole For utility and heavy fabrics A52 C Medium heavy reinforced buttonhole For medium and heavy fabrics A53 C Medium reinf...

Page 22: ...al Stitches Includes three types of stitches appliqu and pop up stitches combinations of these two types and sequin stitches M Theme Stitches Each stitch number on this menu contains a group of four s...

Page 23: ...2 Preparations...

Page 24: ...nd the power cord and the foot control Note Before plugging in the foot control check to ensure that it is type FR5 see underside of foot control 1 Pull out the cord from the foot control Connect the...

Page 25: ...the back pocket of the soft cover USB Ports Your machine has two USB ports for connecting USB devices such as a memory stick USB plugs can only be inserted one way do not force them into the ports To...

Page 26: ...rmation see mySewnet Cloud LED Lights Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows You can adjust the brightness of the light in the setting...

Page 27: ...ed with a full one touch OK in the pop up Telescopic Thread Guide The telescopic thread guide is always used when threading your machine for sewing embroidery and bobbin winding The telescopic thread...

Page 28: ...e with large thread spools or cones You may get better results if you tilt the spool pin to the horizontal position when using small spools of specialty thread See Threading Tips and Hints page 36 Use...

Page 29: ...variety of fibers rayon polyester acrylic or metallic These threads create a smooth glossy appearance for embroidery and other decorative stitching Embroidery thread is not typically used in the bobbi...

Page 30: ...the fabric For knits swimwear fleece synthetic suedes and leathers Embroidery Needle Embroidery needles have a special scarf a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage to threa...

Page 31: ...g the multipurpose tool Push the new needle upwards with the flat side away from you until it will go no further It is very important that the needle is inserted all the way in order for the automatic...

Page 32: ...1 Hold the telescopic thread guide by the markings and pull it straight up until it clicks into place 2 Raise both spool pins to vertical position Place the thread spool on the main spool pin left Us...

Page 33: ...threading path 4 Pull the thread between the thread tension discs C Thread down through the right threading slot and then upwards through the left threading slot Bring the thread from the right into t...

Page 34: ...c Medium heavy weight threads normal cotton or polyester sewing thread top stitching thread rayon embroidery thread Universal 130 705H 90 14 110 18 Stretch light Tricot single knit jerseys etc Light w...

Page 35: ...ished The needle threader is designed to be used with needles size 70 120 You cannot use the needle threader with needles size 65 or smaller wing needles twin needles or triple needles Specialty threa...

Page 36: ...If the thread slides down on the standing thread spool If the thread is of a quality that unwinds easily and slides down on the standing thread spool it can get caught under the thread spool around t...

Page 37: ...m the auxiliary spool pin behind both clips on the telescopic thread guide as this will create too much thread tension Note When using large thread cones on the auxiliary spool pin place the large spo...

Page 38: ...click into place E and down in the left threading slot One thread should be placed inside the needle thread guide F and the other one outside Make sure the threads do not become twisted together 4 Th...

Page 39: ...large thread cones place the large spool holder with the flat side up and a cone holder on the auxiliary spool pin before adding the thread cone 2 Bring the thread through bobbin winding thread guide...

Page 40: ...lockwise around the bobbin and cut excess thread with the thread cutter B 4 Push the bobbin winding lever A towards the bobbin A pop up appears on screen To adjust winding speed drag the slider Stop a...

Page 41: ...e either as the thread tension can become too high causing the needle to break Wind specialty threads as described under Bobbin Winding page 39 1 Make sure that the presser foot and needle are in the...

Page 42: ...A towards the bobbin A pop up appears on screen To adjust winding speed drag the slider Stop and start the bobbin winding with the button in the pop up 8 When the bobbin is full the bobbin winding le...

Page 43: ...obbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread firmly to the right and then to the left into the tension spring B until it clicks into place Continue threading around C and to the right of the t...

Page 44: ...sal tool remove the presser foot ankle Note Do not remove the presser foot ankle screw from the universal tool after unscrewing it The universal tool is magnetic and will hold the screw making it easy...

Page 45: ...er s guide at www husqvarnaviking com or at your HUSQVARNA VIKING retailer Attaching the Dual Feed 1 Using the universal tool remove the presser foot ankle Note Do not remove the presser foot ankle sc...

Page 46: ...the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin area especially at the beginning and or end of a seam 1 Remove the presser foot Open the bobbin cov...

Page 47: ...3 Embroidery Preparations...

Page 48: ...om the box for the first time be sure to remove the shipping brace on the underside of the embroidery unit Embroidery Hoop Overview 1 Embroidery hoop connector 2 Outer hoop 3 Inner hoop 4 Quick releas...

Page 49: ...n in the DESIGNER EPIC sampler book DESIGNER EPIC Sampler Book Page through the DESIGNER EPIC sampler book for designs and fonts All included designs are pictured and the design number is shown For de...

Page 50: ...the embroidery arm will move to the ready position Note DO NOT calibrate the machine with the embroidery hoop attached as this can damage the needle presser foot hoop and or the embroidery unit Be sur...

Page 51: ...ou can see the hoop size in the lower part of the inner hoop you have attached it correctly 3 Push the inner hoop firmly into the outer hoop 4 Close the quick release A Adjust the pressure of the oute...

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Page 53: ...4 The Multi Touch Screen...

Page 54: ...smart toolbox Pinch Stretch Touch with two fingers at the same time and without releasing reduce the distance between the fingers to pinch e g to zoom out Touch with two fingers at the same time and w...

Page 55: ...bottom or bottom to top moving gesture to swipe vertically e g over the stitch menu to scroll within a stitch menu Smart Toolbox Smart toolbox is available on a stitch or program in the sewing area or...

Page 56: ...corner of the embroidery edit window there is a GO button Touch the button to enter welcome to embroidery stitch out window Embroidery Stitch Out Touch the return button in the lower right corner of t...

Page 57: ...iFi is connected with high signal strength WiFi is connected with medium signal strength WiFi is connected with low signal strength WiFi is connected but the network does not work properly WiFi is dis...

Page 58: ...or update through a USB device When connected your machine will automatically search for available firmware update Touch the firmware update button on the topbar to download and install the latest fi...

Page 59: ...ttings that are recommended will automatically be set when loading stitches and or designs from the JoyOS advisor project menu This will be indicated with an exclamation mark on the settings button To...

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Page 61: ...5 WiFi mySewnet Services...

Page 62: ...is connected with low signal strength WiFi is connected but the network does not work properly WiFi is disconnected Connect to a network through WiFi button or WiFi settings Hidden Network Touch the b...

Page 63: ...ate firmware zip file Unzip the file and copy the file clo to a USB device Note Do not change the name of the file or do not copy the file into an existing folder on the USB device Note Make sure that...

Page 64: ...the mySewnet account QuickFont program to create an unlimited number of embroidery fonts from most TrueType fonts and OpenType fonts on your PC Plug in for your Windows Explorer to handle embroidery...

Page 65: ...a pop up will be opened where you can choose to register a new mySewnet account A mySewnet account can also be created through the mySewnet portal at husqvarnaviking mysewnet com mySewnet Cloud The m...

Page 66: ...mySewnet settings When only a small amount of space is left your machine will alert you once If you continue to fill the space it will not remind you again until the space is completely full Delete o...

Page 67: ...le Make sure that you are signed in to mySewnet account on your machine Also make sure that the mySewnet cloud sync tool is installed and running on your PC 1 Drag and drop the file into the mySewnet...

Page 68: ...er in the DESIGNER EPIC machine and the mySewnet cloud sync tool mySewMonitor App With the mySewMonitor app in your mobile device your DESIGNER EPIC machine can send messages to you when it needs atte...

Page 69: ...6 JoyOS advisor...

Page 70: ...ssible on the screen When the project viewer is minimized touch the button to expand JoyOS advisor Project Viewer Overview 1 Move the viewer on the screen to your personal liking and to be able to rea...

Page 71: ...n the video player that opens you can pause rewind fast forward set the animation on repeat and turn full screen mode on off Close the animation by touch cancel in the lower right corner Touch hold on...

Page 72: ...for your chosen fabric and project Depending on which choices you make your JoyOS advisor feature will recommend the most suitable sewing techniques 1 Fabric selection 2 Sewing technique groups 3 Sewi...

Page 73: ...e that intersect at right angles A knit fabric is made of one thread system with interlaced stitches A knit fabric usually has stretch As a general rule select woven in the JoyOS advisor feature for s...

Page 74: ...nique to load it into the JoyOS advisor project viewer Example Select woven medium and zippers to show all zipper techniques suitable for woven medium Change fabric to stretch medium and notice that n...

Page 75: ...yOS advisor feature will select the best stitch length and stitch width for the fabric weight and recommend the presser foot and needle Overcast Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help th...

Page 76: ...abrics stitches that stretch are selected Buttonholes The JoyOS advisor feature will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your chosen fabric Fabric should be interfaced and or stabilized...

Page 77: ...sewing on light fabrics Use the thick end for heavier fabrics Hold in place on the fabric with transparent tape Note The recommended width of 3 0 is set for most buttons If you sew a tiny button or a...

Page 78: ...s This makes it possible to turn off your machine and continue sewing later Simply go to the JoyOS advisor button and touch load smart save button The machine will load the stitch embroidery and setti...

Page 79: ...ecting an embroidery technique the machine will show all techniques for your chosen embroidery technique group 1 Background color 2 Embroidery technique groups 3 Embroidery techniques 4 Continue with...

Page 80: ...lternatively touch in the grid number area to open a keypad where you can enter a number Embroidery Technique Groups After selecting a background color touch an embroidery technique group and the JoyO...

Page 81: ...he new background color and or grid into your current JoyOS advisor project Load Smart Save Smart save remembers and stores all sewing and embroidery adjustments and settings This makes it possible to...

Page 82: ...g stabilizer guide quick start guide sewing instructions and step by step workbook 1 Stabilizer guide 2 Quick start guide 3 Group of techniques 4 Available techniques of chosen group 5 Continue with c...

Page 83: ...r embroidering Quick Start Guide Touch a quick start group to view different quicks start guides within the group Select one of the topics to get a guidance directly in a viewer within knowledge cente...

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Page 85: ...7 Sewing...

Page 86: ...Read more about the fabric selections After your fabric is chosen select a special sewing technique you would like to sew or you can touch start new When a special sewing technique is chosen you will...

Page 87: ...3 Stitch menu 4 Step to previous stitch 5 Font menu 6 Step to next stitch 7 File manager 8 Tapering menu 9 Thread portioning thread tension sensor foot pressure 10 Step to next part of stitch 11 Edit...

Page 88: ...o and select a different stitch category Alternatively swipe left right in the category list and touch a category to select it The selection area will be updated and show the stitches in the selected...

Page 89: ...titch Width Increase or decrease the stitch width using and in the control The number above the control shows stitch width in mm Changed stitch position may limit the stitch width adjustments Stitch P...

Page 90: ...ase the density to get different visual effects e g when using speciality threads Button Size When sewing a buttonhole with the Sensor One Step Buttonhole Foot you can set the button size Measure your...

Page 91: ...upper thread Some special techniques may require the use of thread tension Deselect the deLuxe stitch system in the temporary sewing settings to ensure that thread tension is engaged When the deLuxe s...

Page 92: ...ning For decorative stitches and buttonholes the upper thread should be visible on the back side of the fabric Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to use and check the tensio...

Page 93: ...he balance may need to be adjusted To adjust the balance on the active stitch touch the balance button in sewing mode Start by sewing the stitch on a piece of scrap fabric Change the preview on the sc...

Page 94: ...ailer Free Motion Floating Activate free motion floating to set the machine in free motion floating mode for floating feet e g the R Foot The feed teeth will lower automatically When sewing at low spe...

Page 95: ...wing recommendations which are set automatically depending on the selected fabric active stitch and current settings The following recommendations can be shown presser foot needle stabilizer and glide...

Page 96: ...on to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons In list view each file is shown with the file name and file type In thumbnail view each file is shown with the file name and a th...

Page 97: ...use your JoyOS advisor feature and locate the dimensional stitches project for instructions on how to sew dimensional stitches and automatically get the correct settings Theme Stitches Menu M Example...

Page 98: ...ches are sewn with many threads on top of each other The threads can either be left as they are sewn or cut to create a 3D effect The long stitches should be cut at the very edge and from the top side...

Page 99: ...h automatically tapers the satin stitch for corners and points and can be used for satin stitch lettering Try the satin stitch exercise and stitch a corner of the tapered satin stitch on a piece of st...

Page 100: ...and position the top left corner of the patch under the presser foot The machine will sew across the top from the left to the right as shown on the screen 2 Sew across the top and touch the reverse bu...

Page 101: ...hine with embroidery thread on top and bobbin thread in the bobbin Use presser foot S and size 80 needle as recommended Sew 1 Touch the program button 2 Select stitch 1 in menu H children stitches 3 S...

Page 102: ...screen Tip Detailed information on the current selected stitch is shown in the stitch information Sewing Pop up Messages Bobbin Thread Low When the bobbin thread is running low a pop up message appea...

Page 103: ...tonhole Foot The Sensor One Step Buttonhole Foot is used only for buttonholes A pop up message will advise you to remove the foot for all other sewing Cannot Use the Automatic Needle Threader If using...

Page 104: ...fety is activated the following pop up message appears when you choose a stitch not suitable for stitch width safety Attention If the machine stops and this pop up appears on the screen you need to st...

Page 105: ...8 Embroidery...

Page 106: ...ically Select a special embroidery technique or touch start new When a special embroidery technique is chosen you will have directions from the JoyOS advisor feature When you touch start new you will...

Page 107: ...dery area 2 Rotate handle 3 Scale handles 4 Zoom slider 5 Zoom options 6 Hoop selection 7 Toolbox 8 Control wheel 9 Edit 10 Design shaping 11 Save 12 Smart save 13 Design appliqu 14 Program 15 Undo 16...

Page 108: ...nto the embroidery area Note You can also load saved stitches from the mySewnet cloud folder and from a USB device in file manager Note Touch a stitch to get information about the selected stitch Load...

Page 109: ...st design will be surrounded with a design selection frame which means that it is selected 4 If you want to select the first design you inserted touch the design on the screen Alternatively touch the...

Page 110: ...tion button Tip Use smart toolbox on the screen to open a shortcut for some edit functions Move to Hoop A red frame will surround the embroidery area if a design is placed outside the hoop area Touch...

Page 111: ...r without having to start over and load the designs again you can use the stitch out design earlier later buttons Select the design you wish to stitch out earlier later and touch one of the buttons to...

Page 112: ...t Multi select allows you to select two or more of the designs on your screen at the same time Touch the multi select button and then touch the designs on the screen you want to select Alternatively s...

Page 113: ...the selected design s in the center of the hoop Touch hold on the position button to lock it and prevent activation of another touch function by mistake A padlock below the button indicates that the...

Page 114: ...dlock in the center of the control wheel Touch the padlock in the center of the control wheel to unlock and activate individual scaling of width and height Note In design shaping and design appliqu th...

Page 115: ...Zoom to all 2 Zoom to hoop Touch zoom options to open a pop up where you can choose between zoom to all or zoom to hoop Zoom to all will show all the design s in the embroidery combination Zoom to ho...

Page 116: ...en it then name your file with the keyboard and touch OK in the pop up to save To create a new folder simply touch the create new folder button name the folder with the keyboard and touch OK Then touc...

Page 117: ...enter stitch out a welcome to embroidery stitch out window will appear In this window you will get an overview of your current embroidery settings before you continue Review the settings before you pr...

Page 118: ...ed and the edit button is touched a pop up appears on the screen In the pop up you can change the stitch width button size and stitch density Touch the alternative switch bar to change the stitch dens...

Page 119: ...nge More Than One Color Block To change the thread color on more than one color block at a time touch the multi select button then touch the color blocks to select the ones you want to change Touch th...

Page 120: ...Create a Text Use the keyboard and touch the letters you want to add to the text The text is shown in the embroidery area and in the text area above the keyboard You can change the font and the size o...

Page 121: ...r text will follow the shape line on the screen The small black arrow indicates the direction your text will follow when adding letters to the shape line To change the size of the shape touch one of t...

Page 122: ...stified the text will begin loading to the left Centered will center the text on the shape line If you choose right justified the text will begin loading to the right The distance between each letter...

Page 123: ...o start a new shape 2 Touch the shape menu and select one of the shapes in the list A shape line will be shown on the screen The small black arrow in the shape menu indicates the direction your design...

Page 124: ...n embroidery edit select your shaped design and touch the edit button in embroidery edit You will now enter the design shaping window again Tip You can also reach edit by opening the smart toolbox Tou...

Page 125: ...h the select side positioning button to open a pop up with a list of options for how the designs will be rotated on the shape line no rotation rotate 90 degrees clockwise rotate 180 degrees or rotate...

Page 126: ...f you want to enter the total number of designs you want in your shape touch in the number area above the and buttons to open a keypad Enter the desired number of designs in the keypad and touch OK to...

Page 127: ...hes with two different widths to choose from to finish the edge of the appliqu Satin stitch narrow or wide A narrow or wide satin stitch will be placed around your appliqu shape Feathered stitch narro...

Page 128: ...ur finger on the screen The touch function scale will automatically be selected To rotate your shape touch the rotate handle on the screen The touch function rotate will automatically be selected 4 To...

Page 129: ...combination can have a maximum of approximately 500 000 stitches Embroidery Combination is too Complex This pop up message appears e g for one of the following reasons The design combination contains...

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Page 131: ...9 Embroidery Stitch Out...

Page 132: ...he correct hoop once you are in embroidery stitch out 1 Embroidery area 2 Color block menu 3 Zoom slider 4 Zoom options 5 Selected hoop 6 Hoop position options 7 Design positioning 8 Thread portioning...

Page 133: ...ions Preset your embroidery with any of the three color options color block sort color block merge or monochrome You can also set these options in embroidery stitch out Read more about color block sor...

Page 134: ...ll be shown in the window You can also change the thread cut options in the window Turnable Hoop Side Sort This option will only be visible if the DESIGNER Majestic Hoop 360x350 is chosen in the hoop...

Page 135: ...block in the color block list or swipe with your finger over the thread color spool to activate the next or previous color block in the color block list Example 1 2 RaRa 40 2254 means the second threa...

Page 136: ...will move the hoop to the following positions and in the following order upper left upper right lower right lower left and then go back to the current stitch position Hoop Position Options Use the ho...

Page 137: ...chine as a shortcut to move the hoop to trim position Center Remove Hoop Position When you need to remove the hoop e g when changing a bobbin touch the center remove hoop position This will also show...

Page 138: ...e design with a locking point on your design that matches a specific position on the fabric or previously stitched design go through steps 1 and 2 in the design positioning wizard To position and rota...

Page 139: ...creen to position your design exactly where you want it to match on the fabric or to the previously stitched design Use the arrows in the control wheel to fine tune replace with Watch the hoop until t...

Page 140: ...ch of the four corner buttons Find the center of the design by touching the set cursor point center button deLuxe Stitch System Thread portioning Thread tension The control visible in embroidery stitc...

Page 141: ...g the embroidery go back a few stitches using the step stitch by stitch control to ensure that the threads will be secured Thread Color Spools All colors in the loaded design s are shown in the order...

Page 142: ...titch number If the number entered is too large the machine will move to the last stitch in the current color block Numbers of Stitches in Current Color Block The current stitch position in the curren...

Page 143: ...e stops between identical color blocks Note The appearance of the color block list will remain the same Monochrome Touch the button to activate monochrome embroidery All designs are shown in a grey co...

Page 144: ...ring embroidery stitch out Touch baste around design to add a basting stitch around the design outlining the area where the design will be placed on the fabric Touch baste around hoop area to add a ba...

Page 145: ...erwise the hoop or the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating Attach Hoop If the hoop attached to the machine does not match the hoop that is selected and displayed on the screen the machine...

Page 146: ...current stitch position Touch OK to move the hoop to the center remove hoop position The hoop position pop up opens Replace the empty bobbin with a full one Touch current position in the pop up and pu...

Page 147: ...Note When automatic thread cutter and automatic jump stitch trim function is selected in temporary embroidery settings the thread will be cut automatically and no cut thread tail pop up will be shown...

Page 148: ...re the HUSQVARNA VIKING Felting Embroidery Set 920402 096 When the machine stops and this pop up message is shown insert the corresponding optional needle Touch OK and press the start stop button to r...

Page 149: ...10 Program...

Page 150: ...am window by pressing the foot control or by pressing the start stop button Note Not all stitches are available to program A pop up message will alert you if you try to select an unavailable stitch 1...

Page 151: ...or Only the selected stitch or letter can be adjusted You can move the cursor through the stitch program by using the step to previous stitch step to next stitch arrows Note A straight line at the poi...

Page 152: ...ogram window again Alternatively touch hold on the program to open the smart toolbox to access the edit button Make your adjustments and touch OK in the program window to load it to sewing mode with y...

Page 153: ...cted stitch in the same way you can adjust the stitch settings in sewing mode Touch hold over the program on the screen to open the smart toolbox The smart toolbox will allow you to duplicate delete o...

Page 154: ...ed stitch This confirms that the command is inserted and it also shows where the command will be performed in the stitch program Note If creating a stitch program in embroidery mode tie offs will be a...

Page 155: ...button on the screen Add a thread cut command if you want the machine to tie off and cut the threads Note If automatic thread cutter is deselected in temporary settings the machine will only fix and s...

Page 156: ...th the keyboard and touch OK Then touch hold on the folder to open it and save into the new folder Touch the list and thumbnail view button to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnai...

Page 157: ...h menus such as 4 way stitches The Maximum Number of Stitches Has Been Reached The stitch you are trying to add will make the stitch program too long Your stitch program can be up to approximately 500...

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Page 159: ...11 Settings...

Page 160: ...the tension discs will keep the correct amount of tension on the upper thread For best sewing results we strongly recommend you to keep this setting selected except when using specific special techni...

Page 161: ...ght Stitch Plate is attached When the Straight Stitch Plate is removed you will be given the option to keep stitch width safety selected or to deselect it When stitch width safety is activated all twi...

Page 162: ...tem When the deLuxe stitch system is selected your DESIGNER EPIC will automatically choose the best way to control the embroidery upper thread based on the design and the selected settings thread port...

Page 163: ...using optional accessories that are attached in the two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover to prevent damage to the automatic thread cutter knife located under the needle plate Aut...

Page 164: ...and cut the threads manually Tip If your designs are very close together e g lettering or programmed stitches turn off the automatic jump stitch trim and cut the thread manually Twin Needle Options Wh...

Page 165: ...temporary sewing settings for all new projects loaded from theJoyOS advisor feature For more information see the description in the temporary sewing settings Automatic FIX Default When selected the a...

Page 166: ...e temporary embroidery settings for all new projects loaded from the JoyOS advisor feature For more information see the description in the temporary embroidery settings Embroidery Pivot Height Default...

Page 167: ...lerts or attention pop up messages will be repeated in intervals until the pop up is closed Lock Screen If there is the possibility of bumping the screen and changing the stitch or settings while sewi...

Page 168: ...d Read more about the possibilities with WiFi connection in your machine in the WiFi chapter mySewnet Settings In the mySewnet settings you can sign in to the mySewnet cloud or change the user on the...

Page 169: ...12 File Manager...

Page 170: ...lack arrow on the file manager button to expand the file manager on the screen touch it again to minimize 1 Current folder 2 Move up one folder 3 Selection area 4 File manager 5 Rename file or folder...

Page 171: ...evice is connected to the machine mySewnet cloud folder Built in designs USB device Stitch file icon Design file icon To display the content touch one of the following buttons mySewnet cloud folder bu...

Page 172: ...to open it List Thumbnail View Touch the list thumbnail view button to toggle between showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons In list view each file is shown with the file name and file type...

Page 173: ...ice The USB device button is only active when a USB device is connected to the machine Touch the USB device button to display all of the connected devices Touch a USB device to explore it 12 File Mana...

Page 174: ...e multi select to be able to select and move more then one file and or folder the same time Copy a File or Folder Copy Paste Use copy and paste to copy file s or folder s to another location Select th...

Page 175: ...sor project files If you have a lot of content in a folder you can filter specific files in the current view Touch one or several of the filter buttons to only show e g designs and or stitches The con...

Page 176: ...te a new folder with the same name as another folder on the same level Create your folder on a different level or enter a different name for the folder Available Space is Low When only a small amount...

Page 177: ...The Combination of Selected File Types Cannot be Loaded Some file combinations can not be loaded to the same destination using multi select 12 File Manager 177...

Page 178: ...13 Maintenance...

Page 179: ...luded with the accessories Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area Remo...

Page 180: ...Use a needle suitable for selected fabric See Selecting Correct Thread Needle Combination page 34 The machine will not sew Check that all plugs are securely inserted into the machine and the wall soc...

Page 181: ...u cannot identify the problem or are unable to remove the thread touch cancel Pop up message Gently remove any thread that has been stuck in the automatic needle threader or needle eye and touch OK to...

Page 182: ...tach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread spool Is the best spool pin position used Try a different spool pin position vertical or horizontal Is the needle plate hole damaged Change the...

Page 183: ...ight in settings menu in small increments until the problem is solved The Embroidery Design Is Distorted Is the fabric hooped properly The fabric must be tightly hooped For larger hoops use hoop clips...

Page 184: ...sure that you have signed in to your mySewnet account New mySewnet accounts are registered in the machine or at husqvarnaviking mysewnet com Make sure that there is available space on the mySewnet clo...

Page 185: ...ncy Transmitting power Receiver sensitivity 2 4GHz band 802 11 b g n 17 dBm 97 dBm Net weight kg machine only Net weight kg embroidery unit 14 3 7 Machine dimensions Length mm Width mm Height mm 590 2...

Page 186: ...es 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...

Page 187: ...provided instead of grounding No ground means is provided on a double insulated product nor should a means for grounding be added to the product Servicing of a double insulated product requires extrem...

Page 188: ...188 14 IMPORTANT...

Page 189: ...ate 10 Basic Gestures for the Multi Touch Screen 15 Basic Sewing Techniques 75 Baste 76 baste around design 144 baste around hoop 144 Basting options 132 Basting Options 133 144 Blind Hem 76 Blindhem...

Page 190: ...te a Letter 120 Delete a Stitch or Letter 153 delete all 123 Delete File or Folder 176 Delete last 123 deLuxe stitch system 160 deLuxe Stitch System 91 133 140 160 162 deLuxe Stitch System Default 165...

Page 191: ...Pop up Messages 176 File name 96 116 156 Filter designs 175 Filter files 170 Filter Files 175 Filter folders 175 Filter fonts 175 Filter JoyOS advisor project files 175 Filter stitches 175 Firmware Up...

Page 192: ...167 Large spool holder 16 Leather 73 LED light 10 LED lights 167 LED Lights 26 LED Work Light Brightness 167 Level adjustment feet 12 48 Licenses 187 Lid 10 List and thumbnail view 96 List thumbnail v...

Page 193: ...p 48 Overcast 75 P Pack Away After Sewing 25 Pan 107 Pan 114 Park Position 136 Paste 170 Paste 174 Pictures in JoyOS advisor Project Viewer 71 Pinch Stretch 15 54 Play pause 71 Position 107 Position 1...

Page 194: ...Default 165 Sensor Q Foot 17 48 162 Service 184 Set Cursor Point 140 Set Matching Point on Screen 139 Set number of designs 123 Set Number of Designs 126 Settings 59 Sew On Button 90 Sew or Embroider...

Page 195: ...ork Properly 181 The Combination of Selected File Types Cannot be Loaded 177 The Embroidery Arm Needs to Calibrate 145 The Embroidery Design Has Puckered 183 The Embroidery Design Is Distorted 183 The...

Page 196: ...ol 16 Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Unit 24 Unplug the cord 25 Unplug the foot control cord 25 USB device 170 USB device 170 USB device 171 USB Device 173 USB Ports 25 Using a USB device 25 Using t...

Page 197: ...e We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice or make modifications to the performance or design Such modifications however will always...

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