Viking Designer EPIC, User Manual

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Using the Automatic Needle Threader
The needle threader allows you to thread the needle
automatically by simply touching a button.
Make sure that the needle is inserted correctly and pushed up
all the way into the needle clamp before using the automatic
needle threader. Check that the needle is not damaged or
bent, and make sure to match the thread weight and needle
size according to our recommendations in Selecting Correct
Thread/Needle Combination, page 34.
1. Place the thread under the hook (A) and pull it between
the discs (B) until it “clicks” into place.
2. Pull the thread up to the sewing head thread cutter and
cut excess thread by pulling the thread from back to front
in the thread cutter.
3. Touch the automatic needle threader button on the
sewing head. The presser foot is automatically lowered
during the threading sequence, and will raise again when
threading is finished.
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 threads such as invisible and other stretchy threads, metallic or flat metallic threads, and some heavy weight threads may not be
caught correctly by the hook on the automatic needle threader. If this happens, the needle will not be threaded. Try using the automatic
needle threader again or thread the needle manually.
When threading the needle manually, make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back.
The automatic needle threader cannot be used with all optional accessories available for your DESIGNER EPIC™ machine. To avoid
damage to the needle threader and/or optional accessory we recommend using the automatic needle threader before attaching the accessory
or thread the needle manually.
Before using the needle threader with the Sensor One-Step
Buttonhole Foot attached, lift the wheel of the foot up to
avoid damage to the needle threader and foot.
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