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NEEDLES

The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. To ensure you will 
get a quality needle, we recommend needle system 130/705H. The needle package included 
with your machine contains needles of  the most popular sizes for sewing on woven and 
stretch fabrics.

1

2

A

B

C

Universal Needles (A)

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 Needles (B)

Stretch needles have a special scarf  to 
eliminate skipped stitches when there is a 
fl ex in the fabric. For knits, swimwear, fl eece, 
synthetic suedes and leathers. Marked with a 
yellow band. 

Denim Needles Sizes 90 (C)

Denim needles have a sharp point to 
penetrate tightly woven fabrics without 
defl ecting the needle. For canvas, denim, 
microfi bers. Marked with a blue band. 

Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight 
needle with a sharp point (1). A damaged needle 
(2) can cause skipped stitches, breakage of  needles 
or snapping of  thread. A damaged needle can also 
damage the stitch plate.

Summary of Contents for Emerald 183

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

Page 2: ...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 mechanica...

Page 3: ...de 23 Foot Control 23 Needle Stop Up Down 24 Stop 24 Fix 24 Reverse 24 Presser Foot Pressure Dial 25 Stitch Balance 25 Function Buttons 26 Direct Stitch Selection buttons 26 Stitch Width 26 Stitch Len...

Page 4: ...tonholes 37 Buttonhole Slider Foot C 37 Corded Buttonhole Stretch fabrics 38 Sewing on Buttons 38 Sewing Zippers 39 Center Zipper 39 Gathering 40 Dual Feeder only Emerald 203 40 Cleaning 41 Changing t...

Page 5: ...1 GET TO KNOWYOUR MACHINE 3 1 GET TO KNOWYOUR MACHINE...

Page 6: ...plate 11 Light 12 Thread cutter 13 Presser foot pressure dial 14 Thread take up lever 15 Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle 16 Presser foot 17 Needle 18 Needle clamp screw 19 Presser foot lever...

Page 7: ...4 Extension Table not in picture only EMERALD 203 11 3 10 1 4 6 PRESSER FEET 7 Utility Foot A Attached on the machine upon delivery This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching...

Page 8: ...king to the foot Edging Foot J This foot is used for overcasting and seam overcasting i e stitches which have a stitch width of 5 0 and 5 5 mm Stitches form over the pin which prevents puckering at th...

Page 9: ...force and topstitch sportswear and working clothes A 1 4 Three Step Zigzag For overcasting mending sewing on patches and elastics A 1 5 Zigzag For lace edging and sewing on bands A 1 6 Flatlock Decora...

Page 10: ...ring B 2 07 Darning Stitch Darn and mend work clothes jeans table cloths and more C 2 08 Bartack Stitch For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets C 2 09 Rounded Buttonhole Heirloom buttonhole fo...

Page 11: ...over the edge on light stretch fabrics sew woven fabric on bias A 2 19 Elastic or Smocking Stitch Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring B 2 20 Heirloom Buttonhole For hand look on f...

Page 12: ...10 Alphabet Position Table Decorative Stitches Menu 3 only EMERALD 203 Menu 4 only EMERALD 203 Menu 5 only EMERALD 203 Alphabet Menu EMERALD 203 EMERALD 183...

Page 13: ...power switch to turn off the machine 2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine 3 Wind the main cord around your hand and place the cord in the space in the carrying case A 4 Unp...

Page 14: ...t and use the free arm To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm To replace the Accessory Box slide it tight onto the machine until it fits in place EXTENSION TABLE only EMERA...

Page 15: ...that it is of type FR4 FR5 see underside of foot control 1 Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine A 2 Connect the power cord to the rear socket on th...

Page 16: ...ually knit LEATHER VINYL for suede real leather and for artificial leather and suede Select the stitch for the technique you want to sew SEAM sews two pieces of fabric together OVERCAST overcast fabri...

Page 17: ...wered when sewing on buttons CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT Turn off the main switch 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...

Page 18: ...ty of fabric types and weights Stretch Needles B Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate skipped stitches when there is a flex in the fabric For knits swimwear fleece synthetic suedes and le...

Page 19: ...ould be pressed firmly against the spool There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool Vertical Position The vertical spool pin is used when winding a bobbin from a second spool...

Page 20: ...en bring the thread under the second thread guide C 3 Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs D 4 Continue threading by drawing the thread up into the slot on the take up lever E from t...

Page 21: ...t the needle threader gently swing back The hook pulls the thread through the needle eye and forms a loop behind the needle 5 Pull the thread loop out behind the needle Place the thread under the pres...

Page 22: ...the machine as before but this thread should lie outside the upper needle thread guide A and behind the lower needle thread guide B Thread the right needle manually Note The maximum twin needle width...

Page 23: ...the right A Remove the cover B 2 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case so that the thread is running in a counterclockwise direction 3 Pull the thread though the slit and pull it towards the left into t...

Page 24: ...tches at different settings 1 Begin with a tension that is too loose i e set at the lowest number The bobbin thread will lie straight and the top thread will be drawn to the underside of the fabric 2...

Page 25: ...sew To increase the sewing speed slide the bar to the right To reduce the sewing speed slide the bar to the left Foot Control You can control the sewing speed by using the foot control The harder you...

Page 26: ...e FIX icon on the InfoDisplay is lit when FIX is activated Press the FIX button to turn on off the function If you touch the FIX button while the machine is running the machine will make lock stitches...

Page 27: ...abric chiffon lace organdy and other fine fabric sewing Stitch Balance A If you are sewing a manual buttonhole or a decorative stitch and the stitch is uneven you can adjust the stitch with the stitch...

Page 28: ...visible on the InfoDisplay You can change the stitch length by pressing the or button Touch Panel EMERALD 203 Touch Panel EMERALD 183 A A B B C C D E D Menu Selection D Press the Menu Selection button...

Page 29: ...ge 31 to program stitches into memories Edit Button I To modify the settings of a character or stitch in the memory mode use the stitch width or length or buttons to select the stitch to be modified T...

Page 30: ...tion D Reverse icon E Needle up down icon F FIX icon G STOP icon H Mirror icon I Stitch length J Needle position K Stitch L Stitch width Display Icons Alphabet M Stitch Character number N Thread tensi...

Page 31: ...ion recommendation Y Reverse icon Z Needle up down icon a FIX icon b STOP icon c Presser foot d Stitch length e Stitch width Display Icons Memory f Memory number g Number of the current unit h Total n...

Page 32: ...uide on page 43 The Buttonhole Lever is not Lowered The buttonhole or darning stich was selected and the foot control was pressed while the buttonhole lever was raised Buttonhole Lever is not Lifted A...

Page 33: ...es on the first position 3 Choose a stitch with the menu selection button to get to the desired stitch menu and then the number of the stitch 4 The stitch you have selected will be shown in the InfoDi...

Page 34: ...ll move forward Opening and Sewing a Stitch Memory 1 Go into the memory mode by touching the M button 2 Choose the number of the memory you wish to enter and the memory will open 3 Start to sew by pre...

Page 35: ...must stretch with the fabric The Stretch Stitch makes a stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together pieces of light stretch fabric 1 1 Straight Stitch Fabric Woven medium cut in two Use Presser...

Page 36: ...G GUIDE The Edge Quilting Guide is used for wide seam allowances topstitching or channel quilting Slide the guide into the clip on the ankle Adjust to the desired position OVERCAST The three step zigz...

Page 37: ...the length of the darningstitch Step on the foot control Start sewing above the hole and sew down over it The machine will sew back and forth 15 times Note The maximum length of the stitch is 2 6cm an...

Page 38: ...Make sure the folded edge of the fabric follows the inside of the right toe of Blind Hem Foot D Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control The left swing of the needle should just catch the...

Page 39: ...r plate Insert the button The button will determine the length of the buttonhole 3 Make sure that the thread is passed though the hole in the presser foot and placed under the foot 4 Select the button...

Page 40: ...h your sewing machine Use the multipurpose tool to create a thread shank 1 Select sew on button stitch 1 09 2 Snap off the presser foot and lower the feed teeth 3 Place the fabric multipurpose tool an...

Page 41: ...right side so that it stays in place 3 Select straight stitch and move the needle position to the left Snap on the Zipper Foot E so the needle is on the left side of the foot Place fabric under the f...

Page 42: ...rn matching It also helps to prevent uneven feeding of very difficult fabrics 1 Remove the presser foot ankle by unscrewing the ankle screw 2 Place the dual feed on your machine from the back position...

Page 43: ...IGHT BULB Only use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine 12V 5W They are available at your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING dealer Turn off the main switch 1 Place the light bulb r...

Page 44: ...e you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin case area the area under the bobbin case must be cleaned 1 Remove the needle presser foot bobbin cover and bobbin 2 Remove stitch plate by removing t...

Page 45: ...having sewing problems take the sewing machine to your authorized dealer If there is a specific problem it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing fabric and bring it to...

Page 46: ...arly Check threading for bobbin winding Wrong Stitch Irregular or Narrow Stitches Turn machine off and on to reset Change needle rethread top and bobbin threads Use stabilizer Machine Sews Slowly Chec...

Page 47: ...xembourg II S ar l HUSQVARNA and the crowned H mark are trademarks of Husqvarna AB All trademarks are used under license by VSM Group AB This machine is protected by the following patents registration...

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