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Page 2: ...ice 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 I I ieM y Ci ...

Page 3: ... 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 SERVICE MANUAL 39 Needle position 15 Belt tension Qverlock stitch 23 Bobbinwincler adjustments 46 Pattern stitching 16 Bobbinwinder ...

Page 4: ...esser 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 Plat...

Page 5: ...r 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 c...

Page 6: ...king 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 e...

Page 7: ...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...

Page 8: ...es 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 ...

Page 9: ...rrow 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 Pres...

Page 10: ... 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 th...

Page 11: ... 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 sma...

Page 12: ... 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 s...

Page 13: ...et 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 lo...

Page 14: ... 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 ...

Page 15: ...ed 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 Leng...

Page 16: ...nt 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 machin...

Page 17: ...he 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 p...

Page 18: ...e 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 1o I I I I III I I I I I j blib II Is I I 1 ø I I I I 1 1 1 1...

Page 19: ...ch 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...

Page 20: ...e 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 19 Ill Ill Ill I...

Page 21: ... Turn the handle so that the blind hem symbol lines up with the red window Set the Stitch Length Dial O 2 Use blind stitch presser foot Blindstitching is used for hemming without the stitches showing on the right side As you will see from the sketch it consists of four straight stitches and one zigzag stitch I I I I S I 20 ...

Page 22: ...w the stitches fail to reach the fold line of the fabric indicating you should increase the stitch width In the middle illustration the stitch width has been increased too much leading to excessive bite indicating you should decrease the stitch width In the right illustration is shown how a correctly sewn blindstitched hem should look The seam catches only one or two threads of the fold line ...

Page 23: ...ngth according to the work you are doing Three step zigzag has many advantages over ordinary zigzag when overcasting It should replace the zigzag stitch when overcasting thin fabrics since ordinary zigzag may tend to cause the edge of the material to curt Thick fabrics may be overcast twice with three step in order to fasten the coarse threads in the weave Three step zigzag is even more elastic th...

Page 24: ...using the reverse cycle stitch that you unlock the reverse mech anism by pressing down the reverse lever and turning the Stitch Length Dial c ockwise to 0 Release the reverse lever and set the stitch length at the desired point The overlock stitch is designed to sew together and overcast the edge in one operation for ex ample when constructing a T shirt sweater or in any place which calls for a se...

Page 25: ...the center needle position is in the red window Turn the handle so tnat the symbol on the middle scale is lined up with the red window Set the Stitch Length Dial between 1 2 The bridge stftch is used for sewing girdle fabric terry cloth sewing on elastic and for mending and patching II ...

Page 26: ...ed up with the red window Set the Stitch Length Dial between 2 3 The shell stitch is used to make a decorative hem in sheer fabric especially nylon tricot To obtain the shell effect turn a narrow hem to the wrong side sew the seam so that the zigzag stitch goes outside the folded edge After you have finished the seam trim the excess fabric from the wrong side close to the stitches 25 ...

Page 27: ...on by hooking the bobbin thread on the hook on the bobbin case The buttonhole will look better if you use fine thread Mark on the fabric where you want to place the buttonhole Always test sew a buttonhole and adjust the stitch length setting Begin as usual by making sure that the needle is in the highest position Turn the outer scale on the Program Selector so that A is in the red window Align the...

Page 28: ...ith the needle raised out of the fabric and turnthedialtoC Now sew the other column of zigzag stitching the same distance as the first one Stop the machine with the needle raised out of the fabric and turn the dial to 0 In position D the machine makes the final closing bar Make 3 4 stitches while holding back the fabric or lowering the feed dog stop ping the machine with the needle raised Then tur...

Page 29: ...es it is time to Cut them open Do this by piercing the fabric at right angles until tne curved edge reaches down to the buttonhole Then incline the knife more or less parallel to the fabric and move it carefully forward so as not to cut through the end of the buttonhole Helpful hint You can also cut the buttonhole to the middle and then cut the same way from the other direction or place a pin at t...

Page 30: ...table setting about 3 most buttons have a spacing of 1 8 1 6 3 4 mm between the holes turn the hand wheel towards you and test carefully that the needle goes through the center of first one hole and then the other Depress the foot control without disturbing the position of the button Hold both thread ends behind the machine and sew 5 6 stitches Then move to the other holes and repeat the process i...

Page 31: ...ipper foot can be attached so that it comes either to the right or to the left of the needle This makes it possible to sew on both sides of the zipper without turning the work Usually instructions for inserting a zipper are included when you purchase the zipper How ever you may find the following simplified method easier to follow 1 For this zipper application Ye seam allowance is needed Add if ne...

Page 32: ... basting 3 Make a stitching from the right side 3 8 1 cm from one side of the opening 4 Change to zipper foot Place a piece of trans parent tape to the cloth edge of the zipper on the wrong side so that half the tape edge comes outside 31 ...

Page 33: ...tinG the folded cloth edge as close as possibie to the chain of the zipper Work from the right slOe The tape will serve as basting 6 Turn up the seam allowance Sew in the fold press crease from the wrong side Sew from the bottom up continuing to the top of the zipper 7 Remove the tape ...

Page 34: ...he right side starting from the bottom of the zipper 9 Fold back the cloth and sew as close as possible to the stitching on the seam allowance Sew from the bottom up Open the zipper a little just before the seam is finished It is easier to sew when the slide of the zipper doesn t stand in the way 10 Remove the tape and the zipper is attached 33 ...

Page 35: ...aturally better if the thread is of the same color as the fabric The stitch length and stitch width should be adjusted to Suit the material To start try stitch length 1 2 and stitch width 4 5 When mending a rip bring the edges of the fabric together and sew them together with three step zigzag or bridge stitch If necessary reinforce the rip with a piece of fabric on the wrong side and sew back and...

Page 36: ...ot is repaired by sewing back and forth with three step zigzag Usethe reverse lever For every row of stitching guide the fabric slightly to the side so that the stitches cover the entire worn area If the fabric is very worn a piece of the fabric or a lining may be attached to the wrong side of the material as reinforcement Use bandage guaze as reinforcement material when mending table cloths napki...

Page 37: ...ot Lower the presser foot and bring up the lower thread Begin by sewing back and forth over the hole with long stitches Since the feed dog is dis engaged you guide the hoop back and forth by yourself and thus determine the stitch length The faster you move the hoop the longer the stitch will be Keep the machine speed uniform Continue in the same manner until threads have been stitched across the e...

Page 38: ...e with the fabric touching the arm of the machine Bring up the bottom thread Re member to lower the presser bar so that you will have tension on the upper thread For most people free hand embroidery and monogramming requires some practice Prac tice the technique by sewing circles and figures entirely by free hand First sew once with a narrower stitch width and rather high speed on the machine Then...

Page 39: ...lymove the handwheel for an entire pattern so that you are sure the needle will not hit the needle plate Also check the stitch length to be sure the stitches are not too close Place a spool of thread on each spool pin Thread both threads through the upper thread guides Bring each thread around the tension dial with the threads on each side of the tension plate Be sure to lock both threads in the t...

Page 40: ...osen the screw on the needle clamp Remove the old needle by pulling down on the needle Insert the new needle with the flat side facing away from you Push the needle up as far as it will go and tighten the needle clamp screw To make certain that the needle is correctly inserted always run your fingernail along the front of the needle you should be able to feel the groove of the needle When the need...

Page 41: ...d dogs the machine will not feed the fabric properly Remove the needle and the presser foot In order to get at the feed dogs remove the top of the free arm This is done by removing the screw located on the left of the top of the free arm Remove the top plate by pulling to wards the left Clean away any lint Replace the top of the free arm Make sure that you tighten up the screw properly so that the...

Page 42: ...HT PET ROLEUM BASE ACID FREE OIL This oil is provided in the accessory box that comes with the machine If you should run out you may obtain additional oil from your local dealer Remove the two screws on the top cover and remove the cover Remove the needle and the presser foot Remove the screw that holds the top plate of the free arm and remove the plate Move the face plate and light out of the way...

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Page 45: ... as the arrows indicate remove the belt guard Slide Bracket C belt downward to Unthread machine with machine running puth bracket C down ward till machine speed is slug gish move bracket C upward slowly till machine speed increases and tighten screws B Note The belt equipment with this machine is made of a nonde teriorating material and is not affected by oil or age EL Loosen screws B Fig 2 upward...

Page 46: ...that even with a new needle the thread will continue to break To change the needle plate Remove the needle and the presser foot Remove the screw located on the left side of the top of the free arm plate Slide out the free arm cover plate towards the left Turn the plate upside down and remove the two screws on the needle plate Insert a new needle plate making sure the screws are replaced tightly Re...

Page 47: ...unterclockwise Note The bobbinwinder should stop winding 1 32 1 mm from the outer edge of the bobbir The bobbin may wind unevenly as illustrated in Fig 4 Turn the thread tension device Fig 2 clockwise with the aid of the large screwdriver until the winding becomes even as in Fig 3 If the winding looks like Fig 5 turn the thread tension device counterclockwise until the winding becomes even as in F...

Page 48: ...t point B this may be done with the large screwdriver included with attach ments lift bobbinwinder frame C while holding spring D and remove The rubber ring may be twisted or cut off stretch new rubber ring over pulley Reinstall bobbinwinder frame with spring insure that the end of the spring engages slotted area of the bobbinwinder frame and mounting bracket Attach C clip 47 p I ...

Page 49: ...machine locked Remove the needle and unthread the machine Rotate handwheel backwards away from you After sewing hook is free remove any threads around the hook or around me shuttle spindle Clean away any lint and oil the hook ...

Page 50: ...lity or thickness as the upper thread G The bobbin is incorrectly inserted in bobbin case H Lint or thread is wrapped around the spindle of the sewing hook I Using incorrect sewing foot J The bobbin may be over filled causing a tight lower tension K Bobbin wound unevenly Needle breaks A The needle is incorrectly inserted B You may have been pulling the fabric when sewing The needle can easily de f...

Page 51: ... thread may be knotted I Thread is entangled on the spool pin Lower thread breaks A The bobbin case is incorrectly inserted B The lower thread is incorrectly threaded C The lower thread tension is too tight D The bobbin is wound too full E The needle plate slot is damaged and has sharp edges F Lint or thread is wrapped around the shuttle spindle G Bobbin is bent or has sharp edges Lower thread not...

Page 52: ... The needle thread and fabric do not correspond D The needle may be blunt E Using incorrect presser foot Stitch length varies A Using incorrect presser foot B The feed dog clogged by dust and lint Skipped stitches A Needle is incorrectly inserted B Needle is bent or blunt C Incorrect needle system use System 130 705 H D Upper thread incorrectly threaded E The needle thread and fabric do not corres...

Page 53: ... or too loose Machine does not sew the stitch indicated A Controls have incorrect setting refer to operating manual for correct stitch setting Machine runs sluggishly A The feed dog teeth are clogged with lint B Dirt or lint in the sewing hook or the bobbincase C The outlet voltage is too low D Drive belt too tight or too loose E Oiling required Machine will not run A Hand wheel release not tighte...

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