Viking Emerald 183 Owner's Manual

Emerald 183Almost The ManualLast ModifiedMonday, October 19, 2009 at 10:09:50 PM Document Revision: 89

Image Name DescriptionCarrying caseAccessory box The accessory box is attached to the machine on delivery.Foot control and power cord.5

3. Preparing to sew 3.1. Unpacking 1. Place the machine on a sturdy, flat surface, remove the packaging and lift off the cover. 2. The machine is del

3.3. Accessory box In the accessory box there is a special tray for presser feet and bobbins plus a space for other accessories. Store the presser fe

3.6. Connect the power supplyOn the underside of the machine you will End information about the power supply voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz). Befo

Table 2: Look in the column for your fabric type.Woven Fabrics: for stable fabrics that have no stretch. Usually woven. Stretch Fabrics: for fabrics t

3.9. Lower the feed teeth You must remove the accessory box to lower the feed teeth. The feed teeth lever is located on the back of the machine at th

3.12. NeedlesThe sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. To ensure you will get a quality needle, we recommend needle sys

3.13. Spool pinsThe Emerald 183 has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The main horizontal spool pin (A) is used For sewing

3.14. Threading the upper thread Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Turn off the main switch.1. Pull up the s

3.16. Needle threader The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use

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3.17. Threading for twin needle Turn off the main switch.1. Insert a twin needle. 2. Thread the machine as explained on page 15 and thread the left

3.19. Placing the bobbin in the machine Turn off the main switch.1. Verify that the needle is fully raised before inserting or removing the bobbin.

4. Operating the machine 4.1. Function buttons on the machine 4.1.1. Speed control slide With the speed control slide, you can change the maximum sew

4.1.6. Reverse (D)Reverse is pressed to sew in reverse. An arrow is shown in the lnfoDisplay when the function is active. If you press and hold the r

4.2. Function buttons 4.2.1. Direct Stitch Selection buttons (A) When menu one is active, use the direct stitch selection buttons to choose your stit

4.2.5. Memory button (A) Use the memory to store stitch combinations. The stored combinations are not lost even if you turn off the machine. There ma

4.2.8. Edit button (A) To modify the settings of a character or stitch in the memory mode, use the stitch width or length + or - buttons to select th

4.4. Display iconsA. Stitch number B. Thread tension recommendation C. Presser foot recommendationD. Reverse iconE. Needle up/down iconF. FIX i

4.4.2. Display icon: Elongation V. Stitch number W. Stitch elongation X. Thread tension recommendation Y. Reverse iconZ. Needle up/down icon a.

4.5. Warning messages 4.5.1. Presser foot not lowered If you touch the foot control and the presser foot is not lowered, the machine will beep and gi

4.1.8. Stitch balance (A) ...20 4.2. Function buttons...

4.6. Programming The Emerald 183 has a programming function. You can program up to 20 stitches and characters into the same combination. Combine any

4.8. Adding stitches or letters in a sequence1. To add a stitch or letter in a sequence you need to place the cursor where you want the stitch to be

4.12. Stitch elongationTo elongate a stitch means that you make the stitch longer without changing the stitch density. You can elongate the following

5. Basic sewing techniques 5.1. SeamA seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance that usually will be pressed open. In most cases

5.3. Overcast The three step zigzag, is up to ¼" (7 mm) wide and suitable for all types of fabrics. Use this stitch for overcasting, butting two

5.5. Darning and mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment, Choose a line thread in a color as close to your

5.7. Blind hem The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments. There are two types of blind hem; one is recommended for medium to heavy woven fab

5.8. Sewing buttonholes The buttonholes on the Emerald 183 are specially adjusted for different kinds of fabric and garment. See Appendix A. Stitche

5.10. A Corded Buttonhole (Stretch fabrics) When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability

5.12. Sewing zippers The Zipper Foot E can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zi

5.12. Sewing zippers ...36 5.12.1. Center Zippe

5. To avoid fabric shifting, sew the left side of the zipper in the same direction. Snap on the Zipper foot E so the needle is on the right side of th

6. Taking care of the machine 6.1. Changing the light bulb Only use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine (12V, 5W). They ar

6.3.2. Cleaning Under the Bobbin Turn off the main switch.After sewing several projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the bobbin

4. Clean the area with the brush or with a dry cloth.5. Put the bobbin case back into the hook race so that the tip fits into the stopper.40

6.4. Trouble shootingAny time you experience a problem when sewing:1. Re-thread the top and bobbin threads. 2. Use different spool pin positions (ver

3. Follow recommendations for thread tension.Upper Thread Breaks1. Does thread feed smoothly / not catching?2. Use thread nets and quality thread. For

3. Check wall plug and power to wall plug.Main Motor Blocked1. Clear out threads in bobbin case area (see Clean the Bobbin Area on page 38).2. Remove

Appendix A. StitchesThe part marked in red shows on unit of a stitch.Table 4. Stitch menu 1.Stitch Name Foot Application1:00 Buttonhole C Buttonhole f

Table 5. Stitch menu 2.Stitch Name Foot Application2:01 Double Overlock B Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For heavy stretc

Stitch Name Foot Application2:13 2 mm Satin Stitch B For Appliqués, rounded edge, sewing on laces and bands.2:14 4 mm Satin Stitch B For Appliqués, ro

1. IntroductionThis document exists the following reasons:1. The manufacturer does not offer the manual for the Emerald 183 sewing machine as a PDF d

Table 8. Stitch menu 5.5:01 5:02 5:03 5:04 5:05 5:06 5:07 5:08 5:09 5:1 05:11 5:12 5:13 5:14 5:15 5:16 5:17 5:18 5:19 5:2 0For the alphabet, I chose t

Appendix B. Alphabetical IndexAlphabetical IndexAppliqué...47, 51BASTE...

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Appendix C. GlossaryTerm DescriptionAppliquéA decorative design made of one material sewn over another. Sewing material on material to form a design.C

Figure 5. Tricot fabric pattern (taken from Wikimedia Commons).52

Last PageWe reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifications to the per

2. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSThe Viking Emerald 183 is household sewing machine designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and ULI 594. When using an electri

2.2. Machine Overview1. Bobbin thread tension disks.2. Lid.3. Information display.4. Hand-wheel.5. Active menu indicator.6. Function panel.7. Main po

Table 1. Accessories included with sewing machine.Image Name DescriptionUtility Foot A Attached on delivery, this foot is used mainly for straight and

Image Name DescriptionScrewdriver Use to remove the needle and other similar tasks.Brush Clean lintFelt padSeam RipperClearance plate / Button reedUse