Viking Huskystar C20 User's Guide

C10/20USER’S GUIDE

10LCD SCREEN - MODEL C10Direct PatternAuto-lockReversePattern numberDirect modeNeedle up MirrorButtonhole leverBobbin windingNeedle positionStitch wid

11Direct PatternAuto-lockReversePattern numberDirect modeNeedle up MirrorButtonhole leverBobbin windingNeedle positionStitch widthPatternAlphabetAuto-

12PATTERN CHART - MODEL C10The portion marked in color on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.A. Direct selection patternsB. Pattern se

13The portion marked in color on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern.A. Direct selection patternsB. Pattern selection by numberC. Alpha

14123 45678 910 11 12 13 1415 16 17 1819ACCESSORIES1. Standard foot (T)2. Zipper foot (I)3. Buttonhole foot (D)4. Overcasting foot (E)5. Blindhem

15CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCECaution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on “O” wh

16STARTING SEWINGSpeed adjustment leverThe speed adjustment lever can control the sewing speed. To increase the speed, slide the lever to right. To de

17Attention: Turn power switch to off (“O”) when carrying out any of the operations below!Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing sig

18ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSUREThe presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no adjustment for most fabric weights.However,

19TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHARTPRESSER FOOT APPLICATION PRESSER FOOT APPLICATIONStandard foot (T)General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching

Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser footSYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS

20WINDING THE BOBBIN1. Place the thread and spool cap onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool cap with the small side next to t

216. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right, “bobbin winding position”, the symbol “ “ is shown on the LCD screen. It will disappea

22INSERTING THE BOBBINAttention: Turn power switch to off (“O”) before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the ne

23THREADING THE UPPER THREADStart by raising the needle to its highest point, by turning the hand wheel toward you. Raise the presser foot lift to ope

244. Pull the thread down between the tension discs.5. Then, down and around the check spring holder and back up to the take up lever.6. Pull the t

25NEEDLE THREADERAttention: Turn power switch to the off position (“O”).Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot.1. Lower

26TOP THREAD TENSIONLooseTight- Basic top thread tension setting: “4”- To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the

27BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising t

28PRESSER FOOT LIFT1. The presser foot lift raises and lowers your presser foot.2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can

29OPERATION BUTTONSNeedle up/down buttonAuto-lock buttonReverse buttonReverse buttonWhen the patterns 01-16, 30-60 (C10), 01-16, 30-79 (C20) are selec

This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWhen using an electrical appliance, b

30Auto-lock button When the patterns 01-05 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, the

31FUNCTION BUTTONSStitch width buttonStitch length buttonMirroring buttonMode selection buttonStitch width buttonWhen you select a stitch, the machi

32Stitch length buttonMODE selection buttonWhen you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be ind

33Pattern mirroring button The patterns 01-16, 30-60 (model C10), 01-16, 30-79 (model C20) can be mirrored by pressing the “ “ button. The LCD will d

34SELECTION BUTTONSDirect pattern selection and number buttonsDirect pattern selection buttonsWhen the mode button is set to Direct mode you can selec

35MEMORY BUTTONSClear buttonArrow buttonMemory buttonMemory buttonClear buttonArrow buttonPress the “ “ button to enter the memory mode and program c

36USEFUL SKILLS1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner.2. Lower the needle into the fabric with the hand wheel or by pressing the needle

37Sewing on heavy fabricThe black button on the right side of the presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in b

38STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITIONChanging the needle positionThese setting apply only to patterns 01-05. The pre-set position is “3.5”, center p

39STRETCH STITCHESStretch stitches are strong and À exible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Suitable for easy to ravel and knit fabrics

4PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ...7BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE ...

40OVERCASTING STITCHESUsing the overcasting footUsing the standard foot1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E).2. Sew the fabric with

41BLINDHEM: Blindhem for woven fabrics: Blindhem for stretch fabricsPlease Note: It takes practice to sew blindhems. Always make a sewing test ¿ rst.S

42BUTTON SEWINGPlease note: The button sewing foot only comes with model C20.2. Position the fabric under the foot. Place the button in the desired p

43BUTTONHOLE STITCHING : For thin or medium fabric : For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium fabric : For thin or medium

443. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density.4. Position the fabric under the p

456. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown.7. Raise the presser foot and cut the thread. To sew the buttonho

46Making a corded buttonhole on stretch fabrics1. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot. Bring the tw

47EYELET STITCH : Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc1. Select pattern 28 to get the eyelet stitch. Attach satin stitch foot (A).2. Press the “

48DARNING STITCH1. Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together. Select pattern 29 to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the

495. Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever.Please Note:

5Memory button...35Clear

50ZIPPER INSERTIONInserting a centered zipperAttention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing with center needle position straight stitch only. It is

51QUILTINGInsert the quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire.Sew the ¿ rst row and move the fabric to

52FREE-MOTION, DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMINGMove the drop feed control to “ “ to lower the feed dogs. Remove the presser foot holder, and att

53EmbroiderySelect zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop.

54MIRRORING Please Note: - Buttonholes, darning and eyelet stitches cannot be mirrored.- Mirrored patterns can also be combined with other patterns.1.

55MEMORY - MODEL C10Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can

564. Use the arrow “ “ or “ “ button to switch between the stitches in the combination and check what you have programmed.5. Press the “ “ butt

57Recall and sew the memorized pattern1. Press the “ “ button to enter the memory mode. The machine will be positioned at the ¿ rst programmed stitc

58MEMORY - MODEL C20Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can

594. Use the arrow “ “ or “ “ button to check what you have programmed.5. Press the “ “ button to leave the memory mode and return to the Direc

6Warning animation message display ...61Instruction animat

60Recall and sew the memorized pattern1. Press the “ “ button to enter the memory mode. The machine will be positioned at the ¿ rst programmed stitc

61WARNING FUNCTIONSWarning animation message displayButtonhole lever is not loweredThe buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and the foot control

62REPLACING THE LIGHT BULBAttention: Turn the power switch off and wait until the light bulb has cooled before touching it. 1. Remove plug (a) , loos

63MAINTENANCEAttention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or elec

643. Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder. Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw holding the needle plate

65TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDEBefore calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nea

66Problem Cause CorrectionSeam puckering1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 1. Loosen the thread tension.2.The needle thread is not threaded cor

67QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C10* Adjustments can be made.PatternWidth (mm) Length (mm) PresserFootFunctionsAuto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lo

68PatternWidth (mm) Length (mm)Presser FootFunctionsAuto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot Twin needle Memory Cross stitches41

69QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C20 * Adjustments can be made.PatternWidth (mm) Length (mm) PresserFootFunctionsAuto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-l

7PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINETension dialPresser foot pressureFace plateOperation buttons Thread cutterButtonhole leverNeedle threaderNeedle plateAc

70* Adjustments can be made.PatternWidth (mm) Length (mm)Presser FootFunctionsAuto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot Twin need

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8BUTTONS OF THE MACHINEA. Operation buttons 1. Reverse button Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed.

9B. Function buttons4. Stitch length Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.5. Stitch width Press this button to adjust the width of t