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User’s Guide
KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING
This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine.
DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • •
A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning. Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt.
WARNING - To reduce the risk of burns, Àre, electric shock, or injury to persons:
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children and infirm persons. Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual. Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug, if it is 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 mechanical adjustment. Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth. Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is required around the sewing machine needle. Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break. Do not use bent needles. Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the needle causing it to break. Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle, changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser foot, etc. Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers, lubricating, or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual. Never drop or insert any object into any opening. Do not use outdoors. Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated. To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position, then remove plug from outlet. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
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Table of Contents Learn your Platinum Overview - Front Overview - Rear Accessory Tray Accessories Unpack your sewing machine Connect to the Power Supply Pack Away After Sewing Accessory Tray Spool Pins Threading the Upper Thread Needle Threader Threading for Twin Needle Bobbin Winding Placing the Bobbin in the Machine Winding from the Needle Needles Changing the Needle Presser Feet Changing the Presser Foot Presser Foot Pressure Presser Foot Lever Thread Tension Lowering the Feed Teeth
Functions and Infodisplay
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The Touch Panel Stitch Selection Alphabet (Platinum 755) Sewing Advisor (Platinum 715/735) Icons on the InfoDisplay
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Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 755)
Programming
Sewing Utility Sewing Buttonholes Button
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Care of your Platinum
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Index
Trouble Shooting
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Overview - Front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2
Lid Dial to set presser foot pressure Thread take-up lever Thread tension Pre-tension disc Dial to set thread tension Sensor Buttonhole Foot socket Light Needle threader Needle bar Presser foot Free arm Bobbin cover Base plate Feed teeth up/down dial Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle Needle clamp screw
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Thread tension disk for bobbin winding Main spool pin Spool holders Bobbin winding guides Auxilary spool pin Bobbin winder spindle Bobbin stop Thread cutter for bobbin winding Handwheel InfoDisplay and Touch Panel Power switch, connectors for power supply and foot control 29 Ruler (inches and centimeters)
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Overview - Rear
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30 Handle 31 Presser foot lifter 32 Thread cutter 33 Needle threader
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Accessory Tray 34 Space for accessories 35 Space for presser feet 36 Space for bobbins
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Accessories Needles Thread spools Presser feet A, B, C, D, E, J. Presser foot H (only Platinum 715/735). Quilter’s 1/4" Piecing Foot P (only Platinum 755). Sensor Buttonhole Foot ( only Platinum 735/755). 37 Brush 38 Stitch plate opener (to be attached to the brush) 39 Screwdriver 40 Seam ripper 41 Clearance plate 42 Bobbins 43 Felt pad 44 Light bulb remover 45 Spool holders
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Unpack your sewing machine 1 Place the machine on a table or cabinet, remove the packaging and lift off the cover. 2 Remove the packing material, the foot control and Ànally the protection cover. 3 The machine is delivered with an accessory bag and a main cord. 4 Wipe off the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any soil before sewing.
Connect to the Power Supply Among the accessories you will Ànd the main cord. On the underside of the machine you will Ànd information about the power supply (V) and the frequency (Hz). Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is of type “FR4” (see underside of foot control). 1 Take out the cord from the foot control. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine. 2 Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine. 3 When you press the power switch to ON, both the machine and the light are switched on. For the USA and Canada This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this plug is intended to Àt in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not Àt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not Àt, contact a qualiÀed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.
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Pack Away After Sewing 1 Press the power switch to turn off the machine. 2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket Àrst and then from the machine. 3 Wind the main cord around your hand and place the cord in the pocket of the hard cover. 4 Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the foot control cord around your hand and place it in the space of the foot control. 5 Check to ensure that all accessories are in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine around the free arm. 6 Place the foot control, with the underside towards you, Àtting into the recess of the accessory tray at the rear side of the machine.
Accessory Tray In the accessory tray there are special places for presser feet, and bobbins plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible. Remove the Accessory Tray To use the free arm - remove the accessory tray. When attached, there is a plastic hook that keeps the accessory tray locked to the machine. There is a button on the left underside of the accessory tray (1) that is used to unlock and remove it. Press the button upwards and slide the accessory tray to the left, passing the stop position, and remove it. 1
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Spool Pins Your sewing machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxilary spool pin. The spool pins are suitable for all types of thread. Fold the spool pin out towards the right. Place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread reels clockwise. Slide on a spool holder (see below) and then fold the spool pin back to the horizontal position.
Auxilary spool pin
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Main Spool Pin The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the stationary spool) or in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). There are two spool holders on the spool pin, one large (a) and one small (b). Depending on what thread spool size or which spool pin position you are using, the spool holders are used differently. Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for large spools or threads with special characteristics.
Horizontal Position When using the pin in horizontal position and with narrow thread spools, place the large spool holder (a) under the thread spool. The small holder (b) is placed in front of the thread spool.
Narrow thread spools
If you use large spools, place the small spool holder (b) under the thread spool and the large holder (a) in front of it. The Áat side of the spool holder shall be pressed Àrmly against the spool. There shall be no space between spool holder and thread spool. Vertical Position To use the spool pin in its vertical position, fold the spool pin out towards the right. Slide on the large spool holder and place a felt pad under the thread spool. This is to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast. 6
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Auxilary Spool Pin The auxilary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle.
When using the auxilary spool pin, place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the thread spool.
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Threading the Upper Thread When threading the upper thread, make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1 Pull the spool pin out. Place the spool on the spool pin with spool holder (follow the instuctions on previous page). The thread shall reel clockwise. Push the spool pin back in.
3 Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows. Bring the thread from the right when threading into the slot on the take-up lever. 4 Pull the thread into the last guide just above the needle. 5 The needle is threaded from front to back (see needle threader for further instructions).
Hold the thread near the spool using 6 Place the thread under the presser foot your right hand. Use your left hand to and into the thread cutter, pull it downbring the end of the thread in the direcwards to cut it. tion of the arrow on the machine. 2 Bring the thread into the pre-tension thread guide (a). Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs (b). 7
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Needle Threader
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1 Pull the needle threader all the way down, catching the thread under the guide (a) 2 Bring it forward until the metal Áanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass through the needle eye. 3 Place the thread around the guide (a) and under the Áanges in front of the needle, so the thread catches into the small hook.
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4 Let the needle threader gently swing back. The hook pulls the thread through the needle eye and forms a loop behind the needle. Pull the thread loop out behind the needle. 5 Place the thread under the presser foot and cut the thread.
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Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for size 60 needles or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle, triple needle or when the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. When threading the needle manually make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back. The white presser foot ankle makes it easy to see the eye of the needle. The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying glass.
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Threading for Twin Needle Switch off the main switch. 1 Insert a twin needle. See page 12 “Changing the needle”. 2 Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second top thread. 3 LEFT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as explained on page 7 and check to ensure that the thread lies between the inner thread tension discs, and inside the last thread guide. Thread the left needle.
4 RIGHT NEEDLE: Pull up the auxilary spool pin. Place the large spool holder and a felt pad on the spool pin. 5 Place the thread spool or the bobbin with the second thread on the spool pin. 6 Thread the machine as before but this thread should lie between the outer thread tension discs, and outside the last thread guide. Thread the right needle. 9
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Bobbin Winding 1 Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle at the front of the machine (the markafacing up). Push the bobbin spindle down. 2 Place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the spool on the auxilary spool pin. 3 Bring the thread into the thread tension guide (a), and under thread guide (b) then over thread guide (c) as illustrated.
Note: Depending on thread quality, take the thread one or two turns around the bobbin thread tension guide (a).
4 From above wind a few turns of thread clockwise around the bobbin and into the thread cutter (d). 5 Press the foot control. When the bobbin is full, the winding will stop automatically. Remove the bobbin and cut off the thread. Bring the bobbin spindle up.
Placing the Bobbin in the Machine
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1 Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you. 2 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case with the markafacing up and the thread to the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter clockwise when pulling out the thread. 3 Place your Ànger on the bobbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to the left into the tension spring (a) until it ‘‘clicks’’ into place. 4 Continue threading around (b) and to the right of and then left into the thread cutter (c). Replace the cover (1). Pull the thread to the left to cut it (2). 10
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Winding from the Needle Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in the up position. Use only the original Husqvarna Viking green bobbins. Only use a metal presser foot when bobbin winding from the needle.
Note: We do not recommend winding specialty threads such as invisible or other stretchy threads through the needle. Instead see “Bobbin Winding”.
To wind, follow the instructions for “Bobbin winding”. The difference is that the thread is brought up from the needle, under the presser foot and to the right over thread guide (c).
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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 needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your sewing machine contains needles of the most used sizes for sewing in woven and stretch fabrics.
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A Universal Needles These needles are used for sewing in all woven fabrics. The needle point is designed to penetrate between the threads of the fabric so the fabric will not be damaged. B Stretch Needles These needles are used for sewing in knit and stretch fabrics. The stretch needle is marked yellow and has a rounded point. C Jeans Needles These needles are used for sewing woven heavy fabrics, for example denim and canvas fabric. The jeans needle is marked blue and has an extremely sharp point to facilitate the penetrating of the fabric.
Changing the Needle
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1 Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with the screwdriver. 2 Remove the needle. 3 Push the new needle upwards with the Áat side away from you until it will go no further. 4 Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw properly.
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Note: Change the needle often and always use a straight needle with a sharp point (a). A damaged needle (b) can cause skipped stitches, breakage of needles or snapping of thread. A damaged needle can also damage the needle plate and/or fabric.
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Presser Feet There are a number of presser feet for different purposes supplied with your sewing machine: Utility Foot A Fitted on the sewing machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. Utility Foot B When sewing satin zigzag stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length; other utility stitches or decorative stitches use this foot. The tunnel at the bottom of the foot is designed to feed smoothly over the stitches. Buttonhole Foot C This buttonhole foot has guide lines to determine buttonhole length. The middle mark gives a 9/16'' (15 mm) buttoning edge. The two tunnels on the bottom of the foot ensures a smooth feed over the buttonhole columns. Blind Hem Foot D This foot is used for blind hem stitches. The inner edge of this foot guides the fabric. The bottom of the foot is designed to ride along the hem edge. Zipper Foot E This is the zipper foot and can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle. This makes it easy to sew on both sides of the zipper.
Presser Foot H (Platinum 715/735) This foot with a glide plate underneath, is used when sewing foam, plastic, or leather, minimizing the risk of these materials sticking to the foot. Edging Foot J This foot is used for overcasting, seam and 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 the edge of the fabric.
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Quilter’s 1/4" Piecing Foot P (Platinum 755)
This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has distance marks 1/4" (6 mm) and 1/8" (3 mm). Sensor Buttonhole Foot (Platinum 735/755)
When connected to the machine it gives a buttonhole length Àtting the button size that has been entered into the machine. The middle mark gives a 9/16'' (15 mm) buttoning edge. Read more about different optional presser feet in the Accessory User’s Guide.
Changing the Presser Foot
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1 Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot towards you. 2 Line up the cross pin on the foot with the gap in the presser foot ankle. Press back until the foot snaps into place.
Presser Foot Pressure (a) The presser foot pressure is adjusted with the dial found under the lid on your sewing machine. Normal setting is around four. The higher the number the more pressure the foot puts on the fabric. Knit and soft fabrics should be sewn at lower pressure.
Presser Foot Lever (b) The presser foot is raised and lowered with the presser foot lever. The presser foot must be lowered when sewing. By raising the presser foot lever and then press it upwards, the lift height of the presser foot can be raised to extra height in order to slide thick projects under the foot. 14
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Thread Tension Use the recommended thread tension setting given on the InfoDisplay. You can adjust the top thread tension for special fabrics and/or techniques. To adjust, turn the numbered tension dial (a). The higher the number the higher the tension. Normally top thread tension is set to around 4.
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When sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to around 3. When topstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9. Correct and incorrect thread tension To understand the correct thread tension, sew a few sample zigzag stitches 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 If you set the tension at the highest number, the top thread might break and the seam may pucker and/or thread breaks. 3 The correct thread tension is set when the threads interlock in the middle of both fabric layers or, in the case of decorative stitches, on the underside.
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Lowering the Feed Teeth The feed teeth are lowered when you turn the dial on the front of the free arm to the left . Turn the dial to the right if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as you begin to sew. The feed teeth should be lowered when sewing on buttons and for free-motion work.
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Functions and InfoDisplay
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The Touch Panel Needle Stop Up/Down (Platinum 755)
is used to set the needle stop position up or down. NEEDLE STOP POSITION
Stop STOP is used to conclude a stitch. Your sewing machine fastens the thread and stops automatically when a stitch or stitch sequence has been completed. STOP is cancelled when you touch the button again or by selecting a new stitch. When STOP is active, an icon is shown on the InfoDisplay. The stop-function can be programmed. Fix FIX is used to tie off stitches. When the button is touched, an icon is visible on the InfoDisplay. By touching the button again the function can be turned off. When beginning to sew, your sewing machine sews a few tie off stitches and goes on with the selected stitch. Touch FIX while sewing and your sewing machine sews a few tie off stitches and stops automatically. Speed (Platinum 755) The maximum sewing speed is 900 rpm.
All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, recommended sewing speed. When you select a stitch your sewing machine automatically sets the correct sewing speed. 18
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By touching the SPEED button you can switch between the three speed ranges. If you have reduced the speed manually, your setting is retained and kept for all stitches until your sewing machine is turned off. Reverse REVERSE is touched to sew in reverse. When the button is released, your sewing machine sews forwards. The longest reverse stitch length is 3 mm.
For permanent reverse, touch the button twice in quick succession before starting to sew. The reverse sewing is indicated by an icon on the InfoDisplay. Your sewing machine sews in reverse until you touch the button again. Stitch length When you select a stitch, your sewing machine automatically sets the best stitch length. The set length is visible on the InfoDisplay above the stitch length buttons. You can change the stitch length by touching either the (+) or (-) button. Stitch width The stitch width is set in the same way as the stitch length. The set width is visible on the InfoDisplay above the stitch width button. The width can be adjusted between 0 and 6 mm. If straight stitch is selected, the width button is used to adjust the needle position.
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Mirror Side to Side Touch this button to mirror the selected stitch side to side. If this button is touched when straight stitch with left needle position is selected, the needle position is changed from left to right. If touched in REP, the whole stitch combination is mirrored (see page 26). Mirror End to End (Platinum 755)
Touch this button to mirror the selected stitch end to end. If touched in REP, the whole stitch combination is mirrored (see page 26). If a STOP is programmed at the end of a combination, and the combination is mirrored end to end, the STOP will be placed at the beginning instead. FUNC
Touch this button to step between the different modes on your sewing machine. There are three different modes; NORM, PROG and REP. The NORM mode (normal sewing mode) is always active when the machine is turned on. Touch once to activate the PROG mode (used when programming), then touch again to enter the REP mode that is used to sew a programmed combination. Touch again to return to NORM mode. The active mode is indicated on the InfoDisplay. Arrow Buttons
These buttons are used to advance or return within a programmed sequence.
Memory (Platinum 755) Your sewing machine has two different memories where programmed combinations can be saved. Each memory holds up to 30 stitches or letters. The button is used to advance to the memory required in PROG or REP. The active memory number is shown in the lower right corner of the InfoDisplay. CLR
Touch this button in PROG to delete the whole or a part of a program (see page 26). When a program in a memory has been deleted, the stitch number is cleared on the InfoDisplay. Stitch Menus Touch the stitch menu button to step between the stitch menus. The currently selected menu is indicated in the Overview Window.
Platinum 755 has 35 utility stitches (menu 1) and 70 decorative stitches (menu 2-3). Platinum 735 has 21 utility stitches (menu 1) and 42 decorative stitches (menu 2-3). Platinum 715 has 21 utility stitches (menu 1) and 21 decorative stitches (menu 2). The utility stitches are visible on the Touch Panel and the decorative stitches are pictured inside the lid. Alphabet Menu (Platinum 755) The Platinum 755 has an alphabet - Outline Block. Touch the alphabet menu button and “A..” is shown on the InfoDisplay.
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Stitch Selection Utility and Decorative Stitches Touch the stitch menu button to step between the menus. The currently selected menu is indicated in the Overview Window.
Touch one of the stitch selection buttons to select the stitch. The number of the selected stitch is shown on the InfoDisplay. When the stitch is shown as 1:02 in the User’s Guide/Handbook, 1 indicates the stitch menu 1 and 02 the selected stitch. Likewise, 2:20 is stitch number 20 on stitch menu 2. Your sewing machine sets the speed, stitch length and width. The recommended presser foot and thread tension are also shown on the InfoDisplay. Platinum 715/735 also shows the recommended needle. Set your sewing machine according to the recommendations.
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Alphabet (Platinum 755) Touch the alphabet menu button “A..” is shown on the InfoDisplay.
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Touch a letter (shown in red on the stitch selection buttons) to select it. The number of the button will be shown on the InfoDisplay. For instance the letter E corresponds to stitch selection button number 5. Alphabet Menu Outline Block alphabet When the Alphabet menu button is touched, “A..” is shown in Overview Window indicating that upper case letters are selected. You can choose between upper case letters, lower case letters or numbers/ special characters by touching the Alphabet menu button a second and a third time. On the InfoDisplay “a..” is shown for lower case letters and “1..” for numbers/special characters.
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Sewing Advisor (Platinum 715/735) Your sewing machine features the exclusive Husqvarna Viking Sewing Advisor. It is always active and is located at the bottom of the Touch Panel. When beginning a sewing project, touch your fabric type and weight then touch the technique you desire to sew. Your selected fabric is “remembered” until the next time you change it. The Sewing Advisor sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width and sewing speed for your project. Your sewing machine also gives you recommendations on thread tension, presser foot pressure and presser foot for the selected fabric and technique. Fabric Selection
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Woven or Knit The difference between woven and knit fabric is the way the threads are put together. Woven fabrics are made of two thread systems, warp lengthwise and weft crosswise that intersect at straight angles. A knit fabric is made of one thread system with interlaced stitches. A knit fabric usually has stretch.
As a general rule, enter Woven for stable fabrics that have no stretch and Stretch for fabrics that have stretch. chiffon, organza, batiste, silkies, wool challis, etc. WOVEN MEDIUM: calico, quilting fabrics, wool crepe, and broadcloth, etc. WOVEN HEAVY: denim, wool suiting and coating, canvas, etc. STRETCH LIGHT: charmeuse nylon, single knit jerseys, etc. STRETCH MEDIUM: double knit, velour, plush, swimwear, etc. STRETCH HEAVY: sweater knits, Áeece, etc. WOVEN LIGHT:
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Functions and InfoDisplay
Leather/Vinyl Leather is animal skin. Leather can be smooth or sueded and has some give.
Vinyl is a synthetic material which often has a woven wrong side. Vinyl can be smooth or patterned and some vinyls have stretch. for suede, real leather and for artiÀcial leather and suede. LEATHER/VINYL:
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Techniques SEAM: sews two pieces of fabric together.
overcast fabric edges to prevent them from fraying and to help them lay Áat.
OVERCAST:
sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time.
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a temporary stitching for Àtting garments, gathering and marking.
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creates an invisible hem on garments. Is not recommended for light weight fabric or for leather/ vinyl, but your Platinum 715/735 selects the best stitch possible.
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HEM: selects the best visible or top stitch hem for your fabric type and weight.
the Sewing Advisor selects the best buttonhole possible for your fabric.
BUTTONHOLE:
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How to Use the Sewing Advisor Your fabric selection stays active until another fabric is selected, and the last fabric selected is always retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off.
When touching a fabric button, the letter corresponding to that fabric appears in the Overview Window indicating the selection.
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After you have selected the desired fabric, select the technique of your choice. You can then view the stitch number and all the default recommendations.
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The settings made on the SEWING ADVISOR are always visible in the Overview Window. The letter indicates the fabric and the number the technique. If another stitch than the one recommended by the SEWING ADVISOR is selected, the selected fabric remains.
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Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 715/735) On the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to obtain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some appear only in speciÀc situations. The icons visible on the InfoDisplay are listed and explained below. 1
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2 Indicates MIRROR SIDE TO SIDE is selected. 3 The recommended PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
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10 Indicates that the sewing machine has a SEWING ADVISOR. 11, 12 SEWING ADVISOR The selected fabric (letter) and sewing technique (number) are shown next to the Sewing Advisor icon.
4 Indicates that the STOP function is active.
13 The STITCH LENGTH
5 Indicates that the FIX function is active.
15 Indicates that REVERSE is active.
6 Indicates that STABILIZER should be used. 7 The recommended THREAD TENSION Overview Window
8 Indicates that the STITCH MENU is active. 9 Indicates the selected STITCH MENU.
14 The reccomended PRESSER FOOT For Darning Stitch (no 18), Tapering Stitch (no 19) or when sewing step by step buttonholes, a Áashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to change direction. 16 The STITCH WIDTH 17 The selected MODE 18 The number of the SELECTED STITCH
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Buttonhole Icons (Platinum 715/735)
19 Recommends a corded buttonhole. 20 When sewing step by step buttonholes, a Áashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole. When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected (Platinum 735).
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21 Indicates that the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. If the icon Áashes, line up the white range on the wheel with the white mark on the foot. 22 Set BUTTON SIZE, by touching the stitch length (+) or (-) button. By touching CLR, you can step between setting the buttonhole size and buttonhole density. 23 The button symbol indicates that the button size is shown on 22.
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Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 755) On the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to obtain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some will change depending on your selections. The icons visible on the InfoDisplay are listed and explained below. 1
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General Icons 1 NEEDLE STOP POSITION: Indicates that the needle stop position is set to up or down
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2,3Indicates that the functions MIRROR SIDE TO SIDE or/and MIRROR END TO END have been selected.
14 Indicates that REVERSE is active.
4 The recommended PRESSER FOOT 5 Indicates that the STOP function is active. 6 Indicates that the FIX function is activated. 7 The recommended THREAD TENSION
12 Indicates to lower the FEED TEETH. 13 The set STITCH LENGTH For Darning Stitch (no 26), Tapering Stitch (no 27) or when sewing step by step buttonholes, a Áashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to change direction. 15 The set STITCH WIDTH 16 The selected MODE 17 The SELECTED STITCH NUMBER
Overview Window 8 Indicates that an ALPHABET MENU is active. 9 Indicates that a STITCH MENU is active. 10 Indicates the selected STITCH MENU 27
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Programming Icons (Platinum 755) 18 PROG or REP is displayed indicating whether you are in the programming mode or if you are in the repeat mode to sew your program.
19 A number indicating the ACTIVE MEMORY
18 Buttonhole Icons (Platinum 755) 20 When sewing step by step buttonholes, a Áashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole. 20
When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. 21 SENSOR BUTTONHOLE FOOT is connected. 22 Set BUTTON SIZE, by touching the stitch length (+) or (-) button. By touching CLR, you can step between setting the buttonhole size and buttonhole density. 23 The button symbol indicates that the button size is shown on 22.
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Functions and InfoDisplay
Programming Platinum 715/735 You can program stitches into combinations. The program is automatically saved in the machine memory and is retained even when the machine is turned off. Platinum 755 You can program stitches and letters into combinations. Save the programmed combinations in the permanent memories. A programmed stitch combination that is saved is retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off. PROG mode When programming, the Sewing Advisor on Platinum 715/735 is not active. Touch FUNC to activate the PROG mode. Memories (Platinum 755) Touch M to select memory. The M and the number that follows indicates the active memory. There are two different memories (M1 and M2). Each memory holds up to 30 stitches, which means that you can program and save up to 60 stitches and/or letters.
Note (Platinum 755): When programming, you can decrease the space between letters. Touch when the numbers/special characters menu is active, to program short reverse stitches. The more reverse stitches you program the shorter the distance to the next entered letter.
When activating PROG, the memory previously used is active. To save your programmed combination in the other memory, select it by touching M before programming new stitches. Move between programmed stitches Use the arrow buttons to move between the stitches to check what has been programmed. On the InfoDisplay you see the number of the selected stitch in the programming sequence.
To sew the stitch program touch FUNC button to activate the REP mode.
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Functions and InfoDisplay
Delete Stitches or Programs If there is a stitch or letter combination in the memory, touch CLR to clear the memory. The memory is cleared from the current position to the end. To reload a deleted program, touch CLR again before you enter new stitches or before touching the arrow buttons. Program Stitches (Platinum 715/735) The memory holds up to 30 stitches. To program the stitch combination shown:
• Touch FUNC to activate PROG. • Select stitch 2:03 (Platinum 715) / 2:05 (Platinum 735). The number appears on the InfoDisplay. To enter the stitch, touch the right arrow button to move to the next stitch position. Otherwise the stitch selected next will replace the stitch already entered. • Select 2:03 (Platinum 715) / 2:05 (Platinum 735) again. Touch . Move forward with the right arrow button. To sew the stitch program touch FUNC button to activate the REP mode. Note: If you want to sew your programmed stitch combination only once, touch in REP. You can also program STOP in PROG. The programmed STOP will be indicated by on the InfoDisplay.
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Functions and InfoDisplay
Program Stitches and Letters (Platinum 755)
To program the stitch combination shown: • Touch FUNC to activate PROG. • Select stitch menu 3. • Select stitch 3:24. The number appears on the InfoDisplay. • Touch to mirror image the stitch end to end. While programming a combination, you need to move forward with the right arrow button to enter the stitch. Otherwise the stitch or letter selected next will replace the stitch already entered. To program “E” in upper case letters, touch the Alphabet menu button once. “A..” is visible on the InfoDisplay. • Select “E”. The number 5 appears on the InfoDisplay. Move forward with the right arrow button. To program “rika” in lower case letters, select lower case letters with the Alphabet menu button. When the lower case menu is active, a.. is visible in the Overview Window • Touch r, the number 18 appears on the InfoDisplay. Move forward with the right arrow button. Continue to enter the letters: i, k, and a in the same manner.
Note: If you want to sew your programmed in REP. stitch combination only once, touch You can also program STOP in PROG. The programmed STOP will be indicated by on the InfoDisplay.
Select stitch menu 3 to program the last decorative stitch. • Select stitch 3:24. The number appears on the InfoDisplay. To sew the stitch program touch FUNC button to activate the REP mode.
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Functions and InfoDisplay
Change or Add a Stitch or Letter Any stitch can be changed in PROG when the stitch number is shown on the InfoDisplay. On Platinum 755 you can also change letters. Simply step through the sequence with the arrow buttons until you see the number of the stitch or letter you would like to change, and select the correct stitch to replace it.
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Platinum 755
Adjust Stitches in a Program If you want to adjust a stitch in a programmed sequence, use the arrow buttons to step to the stitch. On Platinum 755 you can also adjust letters. You can adjust the stitch length and width or mirror image a stitch/letter.
The adjustments will automatically be stored in the permanent memory. Sew your Program To sew your program, touch FUNC to bring up the REP mode. Presser foot B is recommended. A stop is indicated by a stop sign symbol.
Platinum 715/735
To check your stitch sequence, use the arrow buttons to move forward/backward in the sequence. Sew your program on a stabilized piece of fabric. Mirror Entire Stitch Program In REP you can mirror image the entire program side to side. On Platinum 755 you can also mirror image the entire program end to end. The changes will not be saved in the permanent memory.
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Platinum 755
SEWING
Sewing
Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloring.
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Utility Sewing Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance that usually will be pressed open. In most cases edges of the seam allowance are Ànished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam.
Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two. 715 / 735
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Sew: • Place fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot. Line up the edge with the 5/8'' (15 mm) seam guide. • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Sew a seam. Cut the threads when Ànished. Seams in stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric. The Lightning Stitch (Stretch Stitch) makes a stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing together pieces of light stretch fabric.
Straight stitch can also be used for topstitching. For a more visible topstitch, lengthen the stitch and use heavier thread with larger size needle.
Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two. 715 / 735
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Sew: • Place fabric pieces right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot. Line up the edge with the 3/8'' (10 mm) seam guide. • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Sew a seam. Cut the threads when Ànished. Straight stitch
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Twenty-Àve Needle Positions Your sewing machine has twenty-Àve different needle positions for the most accurate seaming and topstitching ever. When sewing straight stitch or reinforced straight stitch, the needle positions can be adjusted by touching the width buttons. Take advantage of the different needle positions to edge stitch and top stitch.
Fabric: Woven medium 715 / 735
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1:02
Sew:
• Fold fabric in two and put it in position under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Touch + on the stitch width button to move the needle 12 steps into the left needle position . to move needle 24 steps into • Touch the right needle position . • Touch stitch width - to move the needle back to center position . Each touch on stitch width (- or +) corresponds to a 0.25 mm adjustment of the needle position. To get the maximum feed when edge stitching close to the edge, place the fabric and sew with left needle position so the edge follows the inside right edge of the Utility Foot D, or the Àrst mark of the left edge of the Utility Foot A. Use Utility Foot A when sewing light fabrics and Utility Foot D for other fabrics.
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Baste Basting is temporary stitching for Àtting garments, gathering and marking.
Your Platinum recommends reducing the tension so the threads are easy to remove or pull for gathering. Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two. Place the fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot. 715 / 735
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Seam allowance: 5/8'' (15 mm) Sew: • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Stitch along the seam line. • Cut the threads when Ànished. • Pull bobbin thread to remove the stitching. Gathering Use a slightly longer stitch than normal straight stitch, 3.5-5.0. Always sew two gathering threads next to each other.
• Place a single thickness of fabric under the presser foot and stitch. • Stitch a second row next to the Àrst. • Pull both bobbin threads to gather fabric. Be careful not to pull them out.
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Reinforced Straight Stitch The reinforced straight stitch is stronger than an ordinary straight stitch, due to the fact that the stitch is triple and elastic. The reinforced straight stitch can be used for all heavy fabrics, for crotch seams that are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching in heavy fabrics. Repair garment seams in stress areas with this stitch.
Fabric: Woven heavy, right sides together 715 / 735
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Sew: • Put the fabric in position under the presser foot.
• Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Stitch 5/8'' (15 mm) from the edge. Three-Step ZigZag Stitches The multiple zigzag stitches look like a zigzag stitch with short stitches in the “zig” and the “zag” of the stitch. The threestep zigzag, is up to 1/4'' (6 mm) wide and suitable for all types of fabrics. Use this stitch for overcasting, butting two edges together to join them, mending tears and other special Ànishing. Use Edging Foot J when overcasting. 715 / 735
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1:08
1:11
Sew: • Put the fabric in position under the presser foot.
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• Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. Sew to overcast the edge of fabric. • Cut the threads. Seam and Overcast The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. There are a number of different Seam/ Overcast stitches on your sewing machine, to give the best result for your chosen fabric.
Three-step zigzag stitch
Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two 715 / 735
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Sew: • Place fabric pieces right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot aligning pin on the foot with the edge of the fabric. • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control.
Stretch light, Overcast stitch
Stretch heavy, Overlock stitch
• Sew along one edge • Cut the threads when Ànished. The overcast stitch is also suitable for woven light and medium fabrics. For heavy stretch fabric, select Overlock stitch, and for woven heavy fabric select Double overlock stitch.
Woven heavy, Double overlock stitch
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Darning and Mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a Àne thread in a color as close to your garment as possible.
Fabric: Woven medium, poke a small hole to darn. 715 / 735
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1:26
Sew: • Place the fabric in position under the presser foot. • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. Start sewing above the hole and sew down over it. • Once over the hole, touch . Continue sewing. The machine sews back and forth across the hole twelve times and then stops. • To repeat the stitch with the same size, touch . Reposition your fabric, then step on the foot control to sew again. The stitch will now repeat the same size darning square in succession and the machine will stop automatically when the stitch is completed. Blind Hem The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments.
Fabric: Wool or other medium-weight fabrics. 715 / 735
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Fold the fabric as illustrated. Make sure the folded edge of the fabric follows the inside of the right “toe” of Blind Hem Foot D. 40
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Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. The left swing of the needle should just catch the edge of the folded fabric. If neccessary, adjust the stitch width as needed to barely “catch” the fold by touching + or - on your stitch width button. Hem For sewing hems we recommend that you use a straight stitch for woven fabric, leather and vinyl, and stretch stitches for stretch fabrics. Jeans Hem When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a blue jeans hem, the foot can tip as the machine climbs over the seam. The needle can hit the tipped foot and break. Use the clearance plate to balance the height of the hem as you sew.
Fabric: Jeans fabric 715 / 735
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One side of the plate is thicker than the other. Use the side that suits the thickness of the seam best. Stretch Hem Fabric: Stretch medium 715 / 735
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Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch with Áatlock stitch on the right side. Trim away excess fabric.
Hem on stretch fabric and hem used for belt loops
Use this technique for belt loops as well.
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Center Zipper Fabric: Woven medium 715 / 735
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Sew the two fabrics together along a 5/8'' (15 mm) seam line up to the notch at the zipper placement. 715 / 735
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Baste the zipper area of the seam together. Press the seam open. Place the zipper right side to the pressed open seam allowance. 715 / 735
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1:08
Remove the presser foot. Set stitch width to 6 mm, to bartack baste zipper in place. Set the presser foot pressure to 2. Lower the feed teeth by turning the dial on the free arm to . Move the fabric to stitch a series of bartacks over the zipper to hold it in place. Turn the feed teeth dial to sewing position and the feed teeth will come up automatically when you start sewing. Sew: • On Platinum 715/735 select straight stitch and adjust stitch width to 6.0 for left needle position straight stitch.
On Platinum 755, select stitch 1:01. • Set your Platinum according to the instructions on the InfoDisplay. • There are two bars on the foot so you can snap on the foot to the right or left of the needle. Snap on Zipper Foot E to the right of the needle.
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• Place the fabric, right side up, under the zipper foot. Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Begin stitching across the bottom, pivot the fabric and stitch the right side of the zipper to the top. • To avoid fabric shifting, sew the left side of the zipper in the same direction. Snap on the zipper foot to the left of the needle. Touch for right needle position straight stitch. • Begin stitching across the bottom, pivot the fabric and stitch the left side of the zipper sewing from the bottom to the top. • Remove bartacks and basting stitches. Note: To adjust the position of the stitching line, adjust the needle position. Touch stitch width - (minus) to move the needle towards the center position.
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Buttonholes On your sewing machine you have different buttonhole styles to select from. Select the bartack style for most buttonhole sewing and the keyhole style for tailored jackets. By using the Sensor Buttonhole Foot that measures as it sews, every buttonhole will be the same size.
Bartack buttonhole for most fabric weights. Keyhole buttonhole with square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.
Buttonhole with Sensor Buttonhole Foot (Platinum 735/755) By using the Sensor Buttonhole Foot that measures as it sews, every buttonhole will be the same size.
Fabric: Woven medium and stabilizer 715 / 735
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Snap on the Sensor Buttonhole Foot. Plug the cord into the socket under the left side of the sewing head (a). Line up the white area on the side of the wheel with the white marking on the foot.
Sensor Buttonhole Foot socket
On the InfoDisplay (b), a symbol indicates that the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. Select the desired size (c) for your button using the stitch length buttons. Average button sizes are: 16 mm (5/8''), 20 mm (3/4'') and 24 mm (1''). Maximum button size when using the Buttonhole Sensor Foot is 50 mm (2''). When sewing, your Platinum automatically sews the buttonhole long enough to Àt the selected button size. The button size is adjusted in 2 mm steps. Many button packages list the buttonhole size. You can also use the Buttonhole Ruler (d).
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Sewing
The buttonhole size needed will vary with the thickness and style of your button. Always stitch a sample buttonhole on scraps Àrst. Sew the Buttonhole: • Fold fabric in two and place stabilizer in between.
• Mark the buttonhole location on your fabric.
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• Place the fabric under the Sensor Buttonhole Foot. The measurement wheel can be raised to a stop, which makes it easier to place the fabric under the presser foot. Use the markings on the left toe of the Sensor Buttonhole Foot to position the garment edge. Align the edge of the garment with the middle mark to have 5/8'' (15 mm) from the edge to the buttonhole. • Lower the Sensor Buttonhole Foot and step on the foot control. A straight stitch is sewn backwards, indicating the left buttonhole column, then the satin column is sewn forwards. This is repeated for the right column. The bartacks are automatic (see illustration 1). Your sewing machine stops when the buttonhole is completed. Note: When sewing buttonholes without satin stitches or when using Buttonhole Foot C, the sewing steps are different (there is no straight stitch step). (See illustration 2)
1. Sewing direction for satin stitch buttonholes sewn with the Sensor Buttonhole Foot
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Step by Step Buttonhole Use the step by step buttonhole when the fabric is too narrow and/or uneven for the wheel on the Sensor Buttonhole Foot to turn smoothly.
• Select a buttonhole and snap on Buttonhole Foot C. • When you begin sewing the buttonhole, the machine will sew the left column in reverse. The buttonhole foot has guide lines to determine the buttonhole length. Use the guide lines on the left toe of the Buttonhole Foot to position the garment edge. When the buttonhole has the desired length, touch . The machine will bartack the end and stitch the right side. • Touch to bartack and tie off. Keep the foot control depressed until the machine ties off and stops sewing. • To repeat more buttonholes with the same size, press STOP to save the settings. Buttonhole Density To change the stitch density of both buttonhole columns, increase stitch length (+) to make stitch columns less dense. Decrease stitch length (-) to make stitch columns more dense. Both columns will be adjusted. Corded Buttonhole (Stretch Fabrics) When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics it is recommended to cord the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out.
• Loop a piece of heavy thread (buttonhole thread) or perle cotton over the Ànger at the back of the Sensor Buttonhole Foot or Buttonhole Foot C.
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The markings on the left toe gives a 5/8'' (15 mm) buttoning edge
Sewing
• Stitch a buttonhole. Do not hold back the cord. The satin buttonhole columns will stitch over the cord. • Stop sewing with the needle down before the last bartack end of the buttonhole is sewn and lift the cord off the Ànger and pull out the slack. • Cross the cord in front of the needle and stitch the last bartack end of the buttonhole over the cord. • Thread the cord ends into a large sewing needle, pull to the wrong side and knot the ends before cutting excess cord. Cutting Buttonholes Cut the buttonhole open with the seam ripper. Start from any side cutting towards the center of the buttonhole, then proceed from the other side - again cutting towards the center. This way you avoid damaging the bartacks.
Button Sew buttons, snaps, hook and eyes quickly with your Platinum. Fabric: Woven medium 715 / 735 1:05
755 1:28
Snap off the presser foot and lower the feed teeth by turning the dial on the free arm to . Use the clearance plate to create a thread shank.
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On your Platinum 715/735, adjust stitch settings so that the stitch length is 0.0 and the width is 3.0. Set thread tension to 4 and presser foot pressure to 6. On your Platinum 755, the button stitch is preset for a button with 3 mm between the holes*. Sew: • Place the thin end of the clearance plate under the button when sewing on light fabrics. Hold in place with transparent tape. Use the thick end for heavier fabrics.
• Place the button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with the swing of the needle. Check the swing of the needle by touching the mirror side to side button to be sure the needle will not hit the button. Bring the needle down into the hole of the button with the hand wheel to verify. • Zigzag button in place with six to eight stitches. • Touch to tie off. Touch for the next button.
to repeat
• Raise feed teeth when button sewing is completed. * The width of the zigzag is set for most buttons. If you sew a tiny button or a very large coat button, decrease (-) or increase (+) the stitch width until the swing of the needle sews in the holes of the button or snap.
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CARE OF YOUR PLATINUM
Care of your Platinum
Changing the Light Bulb
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Turn off the main switch.
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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. 1 Place the light bulb remover with the deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb. Do not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remove it. 2 When inserting a new light bulb place the light bulb remover with the shallow hole, marked IN, around the new bulb. Insert it by pushing it up.
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Care of your Platinum
Care of the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.
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Turn off the main switch.
Cleaning Wipe the exterior surfaces of your sewing machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Clean the Bobbin Area Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover. Lower the feed teeth. Place the stitch plate opener on the brush, and then in the recess at the rear of the stitch plate. Turn toward you to pop off the stitch plate. Clean the feed teeth with the brush.
Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area When lint builds up, the area under the bobbin case must be cleaned.
Remove the bobbin case holder (1) covering the front part of the bobbin case (2). Remove the bobbin case by lifting it up. Clean with the brush. Replace the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder.
Replacing the Stitch Plate With feed teeth down, place the stitch plate about 5 mm in front of the rear edge and push it back. Slide on the bobbin cover. Raise the feed teeth.
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Care of your Platinum
Trouble Shooting Any Time You Experience a Problem When Sewing: • Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay. • Rethread the top and bobbin threads. • Use different spool pin positions (vertical or horizontal). • Use thread nets and quality thread. We recommend the same sewing thread on top and bobbin for general sewing. For decorative sewing we recommend embroidery thread on top and regular sewing thread on bobbin. Fabric Puckers? • Check needle, it could be damaged. • Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay. • Rethread top and bobbin threads. • Change thread type to match Àber and sewing technique. • Use quality thread. • Shorten stitch length. • Use stabilizer. • Check your thread tension. Skipped Stitches? • Check needle, it could be damaged. • Change needle to recommended size and type. • Be sure the needle is inserted correctly and all the way into the clamp. • Rethread top and bobbin threads. • Use recommended presser foot. • Turn machine off and on to reset. • Consult your dealer for service.
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Needle Breaks? • Use care not to pull fabric when sewing. • Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay • Insert needle correctly as page 12 explains. Poor Tension? • Rethread top and bobbin - use quality thread. • Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay. • Follow recommendations for thread tension. • Follow recommendations for stabilizer. Top Thread Breaks? • Does thread feed smoothly/not catching? • Use thread nets and quality thread. For special threads such as metallic etc please consult your Accesory User’s Guide for special needle recommendations. • New needle size and type as the InfoDisplay recommends. • Rethread top and bobbin threads - check for correct threading. • Try different spool pin positions (horizontal or vertical). • If stitch plate hole is damaged, replace stitch plate. • Is the correct spool holder used in front of the thread? Fabric Does Not Move? • Feed teeth up. • Increase stitch length.
Care of your Platinum
Bobbin Thread Breaks? • Wind a new bobbin. • Replace the bobbin in the machine, check correct threading, page 10. • If stitch plate hole is damaged - replace stitch plate. • Clean bobbin area. Bobbin Winds Irregularly? • 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? • Check speed. • Remove stitch plate and brush lint from bobbin and teeth area. • Have the sewing machine serviced at your dealer. Machine Will Not Sew? • Put bobbin winder spindle up into sewing position. • Check plugs are all the way into machine. • Check wall plug and power to wall plug. • Have the sewing machine serviced.
Use the stitch length buttons to adjust the balance. (-) will make the stitches in the right column closer together (more dense). (+) will make the stitches further apart (less dense).
By touching the CLR button the machine returns to stitch length/button size mode. The balance setting will remain until your sewing machine is turned off. Note: Only the right side stitch column will be adjusted. Balance it to the left stitch column.
Have your sewing machine Serviced Regularly by your Husqvarna Viking Dealer! If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still are having sewing problems, take the sewing machine to your dealer. If there is a speciÀc problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing fabric and bring it to your dealer. A sewing sample will often give much better information than words. Non-Original Parts and Accessories The sewing machine warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original accessories or parts.
Unbalanced Buttonholes? If neccessary, for speciality fabrics, you have the possibility to adjust the buttonhole balance. To balance the stitch density of the right buttonhole column, touch both arrow buttons at the same time until the balance icon is visble on the InfoDisplay.
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Index
Index Accessory Tray Adjust an entire stitch program Adjust stitches in a program Arrow buttons Auxilary spool pin
3 32 32 19 7
Baste Bobbin placing in the machine winding Built-in memory Buttonhole balance corded cutting density Ruler Sensor Foot step by step Button, sewing on
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Care of your Platinum Changing light bulbs needle presser foot Cleaning bobbin area under the bobbin area
10 10 19, 29 53 46 47 46 45 44 46 47 49-51 50 12 14 51 51 51
Fault-Ànding Feed teeth, lowering FIX Foot control FUNC Function FUNC NORM PROG REP Function buttons Gathering Icons on the InfoDisplay Incorrect thread tension
37 25, 27 15 22
Leather Lightning Stitch Lowering the feed teeth
23 35 16
Main spool pin Memory Menu Stitch Alphabet Alphabet sub menu Mirror side to side Mirror end to end
6 19, 29
Clearance plate Connecting the foot control the machine Corded buttonhole Correct thread tension Cutting buttonhole
4 4 46 15 47
Darning Delete stitches or programs
40 30
Outline Block Alphabet Overview
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19 19 19 19 18
Knit fabric
Needle changing defective positions stop up/down Threader Needles NORM
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52-53 16 18 4, 5 19
20 21 21 19, 32 19, 32 12 12 36 18 8 12 19 21 2-3
Index
Packing away after sewing Placing the accessories Placing the bobbin in the machine Presser feet Presser foot change lever pressure PROG Programming Letters and stitches Reinforced Straight Stitch Remove the stitch plate Remove the accessory tray Replace the stitch plate REP Reverse button Sensor Buttonhole Foot Sewing button speed zipper Spool holders Spool pin Main spool pin Auxilary spool pin Step by step buttonhole Stitch length Stitch plate Stitch selection menus Stitch selection utility and decorative alphabets alphabet sub menu Stitch width STOP Straight Stitch Stretch Stitch
5 5 10 13 14 14 14 19, 29 29-32 31 38 51 5 51 19 18 3, 14, 44 47 18 42 6
Table of contents Thread tension Threading bobbin needle top thread twin needle Trouble shooting Twenty-Àve needle positions Twin needle threading Unpack Platinum Utility Sewing
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Woven fabric Winding from the needle
22 11
Zigzag Stitches Zipper
38 42
6 7 46 18 51 19 20 20 21 21 18 18, 30 35 35
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Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products. If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance.
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