Viking Designer Ruby User Manual

User’ s Guide

KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING™

This household 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.

WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, À re, electric shock, or injury to person:

• This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.

• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.

• 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 À ngers 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 deÁ ect the needle causing it to break.

• Wear safety glasses.

• 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.

• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS SERVICING OF

DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualiÀ ed service personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 Getting to know your machine 1:5

MACHINE OVERVIEW 1:6

Rear Side ...........................................................................1:6

Needle Area ......................................................................1:6

Accessory Tray .................................................................1:7

Parts of the Embroidery Unit .......................................1:7

ACCESSORIES 1:7

Included Accessories ......................................................1:7

Hoops Included ...............................................................1:7

Accessories Included - Not in the Picture ..................1:8

Presser Feet ......................................................................1:8

STITCHES 1:10

2 Set Up 2:1

UNPACKING 2:2

Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control ...............2:2

Pack Away after Sewing .................................................2:2

FREE ARM 2:3 SPOOL PINS 2:3

Horizontal Position .........................................................2:3

Vertical Position ...............................................................2:3

Auxiliary Spool Pin .........................................................2:3

THREADING THE UPPER THREAD 2:4

Needle Threader ..............................................................2:4

Threading for Twin Needle ...........................................2:5

THREAD CUTTER 2:5 THREAD SENSOR 2:5 BOBBIN WINDING 2:6

Bobbin Winding Through the Needle .........................2:6

Bobbin Winding while Embroidering or Sewing .......2:7

INSER TING THE BOBBIN 2:7 CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT 2:7 CHANGING THE NEEDLE 2:8 NEEDLES 2:8 THREADS 2:9 STABILIZERS 2:9

PICTOGRAM™ PEN 2:9 USB PORTS 2:10

USB embroidery stick ...................................................2:10

Connect to and Remove from the USB Port ............2:10

CONNECTING THE MACHINE T O YOUR COMPUTER 2:11

5D™ Embroidery Software ........................................2:11

Installing your Software ...............................................2:11

Install Hardware Drivers and

Connect the Embroidery Machine ...........................2:11

How to Launch the Programs .....................................2:12

Embroidery Machine Communication module ........2:12

How to Update your Machine .....................................2:12

3 Settings & Functions 3:1

INTERACTIVE COLOR TOUCH SCREEN 3:2 COMMON ICONS/FUNCTIONS 3:2

OK .....................................................................................3:2

Cancel ................................................................................3:2

Touch & Hold ..................................................................3:2

TOOLBAR 3:2 START MENU 3:2 SEWING/EMBROIDERY MODE 3:2

QUICK HELP 3:3 EXTENDED TOOLBAR 3:3 STITCH MENU 3:3

How to Select a Stitch ....................................................3:3

FONT MENU 3:3

Selecting a Font ...............................................................3:3

DESIGN MENU 3:4

Selecting a Design ...........................................................3:4

EMBROIDER Y AD VISOR™ 3:4 FILE MANAGER 3:4 SET MENU 3:5

Stitch Settings .................................................................3:5

Sewing Settings ................................................................3:6

Machine Settings..............................................................3:8

Sound Settings .................................................................3:9

Screen Settings .................................................................3:9

INFORMATION MENU 3:10 FUNCTION BUTTONS 3:11

Speed + and - .................................................................3:11

STOP (Monochrome) ..................................................3:11

FIX (Baste) .....................................................................3:11

Reverse ............................................................................3:11

Selective Thread Cutter ................................................3:12

Needle Stop Up/Down (Trim Position) ...................3:12

Start/Stop .......................................................................3:12

EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ 3:12

Sensor Foot Up and Extra Lift ...................................3:12

Sensor Foot Down and Pivot ......................................3:12

4 Sewing 4:1

SEWING MODE - OVERVIEW OF ICONS 4:2 EXCLUSIVE SEWING ADVISOR™ 4:3

Fabric Selection ...............................................................4:3

Sewing Techniques ..........................................................4:4

Extended SEWING ADVISOR™ ..............................4:4

SELECT A STITCH 4:4 STITCH SETTINGS 4:5

Stitch Settings in SET Menu ..........................................4:6

FREE-MOTION TECHNIQUE 4:7 RAISE AND LOWER THE PRESSER FOOT 4:7 SEWING TECHNIQUES 4:8

Seam ..................................................................................4:8

Overcast ............................................................................4:9

Seam and Overcast ........................................................4:10

Seam/Overcast for Ribbing ........................................4:10

Baste ...............................................................................4:11

Blind Hem ......................................................................4:11

Hem .................................................................................4:12

Perfectly Balanced Sensor One-Step Buttonhole .....4:13

Manual Buttonhole .......................................................4:14

Embroidered buttonhole .............................................4:14

Programmable Button Sew On ...................................4:14

Bartacks...........................................................................4:15

Manual Bartack ..............................................................4:15

4-way Stitches - Menu S ...............................................4:16

8-Way Stitches – Menu T .............................................4:17

Special Sewing Techniques ..........................................4:18

Taper Satin Stitch ..........................................................4:18

Decorative Tapering Stitches .......................................4:18

SEWING POP-UP MESSAGES 4:19

5 Program 5:1

IMPORTANT PROGRAM MODE INFORMATION 5:2 PROGRAM - OVERVIEW OF ICONS 5:2 TO PROGRAM IN SEWING MODE 5:3 TO PROGRAM IN EMBROIDERY EDIT 5:3 EDIT YOUR STITCH OR LETTERING PROGRAM 5:3

Preview..............................................................................5:4

Adjust the Entire Program ............................................5:4

Stitch program commands .............................................5:4

SEWING A STITCH PROGRAM 5:4 TO SAVE A STITCH PROGRAM 5:5

Save to “My Stitches” .....................................................5:5

Save your Program in “My Files” .................................5:5

TO RE-LOAD A STITCH PROGRAM 5:6 PROGRAM POP-UP MESSAGES 5:6

6 Embroidery Set Up 6:1

EMBROIDERY UNIT OVERVIEW 6:2 EMBROIDERY HOOP OVERVIEW 6:2 CONNECT THE EMBROIDERY UNIT 6:2 REMOVE THE EMBROIDERY UNIT 6:3 TO HOOP THE FABRIC 6:3 SLIDE ON THE HOOP 6:4 BUILT-IN DESIGNS 6:4

DESIGNER RUBY™ Sampler Book .........................6:4

GETTING STARTED EMBROIDERING 6:5

7 Embroidery Edit 7:1

MAIN FUNCTIONS IN THE EXTENDED EMBROIDERY EDIT TOOLBAR 7:2

Load a Stitch ....................................................................7:2

Load a Font ......................................................................7:2

Load a Design ..................................................................7:2

Exclusive EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ ...................7:2

File Manager.....................................................................7:2

SET Menu ........................................................................7:2

Information Menu ..........................................................7:2

EMBROIDERY EDIT - OVERVIEW OF ICONS 7:3 MY HOOPS 7:3 RESIZE 7:4

Important Resize information .......................................7:5

COLOR EDIT 7:6

Thread Color Change .....................................................7:6

Grid ...................................................................................7:6

2-dimensional/3-dimensional view toggle ..................7:6

EDIT STITCH PROGRAM 7:7 SAVE EDITED DESIGN 7:7 PARK POSITION 7:7 MOVE T O HOOP 7:7 ZOOM 7:7 STITCH-OUT ORDER OF SELECTED DESIGN 7:7 TOUCH FUNCTIONS 7:8 UNDO 7:9 REDO 7:9 MIRROR SIDE-TO-SIDE AND END-TO-END 7:9 DELETE 7:9 DUPLICATE 7:9 HOW TO SELECT DESIGNS 7:10

Advanced selection .......................................................7:10

PROGRAM EMBROIDERY FONTS 7:11 EMBROIDERY EDIT POP-UP MESSAGES 7:12

8 Embroidery Stitch-Out 8:1

TO ENTER EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT 8:2 EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT - OVERVIEW OF ICONS 8:2 DESIGN POSITIONING 8:3

How to use Design Positioning ....................................8:4

BASTE IN HOOP 8:6 MOVE HOOP 8:6 FULL SCREEN 8:7 MONOCHROME 8:7 CORNER CHECK 8:7 ZOOM 8:7 REMAINING EMBROIDERY TIME BY COLOR 8:7 THREAD TENSION CONTROL 8:8 STEP STITCH-BY-STITCH CONTROL 8:8

Go to Stitch ......................................................................8:8

RETURN TO EMBROIDERY EDIT 8:8 NUMBER OF STITCHES IN EMBROIDERY COMBINATION 8:9 NUMBER OF STITCHES IN CURRENT COLOR BLOCK 8:9 COLOR BLOCK LIST 8:9 FUNCTION BUTTONS IN EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT 8:10 EMBROIDERY STITCH-OUT POP-UP MESSAGES 8:11

Design Positioning ........................................................8:12

9 File Manager 9:1

FILE MANAGER - OVERVIEW OF ICONS 9:2 AVAILABLE MEMORY 9:2 FILE FORMATS 9:2 BROWSE FILE MANAGER 9:3

List View ...........................................................................9:3

My Designs .......................................................................9:3

My Fonts ..........................................................................9:3

My Files .............................................................................9:3

Built-in designs ................................................................9:3

External Device ...............................................................9:4

Open a Folder ..................................................................9:4

Open a File .......................................................................9:4

Move Up One Folder Level ...........................................9:4

Folder Structure ...............................................................9:4

ORGANIZE 9:5

Create a New Folder .......................................................9:5

Rename a File or Folder .................................................9:5

Move a File or Folder .....................................................9:5

Copy a File or Folder ......................................................9:5

Delete a File or Folder ...................................................9:5

FILE MANAGER POP-UP MESSAGES 9:6

10 Maintenance 10:1

CLEANING THE MACHINE 10:2 TROUBLESHOOTING 10:3 INDEX 10:5 INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY 10:11

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

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3 4

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1. Lid

2. Pre-Tension Thread guide

3. Thread tension discs

4. Thread take-up lever

5. Thread slots

6. Thread tension disc for bobbin winding

7. Thread cutter

8. LED-lights

9. Needle plate

10. Bobbin cover

11. Button ruler and built-in tape measure

12. Base plate

13. Function button panel

14. Main spool pin

15. Bobbin winding thread guide

16. Auxiliary spool pin

17. Bobbin winder

18. Thread cutter for bobbin winding

19. Bobbin winder lever

20. Handwheel

21. Interactive Color Touch Screen

22. Built-In USB ports

23. Stylus holder

24. ON/OFF switch, connectors for power cord and foot control

REAR SIDE

25. Handle

26. Free arm

27. Embroidery unit connection socket

NEEDLE AREA

28. Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot socket

29. Built-In needle threader

30. Needle bar

31. Needle clamp

32. Needle thread guide

33. Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle

34. Presser foot

MACHINE OVERVIEW

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1:7

46 47 48 49

43 44 45

50 51 52

53 54 55 56

57 58

ACCESSOR Y TRA Y

The accessory tray features special compartments for presser feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store the accessories in the tray so that they are easily accessible.

35. Space for accessories

36. Removable presser feet and bobbin holder

PARTS OF THE EMBROIDERY UNIT

(type BE 18)

37. Embroidery unit release button (underside)

38. Embroidery arm

39. Embroidery hoop attachment

40. Level adjustment feet

41. Embroidery unit socket

ACCESSORIES

INCLUDED ACCESSORIES

42. Stylus

43. Thread net

44. Edge/ Quilting guide

45. Felt pad (2)

46. USB embroidery stick (1 GB)

47. Screwdriver

48. Seam ripper

49. Brush

50. 2 spool caps, large (1 attached on the machine at delivery)

51. Spool cap, medium (attached on the machine at delivery)

52. Spool cap, small

53. Multipurpose tool/ Button reed

54. Hoop clips (16)

55. 11 Bobbins (1 in machine at delivery)

56 PICTOGRAM™ Pen

HOOPS INCLUDED

57. DESIGNER™ Royal Hoop (360x200)

58. DESIGNER™ Splendid Square Hoop (120x120)

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PRESSER FEET

Utility Foot A

Snapped onto the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0.

Decorative Stitch Foot B

For sewing close zigzag stitches (satin stitches) with less than 1.0 mm stitch length, other utility stitches or decorative stitches, use this foot. The tunnel on the underside of the foot is designed to feed smoothly over the stitches.

Buttonhole Foot C

For manual buttonholes. This foot has guide lines to determine buttonhole length. The middle measures a 5/8'' (15 mm) from the fabric edge. The two tunnels on the underside of the foot ensure a smooth feed over the buttonhole columns. The À nger on the back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonholes.

Blindhem Foot D

This foot is used for blindhem stitches. The inner edge of this foot guides the fabric. The right toe of the foot is designed to ride along the hem edge.

Zipper Foot E

This foot can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle. This makes it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth or for covering large cording.

Non-Stick Glide Foot H

This foot, with a non-stick coating underneath, is used when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather to keep these materials from sticking to the foot.

ACCESSORIES INCLUDED - Not in the Picture

• 5D™ Embroidery Machine Communication CD

• Carrying Case (attached on the machine upon delivery)

• Scissors

• Foot control

• Power cord

• USB PC cable

• Needles

• Embroidery thread

• Pieces of fabric and stabilizer

• DESIGNER RUBY™ Sampler book

• User’s Guide

• Warranty card

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1:9

Edging Foot J

This foot is used for overcasting and seam/overcasting, with stitches that 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.

Quilter’s 1/4” Piecing foot P

This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has distance guidelines marks 1/4" (6 mm) and 1/8" (3 mm) from the needle.

Embroidery/ Darning Foot R

This foot is used for free motion embroidery/quilting/stitching and hoop embroidery.

Side Motion Foot S

This foot is used for side-motion/Omnimotion stitches.

Decorative Stitch Foot B Transparent

A clear foot for decorative sewing ma kes it easy to match stitches. Same tunnel on the underside as Presser Foot B.

Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot

Plug into the machine then enter the desired buttonhole length to sew Sensor One-Step Buttonholes. The middle mark measures a 5/8" (15 mm) from fabric edge.

Self-Adhesive Glide Plates

Used for Presser Foot C/Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot when sewing buttonholes on plastic-coated fabrics, leather, etc.

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STITCHES

A – Utility Stitches

Stitches for garment sewing and mending.

Stitch Stitch description

Presser

Foot

A1, A2, A3 – Straight Stitch, left, center and right needle position

For all types of sewing. Touch stitch width and Side-to-Side mirror image to select 29 different needle positions.

A4, A5, A6 – Stretch Stitch, left, center and right needle position

For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.

A7, A8, A9 – Reinforced Straight Stitch, left, center and right needle position

Triple and elastic, for reinforced seams. For topstitch, increase the stitch length. 29 different needle positions.

A10, A11, A12 – Zigzag, left, center and right needle position

For sewing on lace, bands and appliqués.

A13 – Three Step Zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic. Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics.

A14 – Serpentine Stitch

For mending and elastic applications.

A15 – Four-Step Zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastics on loosely woven fabrics.

A16 – Overcast Stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For light stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

A17 – Stretch Seam Overcast Stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium and medium/heavy stretch fabrics.

A18 – Double Overlock Stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For heavy stretch and heavy woven fabrics.

A19 – Overlock Stitch

Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For medium stretch fabrics.

A20 – Flatlock Stitch

Decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For medium/heavy stretch fabrics.

A21 – Elastic/Casing Stitch

For overlapped seams in tricot. To sew casing over narrow elastic.

A22 – Reinforced Zigzag Stitch

For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather. For decorative sewing.

A23 – Basting Stitch

For joining two pieces of fabric with a long stitch length and reduced tension.

A24 – Stretch Blind Hem Stitch

Blind hems in stretch medium and heavy fabrics.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1:11

Stitch Stitch description

Presser

Foot

A25 – Woven Blind Hem Stitch

Blind hems in medium and heavy woven fabrics.

A26 – Shell Edge Stitch

For edgings, sew over the edge on light stretch fabrics, sew woven fabric on bias.

A27 – Elastic or Smocking Stitch

Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring.

A28 – Bridging Stitch

For joining two pieces of fabric with À nished edges and for elastic shirring.

A29 – Bartack Stitch

Reinforce pockets, shirts openings, belt loops as well as at lower end of a zipper.

A30 – Darning Stitch (Forward and Backward)

Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and linen towels. Stitch over hole, touch reverse for continuous darning and auto stop.

A31 – Darning Stitch (Side to Side)

For mending small tears.

A32 – Reinforced Darning Stitch

Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, table cloths and linen towels. Stitch over hole, touch reverse for continuous darning and auto stop.

A33 – Bartack, Manual

Reinforce pockets, shirts openings, belt loops as well as at lower end of a zipper.

A34 – Gathering Stitch

For gathering.

A35 – Belt Loop Stitch

For securing belt loops.

A36 – Three-Step Zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic. Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics.

A37 – Two-Step Zigzag

For joining two pieces of fabric with À nished edges and for elastic shirring.

A38 – Straight stitch with FIX

Begins and ends with forward and reverse sewing.

A39 – Straight Basting Stitch

Use together with the foot control to baste pieces of the fabric together. Feed the fabric by moving to the next baste position when sensor foot lifts. Feed teeth lowered automatically.

A40 – Zigzag Basting

Use together with the foot control to baste layers of the fabric by moving to the next baste position when foot lifts.

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Stitch Stitch description Presser Foot

B1 – Bartack Buttonhole

For most fabric weights.

Sensor Buttonh.

Foot /C

B2 – Round-End Buttonhole

For blouses and children’s garments.

Sensor Buttonh.

Foot /C

B3 – Medium Reinforced Buttonhole

For medium fabrics.

B4 – Heirloom Buttonhole

For hand look on À ne and delicate fabrics.

Tip: For jeans buttonholes, increase length and width of the buttonhole. Use thicker thread.

Sensor Buttonh.

Foot /C

B5 – Rounded Heirloom Buttonhole

For hand look on À ne and delicate fabrics.

Sensor Buttonh.

Foot /C

B6 – Keyhole Buttonhole

Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.

Sensor Buttonh.

Foot /C

B7 – Heavy Duty Buttonhole

With reinforced bartacks.

Sensor Buttonh.

Foot /C

B8 – Leather Buttonhole (Straight Stitch)

For leather and suede.

B9 – Bound Buttonhole (Straight Stitch)

With extra cutting space for bound buttonholes.

B10 – Automatic Button Sewing

For sewing on buttons

B11 – Round Eyelet

For belts, laces, etc.

B12 – Decorative Fashion Buttonhole

For most fabric weights.

Sensor Buttonh.

Foot /C

B - Buttonhole Stitches

Different styles of buttonholes, eyelets and button sewing.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1:13

C - Pictogram Stitches

Pictogram satin elements to program original satin stitch designs.

D - Heirloom Stitches

For hemstitching, smocking and sewing on lace and trims.

E - Quilt Stitches

Stitches for all types of quilting techniques.

F - Appliqué Stitches

For sewing appliqués with different effects.

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G - Children Stitches

Stitches suitable for sewing on children’s clothes and projects.

H - Scallop Stitches

Create scallop details and À nish edges with beautiful scallop stitches.

J - Vintage Stitches

A selection of quilt stitches for crazy patch quilting and decorative stitching.

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1:15

K - Omnimotion Stitches

Program these stitches into an unlimited number of combinations. Stitches are formed with side motion. The stitch width can be up to 40 mm wide or more.

L - Decorative Stitches

For decorative sewing.

M - Crafting Stitches

For decorative stitches to embellish crafts.

N - Fashion Stitches

Fashion stitches to decorate clothing and accessories.

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S - 4-way Stitches

For directional sewing and patching using the free arm

T - 8-way Stitches

Straight stitch and reinforced straight stitch in eight different directions without turning the fabric.

U - My Stitches

Save your own personally adjusted and favorite stitches and stitch programs.

X - Specialty Stitches

Sew special techniques including candlewicking and edging. Extra accessories may be needed. Use Quick Help for detailed information

GETTING TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE 1:17

Block Alphabet Outline block Alphabet Brush Line Alphabet

Z - Decorative T apering Stitches

Decorative stitches with tapering.

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Script Alphabet Cyrillic Alphabet Hiragana Alphabet

SET UP

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UNPACKING

1. Place the box on a steady, Á at surface. Lift off the machine carrying case. Lift your machine out of the box and remove the outer packaging.

2. Remove all other packing material and the plastic bag.

CONNECT THE POWER CORD AND FOOT CONTROL

Among the accessories you will À nd the power cord and the foot control.

Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is type “FR5” (see underside of foot control).

1. Pull out the cord from the foot control. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the bottom right side of the machine (1).

2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom right side of the machine (2).

3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on power and light (3).

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 À t in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug does not À t fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not À t, contact a qualiÀ ed electrician to install the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

P ACK A W A Y AFTER SEWING

1. Press the ON/OFF (3) switch to OFF.

2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine (2).

3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine (1). Pull the cord gently and release. The cord will retract itself into the foot control.

4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray on to the machine, behind the free arm.

5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.

6. Place the hard cover over your machine.

SET UP 2:3

FREE ARM

Slide the accessory tray to the left when you wish to remove it and use the free arm.

Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems.

To replace the accessory tray, slide it onto the machine until it À ts in place.

SPOOL PINS

Your machine has two spool pins; a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for regular sewing threads and the vertical position for specialty threads.

HORIZONTAL POSITION

Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the thread reels over the top. Slide on a second spool cap, slightly larger than the thread spool.

The Á at side of the spool cap should be pressed À rmly against the spool. There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool.

VERTICAL POSITION

Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock the spool pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it down. Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap or when using specialty threads, place a felt pad under the thread spool to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast. For larger spools, the felt pad is not needed.

Do not place a spool cap on top of the vertical spool pin as it may prevent the spool from rotating.

Note: When the spool pin is used in the vertical position, the thread tension might need to be adjusted manually.

AUXILIARY SPOOL PIN

The auxiliary 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.

Lift the auxiliary spool pin up and to the left. Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap, place a felt pad under the thread spool to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast. For larger spools, the felt pad shall not be used.

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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD

Make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position.

1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on the spool as described on page 2:3.

2. Spool pin in horizontal position: Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread guide (A) and under the thread guide (B).

Spool pin in vertical position:

Instead of bringing the thread into the pre-tension guide (A), bring it directly under the thread guide (B).

3. Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs (C).

4. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows. Bring the thread from the right into the slot on the take-up lever (D).

5. Take the thread down and behind the last guide just above the needle (E).

NEEDLE THREADER

The needle threader allows you to thread the needle automatically. The needle must be in the up position to use the Built-In needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot.

1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down. The threader hook (G) swivels through the needle eye.

2. Place the thread from the back over the hook (F) and under the thread hook (G).

3. 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.

Note: The needle threader is designed to be used for size 70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for needles size 60 or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle, triple needle or when the Sensor One-Step buttonhole foot is attached. There are also some optional accessories that require manual threading of the needle.

When threading the needle manually, make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back. The bobbin cover can be used as a magnifying glass to make threading easier.

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THREADING FOR TWIN NEEDLE

Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position.

1. Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock the spool pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it down. Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap, place a felt pad under the thread spool.

2. Place the À rst thread spool on the spool pin. The spool should rotate in a clockwise direction when the thread reels off the spool.

LEFT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as described on page

2:4. Check to ensure that the thread lies between the left thread tension discs (A). Thread the left needle manually.

4. Pull out the auxiliary spool pin and slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap, place a felt pad under the thread spool.

5. Place the second thread on the spool pin. The second spool should rotate in a counterclockwise direction when the thread reels off the spool.

RIGHT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as before but this

thread should lie between the right thread tension discs (A) and outside the needle thread guide (B). Thread the right needle manually.

Note: Activate and choose the correct needle width in Sewing Settings in SET Menu to prevent damage on the needle or the presser foot.

THREAD CUTTER

There are three thread cutters on your machine. The À rst one is close to the bobbin winder spindle (A) for cutting the thread before and after winding. The second one is next to the bobbin area (B) for cutting the bobbin thread after placing it in the machine. The third one is on left side of the machine (C) for manually cutting top and bobbin threads. Pull both threads into the cutter from the back to the front and pull down quickly.

THREAD SENSOR

If the upper thread breaks or bobbin thread runs out, the machine stops and a pop-up message appears on the screen.

If upper thread breaks: Re-thread the machine and touch OK on the pop-up message. If bob bin thread runs out, replace it with a full bobbin and continue sewing.

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BOBBIN WINDING

BOBBIN WINDING THR OUGH THE NEEDLE

Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in the up position.

1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbin only À ts on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only original HUSQVARNA VIKING® bobbins.

2. Thread the machine with the main spool pin in the horizontal position.

Note: If the thread spool is too large to be in horizontal

position, wind the bobbin as described under “Winding Specialty Threads” below.

3. Bring the thread up from the needle, under the presser foot and up to the right through thread guide (A).

Note: Use a metal presser foot when bob bin winding from the needle.

4. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

5. Push the bobbin winder lever towards the bobbin to wind. A pop-up message appears on screen. To adjust winding speed drag the arrow on the slider with your stylus. Stop and start the bobbin winding with the on-screen buttons. Hold the end of the thread À rmly when starting to wind. Once the bobbin begins to wind, cut the excess thread.

Note: It is important that you cut the thread end close to the bobbin.

When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder lever will

move back and the winding will stop automatically. The pop-up message closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin winding thread cutter.

Winding Specialty Threads

We do not recommend winding speciality threads such as “invisible” or other stretchy threads, metallic or Á at metallic threads through the needle.

Always wind these threads at minimum speed.

1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle at the front of the machine. The bobbin only À ts on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only original HUSQVARNA VIKING® bobbins.

2. Place the large spool cap and a felt pad under the spool on the main spool pin set in the vertical position.

3. Bring the thread over the Pre-Tension Thread guide (B) and down around the thread tension disc (C), then through thread guide (D) as illustrated.

4. See Bobbin Winding Through the Needle, step 4-5.

Note: When using earlier version of HUSQVARNA VIKING® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of thread on the bobbin to get started.

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BOBBIN WINDING WHILE EMBROIDERING OR SEWING

1. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Place the large spool cap, felt pad and thread spool on the spool pin.

2. Bring the bobbin thread around the thread tension disc (A) and through the thread guide (B) as illustrated.

3. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin from the inside to the outside.

4. Push the bobbin winder lever towards the bobbin to wind. A pop-up message appears on screen. To adjust winding speed drag the arrow on the slider with your stylus. Stop and start the bobbin winding with the on-screen buttons. Hold the end of the thread À rmly when starting to wind.

When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winder lever will

move back and the winding willl stop automatically. The pop-up message closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the thread using the bobbin winding thread cutter.

Note: Make sure that the thread does not touch the cap of the horizontal spool pin when winding the bobbin. If it does, place the cap and spool higher on the vertical spool pin.

INSER TING THE BOBBIN

1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you.

2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case. It drops in only one way with the logo facing up. The thread unreels from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise when you pull the thread.

3. Place your À nger on the bobbin to keep it from turning as you pull the thread À rmly to the right and then to the left into the tension spring (C) until it “clicks” into place.

4. Continue threading around (D) and to the right of the thread cutter (E). Slide on the bobbin cover (F). Pull the thread to the left to cut (G).

CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT

1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot down and towards you.

2. Line up the cross pin on the foot with the gap in the presser foot ankle.

3. Push the foot into the clip until the foot snaps into place.

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE

1. Use the hole in the multipurpose tool to hold the needle.

2. Loosen the needle screw.

3. Remove the needle.

4. Insert the new needle using the multipurpose tool. Push the new needle upwards with the Á at side away from you until it will go no further.

5. Tighten the needle screw.

NEEDLES

The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes.

Universal Needle (A)

Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric types and weights.

Stretch Needle (B)

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

Embroidery Needle (C)

Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage to thread and materials. Use with metallic and other specailty threads for embroidery and decorative sewing.

Denim Needle (D)

Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven fabrics without deÁ ecting the needle. For canvas, denim, microÀ bers.

Wing Needles (E)

The Wing needle has wide wings on the side of the needle to poke holes in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other hemstitches on natural À ber fabrics.

Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle with a sharp point (F).

A damaged needle (G) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or snapping of thread. A damaged needle can also damage the needle plate.

Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (H) since they may damage your sewing machine.

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THREADS

There are many threads on the market today developed for different purposes.

All Purpose Sewing Thread

All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or cotton covered polyester. This type of thread is used for sewing garments and projects.

Embroidery Thread

Embroidery thread is made of various À bers: rayon, polyester, acrylic or metallic. These threads create a smooth glossy appearance for embroidery and other decorative stitching.

When embroidering, use embroidery bobbin thread because it is a À ne weight and will not build up under embroidery.

Note: When using a metallic or a Á at À lm thread for embroidering, you may need to use a needle with a larger eye and lower the embroidery speed. Thread the sewing machine with the spool in the vertical position.

T ransparent Thread

Transparent thread, also called monoÀ lament thread, is single clear synthetic thread. It is used for quilting and other decorative sewing. Thread the sewing machine with the spool in the vertical position. When winding a bobbin, wind at slow speed and wind the bobbin half full.

Note:

Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabrics or on your sewing machine. This discoloration may be very difÀ cult or impossible to remove.

Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain 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 prevent discoloration of your machine.

STABILIZERS

Tear-Away Stabilizers

Tear-away stabilizers are used with stable woven fabrics. Place underneath fabric for decorative stitching or hoop with the fabric when embroidering. Tear away excess stabilizer after stitching.

Iron-on T ear -Awa y

Iron-on tear-away is a totally stable stabilizer that has a slick side that will iron on to fabric. It is recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics. Fuse it to the wrong side of the fabric before decorative stitching or hooping. Tear away excess stabilizer after stitching.

Cut-Away Stabilizer

Cut-away stabilizer does not tear so the excess has to be cut away. It is recommended for knits and all unstable fabrics, especially for hoop embroidery.

Water Soluble Stabilizer

Water soluble stabilizer is placed on top of the fabric when embellishing/embroidering napped and looped fabrics such as terry cloth. When embroidering cutwork, use it underneath the fabric. Place your work in water to dissolve the excess stabilizer. It is available in different thicknesses.

Disintegrating Stabilizer

Disintegrating stabilizer is a stable, loosely woven fabric that is used for techniques such as cutwork and to crochet off the fabric edge. The stabilizer disappears with heat.

Sticky Stabilizer

Sticky stabilizer is used for hoop embroidery when the fabric is too delicate or too small to be hooped. Hoop the sticky stabilizer with the paper side up. Remove the paper and stick the fabric onto the sticky surface. Tear away sticky stabilizer after stitching.

PICTOGRAM™ PEN

Use an air or water soluble marking pen for embroidery and Pictograms on all types of fabrics. The color disappears after a few hours. You can also use cold water to completely remove the markings. Make sure that all markings are removed before ironing or washing with soap or detergent.

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USB PORTS

Your machine has two USB ports: one to connect the sewing machine to your computer, and one to connect either your USB embroidery stick, optional CD-drive, optional USB hub or optional mouse.

USB EMBROIDERY STICK

Your machine comes with a USB embroidery stick. Use the stick to store designs and other À les, or to move À les between the computer and sewing machine.

CONNECT TO AND REMOVE FROM THE USB PORT

Insert the USB embroidery stick or other devices in the upper port. The USB plugs can only be inserted one way – do not force them into the ports!

The USB PC cable packed with your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04) plugs in to the lower port. No other cable should be used in this port. Connect the other end of the cable to your PC.

Note: Install the Embroidery Machine Communication CD before connecting the machine to your PC.

To remove, carefully pull the USB embroidery stick or the plug of the USB cable out straight.

Using the USB embroidery stick

The External Device icon in File Manager is only activate when a device is connected to the machine USB port. When loading from or saving to the USB embroidery stick an hourglass appears on the screen.

Note: Do not remove the USB embroidery stick when the hourglass is shown on the screen or while the À le manager is shown. Removing the stick at that time can damage the À les on your USB embroidery stick.

Note: The USB embroidery stick provided with the machine can be left in the machine when putting on the hard cover. Make sure that the cover of the USB stick is turned downwards.

External Device icon

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CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO YOUR COMPUTER

Your machine comes with an Embroidery Machine Communication CD (attached inside the back cover of this User´s Guide). This CD should be installed before the machine is connected to your computer for the À rst time.

When the software on the CD is installed and the machine and the computer are connected, via the USB cable, you can easily move designs or other À les to your machine.

Note: Your computer must be running Windows® 7/Vista or Windows® XP.

5D™ EMBROIDERY SOFTWARE Computer Connection

The Embroidery Machine Communication module is automatically installed. This is required to use the Send To features in any 5D™ Embroidery System module, and Send Multiple in 5D™ Organizer.

5D™ QuickFont

Create font À les (.vf3) for your HUSQVARNA VIKING® DESIGNER RUBY™ sewing and embroidery machine from most TrueType® or OpenType® fonts on your computer.

5D™ Organizer

Find your designs and pictures easily. Browse them in different sizes and print selected groups as full worksheets or thumbnail catalogs. Conv ert your designs between major embroidery formats , to pictures or desktop w allpaper for y our computer.

INST ALLING YOUR SOFTWARE

If you own other HUSQVARNA VIKING® 5D™ Embroidery System software, you may need to install the 5D™ Embroidery System 9.2 (or higher version) Update instead of installing the Embroidery Machine Communication Software. Then add the HUSQVARNA VIKING® DESIGNER RUBY™ sewing and embroidery machine from the Machine Manager in 5D™ ConÀ gure, as described in Step 5. Continue with Step 6 to install hardware drivers.

1. Ensure your embroidery machine is disconnected from

your computer.

2. Ensure you are logged onto your computer with a user

name that is an administrator on the computer, then install your software from the CD provided.

3. Insert your CD. In Windows® 7/ Vista, an AutoPlay

message may appear, asking what you wish to do with the CD. Click the option to Run Menu.exe. Select your desired language, and select the “Install Embroidery Machine Communication Software” option from the menu.

4. Follow the instructions in the Installation Wizard. When asked to enter your Installation Code, enter the following number: 9200.

5. In the 5D™ ConÀ gure Wizard under MyMachines select your machine type: HUSQVARNA VIKING® DESIGNER RUBY™ sewing and embroidery machine. Under Send I or Send 2 select HUSQVARNA VIKING® DESIGNER RUBY™ sewing and embroidery machine. It is recommended to set the Embroidery Machine Communication module to start automatically when starting Windows.

Note: You can À nd more detailed information about the installation in the 5D™ Embroidery System Getting Started Guide, in the folder ‘UserGuides’ on the CD.

After À nishing the software installation, you can select to register your software by clicking on Register in the menu. Create an account and enter your details to receive customized 5D™ newsletters.

Important!

During the registration process you will be given an option to enter which sewing and embroidery machine(s) you own. This is NOT a product or warranty registration. The machine information entered here is only used to customize 5D™ Software newsletters. For product and warranty registration, go to the HUSQVARNA VIKING® web site at www. husqvarnaviking. com.

To register later, select the Register button in 5D™ ConÀ gure at any time.

INSTALL HARDWARE DRIVERS AND CONNECT THE EMBROIDERY MACHINE

Windows® 7/ Vista

6. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for your version of Windows® 7/ Vista.

If the following User Account Control message appears: ‘A program needs your permission to continue’, click the Continue button.

7. During the installation process a security message may appear, asking ‘Would you like to install this device software?’ Click Install to continue. Click Finish on the last page.

8. You may now connect your embroidery machine to your computer. A message will appear and you will be informed when your embroidery machine is ready to be used.

Windows® XP

6. From the main menu of your CD, click the Install Drivers option for Windows® XP.

Drivers are only available for 32-bit Windows® XP.

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7. During the installation process, if existing drivers are found, you will be informed that drivers have been removed and that the computer must be restarted. Click OK to restart the computer. Installation will resume after the computer has restarted.

8. At the end of the installation, you will be prompted to connect your embroidery machine. Click Finish on the last page. Leave your 5D™ Embroidery System software CD in your computer.

9. The Found New Hardware wizard will appear. Select ‘No, not at this time’ on the À rst page, then click Next. Select ‘Install the software automatically’, then click Next. A warning will appear that the drivers are not signed. This is normal and should not be a cause for concern. Click Continue Anyway, and the driver installation will complete automatically.

HOW T O LAUNCH THE PR OGRAMS Shortcuts on the Desktop

1. Double-click on the Shortcut to the 5D™ Embroidery System program folder. A list of the programs appears.

2. Double-click on 5D™ Organizer, 5D™ QuickFont or 5D™ ConÀ gure to launch it.

Alternatively use the Start Menu to open modules under Start, All Programs, 5D™ Embroidery System.

EMBROIDERY MACHINE COMMUNICATION MODULE

The Embroidery Machine Communication module must be active (

or ) to use your embroidery machine with your computer. The icons are found in the lower right corner of your computer screen. If the Embroidery Machine Communication module is not active, it may be started from the Send tab of 5D™ ConÀ gure.

Viewing and Printing PDF Guides

To À nd all the Reference and Sample Guides for your 5D™ Embroidery System software, go to Start, All Programs, 5D™ Embroidery System then choose Reference Guides or Sample Guides. Choose the relevant folder, then select the desired PDF Guide. Double-click on the desired name to launch the relevant .pdf À le if you have Adobe Acrobat installed on your computer. To install the Acrobat Reader, insert the 5D™ Embroidery System CD and select that option from the menu that appears.

HOW T O UPDA TE YOUR MACHINE

Be sure to consult the web site at www.husqvarnaviking .com and/or your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer for updates and upgrades for your machine and User’s Guide.

You can update your machine using the USB embroidery stick or the USB cable packed with your machine (P/N:412 62 59-04).

Updating Instructions

1. Open 5D™ ConÀ gure and connect your machine to your computer.

2. Follow the instructions on the screen to update your machine.

Updating using the HUSQVARNA VIKING® USB Embroidery stick

• Go to the HUSQVARNA VIKING® web site at www. husqvarnaviking.com to À nd information about available updates.

• Follow the update wizard to prepare your USB embroidery stick for the update.

• To set your machine in update mode, press and hold the Needle Stop Up/Down button and the Sensor Foot Up button while turning on the machine. Follow the instructions on the sewing machine screen to update from your USB Embroidery stick.

• When the update is completed the machine will restart automatically.

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