Viking Emerald 203, Emerald 183 User Manual

KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING™

User’s Guide

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, ﬁ re, electric

shock, or injury to persons:

• 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 ﬁ 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 deﬂ 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.

• The sound pressure level under normal operating conditions is ≤75dB(A).

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CONTENTS

Machine Overview 4 Accessories 5 Presser Feet 5 Stitch Overview 7

Unpacking 11 Pack Awa y After Sewing 11 Accessory Box 12

Remove the Accessory Box / Use the Free Arm 12

ExtensionTable (only EMERALD™ 203) 12 Connect the Foot Control 13 Connect to the Power Supply 13 Sewing Guide Reference Chart 14 Lower the Feed Teeth 15 Changing the Presser Foot 15 Changing the Needle 15 Needles 16

Universal Needles 16 Stretch Needles 16 Denim Needles 16

Spool Pins 17 Threading the Upper Thread 18

Needle Threader 19 Threading for Twin Needle 20

Cutting the Thread 20 Wind the Bobbin 21

Place the Bobbin in the Machine 21

Presser Foot Lifter 22 Thread T ension 22

Machine Functions 23

Speed Control Slide 23 Foot Control 23 Needle Stop Up/Down 24 Stop 24 Fix 24 Reverse 24 Presser Foot Pressure Dial 25 Stitch Balance 25

Function Buttons 26

Direct Stitch Selection buttons 26 Stitch Width 26 Stitch Length 26 Menu Selection 26

Font Menu Selection (only EMERALD™ 203) 26 Mirror Side to Side 27 Stitch Elongation Button 27 Memory Button 27 Edit Button 27 Clear Button 27

Buzzer Sound 27 Display icons 28

Display Icons – Alphabet 28 Display Icons – Elongation 29 Display Icons – Memory 29

Warning Messages 30

The Presser Foot is not Lowered 30 Main Motor Blocked 30 The Buttonhole Lever is not Lowered 30 Buttonhole Lever is not Lifted 30 Bobbin Winding 30

Programming 31

Create a Combination 31 Adding Stitches or Letters in a Sequence 31 Editing Stitches/Letters 32 Removing Stitches/Letters 32 Opening and Sewing a Stitch Memory 32 Stitch Elongation 32

GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

SET UP

MACHINE FUNCTIONS

Seam 33 Edge/Quilting Guide 34 Overcast 34 Seam and Overcast 34 Darning and Mending 35 Sewing Hems in Heavy Fabric 35 Blind Hem 36 Sewing Buttonholes 37

Buttonhole Slider Foot C 37 Corded Buttonhole (Stretch fabrics) 38

Sewing on Buttons 38 Sewing Zippers 39

Center Zipper 39

Gathering 40 Dual Feeder (only Emerald™ 203) 40

Cleaning 41 Changing the Light Bulb 41 Clean the Bobbin Area 42

Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area 42

Trouble Shooting 43

BASIC SEWING TECHNIQUES

CARE OF YOUR MACHINE

1. GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

1. Thread tension dial

2. Lid

3. InfoDisplay

4. Handwheel

5. Indicator for active menu

6. Function panel

7. Main power switch, connection to power supply and foot control connection

8. Accessory box

9. Bobbin cover

10. Needle plate

11. Light

12. Thread cutter

13. Presser foot pressure dial

14. Thread take-up lever

15. Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle

16. Presser foot

17. Needle

18. Needle clamp screw

19. Presser foot lever

20. Reverse button

21. Drop feed lever

22. Needle up / down

23. STOP button

24. FIX button

25. Speed control slide

26. Thread tension disks

MACHINE OVERVIEW

4 5

2223 24

1. GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

ACCESSORIES

1. Screwdriver

2. Felt pad

3. Seam Ripper/brush

4. Multipurpose tool/Button reed

5. Bobbins

6. Spool cap large (attached on the machine upon delivery).

7. Spool cap small (attached on the machine upon delivery)

8. Edge/Quilting guide

9. Light bulb remover

10. Carrying case

11. Accessory box (attached on the machine upon delivery).

12. Needle pack (not in picture)

13. Foot control and power cord (not in picture)

14. Extension Table (not in picture)

(only EMERALD™ 203)

PRESSER FEET

Utility Foot A

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

Presser Foot B

When sewing short zigzag stitches and 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 Slider Foot C

This foot has a space in the back to set the size of the buttonhole. The machine will sew a buttonhole to ﬁ t that button size.

Blind Hem Foot D

This foot is used for blind hem 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 close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move needle position to right or left to sew closer to zipper teeth or for covering large cording.

Non Stich Glide Foot H

This foot, with a coating underneath, is used when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather to minimize the risk of these materials sticking to the foot.

Edging Foot J

This foot is used for overcasting and seam/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.

Quilter’s 1/4” Piecing Foot P

This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has seam guide marks 1/4” (6 mm) and 1/8” (3 mm).

Transparent Foot B

This foot is used for decorative sewing. The presser foot has the same underside as presser foot B.

Gathering Foot

This foot is used for gathering fabric or to gather and attach a rufﬂ e in one step. The foot is suitable for light to medium weight fabrics.

Dual Feed Foot (only EMERALD™ 203)

This foot equalizes the feeding of the upper and lower layers of fabric which improves the matching of plaids, stripes and patterns.

1. GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Utility Stitches, Menu 1 & 2

Use those stitches for utility sewing, garment sewing and mending.

1:0 – Buttonhole

Buttonhole for blouses shirts and linen.

1:1 – Straight Stitch

For all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics.

1:2 – Stretch Stitch

For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.

1:3 – Reinforced Straight Stitch

For seams which are subject to considerable strain. Use to reinforce and topstitch sportswear and working clothes.

1:4 – Three-Step Zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastics.

1:5 – Zigzag

For lace edging and sewing on bands.

1:6 – Flatlock

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

1:7 – Overcast Stitch

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

1:8 – Overlock

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

1:9 – Sewing on Button

Sew on buttons with two or four holes.

STITCHES

2:01 – Double Overlock

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

2:02 – Darning Stitch

Darn and mend work clothers, jeans, table cloths and towels.

2:03 – RicRac Stitch

For joining fabric edge to edge, overlapping leather, or decorative stitching.

2:04 – Elastic Blind Hem

Invisible hems in stretch medium and heavy fabrics.

2:05 – Woven Blind Hem

Invisble hems in woven fabrics.

2:06 – Bridging Stitch

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

2:07 – Darning Stitch

Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, table cloths and more.

2:08 – Bartack Stitch

For applying belt loops and reinforcing pockets.

2:09 - Rounded Buttonhole

Heirloom buttonhole for ”hand look” on ﬁ ne and delicate fabrics. Also for lapels in suit coat.

2:10 – Stretch Buttonhole

Heavy reinforced buttonhole for heavy fabrics.

2:11 – Keyhole Buttonhole

Keyhole buttonhole with square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.

2:12 – Eyelet

For garments and home textiles.

2:13 – Satin Stitch 2mm

For appliqués, rounded edge, sewing on laces and bands.

2:14 – Satin Stitch 4mm

For appliqués, rounded edge, sewing on laces and bands.

2:15 – Satin Stitch 6mm

For appliqués, rounded edge, sewing on laces and bands.

1. GET TO KNOW YOUR MACHINE

Utility Stitches, Menu 2

only EMERALD™ 203

2:16 – Overlock Stitch

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

2:17 - Gathering Stitch

For gathering.

2:18 – Shell Edge Stitch

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

2:19 – Elastic or Smocking Stitch

Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring.

2:20 – Heirloom Buttonhole

For hand look on ﬁ ne and delicate fabrics. Tip: For jeans buttonholes, increase length and width of the buttonhole. Use thicker thread.

2:21 – Heavy Duty Buttonhole

With reinforced bartacks.

2:22 – Leather Buttonhole (Straight Stitch)

For leather and suede.

2:23 – Scallop Stitch B

Alphabet Position Table

Decorative Stitches Menu 3

only EMERALD™ 203

Menu 4

only EMERALD™ 203

Menu 5

only EMERALD™ 203

Alphabet Menu

EMERALD™ 203 EMERALD™ 183

2. SET UP

UNPACKING

1. Place the machine on a sturdy, ﬂ at surface, remove the packaging and lift off the cover.

2. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a main cord and a foot control cord.

3. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any oil before sewing.

P ACK A W A Y AFTER SEWING

1. Press the power switch to turn off the machine.

2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket and

then from the machine.

3 Wind the main cord around your hand and

place the cord in the space in the carrying case (A).

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 (B).

5 Check to ensure that all accessories are in

the accessory box. Slide the box on to the machine.

6 Press the foot control together and place it

in the foot control space in your carrying case (C).

SET UP

ACCESSORY BOX

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

Store the presser feet and the bobbins in the tray so they are always easily accessible.

Remove the Accessory Box / Use the Free arm

Keep the accessory box on the machine to provide a larger ﬂ at work surface.

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

To facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems use the free arm.

To replace the Accessory Box, slide it tight onto the machine until it ﬁ ts in place.

EXTENSION T ABLE

(only EMERALD™ 203)

Use the Extension Table to extend the sewing surface so you can easily sew large projects and quilts.

1. Unpack the table and remove the protective plastic ﬁ lm.

2. Place the table on a ﬂ at suface so that the holes for the legs are facing upwards. Mount the legs into the holes.

3. Slide the table onto the free arm of the machine. If neccessary screw the feet up or down to adjust the height.

2. SET UP

CONNECT THE FOOT CONTROL

Among the accessories you will ﬁ nd the foot control cord and the main power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very ﬁ rst time you are going to use the machine.

1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot control over. Connect the cord to the socket inside the space of the foot control.

2. Push ﬁ rmly to make sure it is properly connected.

3. Lay the cord into the slot on the underside of the foot control.

CONNECT TO THE POWER SUPPL Y

On the underside of the machine you will ﬁ nd 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/FR5” (see underside of foot control).

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

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

3. When you press the power switch to ON (C), both the machine and the light are switched on.

Note: Your EMERALD™ sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

B A

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

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