Viking Interlude 445, Interlude 435 User Manual

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KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING

Interlude 445, 435

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:

• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children and inﬁ rm persons.

• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual. Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contavined 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.

• 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 Interlude 2

Overview 2

Unpacking 3

Pack Away After Sewing 3

Connecting the Foot Control 4

Connect to the Power Supply 4

Accessory Tray 5

Spool Pins 6

Threading the Upper Thread 7

Threading for Twin Needle 7

Bobbin Winding with the Machine Threaded 8

Bobbin Winding – Vertical Spool Pin 9

Placing the Bobbin in the Machine 10

Lowering the Feed Teeth 10

Thread Tension 11

Changing the Needle 12

Changing the Presser Foot 12

Functions and Infodisplay 13

The Functions Panel 14

Sewing Advisor - Interlude 445 16

How to Use the Sewing Advisor 18

Icons on the InfoDisplay 19

Interlude 445 19

Interlude 435 20

Programming 21

Sewing 25

Stitch Overview 26

Interlude 445 26

Interlude 435 28

Utility Sewing 30

Seam 30

Twenty-ﬁ ve Needle Positions 31

Gathering 32

Reinforced Straight Stitch 32

Three-Step ZigZag Stitches 33

Seam and Overcast 34

Darning and Mending 35

Blind Hem 36

Hem 37

Buttonholes 38

Button 41

Sewing Zippers 42

Decorative Sewing 43

Appliqué 43

Taper Satin Stitch 44

Entredeux 44

Bridging Stitch 45

Decorative Stitches 46

Care of your Interlude 47

Trouble Shooting 50

Index 52

Learn your Interlude

Overview

1 Lid 2 Thread take-up lever 3 Presser foot pressure dial 4 Thread guide 5 Buttonhole sensor socket 6 Light 7 Needle bar 8 Presser foot 9 Free arm 10 Bobbin cover 11 Base plate 12 Drop feed dial 13 Needle plate 14 Presser bar and Presser foot ankle 15 Needle clamp screw 16 Presser foot lifter

17 Thread tension 18 Thread guide for bobbin winding 19 Spool pin 20 Spool holders 21 Recess for additional spool pin 22 Quick info guide 23 Thread cutter for bobbin winding 24 Handwheel 25 Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop 26 InfoDisplay 27 Function selector buttons 28 Sewing Advisor (445) 29 Main power switch, Connection to

power supply

30 Stitch panel

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Learn your Interlude

Unpacking

1 Place the machine on the table or

cabinet, remove the packaging and lift off the carrying case.

2 Remove the side parts of the

packing material, the foot control and ﬁ nally the protection cover.

3 The machine is delivered with an

accessory bag, a main cord and a foot control cord.

4 Wipe the machine, particularly

around the needle and needle plate to remove any soil before sewing.

Packing Away After Sewing

1 Press the power switch to turn off the

machine.

2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket

ﬁ rst 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, ﬁ tting into the recess of the accessory tray at the rear side of the machine.

Learn your Interlude

Connecting the Foot Control

Among the accessories you will ﬁ nd the foot control cord and the main 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 Put the cord through the slot on the

right hand side of the foot comtrol.

Connect to the Power Supply

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” (see underside of foot control).

1 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 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.

Interlude 445

Interlude 435

Learn your Interlude

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.

Removing the Accessory Tray

1 Keep the Accessory Tray on the

machine to provide a larger ﬂ at work surface.

2 Slide the Accessory Tray to the left

when you wish to remove it and use the free arm.

3 To facilitate sewing trouser legs and

sleeve hems use the free arm.

4 To replace the Accessory Tray, slide

it tight onto the machine.

Learn your Interlude

Spool Pins

The machine has spool pins suitable for all types of thread. The main spool pin (a) is adjustable – the thread reels off the stationary spool. Place the spool so that the thread reels counter-clockwise.

There are two spool holders on the spool pin. With narrow thread spools, the small holder (b) is placed in front of the thread. If you use large thread spools, the large holder (c) is placed in front of the thread.

Slide the correct size spool holder in place so the ﬂ at side is pressed ﬁ rmly against the spool. No space between spool holder and spool.

There is also a separate spool pin (d) to be attached onto the machine. The ﬁ ngers on the extra spool pin ﬁ t into the two holes to the right of the ﬁ xed spool pin. Push downward to snap in place.

The large spool holder (c) is placed under the thread. This 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.

Narrow thread spools

Large thread spools

Learn your Interlude

Threading the Upper Thread

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

1 Pull the spool pin out. Place the

thread on the spool pin and the spool holder on the spool pin as described. Push the spool pin back in.

2 Bring the thread in the direction of

the arrow under the thread guide (a) and over the thread guide (b).

3 Bring the thread down between the

thread tension discs.

4 Continue threading by drawing the

thread from the right into the slot on the take-up lever.

5 Thread last guide just above the

needle.

6 The needle is threaded from front to

back. The white on the presser foot ankle makes it easy to see the eye of the needle.

7 Place thread under the presser foot

and into the thread knife where it is cut.

Threading for Twin Needle

Turn off the main switch.

1 Insert a twin needle.

2 Use a second thread spool or wind a

bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread.

3 LEFT NEEDLE: Thread the machine 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 Attach the extra spool pin onto the

machine. Place a spool holder under the thread.

5 Place the bobbin with the second

thread on the spool pin.

6 RIGHT NEEDLE: Thread the machine

as before but this thread should lie between the outer thread tension discs, outside the lowest thread guide. Thread right needle.

Learn your Interlude

Bobbin Winding with the Machine Threaded

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

Note! Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding.

1 Place your empty bobbin with the

small mark outwards on the bobbin spindle on the front of the machine. Bring the bobbin spindle down.

2 Pull the thread from the needle under

the presser foot and to the right over the thread guide (c).

3 Start from above and wind a few

turns of thread around the bobbin. Cut off the thread on the thread knife (d).

Note! We do not recommend winding specialty threads such as clear nylon or other stretchy threads through the needle. Instead see ”Bobbin winding – vertical spool pin”.

4 Press the foot control. When the

bobbin winding is ﬁ nished, remove the bobbin, cut off the thread and bring the bobbin spindle up.

Learn your Interlude

Bobbin Winding – Vertical Spool Pin

1 Place an empty bobbin with the mark

out-wards on the bobbin spindle

and bring it down.

2 Place the large spool holder under

the thread on the spool pin.

3 Bring the thread under the thread

guide (a) and over thread guide (b), further under thread guide (c).

4 From above wind a few turns of

thread around the bobbin and into the knife.

5 Press the foot control. When the

bobbin winding is ﬁ nished, remove the bobbin, cut off the thread and bring the bobbin spindle up.

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Learn your Interlude

Placing the Bobbin in the Machine

Turn off the main switch.

1 Remove the bobbin cover by sliding

it towards you.

2 Place the bobbin in the bobbin case

with the mark facing 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 ﬁ nger on the bobbin to

keep it from turning as you pull the thread ﬁ rmly 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).

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.

Learn your Interlude

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.

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.

Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to sew and check the tension.

Learn your Interlude

Changing the Needle

Turn off the main switch.

1 Loosen the screw in the needle

clamp with the screwdriver.

2 Remove the needle.

3 Push the new needle upwards with

the ﬂ at side away from you until it will go no further.

4 Use the screwdriver to tighten the

screw properly.

Changing the Presser Foot

Turn off the main switch.

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 Interlude. 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.

Always use needles of system 130/705H.

FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY

Functions and InfoDisplay

Reverse

REVERSE is touched to sew in

reverse. When the button is released, Interlude 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.

Interlude sews in reverse until you touch the button again.

Stitch length

When you select a stitch, your Interlude 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 manner as the stitch length. The set width is visible on the InfoDisplay

above the stitch width buttons. 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.

Stop

STOP is used to conclude a stitch.

Your Interlude 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 also be programmed.

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

22).

The Functions Panel

Functions and InfoDisplay

Fix

By using the FIX button you can tie off a stitch at the beginning and/or at the end. The sym bol ﬂ ashing on the dis play indicates that FIX is selected.

FUNC

Touch this button to step between the different modes on your Interlude. 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 program 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.

CLR

Touch this button in PROG to delete the whole or a part of a program (see page 21). When a program in a memory has been deleted, the stitch number is cleared on the InfoDisplay.

Arrow Buttons

These buttons are used to advance or return within a programmed sequence.

Stitch Selection Buttons

You select a stitch from the panel by pressing the stitch selection buttons.

With left button you get tens and with right button you get 1-9. The number of the selected stitch is displayed to the right on the InfoDisplay.

Functions and InfoDisplay

Sewing Advisor - Interlude 445

Your Interlude 445 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. Interlude 445 also gives you recommendations on thread tension, presser foot pressure and presser foot for the selected fabric and

technique.

Fabric Selection

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.

Knit fabric

Woven fabric

WOVEN LIGHT: 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,

ﬂ eece, etc.

Functions and InfoDisplay

Leather

Vinyl

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.

Techniques

LEATHER/VINYL: for suede, real

leather and for artiﬁ cial leather and suede.

SEAM: sews two pieces of fabric

together.

OVERCAST: overcast fabric edges

to prevent them from fraying and to help them lay ﬂ at.

SEAM/OVERCAST: sews the seam

and overcasts the edge all at one time.

BASTE: a temporary stitching for

ﬁ tting garments, gathering and marking.

BLIND HEM: creates an invisible

hem on garments. Is not recommended for light weight fabric or for leather/vinyl, but your Interlude 445 selects the best stitch possible.

HEM: selects the best visible or

top stitch hem for your fabric type and weight.

BUTTONHOLE: the Sewing Advisor

selects the best buttonhole possible for your fabric.

Functions and InfoDisplay

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 icon, the letter corresponding to that fabric appears in the InfoDisplay below the word GUIDE indicating the selection.

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.

The settings made on the SEWING

ADVISOR are always visible in the

InfoDisplay. 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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Functions and InfoDisplay

Icons on the InfoDisplay

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 speciﬁ c situations. The icons visible on the InfoDisplay are listed and explained below.

Interlude 445

General Icons

1 NEEDLE: here, you can see the

recommended needle for the selected fabric.

2 Indicates that REVERSE is active.

For Darning Stitch (no 15), Tapering

Stitch (no 16) or when sewing step by step buttonholes, a ﬂ ashing icon indicates that you need to touch

REVERSE to change direction.

3 The recommended PRESSER FOOT

PRESSURE.

4 The reccomended PRESSER FOOT.

5 The recommended THREAD TENSION.

6 Indicates that STABILIZER should be

used.

7, 8 SEWING ADVISOR

9 The STITCH LENGTH.

10 Indicates that the STOP function is

active.

11 Indicates that the function MIRROR

SIDE TO SIDE has been activated.

12 The STITCH WIDTH.

13 The selected MODE.

14 The number of the SELECTED STITCH.

Functions and InfoDisplay

Buttonhole Icons

15 When sewing step by step

buttonholes, a ﬂ ashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole.

16 Recommends a corded buttonhole.

Interlude 435

General Icons

1 Indicates that REVERSE is active.

For Darning Stitch (no 11), Tapering

Stitch (no 12) or when sewing step by step buttonholes, a ﬂ ashing icon indicates that you need to touch

REVERSE to change direction.

2 The reccomended PRESSER FOOT.

3 The recommended THREAD TENSION.

4 The STITCH LENGTH.

Buttonhole Icons

10 When sewing step by step

buttonholes, a ﬂ ashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole.

5 Indicates that the STOP function is

active.

6 Indicates that the function MIRROR

SIDE TO SIDE has been activated.

7 The STITCH WIDTH.

8 The selected MODE.

9 The number of the SELECTED STITCH.

Functions and InfoDisplay

Programming

With Interlude 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.

PROG mode

When programming, the Sewing Advisor (445) is not active. Touch FUNC to activate the PROG mode.

Move between programmed stitches

Use the arrow buttons to move between the stitches, and check what has been programmed. On the InfoDisplay you see the number of the stitch in the programming sequence.

Delete Stitches or Programs

If there is a stitch combination in the memory, touch CLR to clear the memory. The memory is cleared from the current position until the end. To reload a deleted program, touch CLR again before you enter new stitches or before touching the arrow buttons.

Program Stitches

The memory holds up to 30 (445) / 25 (435) stitches. To program the stitch combination shown:

• Touch FUNC to activate PROG.

•

Select a stitch e.g. 22 (445). The stitch is now entered in the memory. Touch the arrow button.

• Select another stitch e.g. 23 (445). Touch the arrow button.

In this way you can combine different stitches according to your own taste and imagination. With the arrow button you can go backwards to see what you have programmed.

Note: If you want to sew your programmed

stitch combination only once, touch

REP. You can also program STOP in PROG. The

programmed STOP will be indicated by on the InfoDisplay.

Functions and InfoDisplay

Change a Stitch

Any stitch can be changed in

PROG

when the stitch number is shown on the InfoDisplay. Simply step through the stitch combination with the arrow buttons until you see the number of the stitch you would like to change, and select the correct stitch to replace it.

Adjust Stitches in a Program

If you want to adjust a stitch in a programmed stitch combination use the arrow buttons to step to the stitch. You can adjust the stitch length and width and mirror image a stitch.

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 symbol.

To check your stitch sequence, use the arrow buttons to move forwards/ backwards in the sequence.

Sew your program on a stabilized piece of fabric.

Mirror image side to side

In NORM and PROG only the stitch selected is mirrored. In REP the entire pro gram is mirrored. You can also change the straight stitch needle position from left to right by mirror imaging the width.

When mirror image side to side is selected, the symbol

will be shown

on the Infodisplay.

Functions and InfoDisplay

Mending and taper satin stitches

These stitches can only be selected in

NORM mode. They can not be

programmed or combined. Each stitch has a memory to store the number of stitches length, or width changes.

1 Sew until the stitch has reached the

desired length.

2 Touch REVERSE. The machine now

completes the stitch.

3 When you have the result you wish,

touch STOP.

4 The stitch will now repeat in

succession and the machine will stop automatically when the stitch is completed

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 difﬁ cult 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.

SEWING

Sewing

00 Straight Stitch

For all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions.

01 Stretch Stitch

For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.

02 Reinforced Straight Stitch

For seams which are subject to considerable strain. Use to reinforce and topstitch sportswear and working clothes. 25 needle positions.

03 Hand-look Quilt Stitch

Quilting through batting and backing. Invisible thread on top.

04 Zigzag

For lace edging and sewing on bands.

05 Satin stitch

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

06 Reinforced zigzag

For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather.

07 Three-step Zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastics.

08 Serpentine Stitch

For mending, darning and elastic applications.

09 Overcast Stitch

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

10 Overlock

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

11 Double Overlock

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

Interlude 445 - Utility stitches

Stitch Overview

Sewing

Interlude 445 - Decorative stitches

12 Flatlock

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

13 Bridging Stitch

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

14 Elastic Blind Hem

Invisible hems in stretch medium and heavy fabrics.

15 Darning Stitches

Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, table cloths and linen towels.

16 Tapering stitch

Used for corners, points and satin stitch lettering.

17-18 Buttonholes

Different buttonhole styles for different types of garments.

Sewing

00 Straight Stitch

For all kinds of sewing in woven fabrics, 25 different needle positions.

01 Stretch Stitch

For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.

02 Reinforced Straight Stitch

For seams which are subject to considerable strain. Use to reinforce and topstitch sportswear and working clothes. 25 needle positions.

03 Zigzag

For lace edging and sewing on bands.

04 Satin stitch

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

05 Three-step Zigzag

For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastics.

06 Overcast Stitch

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

07 Overlock

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

08 Flatlock

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

09 Bridging Stitch

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

10 Elastic Blind Hem

Invisible hems in stretch medium and heavy fabrics.

Interlude 435 - Utility stitches

Sewing

11 Darning Stitch

Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, table cloths and linen towels.

12 Tapering Stitch

Used for corners, points and satin stitch lettering.

13-14 Buttonholes

Different buttonhole styles for different types of garments.

Interlude 435 - Decorative stitches

Sewing

Straight stitch can also be used

for topstitching. For a more visible topstitch, lengthen the stitch and use heavier thread with larger size needle.

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 ﬁ nished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam.

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.

Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two.

445

435

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 ﬁ nished.

Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two.

445

435

75 Str

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 ﬁ nished.

Straight stitch Lightning stitch

Sewing

Twenty-ﬁ ve Needle Positions

Your Interlude has twenty-ﬁ ve 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 in steps. Take advantage of the different needle positions to edge stitch and top stitch.

Fabric: Woven medium

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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

• Touch

to move needle 24 steps

into 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 ﬁ rst 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.

Sewing

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 ﬁ rst.

• Pull both bobbin threads to gather fabric. Be careful not to pull them out.

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

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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.

Sewing

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 three-step 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 ﬁ nishing.

Use Edging Foot J when overcasting.

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Sew:

• Put the fabric in position under the presser foot.

• Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. Sew to overcast the edge of fabric.

• Cut the threads.

The Serpentine stitch is used to sew an overlapped seam and for mending and darning stretch fabrics.

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Three-step zigzag stitch

Serpentine stitch

Sewing

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 Interlude, to give the best result for your chosen fabric.

Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two

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75 Str

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.

• Sew along one edge

• Cut the threads when ﬁ nished.

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 (445).

Stretch light, Overcast stitch

Stretch heavy, Overlock stitch

Woven heavy, Double overlock stitch (445)

Sewing

Darning and Mending

Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a ﬁ ne thread in a color as close to your garment as possible.

Fabric: Woven medium, poke a small hole to darn.

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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.

Sewing

Blind Hem

The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments.

Fabric: Wool or other medium-weight fabrics.

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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.

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.

Sewing

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

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90 Jeans

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

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90 Str

Fold a hem to the wrong side and stitch with ﬂ atlock stitch on the right side. Trim away excess fabric.

Use this technique for belt loops as well.

Hem on stretch fabric and hem used for belt loops

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445 -18 435 -14

445 -*

Sewing

Buttonholes

On the buttonhole overview to the right, you can see which buttonholes that are available on your machine. Select the bartack style for most buttonhole sewing and the round end buttonhole for light weight fabrics.

To sew buttonholes we recommend the buttonhole foot. The buttonhole foot has a slide that is adjustable for different sizes of buttons. Put the button on the foot and push the slide together as far as it will go. The machine sews the ﬁ rst column in reverse. Stop the machine when the red mark on the slide has reached the beginning of the stitching.

Use the markings on the left toe of the buttonhole foot to position the garment edge. Place the edge of the garment at the middle mark to have 5/8" (15 mm) from the edge to the buttonhole.

When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabrics we recommend cording the buttonhole to increase the stability and to keep the buttonhole from stretching out. For a corded buttonhole loop a piece of heavy thread around the ﬁ nger at the back of the buttonhole foot as illustrated.

Bartack buttonhole for most fabric weights.

Round End Buttonhole for light weight fabrics.

Straight Stitch Buttonhole* for leather and suede.

* This buttonhole can be accessed using the Sewing Advisor

5/8" (15 mm) Buttoning Edge

Slide

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Sewing

Step by Step Buttonhole

Your Interlude has the Perfect Balanced Buttonhole (PBB). The machine sews buttonholes with both columns stitched in the same direction to get a perfect result.

• Select the bartack buttonhole or the round end buttonhole and snap on Buttonhole Foot C.

• When you begin sewing the buttonhole, the machine will sew the left column in reverse. The size of the buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the special buttonhole foot. Sew until the left column of the buttonhole reaches the red mark on your buttonhole foot.

• Touch

. Now the machine will sew a straight stitch towards you indicating the right column of your buttonhole. Sew the straight until you have reached the same length as the ﬁ rst column.

• Touch . Now the machine will bartack and stitch the right side. Sew until you have reached the same length as the ﬁ rst column.

• Touch and stitch the ﬁ nal bartack.

Sewing

Straight Stitch Buttonhole

The Sewing Advisor will select the best buttonhole for your fabric. For leather and vinyl a straight stitch buttonhole will be sewn.

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• When you begin sewing the buttonhole, the machine will sew the left column in reverse. The size of the buttonhole is automatically determined by placing the button in the special buttonhole foot. 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.

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.

Sewing

Button

Sew buttons, snaps, hook and eyes quickly with your Interlude.

Fabric: Woven medium

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Use the clearance plate to create a thread shank. Snap off the

presser foot and lower the feed teeth by turning the dial on the free arm to .

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.

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.

• Raise feed teeth when button sewing

is completed.

• To deactivate the

STOP function touch

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Sewing

Sewing Zippers

The zipper foot E can be snapped on so that it is located either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the other side of the zipper, reposition the zipper foot.

Lapped Zipper

1 Sew the seam together to the bottom

of the zipper placket. Baste the rest of the seam. Leave about 2 cm open at the top. Press seam open. Set the

needle to the right position.

2 Place presser foot E to the left of

the needle. From the wrong side fold the fabric to one side so both seam allowances are free. Fold and press the left allowance under approximately 0.5 cm from the basted seam.

3 Place the zipper under the folded

seam allowance with the teeth as near to the fold as possible and stitch zipper to fabric close to fold. Begin sewing at the bottom of the zipper. Before reaching the zipper pull, lift the presser foot and slide the zipper pull down past the zipper foot. Lower the foot and sew to the top of the zipper.

4 Snap on the zipper foot so it is to

the right of the needle. Set the needle to the left position. Turn

the garment to the right side. It is important that the seam on the right side is sewn straight. Before you begin to sew, mark the seam line. Sew the other side of the zipper. Begin stitching across the bottom and continue upwards. Remove the basting.

If you want to sew a ”gentleman’s

zipper”, follow the instructions but insert in the other direction.

Sewing

Decorative Sewing

Appliqué

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1 Draw a mirror image of your design

on the paper side of the fusible web.

2 Iron the fusible web so that it sticks

to the wrong side of the appliqué material.

3 Cut out the appliqué. Remove

the paper layer from the fusible web. Fuse the appliqué to the back gro und material. Place stabilizer under background fabric.

4 Satin stitch,

, stitch width 2.0, around the edges. Sew all design lines using the same satin stitches.

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Wing

Sewing

Automatic Taper Stitch

The tapered satin stitch, is a ta pe red zigzag which makes it suitable for sewing monograms and other embellishments. Use presser foot B.

1 Trace the monogram on the fabric

and sew over the lines.

2 Select

3 Sew until the desired length is

reached.

4 Touch the REVERSE button to taper the

end.

5 Touch STOP to put this tapered satin

stitch in memory.

Entredeux

The entredeux technique is named after a French expression which means ‘‘in between’’. Entredeux is stitched where lace or fabric are joined together or as a row of embellishment.

Fabric: Woven light, Husqvarna Viking Tear-A-Way stabilizer.

Thread top and bobbin with ﬁ ne weight sewing thread in a color to match the fabric.

Sew:

• Stitch a row of entredeux.

Lace insertion

• Place insertion lace on fabric.

• Select straight stitch. Stitch lace to fabric along both edges.

• Insert wing needle.

• Select the entredeux stitch. Sew entredeux stitches on both edges of lace.

• Trim fabric from behind lace.

Sewing

Bridging Stitch

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The bridging stitch is suitable for joining two pieces of fabric with folded edges. Also use to join lace and ribbon.

Elastic shirring

The bridging stitch is also useful for gathered elastic shirring. Use the buttonhole foot C, tighten the upper thread tension. Remember that the elastic will always be stitched double, so take this into account when calculating how much you will need. Place the shirring elastic (elastic thread) around the ﬁ nger of the presser foot C. Sew from the wrong side over both lengths of the elastic following marked lines. Gather the shirring by pulling the elastic threads.

Sewing

Decorative Stitches

These stitches are mainly used as decorative stitches.

Examples:

Stitch 22 (445) / 18 (435) sewn with yarn gives a decorative effect.

An effective edging can be produced with stitch 19 (445) / 15 (435). Sew a bit from the edge and trim close to the stitching.

Using stitch 28 (445) / 21 (435) together with a wing needle (optional) you can produce a hemstitch around your embroidered tablecloth.

CARE OF YOUR INTERLUDE

Care of your Interlude

Changing the Light Bulb

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.

Turn off the main switch.

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 remover with the shallow hole, marked IN, around the new bulb. Insert the new bulb by pushing it up.

Care of your Interlude

Care of the Machine

To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed.

Turn off the main switch.

Cleaning

Wipe the exterior surfaces of your Interlude 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.

Care of your Interlude

Trouble Shooting

Any Time You Experience a Problem When Sewing:

• Enter correct type and weight of fabric in the Sewing Advisor (445).

• Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay (445).

• 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?

• Enter correct type and weight of fabric into the Sewing Advisor (445).

• Check needle, it could be damaged.

• Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay (445).

• Rethread top and bobbin threads.

• Change thread type to match ﬁ ber 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.

Needle Breaks?

• Use care not to pull fabric when sewing.

• Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay (445).

• Insert needle correctly as page

explains.

Poor Tension?

• Enter fabric weight and type in Sewing Advisor (445).

• Rethread top and bobbin - use quality thread.

• Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay

(445).

• Follow recommendations for thread tension.

• Follow recommendations for stabilizer.

Upper Thread Breaks?

• Does thread feed smoothly/not catching?

• Use thread nets and quality thread. For special threads such as metallic etc please consult your Accessory User’s Guide for special needle recommendations.

• 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?

Care of your Interlude

Fabric Does Not Move?

• Feed teeth up.

• Increase stitch length.

Bobbin Thread Breaks?

• Wind a new bobbin.

• Replace the bobbin in the machine, check correct threading, page

• 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 your Interlude 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 speciﬁ c 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 Interlude warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original accessories or parts.

Index

Accessory Tray 5

Adjust an entire stitch program 22 Adjust stitches in a program 22 Arrow buttons 15 Appliqué 43

Bartacks 38 Blind hem 36 Bobbin

placing in the machine 10

winding 8, 9 Bridging Stitch 27, 28, 45 Built-in memory 21 Buttonhole

corded 38

cutting 40

overview 38

Sewing Advisor 39-40

step by step 39 Button, sewing on 41

Care of your Interlude 47-49 Changing

light bulbs 48

needle 12

presser foot 12 Cleaning 49

bobbin area 49

under the bobbin area 49 Clearance plate 37, 41 Connecting

the foot control 4

the machine 4 Corded buttonhole 38 Correct thread tension 11 Cutting buttonhole 40

Darning 29, 35 Decorative Sewing 43-46 Delete stitches or programs 21

Entredeux 44

Fabric selection 16-17

Fault-ﬁ nding 50-51 Feed teeth, lowering 10 FIX 14 Foot control 4 FUNC 15 Function

FUNC 15 NORM 15 PROG 15 REP 15

Function buttons 14

Gathering 32

Hem 37

Icons on the InfoDisplay 19

Incorrect thread tension 11

Knit fabric 16

Lace insertion 44

Leather 17 Lightning Stitch 30

Lowering the feed teeth 10

Main spool pin 6 Memory 21 Mending Stitch 29, 35 Mirror side to side 22 Multiple Zigzag Stitches 33

Needle

changing 12 positions 31

NORM 15

Overcast 26, 28, 34 Overview 2

Packing away after sewing 3 Placing the accessories 5

Index

Placing the bobbin in the machine 10 Presser foot

change 12

lever 12

pressure 12 PROG 15, 21 Programming 21-22

Stitches 21

Reinforced Straight Stitch 26, 28, 32 Removing the stitch plate 49 Removing the accessory tray 5 Replace the stitch plate 49 REP 15 Reverse button 14

Seam 17, 30 Seam and Overcast 17, 34 Select fabric 16 Select technique 17

Sewing

button 41

zipper 42 Sewing Advisor 16-18 Spool holders 6 Spool pin

Main spool pin 6

Separate spool pin 6 Step by step buttonhole 39 Stitch length 14 Stitch plate 49 Stitch selection 15 Stitch overview

Interlude 445 26-27

Interlude 435 28-29 Stitch width 14 STOP 14 Straight Stitch 30 Stretch fabric 16 Stretch Stitch 30

Table of contents 1 Taper satin stitch 44 Thread tension 11 Threading

bobbin 10 top thread 7

twin needle 7 Trouble shooting 50-51 Twenty-ﬁ ve needle positions 31 Twin needle

threading 7

Unpack Interlude 3 Utility Sewing 30-42

Vinyl 17 Winding from the needle 8

Zigzag Stitches 33 Zipper 42

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