Viking Huskystar C10 User manual
C10/20
USER’S GUIDE
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SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS
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, ¿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 or in¿rm person.
• 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 authorised
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 control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep ¿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 deÀect 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 the 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.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE...........................................................................................7
BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE .........................................................................................................8
LCD SCREEN - MODEL C10 .........................................................................................................10
LCD SCREEN - MODEL C20 .........................................................................................................11
PATTERN CHART - MODEL C10...................................................................................................12
PATTERN CHART - MODEL C20...................................................................................................13
ACCESSORIES ..............................................................................................................................14
CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE .........................................................15
START SEWING .............................................................................................................................16
Speed adjustment lever...................................................................................................................16
Foot control......................................................................................................................................16
REPLACING THE NEEDLE............................................................................................................17
CHANGING THE PRESSER FOOT................................................................................................17
Attaching the presser foot holder.....................................................................................................17
Attaching the presser foot................................................................................................................17
Removing the presser foot ..............................................................................................................17
Attaching the seam guide................................................................................................................17
ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE..................................................................................18
MATCHING NEEDLE/ FABRIC/ THREAD .....................................................................................18
TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART ..............................................................................................19
WINDING THE BOBBIN .................................................................................................................20
INSERTING THE BOBBIN..............................................................................................................22
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD..............................................................................................23
NEEDLE THREADER.....................................................................................................................25
TOP THREAD TENSION ................................................................................................................26
BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD .........................................................................................27
CUTTING THE THREAD ................................................................................................................27
PRESSER FOOT LIFT....................................................................................................................28
RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOGS ..........................................................................................28
OPERATION BUTTONS .................................................................................................................29
Reverse button ................................................................................................................................29
Auto-lock button ..............................................................................................................................30
Needle up/down button ...................................................................................................................30
FUNCTION BUTTONS....................................................................................................................31
Stitch width button ...........................................................................................................................31
Stitch length button..........................................................................................................................32
MODE selection button....................................................................................................................32
Pattern mirroring button ..................................................................................................................33
SELECTION BUTTONS..................................................................................................................34
Direct pattern selection buttons.......................................................................................................34
Number buttons...............................................................................................................................34
MEMORY BUTTONS ......................................................................................................................35
CONTENTS
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Memory button.................................................................................................................................35
Clear button.....................................................................................................................................35
Arrow button ....................................................................................................................................35
USEFUL SKILLS ............................................................................................................................36
Sewing corners................................................................................................................................36
Reverse ...........................................................................................................................................36
Free arm..........................................................................................................................................36
Sewing on heavy fabric ...................................................................................................................37
STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION.........................................................................38
Changing the needle position..........................................................................................................38
Changing the stitch length...............................................................................................................38
ZIGZAG STITCHES ........................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the stitch width.................................................................................................................38
Adjusting the stitch length................................................................................................................38
STRETCH STITCH..........................................................................................................................39
OVERCASTING STITCHES ...........................................................................................................40
Using the overcasting foot...............................................................................................................40
Using the standard foot ...................................................................................................................40
BLINDHEM......................................................................................................................................41
BUTTON SEWING ..........................................................................................................................42
BUTTONHOLE STITCHING ...........................................................................................................43
Making a buttonhole on stretch fabrics............................................................................................46
EYELET STITCH.............................................................................................................................47
DARNING STITCH..........................................................................................................................48
ZIPPER INSERTION.......................................................................................................................50
Inserting a centered zipper..............................................................................................................50
QUILTING........................................................................................................................................51
FREE-MOTION, DARNING, EMBROIDERY AND MONOGRAMMING .........................................52
Darning............................................................................................................................................52
Embroidery ......................................................................................................................................53
Monogramming................................................................................................................................53
MIRRORING ...................................................................................................................................54
MEMORY - MODEL C10.................................................................................................................55
Program patterns.............................................................................................................................55
Add patterns ...................................................................................................................................56
Clear patterns .................................................................................................................................56
Recall and sew the programmed pattern.........................................................................................57
MEMORY - MODEL C20.................................................................................................................58
Program patterns.............................................................................................................................58
Add patterns or letters .....................................................................................................................59
Clear patterns or letters...................................................................................................................59
Recall and sew the programmed pattern.........................................................................................60
WARNING FUNCTIONS .................................................................................................................61
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Warning animation message display...............................................................................................61
Instruction animation message display............................................................................................61
Warning beeping sound...................................................................................................................61
REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB ....................................................................................................62
MAINTENANCE..............................................................................................................................63
Cleaning the screen.........................................................................................................................63
Cleaning the sewing machine surface.............................................................................................63
Cleaning the hook............................................................................................................................63
TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE........................................................................................................65
QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C10 ................................................................................67
QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C20 ...............................................................................69
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PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE
Tension dial
Presser foot pressure
Face plate
Operation buttons
Thread cutter
Buttonhole lever
Needle threader
Needle plate
Accessory box
Top cover
Bobbin winder
LCD screen
Function buttons
Memory buttons
Selection buttons
Function buttons
Speed
adjustment lever
Hole for second
spool pin
Handwheel
Main power switch
Power cord
Foot control connector
Horizontal spool pin
Handle
Presser foot lift
Feed dog adjustment
lever
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BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE
A. Operation buttons
1. Reverse button
Hold down this button to sew either backwards or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed.
2. Auto-lock button
Hold down this button to sew locking stitches immediately or at the end of the current pattern
and automatically stop.
3. Needle up/down button
Press this button to move the needle either up or down.
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B. Function buttons
4. Stitch length
Press this button to adjust the length of the stitch.
5. Stitch width
Press this button to adjust the width of the stitch.
6. Pattern mirroring
Press this button to sew a mirrored pattern.
7. Mode selection
Press this button to select direct mode, utility and decorative pattern mode or block letter mode.
C. Memory buttons
8. Clear button
If an incorrect pattern is selected or programmed, pressing this button will clear it.
9. Arrow button
Press the “ “ button or “ “ button until the desired stitch number in the programmed
combination is displayed.
10. Memory button
Press this button to enter or store the programmed pattern combination in the memory.
D. Selection buttons
11. Direct pattern selection and number buttons
Instant access to direct pattern or press the pattern number to select the desired pattern.
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LCD SCREEN - MODEL C10
Direct Pattern
Auto-lock
Reverse
Pattern number
Direct mode
Needle up Mirror
Buttonhole lever
Bobbin winding
Needle position
Stitch width
Pattern
Auto-stop
Reverse
Pattern number
Normal mode
Suggested presser foot
Needle down Mirror
Stitch width
Memory
Stitch length
Suggested presser foot Stitch length
Current position in the
programmed memory
Total space in the memory
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