Husqvarna C20 manual

C10/20 USER’S GUIDE[...]

Raise needle Raise presser foot Lower presser foot SYMBOL INSTRUCTIONS[...]

This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594 IMPORT ANT 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 - T o reduce the risk of electric shock: • A s[...]

4 PRINCIP AL P ARTS OF THE MACHINE ........................................................................................... 7 BUTTONS OF THE MACHINE ........................................................................................................ .8 LCD SCREEN - MODEL C10 ...................................................................[...]

5 Memory button ................................................................................................................. ...............35 Clear button .....................................................................................................................................35 Arrow button ........................................[...]

6 W arning animation message display ............................................................................................... 61 Instruction animation message display ...........................................................................................61 W arning beeping sound ...........................................................[...]

7 PRINCIP AL P ARTS OF THE MACHINE T ension dial Presser foot pressure Face plate Operation buttons Thread cutter Buttonhole lever Needle threader Needle plate Accessory box T op cover Bobbin winder LCD screen Function buttons Memory buttons Selection buttons Function buttons Speed adjustment lever Hole for second spool pin Handwheel Main power swi[...]

8 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 need[...]

9 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. Me[...]

10 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 [...]

11 Direct Pattern Auto-lock Reverse Pattern number Direct mode Needle up Mirror Buttonhole lever Bobbin winding Needle position Stitch width Pattern Alphabet Auto-stop Reverse Pattern number Normal mode Suggested presser foot Needle down Mirror Stitch width Memory Stitch length Suggested presser foot Pattern number Auto-stop Needle up Stitch width [...]

12 P A TTERN CHART - MODEL C10 The portion marked in color on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern. A. Direct selection patterns B. Pattern selection by number[...]

13 The portion marked in color on the chart below shows the one unit of each pattern. A. Direct selection patterns B. Pattern selection by number C. Alphabets P A TTERN CHART - MODEL C20[...]

14 12 3 4 56 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 ACCESSORIES 1. Standard foot (T) 2. Zipper foot (I) 3. Buttonhole foot (D) 4. Overcasting foot (E) 5. Blindhem foot (F) 6. Satin stitch foot (A) 7. Button sewing foot (only for C20). 8. 1/4 ˝ Quilting foot (P) 9. Free-motion/darning foot 10. Pack of needles 1 1. Spool pin felt 12. Second spool pin 1[...]

15 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO THE POWER SOURCE Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from power source and the main switch is on “O” when the machine is not in use and before inserting or removing parts. Before connecting the power supply , make sure that the voltage and frequency shown on the machine is conforming with your el[...]

16 ST ARTING SEWING Speed adjustment lever The speed adjustment lever can control the sewing speed. T o increase the speed, slide the lever to right. T o decrease the sewing speed, slide the lever to the left. Foot control With the sewing machine turned off, insert the foot control plug into its connector on the sewing machine. T urn on the sewing [...]

17 Attention: T urn power switch to off (“O”) when carrying out any of the operations below! Change the needle regularly , especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. The fl at side of[...]

18 ADJUSTING PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and requires no adjustment for most fabric weights. However , if you choose to adjust the presser foot pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin. For sewing very heavy fabric, loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise, and for [...]

19 TYPE OF PRESSER FOOT CHART PRESSER FOOT APPLICA TION PRESSER FOOT APPLICA TION Standard foot (T) General sewing, Patchwork stitches, Decorative stitching, Smocking, Fagoting, etc. Satin stitch foot (A) Satin stitch Zipper foot (I) Inserting zippers Buttonhole foot (D) Buttonhole sewing 1/4 ˝ Quilting foot (P) Quilting Overcasting foot (E) Overc[...]

20 WINDING THE BOBBIN 1. Place the thread and spool cap onto the spool pin. For smaller spools of thread, place spool cap with the small side next to the spool or use the small spool cap. 2. Snap the thread into the thread guide. 3. Wind the thread clockwise around the bobbin winder tension discs. 4. Place the thread end through one of the inner ho[...]

21 6. When the bobbin winder spindle is pushed to the right, “bobbin winding position”, the symbol “ “ is shown on the LCD screen. It will disappear from the LCD screen when the bobbin winder spindle is push to the left, “sewing position”. 7. Hold the thread tail securely in one hand. 8. Press on the foot control to start the sewing mac[...]

22 INSERTING THE BOBBIN Attention: T urn power switch to off (“O”) before inserting or removing the bobbin. When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be fully raised. 1. Remove the bobbin cover and insert the bobbin in the bobbin case with the thread running in a counterclockwise direction (arrow). 2. Pull the thread through the sl[...]

23 THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Start by raising the needle to its highest point, by turning the hand wheel toward you. Raise the presser foot lift to open the tension discs. 1. Lift up the spool pin. Place the spool of thread on the spool pin so that the thread comes from the front of the spool, then place the spool cap at the end of the spool pin. [...]

24 4. Pull the thread down between the tension discs. 5. Then, down and around the check spring holder and back up to the take up lever . 6. Pull the thread from right to the left through the slotted eye of the take-up lever and then down again. 7. Pass the thread behind the fl at, horizontal thread guide. 8. Guide the thread into the wire loop. 9[...]

25 NEEDLE THREADER Attention: T urn power switch to the off position (“O”). Raise the needle to its highest position and lower the presser foot. 1. Lower the needle threader lever slowly and draw the thread through the thread guide as illustrated and then to the right. 2. The needle threader automatically turns to the threading position and the[...]

26 TOP THREAD TENSION Loose T ight - Basic top thread tension setting: “4” - T o increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. T o reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. - Proper setting of tension is important to good sewing. - There is no single tension setting appropriate for all the stitch functions and fabr[...]

27 BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD 1. Hold the upper thread with the left hand. T urn the handwheel toward you (counterclockwise) lowering, then raising the needle. 2. Gently pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the needle plate hole. The bobbin thread will come up in a loop. 3. Pull both threads to the back under the presse[...]

28 PRESSER FOOT LIFT 1. The presser foot lift raises and lowers your presser foot. 2. When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised higher for easy positioning of the fabric under the foot. RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOGS With the accessory box off the machine, the feed dog adjustment lever can be seen on the base in back[...]

29 OPERA TION BUTTONS Needle up/down button Auto-lock button Reverse button Reverse button When the patterns 01-16, 30-60 (C10), 01-16, 30-79 (C20) are selected, the machine will sew reverse or a reinforcement stitch at a low speed if the reverse button is pressed. The machine will sew forward after the button is released. An arrow “ “ on the L[...]

30 Auto-lock button When the patterns 01-05 are selected, the machine will immediately sew 3 locking stitches when the Auto-lock button is pressed, then automatically stop. The LCD will display the fi gure “ “ until the machine is stopped. When the patterns 06-16, 30-60 (C10), 06-16, 30- 79 (C20) are selected, press the Auto-lock button, the m[...]

31 FUNCTION BUTTONS Stitch width button Stitch length button Mirroring button Mode selection button Stitch width button When you select a stitch, the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch width, which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch width can be changed by pressing the stitch width buttons. For a narrower [...]

32 Stitch length button MODE selection button When you select a stitch the machine will automatically set the recommended stitch length which will be indicated by numbers on the LCD screen. The stitch length can be adjusted by pressing the stitch length adjustment buttons. T o shorten the stitch length, press the “-“ button (left). For a longer[...]

33 Pattern mirroring button The patterns 01-16, 30-60 (model C10), 01-16, 30- 79 (model C20) can be mirrored by pressing the “ “ button. The LCD will display the mirroring function and the machine will continue to sew the mirrored pattern until the mirroring function is pressed again to cancel. When the mirroring function disappears from the LC[...]

34 SELECTION BUTTONS Direct pattern selection and number buttons Direct pattern selection buttons When the mode button is set to Direct mode you can select the utility stitches illustrated next to the buttons simply by pressing the button for the stitch you wish to sew . Number buttons When the mode button is set to Patterns or Alphabet mode you se[...]

35 MEMOR Y BUTTONS Clear button Arrow button Memory button Memory button Clear button Arrow button Press the “ “ button to enter the memory mode and program combinations of characters or decorative stitches. Press the “ “ button again to leave the memory mode and return to Direct mode. Please Note: The Direct mode patterns and buttonholes c[...]

36 USEFUL SKILLS 1. Stop the sewing machine when you reach a corner . 2. Lower the needle into the fabric with the hand wheel or by pressing the needle up/ down button once. 3. Raise the presser foot. 4. Use the needle as a pivot and turn the fabric. 5. Lower the presser foot and resume sewing. Sewing corners Reverse stitching is used to secure the[...]

37 Sewing on heavy fabric The black button on the right side of the presser foot will lock the presser foot in a horizontal position if you push it in before lowering the presser foot. This ensures even feeding at the beginning of a seam and helps when sewing multiple layers of fabric such as sewing over seams when hemming jeans. When you reach the[...]

38 STRAIGHT STITCHES AND NEEDLE POSITION Changing the needle position These setting apply only to patterns 01-05. The pre-set position is “3.5”, center position. When you press the “-“ stitch width adjustment button, the needle position will move to the left. When you press the “+” stitch width adjustment button, the needle position wil[...]

39 STRETCH STITCHES Stretch stitches are strong and fl exible and will give with the fabric without breaking. Suitable for easy to ravel and knit fabrics, as well as joining durable fabric such as denims. These stitches can also be used as decorative top stitches. Straight stretch stitch is used to add triple reinforcement to stretch and stressed [...]

40 OVERCASTING STITCHES Using the overcasting foot Using the standard foot 1. Change the presser foot to the overcasting foot (E). 2. Sew the fabric with the fabric edge against the guide of the overcasting foot. Attention: The overcasting foot should be used to sew with patterns and only . Do not set the stitch width narrower than “5.0”. It is[...]

41 BLINDHEM : Blindhem for woven fabrics : Blindhem for stretch fabrics Please Note: It takes practice to sew blindhems. Always make a sewing test fi rst. Snap on foot F . 1. Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up. 2. Place the fabric under the foot. T urn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left. It [...]

42 BUTTON SEWING Please note: The button sewing foot only comes with model C20. 2. Position the fabric under the foot. Place the button in the desired position, lower the foot on to the button. 3. Select zig zag pattern. Adjust the stitch width to “2.0-7.0” according to the distance between the two holes of the button. 4. T urn the handwheel to[...]

43 BUTTONHOLE STITCHING : For thin or medium fabric : For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium fabric : For thin or medium fabric : For horizontal holes on blouses or shirts made from thin or medium fabric : For horizontal buttonholes on thick fabrics : For thin or medium fabric : For suits or overcoats : For thick coats :[...]

44 3. Select the buttonhole stitch. Adjust the stitch width and the stitch length to the desired width and density . 4. Position the fabric under the presser foot so that the buttonhole mark is aligned with the center of the buttonhole foot. Pull down the buttonhole lever , then push it to the back. Please Note: When you select any buttonhole patte[...]

45 6. Buttonholes are sewn from the front of the presser foot to the back, as shown. 7. Raise the presser foot and cut the thread. T o sew the buttonhole once again, raise the presser foot and it will return to original position. When you have fi nished sewing buttonholes, push the buttonhole lever up until it stops. 8. Cut the center of the butto[...]

46 Making a corded buttonhole on stretch fabrics 1. Attach the buttonhole foot and hook the gimp thread onto the back of the presser foot. Bring the two gimp thread ends to the front of the foot and insert them into the grooves, then temporarily tie them there. Lower the presser foot and start sewing. Set the stitch width to match the diameter of t[...]

47 EYELET STITCH : Select for sewing eyelets on belts , etc 1. Select pattern 28 to get the eyelet stitch. Attach satin stitch foot (A). 2. Press the “-“ or “+” stitch width adjustment to select the eyelet size. Size of eyelet: A. Large: 7.0mm (1/4 inch). B. Medium: 6.0mm (15/64 inch). C. Small: 5.0mm (3/16 inch). 3. Lower the needle into t[...]

48 DARNING STITCH 1. Baste the upper fabric and the under fabric together . Select pattern 29 to get the darning stitch. Change the presser foot to the buttonhole foot. 2. Lower the presser foot over the center of the tear . 3. Pull the button holder to rear . Set the button guide plate on buttonhole foot to the desired length of the darning stitch[...]

49 5. Position the fabric so that the needle is 2mm (1/16 inch) in front of the area to be darned, and then lower the presser foot lever . Please Note: When lowering the presser foot, do not push in the front of the presser foot, otherwise the darning will not be sewn with the correct size. 6. Pass the upper thread down through the hole in the pres[...]

50 ZIPPER INSERTION Inserting a centered zipper Attention: Zipper foot should be used for sewing with center needle position straight stitch only . It is possible that needle could hit the presser foot and break when sewing other patterns. 1. Baste the zipper opening on the garment. 2. Press open the seam allowance. Place the zipper face down on th[...]

51 QUIL TING Insert the quilting guide in the presser foot holder as illustrated and set the space as you desire. Sew the fi rst row and move the fabric to sew parallel rows of channel quilting with the guide riding along the previous row of stitching.[...]

52 FREE-MOTION, DARNING, EMBROIDER Y AND MONOGRAMMING Move the drop feed control to “ “ to lower the feed dogs. Remove the presser foot holder , and attach the free-motion/darning foot to the presser foot holder bar . The lever (a) should be behind the needle clamp screw (b). Press the free-motion/darning foot on fi rmly from behind with your [...]

53 Embroidery Select zigzag stitch pattern and adjust the stitch width as desired. Stitch along the outline of the design by moving the embroidery hoop. Make sure to maintain a constant speed. Fill in the design working from the outline towards the inside. Keep the stitches close together . Y ou will get longer stitches by moving the hoop faster an[...]

54 MIRRORING Please Note: - Buttonholes, darning and eyelet stitches cannot be mirrored. - Mirrored patterns can also be combined with other patterns. 1. Select the pattern. 2. Pressing the mirroring button. LCD will display the mirroring function and the machine will sew the mirrored pattern until you press the mirroring button again. A. Normal pa[...]

55 MEMOR Y - MODEL C10 Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. Please Note: - The machine has a program memory that can retain 30 units of stitches. - All the units in the memory can be edited to set its function such as Stitch length[...]

56 4. Use the arrow “ “ or “ “ button to switch between the stitches in the combination and check what you have programmed. 5. Press the “ “ button to leave the memory mode and return to the Direct mode. Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the “ “ butto[...]

57 Recall and sew the memorized pattern 1. Press the “ “ button to enter the memory mode. The machine will be positioned at the fi rst programmed stitch. 2. Press the foot control. The machine will start to sew from fi rst entered pattern. On the LCD screen, sewing stitch data is indicated. 3. If you wish to check what is programmed or if you[...]

58 MEMOR Y - MODEL C20 Combined patterns can be stored for later use. Since stored patterns are not lost after the sewing machine is turned off, they can be recalled at any time. This is convenient for patterns, such as names, that will be used often. Please Note: - The machine has a program memory that can retain 30 units of stitches. - Multiple p[...]

59 4. Use the arrow “ “ or “ “ button to check what you have programmed. 5. Press the “ “ button to leave the memory mode and return to the Direct mode. Attention: The selected pattern will be cleared from the memory module after closing the machine if you do not press the “ “ button again when you have completed your selection. Add[...]

60 Recall and sew the memorized pattern 1. Press the “ “ button to enter the memory mode. The machine will be positioned at the fi rst programmed stitch. 2. Press foot control. The machine will start to sew from fi rst entered pattern. On the LCD screen, sewing stitch data is indicated. 3. If you wish to check what is programmed or if you wis[...]

61 W ARNING FUNCTIONS W arning animation message display Buttonhole lever is not lowered The buttonhole or darning stitch was selected and the foot control pressed while the buttonhole lever was raised. Bobbin winding The bobbin winder is engaged. Instruction animation message display W arning beeping sound - When operating correctly: 1 beep. - Whe[...]

62 REPLACING THE LIGHT BULB Attention: T urn the power switch off and wait until the light bulb has cooled before touching it. 1. Remove plug (a) , loosen the screw (b) on the left side of the sewing machine and remove the face plate (c). 2. Replace the bulb as follows: Pull light bulb downward to remove. Replace the bulb with same type rated 12V/5[...]

63 MAINTENANCE Attention: Disconnect the power cord from the wall socket before cleaning the screen and sewing machine surface, otherwise injury or electrical shock may result. Cleaning the screen If the front panel is dirty , wipe it gently with a soft, dry cloth. Do not use any organic solvents or detergents. Cleaning the sewing machine surface I[...]

64 3. Remove the needle, presser foot and presser foot holder . Remove the bobbin cover plate and bobbin. Remove the screw holding the needle plate and remove the needle plate. 4. Lift up the bobbin case and remove it. 5. Clean the hook race, feed dog and bobbin case with a brush. Also clean them, using a soft, dry cloth. 6. Replace the bobbin case[...]

65 TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE Before calling for service, check the following items. If the problem still persists, contact the place of purchase or your nearest authorized dealer . Problem Cause Correction Upper thread breaks 1.The machine is not threaded correctly . 1.Rethread the machine. 2.The thread tension is too tight. 2.Reduce the thread tension[...]

66 Problem Cause Correction Seam puckering 1.The needle thread tension is too tight. 1. Loosen the thread tension. 2.The needle thread is not threaded correctly . 2. Rethread the machine. 3.The needle is too heavy for the fabric being sewn. 3. Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric. 4.The stitch length is too long for the fabric. 4. Shorten [...]

67 QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C10 * Adjustments can be made. Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Functions Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot T win needle Memory Utility stitches 01 3.5 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T * * * * * 02 0.0 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T * * * * * 03 3.5 0.0~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T * * * * * 04 3.5 1.0~6.0 2[...]

68 Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Functions Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot T win needle Memory Cross stitches 41 6.0 5.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A * * * * * 42 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A * * * * * 43 6.0 3.0~7.0 1.0 1.0~3.0 A * * * * * Decorative stitches 44 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1.5~3.0 T * * * * * 45 5.0 2.5~7.0 2.5 1[...]

69 QUICK REFERENCE CHART - MODEL C20 * Adjustments can be made. Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Functions Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot T win needle Memory Utility stitches 01 3.5 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T * * * * * 02 0.0 0.0~7.0 2.5 0.0~4.5 T * * * * * 03 3.5 0.0~7.0 2.5 1.0~3.0 T * * * * * 04 3.5 1.0~6.0 2[...]

70 * Adjustments can be made. Pattern Width (mm) Length (mm) Presser Foot Functions Auto Manual Auto Manual Reverse Auto-lock Mirror/Presser foot T win needle Memory Satin stitches 41 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A * * * * * 42 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A * * * * * 43 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A * * * * * 44 7.0 2.5~7.0 0.5 0.3~1.0 A * * * * * 45 7.0 2.5~7.[...]

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