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Tribute 150C
K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide Tribute 150C K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given to a third party.
  • Page 3 • If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard. • If the cord connected with the foot control is damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    CONTENTS Sewing Machine overview ........5 Included accessories ........6 Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ ..35 Stitch table – Utility Stitches ...... 7 Seam .............. 36 Stitch Overview ........... 9 Overcast ............36 Fonts .............. 9 Seam and overcast ........37 Baste ..............

  • Page 5: Machine Overview

    MACHINE OVERVIEW 15. Bobbin cover 1. Lid 16. Free arm 2. Pre-tension thread guide 17. Drop feed teeth switch 3. Thread tension disks 18. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 4. Thread take-up lever 19. Presser bar 5. Presser foot pressure dial 20.

  • Page 6: Included Accessories

    INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Presser Feet Utility Foot A Attached on the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. Utility Foot B When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length, use this foot.

  • Page 7: Stitch Table - Utility Stitches

    STITCH TABLE – UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Stitch No. Stitch Name Presser Foot Application Straight Stitch, For all types of sewing. Select 29 different needle positions. center needle position Stretch Stitch, For seams in tricot and stretch fabric. left needle position Reinforced Straight For seams which are subject to considerable strain.
  • Page 8 Stitch Stitch No. Stitch Name Presser Foot Application Bridging Stitch For joining two pieces of fabric with finished edges and for elastic shirring. Darning Stitch (for- Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and more. Stitch over ward and backward) the hole, press reverse for continuous darning and auto stop.

  • Page 9: Stitch Overview

    STITCH OVERVIEW FONTS Block Cyrillic and Hiragana Russian and Japanese fonts. See the fonts on the GraphicDisplay of your sewing machine. Overview – 9...

  • Page 11: Getting Ready To Sew

    3. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a power cord and a foot control cord. 4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and stitch plate to remove any soil before sewing. Note: Your HUSQVARNA VIKING Tribute 150C sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature.

  • Page 12: Connecting The Foot Control Cord

    CONNECTING THE FOOT CONTROL CORD Among the accessories you will find the foot control cord and the power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very first time you are going to use the machine. 1.

  • Page 13: Lower The Feed Teeth

    LOWER THE FEED TEETH The feed teeth are lowered when you move the switch on the front of the free arm to the right. Move the switch to the left if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as you begin to sew.

  • Page 14: Changing The Needle

    For knits, swimwear, fleece, synthetic suedes and leathers. Marked with a yellow band. Tip: Read more about different needles in the HUSQVARNA VIKING Accessory User’s Guide at www.husqvarnaviking.com. Note: Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle with a sharp point (1).

  • Page 15: Spool Pins And Spool Caps

    SPOOL PINS AND SPOOL CAPS Your sewing machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the stationary spool) or in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 16: Threading The Upper Thread

    THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on the 4. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows. spool pin as described on page 15.

  • Page 17: Needle Threader

    NEEDLE THREADER The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down, catching the thread under the guide (A). 2.

  • Page 18: Threading For Twin Needle

    Note: Only use symmetrical twin needles (C). THREADING FOR TWIN NEEDLE Do not use this type of twin needle (D), since it may damage your sewing machine. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 1. Insert a twin needle. 2. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the 6.

  • Page 19: Winding The Bobbin With The Machine Threaded

    3. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) from the inside to the outside. Note: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA VIKING ® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of thread on the bobbin to get started.

  • Page 20: Winding The Bobbin Using The Auxiliary Spool Pin

    WINDING THE BOBBIN USING THE AUXILIARY SPOOL PIN 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbin only fits on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only original HUSQVARNA VIKING bobbins. ®...

  • Page 21: Thread Tension

    THREAD TENSION Use the recommended top thread tension setting given on the GraphicDisplay. You might need to adjust the top thread tension for special threads, fabrics and/or techniques. To set the tension, turn the numbered tension dial. The higher the number the tighter the tension.

  • Page 23: Operating Your Sewing Machine

    OPERATING YOUR SEWING MACHINE FUNCTION PANEL 4. SPEED 1. STOP All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, STOP is used to conclude a stitch or to sew just one unit of recommended sewing speed. Press SPEED + or SPEED – to the stitch.

  • Page 24: Functions On The Touch Panel

    FUNCTIONS ON THE TOUCH PANEL 7. ALT (Alternate View) When you select a satin stitch the length and width settings will be shown on the GraphicDisplay. By pressing ALT the density setting will be shown instead of the length setting. 8.

  • Page 25: Sewing Mode

    19. SET Menu Press to open the menu for machine settings. Make changes and selections by using the Navigator Arrows (11). Press again to exit the SET Menu. Read more about the settings made in the SET Menu on page 31. 20.
  • Page 26 15. When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabric we recommend to cord the buttonhole for better durability, see page 40. 16. When sewing a manual buttonhole or the darning program the reverse icon is shown to indicate that you need to press Reverse when the buttonhole columns or the darning stitch are sewn to the desired length.

  • Page 27: Selecting A Stitch

    SELECTING A STITCH Press Stitch Menu (A) to select a stitch menu. Use the Navigator Arrows to select among the menus: 1. Utility stitches 2. Quilt stitches 3. Decorative stitches 4. Decorative stitches 5. My Stitches The name and number of the selected menu is shown at the bottom of the display.

  • Page 28: Programming

    All text to be sewn out on the same project should, if possible, be in the same program to ensure the letters are sewn out in the same height. “Husqvarna” and “VIKING” are in the same program. 28 – Operating your Sewing Machine...
  • Page 29 Add Stitches or Letters at other Positions If you wish to add a stitch or letter at another position in the program, move the cursor by pressing the Navigator Arrows. The stitch or letter will be inserted to the right of the cursor. Note: When programming letters, press the down Naviagtor Arrow to activate the cursor in the stitch program instead of in the alphabet.

  • Page 30: My Stitches Menu

    Sew out the Stitch Program When you are done with your program press My Stitches to save it (see below) or, if still in Programming Mode, press PROG or step on the foot control to switch to Sewing Mode. Once you are in Sewing Mode and step on the foot control the machine will sew out your stitch program.

  • Page 31: Set Menu

    SET MENU You can change the pre-set machine settings and make manual adjustments to the automatic functions in the SET Menu. Open the menu by pressing SET Menu (E). Select the setting you wish to adjust by pressing the up/down Navigator Arrows.
  • Page 32 32 – Sewing...

  • Page 33: Pop-Up Messages

    POP-UP MESSAGES Please Lower the Presser Foot will appear when you start to sew. Remove the foot or select Your machine will not sew if the presser foot is in the up a buttonhole that can be sewn with the Sensor One-Step position.
  • Page 34 34 – Sewing...

  • Page 35: Sewing

    SEWING EXCLUSIVE SEWING ADVISOR™ Your sewing machine has the Exclusive HUSQVARNA VIKING SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. The Exclusive SEWING ® ADVISOR™ feature automatically sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width and sewing speed for your project. The stitch is displayed on the GraphicDisplay with presser foot, presser foot pressure, thread tension, and needle recommendations.

  • Page 36: Seam

    Fabric Selection Sewing Technique chiffon, organza, batiste, silk, wool sews two pieces of fabric together. WOVEN LIGHT: SEAM: challis, etc. calico, quilting fabrics, wool crepe, finishes fabric edges to prevent them WOVEN MEDIUM: OVERCAST: broadcloth, etc. from fraying and to help them lay flat. denim, wool suiting and coating, sews the seam and overcasts the WOVEN HEAVY:...

  • Page 37: Seam And Overcast

    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 sewing machine to give the best result for your chosen fabric. Woven Medium and Stretch Heavy and Woven Heavy and Seam/Overcast...

  • Page 38: Hem

    Continue sewing the hem. Tip: When sewing in heavy denim, use a special Denim Needle designed to penetrate tightly woven fabrics. These are available as optional accessories, please consult the HUSQVARNA VIKING Accessory User’s Guide, available at www.husqvarnaviking.com. Stretch Hem Select Stretch Medium and Hem and the Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™...

  • Page 39: Sewing Buttonholes

    SEWING BUTTONHOLES The buttonholes in your sewing machine are specially adjusted for different kinds of fabric and garments. Learn about different buttonholes and when to use them by studying the stitch table in the overview chapter. The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your fabric. Fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn.
  • Page 40 Manual Buttonholes A buttonhole can also be sewn step by step without the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot connected. Use Reverse to set the length of the buttonhole. 1. Snap on Presser Foot C. 2. Place the fabric and stabilizer under the presser foot. Use the markings on the left toe of the buttonhole foot to position the garment edge.

  • Page 41: Sewing On Buttons

    SEWING ON BUTTONS Sew buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes quickly with your sewing machine. Select the fabric you are using and the stitch for sewing on buttons 1:29 1. Snap off the presser foot and lower the feed teeth. 2. Place the fabric, multipurpose tool (optional accessory) and button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with the swing of the needle.

  • Page 42: Sewing Zippers

    SEWING ZIPPERS The Zipper Foot E can be snapped on either the right or 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. Move the needle position far left or far right to stitch close to the zipper teeth or cording.

  • Page 43: Darning And Mending

    DARNING AND MENDING Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a fine thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. 1. Place the fabric in position under the presser foot. 2.

  • Page 44: Quilting

    QUILTING A quilt usually consists of three layers, two layers of fabric with a layer of batting sandwiched between. To sew three layers together, you have a wide variety of stitches and techniques to choose from. When the quilting is finished simply bind the edges or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects.

  • Page 45: Speciality Stitches

    SPECIALITY STITCHES The special sewing technique stitches are stitches that are sewn with special presser feet (optional) to create exciting effects. These stitches are 4:37-40. When selected this is indicated by the optional presser foot icon (A) on the GraphicDisplay. The special sewing technique stitches are pictured and described below.

  • Page 46: Smocking Stitches

    SMOCKING STITCHES Smocking is a technique used to gather fabric so that it can stretch. Smocking has been used since the Middle Ages and was commonly used in garments where buttons were undesirable. The fabric was gathered or pleated and the gathers were then held in place by different types of stitches.

  • Page 47: Taking Care Of Your Machine

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE CLEANING THE MACHINE To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. Wipe the exterior surfaces of your sewing machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.

  • Page 48: Trouble Shooting

    • Rethread top and bobbin threads. • Use recommended presser foot. • Turn machine off and on to reset. • Consult your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING dealer for service. ® Needle Breaks? • Use care not to pull fabric when sewing.
  • Page 49 • The sockets and functions on the machine can be sensitive to static electricity. If the functions do not respond to touch, turn the machine off and then on again. If the problem persists, contact your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING dealer.
  • Page 50 Service Have Your Sewing Machine Serviced Regularly by Your Local Authorized Retailer! If you have followed this troubleshooting information and still have problems, contact your retailer. It may be helpful to bring the fabric, thread and stabilizer you are using with you. If you have a stitch out that shows the problem, please bring that as well. A sewing sample will often give better information than words and help your technician diagnose the problem.
  • Page 51 VIKING, SEWING ADVISOR, TRIBUTE and KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING & Design are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.a.r.l. HUSQVARNA and the ”H” Crown Device are trademarks of Husqvarna AB and are used under license. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/ electronic products.
  • Page 52 www.husqvarnaviking.com...

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