Husqvarna VIKING Designer Epic 3 User Manual

User’s Guide
KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING™

Husqvarna VIKING Designer Epic 3 Specifications

General

Brand	Husqvarna
Model	VIKING Designer Epic 3
Category	Sewing Machine
Language	English

Summary

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER - TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK

Critical safety warning regarding electric shock when using the sewing machine.

WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON

Critical safety warnings for burns, fire, electric shock, and personal injury.

1 Introduction

Machine Overview

Description of the sewing machine's components and parts.

Function Buttons

Explanation of the machine's control buttons and their operations.

Accessories

List and description of included accessories with the sewing machine.

Presser Feet

Details on different presser feet and their specific uses.

Stitch Overview

Summary and categorization of available utility stitches.

2 Preparations

Connecting the Power Cord and Foot Control

Steps to connect the power supply and foot control to the machine.

Threading

Detailed procedure for threading the upper thread correctly.

Bobbin Winding

Instructions for the process of winding a bobbin.

Inserting the Bobbin

Correct method for placing the bobbin into the bobbin case.

Changing the Presser Foot

Procedure for safely swapping presser feet on the machine.

3 Embroidery Preparations

Embroidery Unit Overview

Description of the embroidery unit's components and parts.

Connecting the Embroidery Unit

Steps to properly attach the embroidery unit to the sewing machine.

Hooping the Fabric

Proper fabric preparation and hooping for embroidery.

4 The Multi-Touch Screen

Main Functions

Overview of primary screen features and modules like Home and JoyOS Advisor.

Top Bar

Description of navigation and status indicators on the screen.

Secondary Top Bar

Information on recommendations and active features displayed on screen.

5 WiFi & mySewnet Services

Firmware Updates

Process for updating machine firmware via WiFi or USB.

mySewnet Services

Overview of cloud-based services like mySewnet Cloud and Library.

6 Home Screen

Home Screen— Overview

Introduction to the main user interface and its elements.

JoyOS ADVISOR™

Feature providing interactive tutorials and guidance for sewing and embroidery.

7 Sewing

Sewing Mode – Overview

Explanation of the sewing interface and its functions.

Stitch Settings

Adjusting stitch parameters like width, length, and density.

Sewing Techniques

Guides for common sewing methods like seams and overcasting.

Buttonholes

Specific instructions for sewing manual and automatic buttonholes.

8 Stitch Creator™ Feature

Stitch Creator™ Feature – Overview

Introduction to the feature for creating custom stitches.

Edit Stitch in Stitch Creator™

Detailed functions for modifying and editing stitches.

9 Embroidery Edit

Embroidery Edit — Overview

Introduction to the embroidery editing interface and its tools.

Color Edit

Tools for changing and managing design colors.

Edit Functions

Manipulating designs: move, rotate, scale, and group/ungroup.

Embroidery Text

Adding and formatting text within embroidery designs.

10 Embroidery Stitch-Out

Embroidery Stitch-Out – Overview

Interface for the embroidery stitching process.

Review the Embroidery Stitch-Out Settings

Checking and adjusting stitch-out parameters before starting.

Exact Position

Tool for precise design placement on fabric without re-hooping.

11 Sequence

Sequence – Overview

Introduction to creating and managing stitch sequences.

Edit and Adjust Your Sequence

Modifying stitch sequences by adjusting, duplicating, or deleting.

12 Settings

Sewing Settings

Adjustments for sewing operations like presser foot and thread cutter.

Embroidery Settings

Adjustments for embroidery operations like hoop and thread cut.

WiFi Settings

Configuring wireless network connections and searching for networks.

13 File Manager

File Manager – Overview

Interface for managing design, font, and stitch files.

Organize

Instructions for creating, renaming, and organizing files and folders.

14 Maintenance

Cleaning the Machine Exterior

Routine cleaning procedures for the machine's exterior and screen.

Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning the Bobbin Area

Detailed cleaning instructions for the needle plate and bobbin area.

Troubleshooting

Guide for resolving common machine issues and problems.