User’s Guide

RUBY 90

K E E P I N G T H E WO R L D S E W I N G ™
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-1, 60335-2-28, CSA
C22.2 NO.68 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. 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.

DANGER –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK:

• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. The electrical socket, to
which the machine is plugged in should be easily accessible. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating
or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual.

WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF BURNS, FIRE,

ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY TO PERSON:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by
or near children.
• 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
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 control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep fingers 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 deflect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• 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.
• 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.
• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Never place other objects on the foot control.
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
• 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.
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See
instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

FOR CENELEC COUNTRIES ONLY:
This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be made
by children without supervision.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 80dB(A).
The machine must only be used with foot control of type FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao
Precision Mould Co., Ltd.

FOR NON CENELEC COUNTRIES:

This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the sewing machine by a person responsible for their
safety. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than 80dB(A).
The machine must only be used with foot control of type FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao
Precision Mould Co., Ltd.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS

In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No
ground means is provided on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge
of the system and should be done only by qualified service personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product
is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.
Federal Communication Commission Interference Statement
For the USA and Canada
Responsible party: Singer Sourcing Limited LLC
1714 Heil Quaker Boulevard, Suite 130, LaVergne, TN 37086

Product name: HUSQVARNA® VIKING® DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 sewing

machine
Model number: SFV2
This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any
interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
To satisfy radio frequency exposure requirements, a separation distance of 8” (20 cm) or more should
be maintained between this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance,
operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. The built-in antenna used for this
transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device,
pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can
radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may
cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference
will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio
or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one of the following measures:
• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is
connected.
• Consult the authorized HUSQVARNA® VIKING® retailer or an experienced radio/TV
technician for help.
The included interface cable should be used in order to ensure compliance with the limits for a Class
B digital device.
Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the
user's authority to operate this equipment.
Declaration of Conformity
For Europe
Hereby, VSM Group AB on behalf of Singer Sourcing Limited LLC (who are commonly owned by
SVP-SINGER Holdings LLC, d/b/a collectively as SVP Worldwide), declares that this sewing
machine is in compliance with the essential requirements and other relevant provisions of Directive
2014/53/EU. To view a copy of the Declaration of Conformity, please see RC–0309.
To satisfy radio frequency exposure requirements, a separation distance of 8” (20 cm) or more should
be maintained between this device and persons during device operation. To ensure compliance,
operations at closer than this distance is not recommended. The built-in antenna used for this
transmitter must not be co-located in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 Introduction ................................................ 11 Needles .........................................................36
Welcome to the Built-in User’s Guide!...........12 Important Needle Information ........................ 36
Finding a Topic............................................. 12 Changing the Needle.....................................37
Navigating the User’s Guide............................ 12 Threading ......................................................38
Machine Overview ........................................13 Threading the Upper Thread........................... 38
Front .......................................................... 13 Automatic Needle Threader ............................ 40
Needle Area ................................................. 14 Threading for Twin Needle ............................. 42
Left Side...................................................... 14 Threading Tips and Hints ............................... 44
Right Side .................................................... 15 Bobbin Winding.............................................45
Rear............................................................ 15 Winding Through the Needle .......................... 46
Accessory Tray ............................................. 15 Inserting the Bobbin.......................................47
Storing a Needle Plate.................................... 16
Changing the Presser Foot.............................47
Embroidery Unit........................................... 17
Attaching the Sensor One-Step
Function Buttons............................................18
Automatic Needle Threader ............................ 18
Buttonhole Foot ............................................48
Speed – and + .............................................. 18 Attaching the Sensor Q-Foot.........................48
Adjusting LED lights brightness ...................... 18 Changing to Straight Stitch Plate ....................49
Start/Stop.................................................... 18
Stitch Re-Start .............................................. 18 3 Embroidery Preparations .......................... 51
FIX Function ............................................... 18 Embroidery Unit............................................52
Needle Stop Up/Down.................................. 19 Embroidery Hoop Overview.........................52
Cut Function................................................ 19 Sensor Q-Foot...............................................52
STOP Function ............................................ 19 Straight Stitch Plate ........................................52
Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift........................ 19
Designs ..........................................................53
Presser Foot Down and Pivot.......................... 19
DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 Sampler Book........... 53
Reverse ....................................................... 19
Connect the Embroidery Unit .......................53
Accessories....................................................20
Included Accessories ..................................... 20 Remove the Embroidery Unit........................53
Included Accessories Not in Picture ................. 20 To Hoop the Fabric .......................................54
Included Hoops ............................................ 20 Slide on/off the Hoop ....................................54
......................................................................20
Presser Feet.................................................. 21 4 The Multi-Touch Screen ............................ 55
Stitch Overview ............................................ 23 Common Functions .......................................56
Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Screen ....27 OK............................................................. 56
Cancel......................................................... 56
Smart Toolbox...............................................27
Embroidery Edit........................................... 56
2 Preparations ................................................ 29 Embroidery Stitch Out................................... 56
Touch & Hold .............................................. 56
Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Unit......30
Topbar ...........................................................57
Connect the Power Cord and Foot
WiFi ........................................................... 57
Control..........................................................30 mySewnet™ ................................................... 58
Pack Away After Sewing ................................31 Wireless Firmware Update .............................. 58
USB Ports ......................................................31 Home Screen................................................ 58
Using a USB Device ...................................... 31 Quick Help .................................................. 59
Getting Started with WiFi and Settings ....................................................... 59
mySewnet™ Cloud .......................................32 Sewing/Embroidery Mode Toggle ................... 59
LED Lights .....................................................32
5 WiFi & mySewnet™ Services..................... 61
Free Arm .......................................................32
WiFi Introduction ..........................................62
Manual Thread Cutter ...................................33 Getting Started With WiFi .............................. 62
Thread Sensor ...............................................33 Hidden Network ........................................... 62
Telescopic Thread Guide ...............................33 Firmware Update Using WiFi.........................63
Spool Pins......................................................34 Firmware Update Using a USB Device...........63
Spool Caps ....................................................34 Complimentary Software (PC and MAC) ......64
Threads .........................................................34 mySewnet™ Services ....................................65
 mySewnet™ Account....................................... 65 Baste........................................................... 96
mySewnet™ Cloud .......................................... 66 Blind Hem ................................................... 97
Installation of mySewnet™ Cloud Sync Tool Hem ........................................................... 97
for Computer ............................................... 67 Buttonholes ................................................. 98
Apps........................................................... 67 Programmable Button Sew On ........................ 99
mySewnet™ Menu .......................................... 67 Dimensional Stitches – Menu L......................99
mySewnet™ Library ........................................ 67 Theme Stitches – Menu M.............................99
mySewnet™ Blog ............................................ 67
Embellished Stitches – Menu N ...................100
6 Home Screen .............................................. 69 Tapering Stitches – Menu Q ........................100
Taper Satin Stitch Exercise.............................101
Home Screen— Overview............................70
4-Way Stitches – Menu S.............................102
User Profile....................................................71
8-Way Stitches – Menu T ............................103
Welcome Center...........................................71
Special Stitches For Optional Presser
mySewnet™ Blog ..........................................71
Filter mySewnet™ Blog Posts............................ 71 Feet .............................................................103
Minimize/expand mySewnet™ Blog................... 71 Sewing Pop-up Messages .............................104
Home Screen — Common Functions ..........72
Search ......................................................... 72
8 Embroidery................................................ 105
Minimize/Expand Project files ........................ 72 Getting Started to Embroider......................106
Start New ................................................... 72 Embroidery Edit – Overview.......................107
Continue ..................................................... 72 Grid/Background Color ...............................108
Load Smart Save ........................................... 72 Background color.........................................108
Project Menu................................................ 73 Alignment...................................................108
Project Viewer .............................................. 73 Grid options ...............................................108
JoyOS ADVISOR™ .......................................75 mySewnet™ Library....................................109
SEWING ADVISOR™ – Overview ................ 75 Load a Design..............................................109
QUILT ADVISOR– Overview........................ 78 Load a Stitch................................................110
EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ – Overview ....... 79
Load a Font .................................................110
Knowledge Center – Overview........................ 80
File Manager ................................................110
7 Sewing .......................................................... 83 How to Select Designs ................................110
Getting Started to Sew..................................84 Hoop Selection............................................112
Sewing Mode – Overview .............................85 Arrange .......................................................112
What is a Stitch? ............................................86 Multi-Select.................................................112
Select All ....................................................112
Select a Stitch or Letter .................................86
Group/Ungroup..........................................113
Load a Stitch or Letter From Another
Stitch Out Design Before/After......................113
Location ...................................................... 86
Edit Functions ..............................................113
Sewing Recommendations.............................87
Move to Hoop.............................................113
Stitch Settings ................................................87 Delete ........................................................113
Stitch Width ................................................. 88 Duplicate....................................................113
Stitch Positioning .......................................... 88 Mirror Side to Side and End to End ................114
Stitch Length................................................ 88
Touch Functions...........................................114
Stitch Density ............................................... 89
Position ......................................................114
Button Size .................................................. 89
Rotate ........................................................114
Sew On Button............................................. 89
Scale ..........................................................115
Sensor Foot Pressure ..................................... 90
Pan ............................................................115
deLuxe™ Stitch System................................... 90
Mirroring..................................................... 91 Zoom ..........................................................115
Save Stitch ................................................... 92 Zoom Options ............................................116
Smart Save ................................................... 92 Undo/Redo..................................................116
Balance ....................................................... 93 Design Stitch Out Order .............................116
Free Motion Options ..................................... 94 Total Number of Stitches in Design
Basic Sewing Techniques ................................96 Combination................................................116
Seam........................................................... 96 Save Design .................................................117
Overcast...................................................... 96 Smart Save ..................................................117
Seam and Overcast ........................................ 96
Send Design.................................................118
 GO..............................................................118 Basting Options ...........................................142
Edit an Existing Design or Text.....................118 Embroidery Stitch Out Pop-up Messages ....143
Thread Color Edit........................................119
Program Embroidery Text ...........................120 10 Program ..................................................... 145
Create a Text ...............................................120 Program – Overview ...................................146
Add a Letter................................................120 Create New Program ..................................147
Delete a Letter.............................................120 To Edit a Created Program ..........................147
Text Shaping ...............................................120 Edit Stitch or Lettering Program...................148
Design Shaping ............................................122 Adjust the Entire Program.............................149
Select Spacing..............................................123 Stitch Program Commands..........................149
Select Line Positioning ..................................123 Save Program...............................................150
Select Side Positioning ..................................124
Sew or Embroider Your Stitch Program .......150
Fixed Design Angle ......................................124
Set Number of Designs .................................124 Program Pop-Up Messages..........................150
Design Appliqué ..........................................125 11 Settings....................................................... 153
Resize ..........................................................126 Temporary Sewing Settings..........................154
Resize Adjustments ......................................126 deLuxe™ Stitch System..................................154
Start Resizing ..............................................127 Sensor Presser Foot Lift ................................154
Important Resize Information ........................127 Automatic Thread Cutter...............................155
Embroidery Edit Pop-up Messages...............128 Automatic FIX ............................................155
Stitch Limiting Options.................................155
9 Embroidery Stitch Out ............................ 129 Feed Teeth Options ......................................156
Embroidery Stitch Out – Overview.............130 Temporary Embroidery Settings ..................157
Welcome to Embroidery Stitch Out............131 deLuxe™ Stitch System..................................157
Color Block List ...........................................132 Embroidery Foot Type..................................158
Zoom ..........................................................132 Thread Cut Options .....................................158
Zoom Options ............................................133 Twin Needle Options....................................159
Corner Check..............................................133 Default Sewing Settings ...............................160
Hoop Position Options................................133 deLuxe™ Stitch System – Default....................160
Current Stitch Position..................................133 Sensor Presser Foot Lift – Default ..................160
Park Position ...............................................133 Automatic Thread Cutter – Default .................160
Trim Position ..............................................133 Automatic FIX – Default ..............................160
Center/Remove Hoop Position ......................134 Free Motion Options – Default ......................160
Design Positioning........................................135 Default Embroidery Settings ........................161
Design Positioning Wizard.............................136 deLuxe™ Stitch System – Default....................161
Zoom to Cursor...........................................137 Thread Cut Options – Default........................161
Set Cursor Point ..........................................137 Embroidery Pivot Height – Default.................161
deLuxe™ Stitch System...............................138 My Hoops ..................................................161
Smart Save ..................................................138 Machine Settings ..........................................162
Language ....................................................162
Auto Smart Save .........................................138
Audio Volume .............................................162
Thread Color Spools ...................................139 Audio Repeat ..............................................162
Return to Embroidery Edit ..........................139 Machine Nickname.......................................162
Step Stitch-by-Stitch/Go to Stitch ................139 Color Theme...............................................162
Number of Stitches in Current Color Lock Screen ................................................162
Block............................................................139 LED Work Light Brightness...........................162
Number of Stitches in Embroidery Units..........................................................162
Clock Settings..............................................163
Combination................................................139
Usage.........................................................163
Remaining Embroidery Time by Color
WiFi Settings................................................164
Block............................................................140
mySewnet™ Settings...................................164
Color Options .............................................140
Machine Information....................................164
Color Block Sort ..........................................140
Color Block Merge .......................................140 12 File Manager .............................................. 165
Monochrome ..............................................140
File Manager – Overview.............................166
Highlight Current Color Block .....................141
 File Formats .................................................167
Browse File Manager....................................167
Open a File or Folder....................................167
Move Up One Folder Level ...........................168
List/Thumbnail View ....................................168
mySewnet™ Cloud Folder ..........................168
Built-in Designs ............................................168
USB Device .................................................168
Organize......................................................169
Create New Folder .......................................169
Rename a File or Folder ................................169
Move a File or Folder....................................169
Copy a File or Folder ....................................169
Delete a File or Folder ..................................169
Toggle Between Edit and Filter View...............170
Filter Files...................................................170
File Manager Pop-up Messages ....................171

13 Maintenance .............................................. 173

Cleaning the Machine Exterior.....................174
Removing the Needle Plate and Cleaning
the Bobbin Area ..........................................174
Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area.................174
Replacing the Needle Plate ..........................174
Troubleshooting...........................................175
Troubleshooting Connectivity ........................178
Service .......................................................179
Non-Original Parts and Accessories ................179
Technical Specification .................................179

14 IMPORTANT............................................. 180
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ....180
DANGER –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
ELECTRIC SHOCK:...................................180
WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR
INJURY TO PERSON: ...............................180
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS...................180
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED
PRODUCTS ..............................................181
Licenses .......................................................181

Index .......................................................... 183

1 Introduction
Welcome to the Built-in User’s Guide!
The built-in user’s guide contains all of the information
found in the printed user’s guide packed with your
DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 sewing and embroidery machine,
as well as information regarding all the functions and features
accessed from the multi-touch screen.
The built-in user’s guide is always up to date with the latest
features as it is automatically updated each time your
machine is updated.

Finding a Topic
Touch the Search icon and a window will open allowing you
to search within the User’s Guide. Enter your search and
touch the magnifying glass. The machine will display the
search results.
To search for a topic in alphabetical order, touch the index
button.

To search for a topic by browsing the chapters of the user’s

guide, touch the table of contents button.
Note: The index and table of contents are opened as drop-down menus
on the right side of the screen, and will cover any images on that side. To
close the index or table of contents drop-down menu, touch the button
again.

Navigating the User’s Guide

If browsing through the user’s guide by touching links, you
can easily step back and forth among the pages you have
visited by using the navigation arrows. Just below the
navigation arrows you will find the headline of the manual
section you are currently viewing.

12 1 Introduction
Machine Overview
Front

1. Lid 12. Bobbin cover

2. Pre-tension thread guide 13. Base plate
3. Threading slot 14. Built-in Ruler with button ruler
4. Thread tension discs 15. Multi-touch screen
5. Thread take-up lever 16. Speaker
6. Threading slots 17. Handwheel
7. Function buttons, see Function Buttons, page 18 for 18. Bobbin winding thread guides
detailed description 19. Auxiliary spool pin
8. Thread cutter 20. Main spool pin
9. LED lights 21. Telescopic thread guide
10. Bobbin cover release button
11. Needle plate

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Needle Area
1. Automatic needle threader, see Using the Automatic
Needle Threader, page 40
2. Needle holder with needle clamp screw
3. Needle thread guide
4. Presser foot
5. Presser foot ankle
6. Presser foot bar

Left Side
1. Embroidery unit sockets

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Right Side
1. Bobbin winder
2. Bobbin winding lever
1
3. Built-in USB ports
2
4. Thread cutter for bobbin winding
3
5. ON/OFF switch, sockets for power cord and foot
control. See Connect the Power Cord and Foot Control, 4
page 30.
5

Rear
1. Handle
1
2. Accessory socket
3. Free arm
2

Accessory Tray
The accessory tray features special compartments for presser
feet and bobbins, plus space for needles and other accessories.
Store the accessories in the tray so they are easily accessible.
1. Space for accessories
2. Hook for storing the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot
3. Space for needle plate
4. Space with hole for Buttonhole Foot C
5. Spaces for presser feet
6. Removable bobbin holder
7. Slot for needle packs
8. Space for seam ripper and brush
9. Extra wide space for Side-Motion Foot S

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Storing a Needle Plate
Store the needle plate not in use in the bottom of your
accessory tray.
1. Insert the back of the plate into the assigned holes as
illustrated and lay it down.
2. Push the plate down and to the left to fasten it.
3. To remove the plate, place a finger into the hole to the
left of the plate, push right and then lift the plate.

16 1 Introduction
Embroidery Unit
(type EU 22)
1. Embroidery unit plug
2. Embroidery hoop attachment
3. Embroidery arm
4. Embroidery unit release button (underside)
5. Level adjustment feet

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Function Buttons

1. Automatic needle threader 5. Stitch re-start 9. STOP function

2. Speed – and + 6. FIX function 10. Presser foot up and extra lift
3. Decrease LED work light brightness/ 7. Needle stop up/down 11. Presser foot down and pivot
Increase LED work light brightness 8. Cut function 12. Reverse
4. Start/Stop

Automatic Needle Threader Adjusting LED lights brightness

See Using the Automatic Needle Threader, page 40 to learn Adjust the brightness of the LED lights to adapt to the light
how to place the thread for automatic needle threading. When conditions in your sewing room. Simply press the right button
the thread is in place, touch this button to thread the needle to make the LED lights brighter or the left to make them less
automatically. bright.
To prevent damage to the automatic needle threader, needle,
presser foot or other attached accessories, read the instructions
carefully on how to use the automatic needle threader before Start/Stop
using it. Touch the start/stop button to start and stop the machine
sewing or embroidering without using the foot control. Touch
start/stop to begin and touch again to stop.
Speed – and +
All stitches and embroideries in your machine have a pre-set, Stitch Re-Start
maximum allowed sewing speed to provide a good stitch
When you stop sewing in the middle of a stitch, touch stitch
result.
re-start to begin sewing at the beginning of the stitch. The
Touch speed – to decrease the maximum allowed sewing stitch or stitch program will remember any special settings
speed. Touch speed + to increase the maximum allowed you made.
speed again. The machine will never sew faster than the
maximum allowed sewing speed for the selected stitch/
embroidery. Touch speed – or + when the machine is not FIX Function
running and a pop-up on the screen will indicate the speed FIX is used to tie off a stitch. Touch the button to turn the
setting. You can set the speed by touching the slider in the function on/off. The indicator next to the FIX function
pop-up or by touching the speed – or + buttons. If you button is lit when the FIX function is active. When beginning
change the speed setting while sewing no pop-up will appear. to sew with FIX function active, your machine sews a few tie-
off stitches and continues with the selected stitch. Touch FIX

18 1 Introduction
while sewing and your machine sews a few tie-off stitches and completed. Touch STOP before starting to sew and your
stops automatically. machine sews only one repetition of the stitch. Only one
You can activate automatic FIX in settings, see Automatic stitch is displayed on the screen. The indicator next to the
FIXautomatic FIX in the built-in user’s guide. STOP button is lit when the STOP function is active. To
cancel the function, touch STOP again or select a new stitch.
The STOP function is cancelled when the stitch is completed.
Needle Stop Up/Down The STOP function is also used to repeat a sewn length when
Touch needle stop up/down to set the position of the needle sewing tapering, (see Tapering Stitches – Menu Qtapering
when you stop sewing. The needle will move up or down stitches in the built-in user’s guide) and when sewing manual
when you touch the button. The indicator light is on when buttonholes.
needle stop down is set.
Tip: You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower the needle once
Presser Foot Up and Extra Lift
you stop sewing. Tapping the foot control does not change the set stop
Touch the presser foot up button once to raise the presser
position.
foot. Touch again and the presser foot will raise to extra lift
position, and the feed teeth will be automatically lowered to
make it easier to get heavy fabric under the presser foot.
Cut Function
Touch the cut function button and your machine cuts the In embroidery mode, the extra lift makes it easier to insert or
upper and bobbin threads, raises the presser foot and needle, remove the hoop.
and activates the FIX function for the next start.
To cut threads at the end of a stitch or stitch program, touch
Presser Foot Down and Pivot
the cut function button while sewing. The indicator light will
The presser foot is lowered automatically when you start
flash, alerting you that a cut is requested. When the stitch or
sewing. To lower the presser foot before starting to sew,
stitch program is completed, your machine cuts the upper and
touch the presser foot down and pivot button. The presser
bobbin threads, raises the presser foot and needle, and
foot will be completely lowered and the machine firmly holds
activates the FIX function for the next start.
the fabric. Touch presser foot down again to go to pivot
Note: If automatic FIX and selective presser foot lift has been deselected position.
in temporary sewing settings, FIX function will not be activated and
In embroidery mode touch presser foot down to lower the
presser foot will not be raised when using the cut function.
presser foot to embroidery position.
Touch the cut function button when embroidering and your
machine cuts the upper and bobbin threads instantly.
Some optional accessories are attached in the two small Reverse
circular holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover. When reverse is active, the reverse indicator is lit. For
Do not use the cut function when an accessory is attached in permanent reverse, touch the reverse button once before
these holes as that may interfere with the automatic thread starting to sew. The reverse indicator will be lit and the
cutter located under the needle plate. machine sews in reverse until you touch the button again to
cancel. If you press the reverse button while sewing, the
machine will sew in reverse for as long as you keep the button
pressed.
STOP Function
Touch STOP when sewing to conclude a stitch or stitch Reverse is also used when sewing for example manual
program. Your machine fixes the thread and stops buttonholes, darning stitches, theme stitches and tapering
automatically when the stitch or stitch program has been stitches to step between the parts of the stitch.

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Accessories
Included Accessories
1. Thread net (4)
2. Universal tool
3. Seam ripper
4. Brush
5. Bobbins (9)
6. Edge/Quilting guide (used attached to presser foot
ankle)
7. Multipurpose tool/Button reed
8. Thread cone holder (2)
9. Hoop clips (16)
10. Spool cap, small (2)
11. Spool cap, medium (2)
12. Spool cap, large (2)
13. Large spool holder (2)
14. Straight Stitch Plate

Included Accessories Not in Picture

• Complimentary software (PC and MAC) to download, see
Complimentary Software (PC and MAC)complimentary
software in the built-in user’s guide.
• Soft cover for machine
• Luggage style carrying bag with packing insert for
embroidery unit
• Foot control
• Power cord
• Needles

Included Hoops
1. DESIGNER™ Imperial Hoop (360x260)
2. DESIGNER™ Crown Hoop (260x200)
3. DESIGNER™ Splendid Square Hoop (120x120)

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Presser Feet
Note: For the best sewing results, use only presser feet designed for and
compatible with your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine.

Utility Foot A
Snapped onto the machine upon delivery. Used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag
stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0mm.

Decorative Stitch Foot B

For sewing close zigzag stitches (satin stitches) with less than 1.0mm stitch length,
other utility stitches or decorative stitches, use this foot. The tunnel on the underside of
the foot is designed to feed smoothly over the stitches.

Buttonhole Foot C
For manual buttonholes. This foot has guidelines to determine buttonhole length. The
middle measures ⅝″ (15mm) from the fabric edge. The two tunnels on the underside
of the foot ensure smooth feeding over the buttonhole columns. The finger on the
back of the foot holds cording for corded buttonholes.

Blindhem Foot D
For blindhem stitches. The inner edge of this foot guides the fabric. The right toe of
the foot is designed to ride along the hem edge.

Zipper Foot E
This foot can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle. This makes
it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. Move needle position to right or left to sew
closer to zipper teeth or for covering large cording.

Non-Stick Glide Foot H

This foot, with a non-stick coating underneath, is used when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic,
or leather to keep these materials from sticking to the foot.

Edging Foot J
Used for overcasting and seam/overcasting, with stitches that have a stitch width of 5.0
and 5.5mm. Stitches form over the pin which prevents puckering at the edge of the
fabric.

Quilter’s ¼″ Piecing Foot P

Used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has distance guideline marks ¼″ (6mm) and
⅛″ (3mm) from the needle.

Sensor Q-Foot
The Sensor Q-Foot is recommended for hoop embroidery.
This foot is also used for free motion sewing, free motion quilting and free motion
embroidering. When using the Sensor Q-Foot for free motion, select free motion
spring action in the free motion options pop-up in sewing mode.

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 Embroidery/Darning Foot R
Used for free motion embroidery, free motion quilting, free motion stitching and free
motion darning. When using this foot, select free motion floating in the free motion
options pop-up in sewing mode.
This foot can also be used for hoop embroidery.
Side-Motion Foot S
Used for side-motion/omnimotion stitches.

Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot

Plug into the machine then enter the desired buttonhole length to sew sensor one-step
buttonholes. The middle mark measures a ⅝″ (15mm) from fabric edge.

Self-Adhesive Glide Plates

If sewing on foam, vinyl, plastic, or leather, the material can stick to the foot and
prevent the sewing machine from feeding properly. When using any of the above
materials, sew on a piece of scrap fabric, to make sure the machine feeds smoothly. If
not, fasten the self-adhesive glide plate to the underside of the presser foot.
Interchangeable Dual Feed
The Dual Feed Foot with changeable presser feet is designed to feed layers of fabric
and/or batting evenly. It is perfect for quilting, sewing velvet, stretch fabrics, imitation
leathers and fabrics that need precise pattern matching. Snap on the Changeable
Straight Stitch Foot when using the straight stitch in the center needle position with a
stitch length up to 6mm. Snap on the Changeable Zigzag Foot when selecting stitches
up to 7mm wide and 6mm long.

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Stitch Overview

Utility Stitches
Stitch № Presser Name Description
foot
A1 A Straight stitch, left needle For all types of sewing.
position

A2 A Straight stitch, center For all types of sewing.

needle position

A3 A Straight stitch with For all types of sewing. Begins and ends with forward and
reinforced tie-off reverse stitches.

A4 A Straight stitch, right For all types of sewing.

needle position

A5, A6, A Stretch stitch, left, center For seams in tricot and stretch fabrics.
A7 and right needle position

A8, A9, A Zigzag, left, center and For sewing on lace, trims and appliqués.
A10 right needle position

A11, A Reinforced straight stitch, Triple and elastic, for reinforced seams. For top stitch, increase
A12, left, center and right the stitch length.
A13 needle position
A14 B Reinforced zigzag stitch For joining fabric edge to edge or overlapping in leather. For
decorative sewing.

A15 A Three-step zigzag For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic.
Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics.

A16 J Seam/overcast stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
light stretch and non-stretch fabrics.

A17 B Stretch seam/overcast Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
stitch medium and heavy stretch fabrics.

A18 B Double overlock stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
heavy stretch and heavy woven fabrics.

A19 B Overlock stitch Seam and overcast in one step along the edge or trim later. For
medium stretch fabrics.

A20 B Flatlock stitch Decorative hems and overlapped seams, belts and bands. For
medium/heavy stretch fabrics.

A21 D Stretch blind hem stitch Blind hems in medium and heavy stretch fabrics.

A22 D Woven blind hem stitch Blind hems in medium and heavy woven fabrics.

A23 A Shell edge stitch For edging, sewing over the edge on light woven fabrics. Sew
woven fabrics on bias.

A24 A Four-step zigzag For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastics on
loosely woven fabrics.

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Stitch № Presser Name Description
foot
A25 B Elastic/casing stitch For overlapped seams in tricot. To sew casing over narrow
elastic.

A26 A Serpentine stitch For mending and elastic applications.

A27 B Elastic or smocking Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring.
stitch

A28 B Bridging stitch For joining two pieces of fabric with finished edges and for
elastic shirring.

A29 J Three-step zigzag For overcasting, mending, sewing on patches and elastic.
Suitable for light and medium weight fabrics.

A30 A Two-step zigzag For joining two pieces of lace, and for elastic shirring.

A31 B Bartack stitch Reinforce pockets, shirt openings, belt loops as well as at lower
end of a zipper.
A32 B Bartack, manual Reinforce pockets, shirt openings, belt loops as well as at lower
end of a zipper.

A33 A Darning stitch (forward Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths
and backward) and linen towels. Stitch over hole, touch reverse for continuous
darning and auto stop.
A34 A Darning stitch (side to For mending small tears.
side)
A35 A Reinforced darning stitch Darn and mend work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and linen
towels. Stitch over hole, touch reverse for continuous darning
and auto stop.
A36 B Darning stitch (four- A group of four stitches perfect for mending small tears. Stitch
step) #1 and #3 are sewn in a forward motion, stitch #2 and #4 are
sewn backwards. To change stitch and direction touch the
reverse button.
Tip: Press fusible interfacing on the wrong side before mending the tear.
A37 A Belt loop stitch For securing belt loops.
A38 A Basting stitch For temporary seams. The long stitches and reduced tension
make the seams easy to unravel.

A39 A Straight basting stitch To baste, press the foot control and the machine will make two
stitches, stop and raise the foot. When the presser foot lifts,
move the fabric to the next baste position and press the foot
control. Feed teeth lowered automatically.
A40 A Zigzag basting To baste, press the foot control and the machine will make two
stitches, stop and raise the foot. When the presser foot lifts,
move the fabric to the next baste position and press the foot
control. Feed teeth lowered automatically.
A41 A Gathering stitch No fix stitch in the beginning of the seam for easy gathering.

A42 Sensor Wide bartack buttonhole For medium and heavy fabrics with extra cutting space.
Buttonhole
foot/C

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Stitch № Presser Name Description
foot
A43 Sensor Bartack buttonhole For most fabric weights.
Buttonhole
foot/C
A44 Sensor Rounded bartack For light weight fabrics.
Buttonhole buttonhole
foot/C
A45 Sensor Round end buttonhole For blouses and children’s garments.
Buttonhole
foot/C
A46 Sensor Keyhole buttonhole Square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.
Buttonhole
foot/C
A47 Sensor Tapered keyhole Tapered end for tailored garments.
Buttonhole buttonhole
foot/C
A48 Sensor Decorative fashion For most fabric weights.
Buttonhole buttonhole
foot/C
A49 Sensor Decorative fashion For most fabric weights.
Buttonhole buttonhole
foot/C
A50 Sensor Heavy duty buttonhole With reinforced bartacks
Buttonhole
foot/C
A51 Sensor Heavy reinforced For utility and heavy fabrics.
Buttonhole buttonhole
foot/C
A52 C Medium/heavy For medium and heavy fabrics.
reinforced buttonhole

A53 C Medium reinforced For medium fabrics.

decorative buttonhole

A54 Sensor Heirloom buttonhole For hand look on fine and delicate fabrics.
Buttonhole
Tip: For jeans buttonholes, increase length and width of the buttonhole.
foot/C
Use thicker thread.
A55 Sensor Rounded heirloom For hand look on fine and delicate fabrics.
Buttonhole buttonhole
foot/C
A56 A Leather buttonhole For leather and suede.
(straight stitch)

A57 A Bound buttonhole With extra cutting space for bound buttonholes.
(straight stitch)

A58 - Automatic button sewing For sewing on buttons.

A59 B Round eyelet For belts, laces, etc.
A60 B Teardrop eyelet For laces, embellishments.

A61 B Oval eyelet For laces, embellishments.

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Stitch Menu Overview help function, see Quick Helpquick help in the built-in user’s
There are several different stitch menus with stitches for all guide.
purposes. For detailed description of a stitch, use the quick
Stitch Menu Name Description
A — Utility Stitches Stitches for garment sewing and mending.
B — Appliqué Stitches For sewing appliqués with different effects.
C — Heirloom Stitches Decorative stitches for traditional heirloom sewing. Stitches for hemstitching, smocking
and sewing on laces and trims.
D — Quilt Stitches Stitches for all types of quilting techniques.
E — Crafting Stitches Decorative stitches to embellish crafts.
F — Decorative Stitches For decorative sewing.
G — Vintage Stitches A selection of quilt stitches for crazy patch quilting and decorative stitching.
H — Children Stitches Stitches suitable for sewing on children’s clothes and projects.
J — Scallop Stitches Create scallop details and finish edges with beautiful scallop stitches.
K — Omnimotion Stitches Program these stitches into an unlimited number of combinations. Stitches are formed
with side motion. The stitch width can be up to 49mm wide.
L — Dimensional Stitches Includes three types of stitches: appliqué and pop-up stitches, combinations of these two
types, and sequin stitches.
M — Theme Stitches Each stitch number on this menu contains a group of four stitches designed to be sewn
out together in random combinations. Change to the next stitch in the selected group by
touching the reverse button.
N — Embellished Stitches Decorative stitches that can be used as they are, or further embellished after sewing. Use
quick help for detailed information.
O — Single Motif Stitches Single stitches for embellishment. The machine stops after one sewn repetition.
P — Specialty Stitches Sew special techniques including candlewicking, edging and more. Extra accessories may
be needed. Use quick help for detailed information.
Q — Decorative Tapering Decorative stitches with tapering.
Stitches
R — Pictogram Stitches Pictogram satin elements to program original satin stitch designs.
S — 4–Way Stitches Four directional sewing and patching using the free arm.
T — 8–Way Stitches Straight stitch and reinforced straight stitch in eight different directions without turning
the fabric. Can be programmed with decorative stitches to create unique borders.

Alphabets
Stitch fonts are available in block, outline, brush line, script
and Cyrillic alphabets.

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Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch
Screen
Easily navigate on the multi-touch screen with the gestures
described below.
1. Touch — Touch once on a button or setting on the screen
to select.
2. Touch & Hold — Touch once without releasing for a few
seconds to touch & hold. Used on some buttons and
screen areas to access more options.
3. Pinch/Stretch — Touch with two fingers at the same time
and without releasing increase/decrease the distance
between the fingers to stretch (zoom in) or pinch (zoom
out).
4. Touch and Move — Touch once on a selected design and,
without releasing, move your finger to a different
position on the screen. Used e.g. for moving a design in
the embroidery area.
5. Swipe — Touch, move and release your finger in a swift
gesture to swipe. Left-right/right-left swipe is used e.g. to
scroll between stitch menus. Top-bottom/bottom-top
swipe is used e.g. to scroll within a stitch menu.

Smart Toolbox
Smart toolbox is available on a stitch or program in the
sewing area or on a design, stitch or program in the
embroidery area. Touch & hold on a stitch program or design
to open the smart toolbox, move your finger to highlight the
option you want to use and release to select the option.
The options included in the smart toolbox varies depending
on where and on what it is used. Examples of options are
duplicate, delete, mirroring and edit.

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2 Preparations
Unpacking Machine and Embroidery
Unit
After lifting the machine out of the box and removing all
packing material and the plastic bag, wipe the machine,
particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any
oil before sewing.
When unpacking the embroidery unit, do not throw away the
black styrofoam inside the embroidery unit carrying bag, as
this is designed for storing the embroidery unit when not in
use.
Note: The machine is delivered with a red safety catch attached to the
presser foot bar. Remove the safety catch before sewing.

Note: Your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine is adjusted to

provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. Extreme hot
and cold temperatures can affect the sewn result.

Connect the Power Cord and Foot

Control
Among the accessories you will find the power cord and the
foot control.
Note: Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is type
"FR5" (see underside of foot control).

• Pull out the cord from the foot control. Connect the foot
control cord to the socket (1) on the bottom right side of
the machine.
• Connect the power cord to the rear socket (2) on the
bottom right side of the machine. Plug the cord into the
wall socket.
• Press the ON/OFF switch (3) to "I" to turn on power
and light.

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 fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not fit, contact a qualified electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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Pack Away After Sewing
1. Press the ON/OFF switch to "O".
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the
machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Pull the
cord gently and release. The cord will retract into the foot
control.
4. Place all accessories in the accessory tray. Slide the tray
on to the machine around the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.
6. Put on the soft cover.
Tip: The user’s guide and power cord can be stored in the back pocket of
the soft cover.

USB Ports
Your machine has two USB ports for connecting USB
devices such as a memory stick. USB plugs can only be
inserted one way – do not force them into the ports! To
remove, carefully pull the USB device.
Note: Make sure that the USB stick you use has the format FAT32.

Using a USB Device

The external device button in file manager is only active
when a device is connected to the machine USB port.
Note: Do not remove the USB device if a loading spinner is shown on
the screen or while the file manager is shown. Removing the device at
that time can damage the files on your USB device.

Read more in File Manager – Overview file manager in the

built-in user’s guide.

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Getting Started with WiFi and
mySewnet™ Cloud
Follow the steps below to connect your machine.

Connect to a Network with WiFi

Touch the WiFi button in the top left corner of the screen.
Select from the list of available networks. If your network is
password protected, you will be prompted to enter the
password to connect.
WiFi button
For more information, see WiFi Introduction the built-in
user’s guide.

Connect to mySewnet™ Cloud

When you have established a WiFi connection, touch the
cloud button next to the WiFi button on the screen. Touch
the button to sign in. A web view opens where you can log in.
If you do not have a user name and password, select Register
to create an account. mySewnet™ cloud button
For more information, see mySewnet™ Cloud the built-in
user’s guide.

LED Lights
Your machine has LED lights which distribute the light
evenly over the sewing area and eliminate shadows. You can
adjust the brightness of the light in the settings menu, see
LED Work Light Brightness LED work light brightness in
the built-in user’s guide.

Free Arm
To use the free arm, slide off the accessory tray. When
attached, a hook keeps the accessory tray locked to the
machine. Remove the tray by sliding it to the left.

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Manual Thread Cutter
There are three manual thread cutters on your machine.
• The first one (A) is close to the bobbin winder spindle for
cutting the thread before and after winding.
• The second one (B) is on the left side of the machine for
manually cutting top and bobbin threads. Pull both
threads into the cutter from the back to the front and pull
down quickly.
A C
• The third one (C) is next to the bobbin area for cutting
the bobbin thread after placing the bobbin in the machine.
B

Thread Sensor
If the needle thread breaks or bobbin thread is running low,
the machine stops and a pop-up appears on the screen.
If needle thread breaks: Remove the thread completely, re-
thread the machine and touch OK in the pop-up.
If bobbin thread is running low: You can continue sewing
without closing the pop-up before the bobbin thread runs
out completely. This gives you an opportunity to plan where
to stop and change the bobbin. When the bobbin is replaced
with a full one, touch OK in the pop-up.

Telescopic Thread Guide

The telescopic thread guide is always used when threading
your machine for sewing/embroidery and bobbin winding.
The telescopic thread guide helps straighten the thread,
preventing it from tangling or breaking. The thread guide
together with the vertical spool pins make it possible to
successfully use even very large thread cones.

Extending and Retracting the Telescopic Thread Guide

Hold the telescopic thread guide by the markings as
illustrated and pull it straight up until it clicks into place.
To retract, hold the thread guide by the markings and push it
straight down.

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Spool Pins
Your machine has two spool pins; a main spool pin and an
auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types
of thread.
Use the main spool pin (A) when threading the upper thread
and for bobbin winding through the needle. For regular
sewing and embroidery thread, use the main spool pin in
vertical position. Place the spool pin in the horizontal
position if you want to keep the machine threaded and close
the lid when you have finished sewing. Remember to place
the spool pin back in the vertical position when you start to
sew/embroider again.
Note: Tilting the spool pins is not possible with large thread spools or
cones.

You may get better results if you tilt the spool pin to the
horizontal position when using small spools of specialty
thread. See Threading Tips and Hints, page 44.
Use the auxiliary spool pin (B) when winding a bobbin from Main spool pin (A) and auxiliary spool pin (B)
a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing
with a twin needle.

Spool Caps
Spool caps in three sizes are included with your machine. For
most types of thread spools, no spool cap is needed except
when the thread on the spool is running low. If the thread is
snagging on the top of the thread spool, place a spool cap on
top. Always use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread
spool to prevent the thread from snagging. The flat side of
the spool cap should be pressed firmly against the spool.
There should be no space between the spool cap and the
thread spool.

Threads
There are many threads on the market today developed for
different purposes.
Your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine is designed for all
types of threads and spool sizes. See Threading Tips and
Hints, page 44 for information on achieving optimal results
with different types of thread and different sizes/styles of
thread spools.

All Purpose Sewing Thread

All purpose sewing thread is made of synthetic, cotton or
cotton covered polyester. This type of thread is used for
most sewing projects, including garments, home decor, and
quilting.

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Embroidery Thread
Embroidery thread is made from a variety of fibers: rayon,
polyester, acrylic or metallic. These threads create a smooth
glossy appearance for embroidery and other decorative
stitching.
Embroidery thread is not typically used in the bobbin unless
both sides of the project will be seen. A light weight,
embroidery bobbin thread is often used in the bobbin instead.
The lighter weight thread does not build up under the
embroidery.
Note: When using a metallic or a flat film thread for embroidery, you
may need to use a needle with a larger eye and lower the embroidery
speed.

Transparent Thread
Transparent thread, also called monofilament thread, is a
single clear synthetic thread. It is used for quilting and other
decorative sewing. When winding a bobbin, wind at half
speed and fill the bobbin half full.

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Needles
The sewing machine needle plays an important role in
successful sewing. Use only quality needles. We recommend
needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included
with your machine contains needles of the most frequently
used sizes.
Be sure to match the needle to the thread you are using.
Heavier threads require a needle with a larger needle eye. If
the needle eye is too small for the thread the automatic needle
threader may not work properly.

Universal Needle
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in
a variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric
types and weights.

Stretch Needle
Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate skipped
stitches when there is a flex in the fabric. For knits, swimwear,
fleece, synthetic suedes and leathers.

Embroidery Needle
Embroidery needles have a special scarf, a slightly rounded
point and a slightly larger eye to avoid damage to thread and
materials. Use with metallic and other specialty threads for
embroidery and decorative sewing.

Denim Needle
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven
fabrics without deflecting the needle. For canvas, denim,
microfibers.

Wing Needle
Wing needles have wide wings on the side of the needle to
poke holes in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other
hemstitches on natural fiber fabrics.

Important Needle Information

Change the needle often. Always use a straight needle with a
sharp point (A).
A damaged needle (B) can cause skipped stitches, breakage or
snapping of the thread. It can also damage the needle plate.
Do not use asymmetrical twin needles (C), they can damage
your sewing machine.

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Changing the Needle
1. Use the hole in the multipurpose tool to hold the needle.
2. Loosen the needle screw with the universal tool.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert the new needle using the multipurpose tool. Push
the new needle upwards with the flat side away from you
until it will go no further.
It is very important that the needle is inserted all the
way in order for the automatic needle threader to work
properly.

5. Tighten the needle screw with the universal tool.

Use the rounded end of the universal tool to loosen and
tighten the screw. The universal tool is magnetic and will hold
the screw, making it easy to replace and less likely to be lost.

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Threading
Make sure that the presser foot and needle are in the up
position.
Note: When using thread cones, place a cone holder on the spool pin
before placing the thread cone. This prevents the thread cone from
wobbling.

Tip: When removing the thread cone from the spool pin, the cone holder
might become stuck inside the thread cone. Push it out gently from the
top.

Threading the Upper Thread

For most regular thread qualities and spool sizes, threading
the upper thread from the main (left) spool pin in the vertical
position is recommended for optimal sewing results.
If you experience problems with the thread or sewing result,
there are alternative ways to position the thread spool. See
Threading Tips and Hints, page 44.
1. Hold the telescopic thread guide by the markings and pull
it straight up until it clicks into place.
2. Raise both spool pins to vertical position. Place the
thread spool on the main spool pin (left).
Using both hands, place the thread behind the left clip on
the telescopic thread guide (A). The thread should run
from right to left.
3. Hold the thread with two hands as illustrated. Floss the
thread under the thread guide (B) from front to back.
Pull thread back into and through threading slot (C).
Note: Continue to hold the thread lightly next to the thread guide
(B) throughout the threading process. This will create a bit of
tension on the thread and ensure that the thread is properly seated
in the threading path.

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4. Pull the thread between the thread tension discs (D).
Thread down through the right threading slot and then
upwards through the left threading slot. Bring the thread
from the right into the take-up lever (E) until it clicks
into place (F), and down in the left threading slot to the
last thread guide (G) just above the needle.
5. Thread the needle using the automatic needle threader or
manually.
Before using the automatic needle threader, carefully read
the instructions and recommendations, see Using the
Automatic Needle Threader, page 40.

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Automatic Needle Threader

Using the Automatic Needle Threader

The needle threader allows you to thread the needle
automatically by simply touching a button.
Make sure that the needle is inserted correctly and pushed up
all the way into the needle clamp before using the automatic
needle threader. Check that the needle is not damaged or bent,
and make sure to match the thread weight and needle size
according to our recommendations in Selecting Correct
Thread/Needle Combination, page 41.

1. Place the thread under the hook (A) and pull it between
the discs (B) until it “clicks” into place.
2. Pull the thread up to the sewing head thread cutter and
cut excess thread by pulling the thread from back to front
in the thread cutter.
3. Touch the automatic needle threader button on the
sewing head. The presser foot is automatically lowered
during the threading sequence, and will rise again when
threading is finished.

The needle threader is designed to be used with needles size 70-120. You cannot use the needle threader with needles size 65 or smaller,
wing needles, twin needles or triple needles.
Specialty threads such as invisible and other stretchy threads, metallic or flat metallic threads, and some heavy weight threads may not be
caught correctly by the hook on the automatic needle threader. If this happens, the needle will not be threaded. Try using the automatic
needle threader again or thread the needle manually.
When threading the needle manually, make sure that the needle is threaded from front to back.
The automatic needle threader cannot be used with all optional accessories available for your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine. To
avoid damage to the needle threader and/or optional accessory we recommend using the automatic needle threader before attaching the
accessory or thread the needle manually.

Before using the needle threader with the Sensor One-Step

Buttonhole Foot attached, lift the wheel of the foot up to
avoid damage to the needle threader and foot.

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Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination
The combination of the thread weight and the needle size is extremely important when using the automatic needle threader. Unsuitable
combinations, such as using a heavy weight thread for a fine needle, may cause damage to the needle threader.
Avoid using fine needles with heavy fabrics to reduce the risk of bending the needle. Using the automatic needle threader with a bent needle
may cause damage to the needle threader.

Fabric Thread Needle

Woven Chiffon, organza, Light weight threads: Universal 130/705H
light batiste, challis, crepe
• fine cotton, polyester or silk sewing thread 70/10-80/12
de chine, etc.
• rayon embroidery thread
Woven Calico, quilting fabrics, Medium weight threads: Universal 130/705H
medium crepe, broadcloth, • fine/normal cotton or polyester sewing thread 80/12-90/14
velvet, etc.
• rayon embroidery thread
Woven Denim, tweed, canvas, Medium/heavy weight threads: Universal 130/705H
heavy terrycloth, etc.
• normal cotton or polyester sewing thread 90/14-110/18
• top stitching thread
• rayon embroidery thread
Stretch Tricot, single knit Light weight threads: Stretch 130/705H-S
light jerseys, etc.
• fine cotton or polyester sewing thread 75/11
• rayon embroidery thread
Stretch Sweater knits, double Medium weight threads: Stretch 130/705H-S
medium knit, velour, swimwear, • normal cotton or polyester sewing thread 90/14
etc.
• rayon embroidery thread
Stretch Sweater knits, fleece, Medium weight threads: Stretch 130/705H-S
heavy etc.
• normal cotton or polyester sewing thread 90/14
• rayon embroidery thread
Leather Suede and leather Medium weight threads: Stretch 130/705H-S
• normal cotton or polyester sewing thread 90/14
• rayon embroidery thread
Vinyl Vinyl, faux leather and Medium weight threads: Universal 130/705H
suede
• normal cotton or polyester sewing thread 80/12
• rayon embroidery thread

Note: Specialty fabrics and threads may require a special needle for best stitch results. Refer to your HUSQVARNA® VIKING® retailer for
more information on needle types and sizes for your sewing needs.

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Threading for Twin Needle
Replace the sewing needle with a twin needle. Make sure that
the presser foot and needle are in the up position.
Note: When using large thread cones on the auxiliary spool pin, place
the large spool holder with the flat side up and a cone holder on the spool
pin before adding the thread cone.

1. Raise both spool pins to vertical position. Place a thread

spool on each spool pin.
Using both hands, place the thread from the main spool
pin behind the left clip on the telescopic thread guide (A),
from right to left, and then place the thread from the
auxiliary spool pin behind the right clip on the telescopic
thread guide (B), from right to left.
Note: Do not place the thread from the auxiliary spool pin behind
both clips on the telescopic thread guide, as this will create too much
thread tension.

2. Hold both threads with two hands as illustrated. Floss the

threads under the thread guide (C) from front to back.
Pull the threads together back into and through threading
slot (D).
Note: Continue to hold the threads lightly next to the thread guide
(C) throughout the threading process. This will create a bit of
tension on the threads and ensure that the threads are properly
seated in the threading path.

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3. Pull the threads between the thread tension discs (E).
Make sure that you place one thread to the left and one
to the right side of the tension discs.
Thread down through the right threading slot and then
upwards through the left threading slot. Bring the threads
from the right into the take-up lever (F) until they click
into place (G), and down in the left threading slot. One
thread should be placed inside the needle thread guide
(H) and the other one outside. Make sure the threads do
not become twisted together.
4. Thread the twin needle manually.
Do not use the automatic needle threader for twin needle!

Note: The weight and irregular surface of specialty threads such as

metallic increases the amount of friction on the thread. By reducing
the tension, the risk of needle breakage and thread breakage is
reduced.

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Threading Tips and Hints
There are many threads on the market today developed for different purposes. The quality and structure of the thread as well as
the shape and size of the thread spool can affect the behavior of the thread. Threads can also behave differently if the spool is
full or nearly empty.
If experiencing problems, try the tips and hints below.
Note: Always test sew on a scrap piece of fabric to check the sewing result.

If the Thread Spool is Pulled up on the Spool Pin

When the thread on the spool is running low, the thread can
snag on the edge of the spool and pull the spool up on the
spool pin. Place a spool cap on top of the thread spool to
keep it in place. Always use a spool cap slightly larger than
the thread spool to prevent the thread from snagging. The
flat side of the spool cap should be pressed firmly against the
spool. There should be no space between the spool cap and
the thread spool.

If the Thread Slides Down on the Standing Thread Spool

If the thread is of a quality that unwinds easily and slides
down on the standing thread spool it can get caught under
the thread spool around the spool pin and break. Place the
large spool holder on the spool pin with the flat side up
before placing the thread spool.
If the thread spool has the same diameter as the large spool
holder, place a thread net as illustrated from below over the
spool before placing it on the spool pin.
Note: To prevent snagging or increased thread tension on the thread, the
thread net should cover the lower part of the thread spool only, not the
top where the thread spool narrows.

If the Thread Tangles or Curls when Unwinding from the Spool

For smaller spools of specialty thread, the main spool pin can
be used in tilted position, allowing the thread to roll off the
spool.
Place the thread spool on the spool pin. Do not place a spool
cap on top of the spool as it may prevent the spool from
rotating. Pull thread up to the telescopic thread guide and
thread as described under Threading the Upper Thread, page
38.

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Bobbin Winding
All types of thread, including specialty threads such as
invisible or other stretchy threads, metallic or flat metallic
threads, should be wound directly from the auxiliary spool
pin without passing the needle and presser foot.
Note: Always wind specialty threads at lower speed.

Note: When using large thread cones, place the large spool holder with
the flat side up and a cone holder on the auxiliary spool pin before
adding the thread cone.

1. Place a thread spool on the auxiliary spool pin.

Using both hands, pull the thread behind the right clip on A
the telescopic thread guide (A). The thread should run
from right to left.
2. Bring the thread through bobbin winding thread guide
(B) from back to front and to the right.
Bring the thread through bobbin winding thread guide
(C), around the thread tension disc (D) and down
through thread guide (E) as illustrated.
For some specialty threads, following the normal
threading path will result in a bobbin that is wound too
tight. If this happens, bypass thread guide (C) and
thread tension disc (D) to reduce the amount of tension
on the thread. Pull the thread from thread guide (B)
directly to thread guide (E) instead.

3. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder on the lower

right side of the machine. The bobbin only fits on one
way, with the logo facing out.
The bobbins included are designed especially for your
DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine. Only use
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® category 8 bobbins.

Wind a few turns of thread clockwise around the bobbin

and cut excess thread with the thread cutter (F).
B C D E
4. Push the bobbin winding lever (G) towards the bobbin.
A pop-up appears on screen. To adjust winding speed
drag the slider. Stop and start the bobbin winding with
the button in the pop-up.
5. When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding lever will
move back and the winding will stop automatically. The
pop-up message closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the F
thread using the bobbin winding thread cutter (F).

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Winding Through the Needle
When using the same thread in the needle and bobbin, it is convenient to wind a new bobbin directly through the needle without
having to unthread/re-thread your machine.
We do not recommend winding speciality threads such as invisible or other stretchy threads, metallic or flat metallic threads through the
needle. Very heavy and coarse threads should not be wound through the needle either as the thread tension can become too high, causing the
needle to break. Wind specialty threads as described under Bobbin Winding, page 45.

1. Make sure that the presser foot and needle are in the up
position.
2. Thread the machine as described under Threading the
Upper Thread, page 38.
3. Pull the thread from the needle, under the presser foot
and up to the right.
Note: Always use a metal presser foot when bobbin winding from
the needle.

4. Bring the thread from right to left into the bobbin A

winding thread guide (A), and from left to right through
thread guide (B).
5. Bring the thread directly through bobbin winding thread
guide (C).
Note: Bypass the tension disc when winding through the needle.

6. Place the bobbin on the bobbin winder on the lower

right side of the machine. The bobbin only fits on one
way, with the logo facing out.
The bobbins included are designed especially for your
DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine. Do not use
bobbins from other machine models.

Wind a few turns of thread clockwise around the bobbin

and cut excess thread with the thread cutter (D).
7. Push the bobbin winding lever (E) towards the bobbin. A
pop-up appears on screen. To adjust winding speed drag B C
the slider. Stop and start the bobbin winding with the
button in the pop-up.
8. When the bobbin is full, the bobbin winding lever will
move back and the winding will stop automatically. The
pop-up message closes. Remove the bobbin and cut the
thread using the bobbin winding thread cutter (D).
E

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Note: If you experience difficulty winding a bobbin through the needle
and you are using a large thread cone, move the cone to the auxiliary
spool pin and use the right clip on the telescopic thread guide instead.
Place the large spool holder with the flat side up and a cone holder on
the auxiliary spool pin before adding the thread cone.

Inserting the Bobbin

Use only the bobbins designed for your DESIGNER
RUBY™ 90 machine.

1. Open the bobbin cover by pushing the release button (A)

to the right. Remove the cover.
2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case. It drops in only one
way with the logo facing up. The bobbin will then rotate
counterclockwise when you pull the thread.
3. Place your finger on the bobbin to keep it from turning
as you pull the thread firmly to the right and then to the
left into the tension spring (B) until it “clicks” into place.
Continue threading around (C) and to the right of the
thread cutter (D).
4. Replace the bobbin cover. Pull the thread to the left to
cut.

Changing the Presser Foot

1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull
the presser foot down and towards you.
2. Line up the cross pin on the foot with the gap in the
presser foot ankle. Push the foot into the gap until the
foot snaps into place.

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Attaching the Sensor One-Step
Buttonhole Foot
1. Snap on the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot.
2. Insert the plug, with the three dots facing out, into the
accessory socket at the back of the sewing head.

Before using the automatic needle threader with the Sensor

One-Step Buttonhole Foot attached, lift the wheel of the foot
up to avoid damage to the needle threader and foot.

Attaching the Sensor Q-Foot

1. Using the universal tool, remove the presser foot ankle.
Note: Do not remove the presser foot ankle screw from the universal
tool after unscrewing it. The universal tool is magnetic and will hold
the screw, making it easy to replace and less likely to be lost.

2. Position the Sensor Q-Foot onto the presser foot bar

from behind, lining the hole on the foot up with the hole
on the presser foot bar. Lower the needle into the
opening of the foot by turning the handwheel towards
you. The arm of the presser foot should rest on top of
the needle screw. Insert and tighten the presser foot ankle
screw using the universal tool.

Use the rounded end of the universal tool to loosen and

tighten the screw. The universal tool is magnetic and will hold
the screw, making it easy to replace and less likely to be lost.

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Changing to Straight Stitch Plate
The Straight Stitch Plate is recommended for embroidery. It
may also be used for certain techniques in sewing mode, such
as quilt piecing. The smaller hole in the Straight Stitch Plate
supports the fabric closer to the needle and helps prevent the
fabric from being pulled down into the bobbin area,
especially at the beginning and/or end of a seam.
1. Remove the presser foot. Open the bobbin cover by
pushing the release button (A) to the right. Remove the
cover.
2. Make sure that the feed teeth are lowered. Place the
universal tool under the needle plate as shown and gently
turn the universal tool to pop off the needle plate.
Note: Lower the feed teeth by touching the presser foot up and extra
lift button.

Note: When changing the needle plate, clean any lint and threads
from the bobbin area.

3. With feed teeth lowered, position the Straight Stitch Plate

so that it fits into the notches at the back (B). Press the
Straight Stitch Plate down until it clicks into place.
Replace the bobbin cover.
To prevent needle breakage or damage to the plate, remove
any accessory that is not compatible with the Straight Stitch
Plate, such as twin needle.

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3 Embroidery Preparations
Embroidery Unit
(type EU 22)
1. Embroidery unit plug
2. Embroidery hoop attachment
3. Embroidery arm
4. Embroidery unit release button (underside)
5. Level adjustment feet

When removing the embroidery unit from the box for the
first time, be sure to remove the shipping brace on the
underside of the embroidery unit.

Embroidery Hoop Overview

1. Embroidery hoop connector
2. Outer hoop
3. Inner hoop
4. Center marks
5. Quick release
6. Retaining screw
7. Ribs for fitting the clips

Sensor Q-Foot
The Sensor Q-foot is recommended for hoop embroidery.
See Attaching the Sensor Q-Foot, page 48.

Straight Stitch Plate

The Straight Stitch Plate is recommended for hoop
embroidery.
See Changing to Straight Stitch Plate, page 49.

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Designs
Almost 800 designs are included in the machine memory.
These designs, along with the eight built-in embroidery fonts,
are shown in the DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 sampler book.

DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 Sampler Book

Look through the DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 sampler book
for designs and fonts.
All included designs are pictured with information about
stitch count (number of stitches in the design), design size, a
complete color block list as well as information about special
techniques (if applicable).

Connect the Embroidery Unit

1. Slide the accessory tray off.
2. Slide the embroidery unit onto the free arm of the
machine until it plugs firmly into the socket at the back
of the machine. If needed, use the level adjusting feet so
that the machine and embroidery unit are even. If the
machine is turned off, turn it on.
3. If you were already in embroidery mode or when you
switch to embroidery mode, a pop-up message tells you
to clear the embroidery arm and remove the hoop before
calibration. Touch OK. The machine will calibrate and
the embroidery arm will move to the ready position.
Note: DO NOT calibrate the machine with the embroidery hoop
attached as this can damage the needle, presser foot, hoop and/or the
embroidery unit. Be sure to clear all materials from around the machine
before calibrating so that the embroidery arm does not bump into
anything while calibrating.

Remove the Embroidery Unit

1. To store the embroidery unit in the embroidery case,
move the embroidery arm to park position. See park
positionpark position in the built-in user’s guide.
2. Press the button at the left, underneath the embroidery
unit (A) and slide the unit to the left to remove it.
3. Store the embroidery unit in the original black styrofoam
packing material, placed in the soft carrying bag.

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To Hoop the Fabric
For the best embroidery results, place a layer of stabilizer
beneath the fabric. When hooping stabilizer and fabric make
sure that they are smooth and securely hooped.
1. Open the quick release (A) on the outer hoop and loosen
the screw (B). Remove the inner hoop. Place the outer
hoop on a firm flat surface with the screw on the lower
right (B). There is a small arrow in the center of the lower
edge of the hoop which will line up with a small arrow on
the inner hoop.
2. Place the stabilizer and fabric, with the right sides facing
up, on top of the outer hoop. Place the inner hoop on
top of the fabric with the small arrow at the bottom edge.
If you can see the hoop size in the lower part of the inner
hoop, you have attached it correctly.
3. Push the inner hoop firmly into the outer hoop.
4. Close the quick release (A). Adjust the pressure of the
outer hoop by turning the retaining screw (B). The fabric
should be taut in the hoop for the best results.
Note: When embroidering additional designs on the same fabric, open
the quick release, move the hoop to the new position on the fabric and
close the quick release. When changing type of fabric, you might need to
adjust the pressure using the retaining screw. Do not force the quick
release.

Slide on/off the Hoop

Slide the hoop connector into the hoop attachment (A) from
front to back until it clicks into place.
To remove the hoop from the embroidery arm, press the
grey button (B) on the hoop attachment and slide the hoop
towards you.

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4 The Multi-Touch Screen
Common Functions
The following functions on the screen are used frequently.

OK
Confirms changes and pop-up messages and returns to
previous window.

Cancel
Cancels changes and pop-up messages and returns to
previous window.

Embroidery Edit
In the lower right corner of the embroidery edit window,
there is a GO button. Touch the button to enter welcome to
embroidery stitch out

Embroidery Stitch Out

Touch the return button in the lower right corner of the
embroidery stitch out window to return to embroidery edit.

Touch & Hold

Some buttons have additional functions, marked with an
arrow at the lower right corner. To access those functions,
touch & hold on the button for a few seconds.

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Topbar
On the topbar you will find the following functions: WiFi,
mySewnet™, wireless firmware update, home screen, quick
help, settings and sewing/embroidery mode toggle.
Note: All functions may not always be available at the same time.
1. WiFi 5. Settings
2. mySewnet™ 6. Sewing/embroidery mode
3. Home screen toggle
4. Quick help

WiFi
Touch the WiFi button in the topbar and activate WiFi.
Select a network from the list of available networks. If your
network is password protected, you will be prompted to
enter the password in the pop-up.
You can also connect to a network with WiFi in settings.
If you do not get any signal or have a low signal strength see
troubleshooting.
WiFi is connected with high signal strength.

WiFi is connected with medium signal

strength.

WiFi is connected with low signal strength.

WiFi is connected but the network does not

work properly.

WiFi is disconnected. Connect to a network

through the WiFi button or WiFi settings.

Read more about WiFi in the machine in the WiFi chapter.

4 The Multi-Touch Screen 57

mySewnet™
Touch the mySewnet™ button on the topbar and touch sign in.
Sign in to your mySewnet™ account or create a new
mySewnet™ account.
When signed in you will see how much available space there
is left in the mySewnet™ cloud.
The synchronization status will be shown on the mySewnet™
button on the topbar:
If your machine cannot connect to mySewnet™ cloud or does
not synchronize, see troubleshooting.
All files in the machine and mySewnet™ cloud
are synchronized.

The machine is currently synchronizing files

with the mySewnet™ cloud.

The mySewnet™ cloud cannot synchronize

with your machine. Check if you have available
space on the mySewnet™ cloud.

Signed in to your mySewnet™ account but the

machine has no WiFi connection. Connect the
machine to a WiFi network.

Not signed in to your mySewnet™ account. Log

in or create a mySewnet™ account to be able to
synchronize files from the machine to the
mySewnet™ cloud.
Read more about mySewnet™ cloud in the mySewnet™ chapter.

Wireless Firmware Update

To be able to get the latest firmware you need to connect to a
network using WiFi or update through a USB device. When
connected, your machine will automatically search for
available firmware update. Touch the firmware update button
on the topbar to download and install the latest firmware.
Read more about wireless firmware update in the section
firmware update using WiFi.

Home Screen
The home screen is filled with guidance, inspiration and help.
Here you'll find the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature which
includes a sewing, quilting and embroidery advisor that will
guide you through different techniques and automatically
choose correct settings.
Get tips and inspiration through the mySewnet™ blog, read
your user's guide for instant help or find several guides and
sewing instructions within the knowledge center.
Read more about the home screen.

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Quick Help
Touch quick help on the topbar. Touch an icon, button or an
area on the screen you want information about.
Some quick helps will refer to the built-in user’s guide for
more information. Touch the button to open the built-in
user’s guide.

Settings
Touch settings button to open the settings window.
Settings that are recommended will automatically be set when
loading stitches and/or designs from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ project menu. This will be indicated
with an exclamation mark on the settings button. Touch the
button to open settings and see which setting(s) has been
changed.

Sewing/Embroidery Mode Toggle

Toggle between sewing and embroidery mode by touching
the sewing/embroidery mode toggle in the upper right
corner.

Sewing mode

Embroidery mode

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5 WiFi & mySewnet™ Services
WiFi Introduction
Your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine features WiFi which
makes it possible to connect your machine wireless to the
mySewnet™ services.

Getting Started With WiFi

Touch the WiFi button and activate WiFi. Select a network
from the list of available networks. If your network is
password protected, you will be prompted to enter the
password in the pop-up to be able to connect.
Touch the “information” button to open an information
pop-up about the network. You can also see the signal
strength and if the network is password protected, indicated
with a closed padlock.
You can also connect to a network with WiFi in WiFi settings.
If you do not get any signal or have a low signal strength see
troubleshooting.
WiFi is connected with high signal strength.

WiFi is connected with medium signal

strength.

WiFi is connected with low signal strength.

WiFi is connected but the network does not

work properly.

WiFi is disconnected. Connect to a network

through WiFi button or WiFi settings.

Hidden Network
Touch the button to connect to a hidden network. A pop-up
will be shown on the screen where you can enter the name of
the hidden network.

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Firmware Update Using WiFi
It is always recommended to install the latest firmware in
your machine.
To be able to get the latest firmware wirelessly you need to
connect to a network using WiFi. When connected, your
machine will automatically search for available firmware
update. If the machine has detected that there is a newer
firmware available, the firmware update button will be visible.
Touch the button to download and install the latest firmware.
When the update is completed the machine will restart
automatically. Check the firmware version number in settings,
machine information.
Indication that your machine
does not have the latest
firmware. Touch the button to
open a pop-up to download
and install the latest firmware.
A spinning wheel will be
shown on the firmware update
button indicating that the
firmware is downloading.

An exclamation mark will be

shown on the firmware update
button to notify that there is a
downloaded firmware waiting
to be installed.

Firmware Update Using a USB Device

Visit the HUSQVARNA® VIKING® website at
www.husqvarnaviking.com and find your machine. Here you
will find the available updates.
1. Download the update firmware zip file. Unzip the file
and copy the file (.clo) to a USB device.
Note: Do not change the name of the file or do not copy the file into
an existing folder on the USB device.

Note: Make sure that there is no old firmware update file (.clo) on
the USB stick when copying the new firmware update file (.clo).
The file name is not unique.

2. Make sure that the machine is turned off. Connect the

USB device loaded with the new firmware version to a
USB port on your machine.
3. Press and hold the reverse button, located on the right
side of the sewing head, and turn on your machine with
the ON/OFF switch. Release the reverse button when an
update icon is shown on the screen.
4. The firmware update will be verified and installed. The
machine may restart several times during the update
process. Do not turn off the machine.
5. When the update is completed the machine will restart
automatically. Check the software version number in
settings, machine information.

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Complimentary Software (PC and
MAC)
A computer software package is available for your machine.
It adds the following features:
• The mySewnet™ cloud sync tool allows you to synchronize
your content in the mySewnet™ cloud and your sewing
machine with a folder on your computer. Drag and drop
files to the folder on your computer and the files will
automatically be transferred to the mySewnet™ cloud and
accessible from your machine when signed in to the
mySewnet™ account.
• QuickFont program to create an unlimited number of
embroidery fonts from most TrueType™ fonts and
OpenType™ fonts on your computer.
• Plug-in for your Windows Explorer to handle embroidery
designs: viewing designs as thumbnail images, reading
different embroidery file formats, add trim commands
and more.
Visit the HUSQVARNA® VIKING® website at
www.husqvarnaviking.com to get support. Select your
machine model and download the software.
More information and detailed installation instructions are
available on the download page.

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mySewnet™ Services
The mySewnet™ services contains the following:
• mySewnet™ account – A personal login-based account to
access the different mySewnet™ services.
• mySewnet™ cloud – A cloud based service where you will
save and access your personal files from three different
places: the mySewnet™ cloud folder on the machine, the
mySewnet™ cloud sync tool on your computer and the
mySewnet™ menu.
• mySewnet™ apps – There are several apps available to
download for free to your mobile device. For example,
you will be able to view current machine and embroidery
status through the mySewMonitor app.
• mySewnet™ menu – An entrance to all the web services
available when you have a mySewnet™ account.
• mySewnet™ library – A subscription service where you
can get access to thousands of embroidery designs. Visit
our website to read more about this service and start your
subscription.
• mySewnet™ blog – A blog with the latest product news,
sewing instructions and inspiration.

mySewnet™ Account
Register an account to be able to use the mySewnet™ services.
You can create your account from mySewnet™ button or in
mySewnet™ settings.
Touch the “Register new account” button and fill in the
information required.
An account can also be created through the mySewnet™ menu
at husqvarnaviking.mysewnet.com.

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mySewnet™ Cloud
mySewnet™ cloud is a service where you save and access your
personal files, projects, stitches and designs, over the Internet
instead of on your computer’s hard drive. It is available to all
owners and users of a mySewnet™ cloud enabled machine.
The mySewnet™ cloud offers a simple way to manage and
access personal files from different devices:
• mySewnet™ enabled machine.
• PC or MAC
• Smartphone or tablet.
The synchronization status in your machine will be shown on
the mySewnet™ button in the topbar:
All files in the machine and mySewnet™ cloud
are synchronized.

The machine is currently synchronizing files

with the mySewnet™ cloud.

The mySewnet™ cloud cannot synchronize

with your machine. Check if you have available
space on the mySewnet™ cloud.

Signed in to your mySewnet™ account but

there is no connection to the mySewnet™
server.

Not signed in to your mySewnet™ account. Log

in or register a mySewnet™ account to be able
to synchronize files from the machine to the
mySewnet™ cloud.
If your machine cannot connect to mySewnet™ cloud or does
not synchronize, see troubleshooting.

Used Space in mySewnet™ Cloud

The mySewnet™ cloud will store designs, fonts, stitches and
other files from your machine.
Touch the mySewnet™ button on the topbar or go to
mySewnet™ settings. When only a small amount of space is
left, your machine will alert you once. If you continue to fill
the space, it will not remind you again, until the space is
completely full. Delete or move files to a USB device to free
space.
Note: The mySewnet™ cloud space gets activated the first time you sign
in on your mySewnet™ account from the machine.

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Installation of mySewnet™ Cloud Sync Tool
for Computer
Install the mySewnet™ cloud sync tool to support
synchronization of a local folder on your computer with the
content stored in mySewnet™ cloud.
To download mySewnet™ cloud sync tool for your computer
and get detailed installation instructions, go to
cloud.mysewnet.com

Apps
There are several apps available to download for free to your
mobile device. Visit our website to find and read more about
our selection of apps. You can download them directly at
App store and google play.

mySewnet™ Menu
The mySewnet™ menu is the entrance to all the web services
that are available when you have a mySewnet™ account.
You can access the menu at www.husqvarnaviking.com to
access the following services:
• Account - This is where you register and handle your
account.
• mySewnet™ cloud – Possibility to manage your personal
files. The files are automatically synchronized with the
mySewnet™ cloud folder in the DESIGNER RUBY™ 90
machine and the mySewnet™ cloud sync tool.
• Help Center - Get help to get started with mySewnet™
apps and services.
• Project Creator - A web service where you create and
share step-by-step instructions.

mySewnet™ Library
mySewnet™ library is a subscription service where you can get
access to thousands of embroidery designs. Visit our website
to read more about this service and start your subscription.
If you have a subscription, WiFi is connected and you have
logged in to your mySewnet™ account, the mySewnet™ library
menu will be visible in your machine. Here you can scroll and
select from all your mySewnet™ library designs.
Read more about mySewnet™ library

mySewnet™ Blog
In mySewnet™ blog you can view the latest product news,
sewing instructions and get inspiration!
The machine needs to be connected to WiFi to be able to see
the feed.

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Home Screen— Overview Get tips and inspiration through the mySewnet™ blog, read
The home screen is filled with guidance, inspiration and help. your user's guide for instant help or find several guides and
Here you'll find the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature which sewing instructions within the knowledge center.
includes a sewing, quilting and embroidery advisor that will Note: Images may look different than your screen and/or machine
guide you through different techniques and automatically depending on what machine model and color settings you have. All
choose correct settings. functionality has been verified to be accurate for this model.

1. User profile 8. Minimize/expand JoyOS ADVISOR™ 14. Start new

2. Sign in/out mySewnet™ account project files 15. Home screen button
3. mySewnet™ filter blog posts 9. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files 16. Edit machine nickname
4. mySewnet™ blog posts* 10. Continue JoyOS ADVISOR™ project file 17. Welcome center
5. JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature 11. Load smart save 18. Minimize/expand mySewnet™ blog
6. Fabric selection 12. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer 19. Search
7. Technique selection 13. User’s guide

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User Profile
If you’re not signed in to your mySewnet™ account, there will
be a sign in button. When you are signed in to your
mySewnet™ account, your user name will be shown. You will
receive information on for example how much time you’ve
spent sewing on your machine.

Welcome Center
Your machine will randomly give you tips on
JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files to try out.
If you click on the edit machine nickname button, you can
change name of your machine.
This can be useful when owning more than one machine to
distinguish one machine from another. The name will be
shown on the screensaver.
You can also change your machine’s nickname in machine
settings.

mySewnet™ Blog
In mySewnet™ Blog you can view the latest product news,
sewing instructions and get inspiration!
Touch on a post to read the full content.
The machine needs to be connected to WiFi to be able to see
the feed.
*mySewnet™ Blog is only available in selected regions.
If you cannot see the blog on your home screen, it’s not
available in your language.

Filter mySewnet™ Blog Posts

You can filter blog posts by:
• Sewing instructions
• What’s new
• Tips & hints
• Stay connected
• mySewnet™ library

Minimize/expand mySewnet™ Blog

You can minimize mySewnet™ blog tab by touching
minimize/expand. Touch again to expand and see the blog
posts.

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Home Screen — Common Functions
Search
Touch the search tab and a window will open allowing you to
search within the JoyOS ADVISOR™. Enter your search
and touch OK. The machine will display the search results.
You can also find the search tab in the User’s Guide to
enable you to search within the User’s Guide.

Minimize/Expand Project files

Touch to expand the view of all available project files.
In this view, select fabric and select technique will not be
visible.
Touch minimize/expand project files again to go back to
default view.

Start New
Always start with selecting the fabric you will sew on. If you
want to start sewing without loading any sewing technique,
touch the start new button in the bottom right corner. You
will enter sewing mode with the selected fabric and a straight
stitch will be loaded by default. In sewing mode you can view
and select all built-in stitches in the machine from the stitch
menu.
If you want to start embroidering without loading an
embroidery technique, touch the start new button in the
bottom right corner. You will enter embroidery edit. All
built-in designs will be shown in the design menu.

Continue
If a technique is loaded and you re-enter the home screen, a
continue button with the current loaded JoyOS ADVISOR™
project will be shown. In sewing you can select another fabric.
Touch continue button to load the selected fabric into your
current JoyOS ADVISOR™ project.

Load Smart Save

Smart save remembers and stores all sewing and embroidery
adjustments and settings. This makes it possible to turn off
your machine and continue sewing later.
Simply go to the home screen and touch load smart save
button. The machine will load the stitch, embroidery and
settings as it were when smart save was last performed.
Read about how to smart save.

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Project Menu
In the project menu recommended stitches and/or designs
will be shown for the current loaded sewing/embroidery
technique.

Project Viewer
When loading a JoyOS ADVISOR™ project from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature it will be shown in the project
viewer which is always accessible on the screen. When the
project viewer is minimized, touch the button to expand.

JoyOS ADVISOR™ Project Viewer – Overview

1. Move the viewer on the screen to be able to reach
buttons that might be hidden when following the
instructions.
2. Decrease or increase the text in the viewer by touching
the A- or A+ buttons.
3. Select the fabric that you will use. The stitches loaded
through the project are set to fit your selected fabric.
4. To minimize, touch at the top right corner. To expand it
again, touch the JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer
button.
5. Touch the right arrow to step forward in the instruction
and touch the left arrow to step backwards.
6. Information shown for each step in the instruction.
7. Every picture can be expanded by touching it in the
viewer.
8. Touch the play icon to load an animation. More detailed
description in animations.
9. Load the recommended stitch for the loaded technique
by touching the stitch in the viewer.

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How to Play Animations
In the video player you can pause, rewind, fast forward, set
the animation on repeat and turn full screen mode on/off.
Touch cancel to close the video player. Touch & hold on
rewind to start the animation from the beginning.
1. Watch clip/full animation
2. Rewind (Touch & hold to go to beginning)
3. Play/pause
4. Fast forward
5. Repeat on/off
6. Full screen on/off
7. Close

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JoyOS ADVISOR™

SEWING ADVISOR™ – Overview

When loading a sewing technique the machine will select the
best stitch and settings for your chosen fabric and project.
Depending on which choices you make, your
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will recommend the most
suitable sewing techniques.

1. JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature 4. Minimize/expand JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files

2. Fabric selection 5. Sewing techniques
3. Sewing technique groups

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Fabric Selection
Start your sewing by selecting the fabric that you will use.
Suggested fabrics for each fabric group you can choose from
are listed below.
Note: Some fabrics have excess dye which can cause discoloration on
other fabrics or on your sewing machine. This discoloration may be very
difficult or impossible to remove.
Fleece and denim fabric, especially red and blue, often contain 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 prevent
discoloration of your machine.

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 system, warp lengthwise and weft crosswise, that
intersect at right angles. A knit fabric is made of one thread
system with interlaced stitches. A knit fabric usually has
stretch.
As a general rule, select woven in the JoyOS ADVISOR™
feature for stable fabrics that have no stretch and stretch for Woven fabric Knit fabric
fabric that have stretch.

Woven Fabrics
Woven Light: Chiffon, organza, batiste, challis, crepe de
chine etc.
Woven Medium: Calico, quilting fabrics, crepe, broadcloth,
velvet etc.
Woven Heavy: Denim, tweed, canvas, terrycloth etc.

Stretch Fabrics
Stretch Light: Tricot, single knit jerseys etc.
Stretch Medium: Sweater knits, double knit, velour,
swimwear etc.
Stretch Heavy: Sweater knits, fleece etc.

Leather and Vinyl

For suede and leather. Leather is animal skin with the coat
(fur) removed. Leather can be smooth or sueded and has
some give.
For vinyl, faux leather and suede. Vinyl is a synthetic material
which often has a woven wrong side. Vinyl can be smooth or
patterned and some vinyls have stretch.

Leather fabric Vinyl fabric

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Sewing Technique Groups
After selecting a fabric, touch a sewing technique group and
the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will recommend sewing
techniques suitable for your fabric. Touch a sewing technique
to load it into the JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer.
Example: Select woven medium and zippers to show all
zipper techniques suitable for woven medium. Change fabric
to stretch medium and notice that not all zipper techniques
are available since all are not suitable for stretch medium.
Note: Use quick help on a sewing technique for a short description of
the technique.

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QUILT ADVISOR– Overview
The Quilt Advisor gives you guidance for different kinds of
quilting techniques. When selecting a quilting technique the
machine will show all techniques for your chosen quilting
technique group.

1. JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature 3. Minimize/expand JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files

2. Quilting technique groups 4. Quilting techniques

Quilting Technique Groups

Touch a quilting technique group and the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will show available quilting techniques in that group.
Touch a quilt technique to load it into the project viewer. There are different quilting technique groups in the Quilting Advisor.

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EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ – Overview
The EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ gives you guidance for
different kinds of embroidery techniques. When selecting an
embroidery technique the machine will show all techniques
for your chosen embroidery technique group.

1. JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature 3. Minimize/expand JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files

2. Embroidery technique groups 4. Embroidery techniques

Embroidery Technique Groups

Touch an embroidery technique group and the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will show available embroidery
techniques in that group. Touch an embroidery technique to
load it into the JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer.
Note: Use quick help on an embroidery technique for a short description
of the technique.

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Knowledge Center – Overview
The JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature also contains a knowledge
center including: stabilizer guide, quick start guide, sewing
instructions, step-by-step workbook and an accessory guide.

1. JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature 6. Available techniques of chosen group

2. Stabilizer guide 7. Step-by-step workbook
3. Quick start guide 8. Accessory guide
4. Technique groups 9. Sewing instructions
5. Minimize/expand JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files

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Stabilizer Guide
Select a stabilizer group to view different stabilizers within
the group. Touch a stabilizer to see more information about
when to use it. Here you’ll find an overview of different types
of stabilizers.
• Cut away: Cut away stabilizers are stabilizers that needs
to be cut away by using scissors. It will stay on the fabric
to make the embroidery more stable.
• Batting: Use batting between your top fabric and backing
to add body to your JoyOS ADVISOR™ project.
• Water soluble stabilizer: The stabilizers in this category
are stabilizers that dissolves in water. They are very useful
when embroidering lace and cutwork embroideries.
• Specialty: In this category you will find stabilizers for
special uses.
• Tear-a-away: Tear-a-way stabilizers are temporary
stabilizers. They are easy to remove after embroidering.

Quick Start Guide

Here you'll find quick start guides e.g. on how to thread the
machine. Select one of the topics to get guidance directly in
the viewer.

Step-by-Step Workbook
Here you will find step-by-step instructions on how to use
special techniques and functions. Select a topic to view the
projects within that group. Touch to load it into the project
viewer.
Note: Minimize/expand your project viewer to be able to view all
functions when stepping through the technique.

Sewing Instructions
Here you'll find complete sewing instructions.

Accessory Guide
Here you’ll find project files that shows you how to use
different sort of accessories available for your machine.

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Getting Started to Sew
When your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine starts, the
home screen featuring the JoyOS ADVISOR™ will be
opened automatically.
Always make sure that the type of fabric you intend to sew
on is selected in the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature.
Read more about the fabric selections.
After your fabric is chosen, select a special sewing technique
you would like to sew or you can touch start new. When a
special sewing technique is chosen you will receive detailed
instructions in the JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer. If you
touch start new you will enter sewing mode and the straight
stitch will be loaded by default. Read more about the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature.
Note: Images may look different than your screen and/or machine
depending on what machine model and color settings you have. All
functionality has been verified to be accurate for this model.

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Sewing Mode – Overview
In sewing mode you can select stitches, adjust and sew them. Your selected stitch will be shown in actual size in the stitch field.
The sewing recommendations will be shown at the top.
You can also go to program mode to create your own stitch program. Read more about how to program stitches in program.
Note: All symbols and options will not be shown at the same time.

1. Fabric selected 12. Stitch length/stitch density 22. Stitch menu name
2. Sewing recommendations 13. Thread portioning/thread tension/sensor 23. Selection area
3. Stitch start foot pressure 24. Stitch information
4. Step to previous stitch 14. Save 25. Stitch categories
5. Step to next stitch 15. Smart save 26. Tapering menu
6. Step to next part of stitch 16. New program 27. File manager
7. Edit stitch program 17. Balance stitch 28. Font menu
8. Mirror end to end 18. Free motion options 29. Stitch menu
9. Mirror side to side 19. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer 30. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project menu
10. Alternative switch bar 20. User’s guide

11. Stitch width/stitch positioning 21. Minimize/expand selection area

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What is a Stitch?
A stitch either consists of a single stitch as in a straight stitch,
or as two individual stitches e.g. in a zigzag. Furthermore, a
stitch is also the complete stitch, meaning it is made up by
the total of the individual stitches in the stitch, such as a 3
step zigzag or a decorative stitch.

Select a Stitch or Letter

To load a stitch, open the stitch menu and touch a stitch to
select it. The stitch will automatically be loaded and
information will be shown in the stitch information area.
Swipe up and down in the stitch menu to scroll through the
stitches. Swipe left/right to scroll to and select a different
stitch category. Alternatively swipe left/right in the category
list and touch a category to select it.
To create text, select the font menu and touch a font to select
it. When a font is selected it will automatically be loaded into
program mode. Program your text by using the keyboard.
Minimize the keyboard and touch OK in the program
window. Your text will be loaded to sewing mode and ready
to be stitched out. Learn more on how to program stitches
and letters in the program chapter.

Load a Stitch or Letter From Another

Location 1. Selection area 4. Stitch menu
From the file manager you can load stitches or programs that
2. Stitch information 5. Font menu
you have saved in your mySewnet™ cloud folder or on a USB
device. Open file manager and load a stitch or program by 3. Stitch categories 6. File manager
touching & holding on the file. In file manager you will see
all your saved files e.g. stitches, designs and fonts. Learn how
to organize your files in file manager.

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Sewing Recommendations
Your machine will show the selected fabric and the active
stitch. It will also show sewing recommendations which are
set automatically depending on the selected fabric, active
stitch and current settings. You can change the selected fabric
directly, by touching the fabric icon. The following
recommendations can be shown: presser foot, needle,
stabilizer, and glide plates. The Straight Stitch Plate
recommendation will be shown when a free motion option is
selected with a straight stitch.

Tip: We recommend that you use the stabilizer guide in

JoyOS ADVISOR™ for detailed information about the different
stabilizers.

1. Fabric selected 6. Presser foot

2. Needle recommendation recommendation
3. Stitch selected 7. Straight Stitch Plate
recommendation
4. Stabilizer recommendation
5. Glide plates
recommendation

Stitch Settings
Your machine will set the recommended settings for each
selected stitch. You can make your own adjustments to the
selected stitch. The changes will only affect the selected stitch
and will be reset to default when selecting another stitch or
turning your machine off. To save your adjusted stitch, touch
save.
The controls available on the screen will change depending
on what stitch or program is loaded. Some stitches have
more than one control, and an alternative switch bar will
appear. Touch the alternative switch bar to change to an
alternative control for a different stitch setting. Touch it again
to change back to the previous control. The different stitch
settings are described below.
Note: When trying to exceed minimum or maximum settings for width
and length, a warning sound will be heard. The default setting is always
shown in black numbers.

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Stitch Width
Increase or decrease the stitch width using + and - in the
control. The number above the control shows stitch width in
mm/inch.
Changed stitch position may limit the stitch width
adjustments.

Stitch Positioning
On certain stitches with a width less than 7mm it is possible
to change the stitch position. Use + to move the stitch to the
right and - to move the stitch to the left. The number above
the control shows the needle start position in mm/inch in
relation to center needle position. The machine has a
maximum of 29 needle positions (for a straight stitch).
The stitch position can only be changed to the limit of the
maximum stitch width. Changing the stitch positioning will
also limit the stitch width adjustments.

Stitch Length
Increase or decrease the stitch length using + and – in the
control. The number above the control shows the set stitch
length in mm/inch. If lengthening a zigzag stitch or a
decorative stitch, the entire stitch will be stretched out. If
lengthening a stitch where the density can be adjusted, the
entire stitch will be longer but the density of the satin stitches
will remain the same.

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Stitch Density
The stitch density control adjusts the density (the distance
between the individual satin stitches that make up the entire
stitch). The density does not affect the actual length of the
entire stitch.
Touch + to decrease the density. Touch - to increase the
density. The number above the control shows the distance
between satin stitches in mm/inch.
Tip: Decrease the density to get different visual effects e.g. when using
speciality threads.

Button Size
When sewing a buttonhole with the Sensor One-Step
Buttonhole Foot, you can set the button size. Measure your
button with the ruler on the front of the machine and set the
button size in the button size control. Sew a test buttonhole
on a fabric scrap to verify the desired length of the
buttonhole.

Sew On Button
When sewing a button, you can set the number of stitch
repeats. Touch the + or - in the control to increase or
decrease the number of stitch repeats.

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Sensor Foot Pressure
Touch + to increase or - to decrease the pressure of the
presser foot on the fabric.
Note: Touch the alternative switch bar on the thread portioning/thread
tension control to switch to sensor foot pressure control.

EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™

Thanks to the EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ feature,
the presser foot automatically and continuously senses and
adjusts as you sew any thickness of fabric for perfect even
feeding.
Go to sewing mode to see the actual setting of the sensor
foot pressure for the selected fabric and adjust the presser
foot pressure.

deLuxe™ Stitch System

The deLuxe™ stitch system has two ways to control the
upper thread: thread portioning and thread tension. To get
the best sewing result it will automatically use thread
portioning when possible. Thread portioning automatically
and continuously measures the fabric thickness to portion
the correct amount of thread for the selected stitch.
When thread tension is used, the tension discs will keep the
correct amount of tension on the upper thread. Some special
techniques may require the use of thread tension. Deselect
the deLuxe™ stitch system in the temporary sewing settings
to ensure that thread tension is engaged. When the deLuxe™
stitch system is selected in temporary sewing settings the
control visible in sewing mode will change between thread
portioning and thread tension depending on the current Thread portioning control
settings and the loaded stitch.
Use the thread portioning/thread tension control to adjust
the balance between needle thread and bobbin thread, e.g.
decrease when using metallic thread and increase when using
heavy weight thread. Make a few tests with different settings
on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to use and check
the balance between the upper thread and the bobbin thread.
Note: When changing the value of the thread portioning/thread tension
setting, the changes only affect the selected stitch. Your changed settings
will be reset to default when selecting another stitch.

Tip: Increase the thread portioning/thread tension setting for best results
when sewing on denim fabric with thick threads.
Thread tension control

Adjust Thread Tension/Thread Portioning

For the best stitch appearance and durability make sure the
threads meet evenly between the two fabric layers.

Correct tension

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If the bobbin thread is visible on the top side of the fabric,
the thread tension/thread portioning is too tight. Reduce the
thread tension/thread portioning.
Tension too tight
If the upper thread is visible on the back side of the fabric,
the thread tension/thread portioning is too loose. Increase
the thread tension/thread portioning.
For decorative stitches and buttonholes the upper thread Tension too loose
should be visible on the back side of the fabric.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going
to use and check the tension.

Mirroring
To mirror a stitch or stitch program lengthwise, touch the
mirror end to end button. To mirror a stitch or stitch
program sideways, touch the mirror side to side button.
Tip: Use the smart toolbox to open a shortcut for mirroring.

Note: Some stitches e.g. buttonholes cannot be mirrored.

1. Mirror end to end

2. Mirror side to side

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Save Stitch
To save your file, touch the save button. You can choose to
save the file to the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB
device. Previously saved designs, stitches, programs and/or
fonts are shown. Name your file and touch the OK button.
Save button
If you want to save to a folder, simply touch & hold on the
folder to open it, then name your file and touch OK. To
create a new folder, simply touch the create new folder
button, name the folder with the keyboard and touch OK.
Then touch & hold on the folder to open it and save into the
new folder.
Touch the list and thumbnail view button to toggle between
showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons.
To cancel the save process, close the pop-up window by
touching cancel. The save pop-up will close and you will
return to sewing mode.
Read more about organizing your saved stitches in file
manager.

Smart Save
If you want to stop sewing and save your current stitch and
settings, touch the smart save button. A pop-up will indicate
that a smart save has been done and you can now turn off
the machine. 1. Save to mySewnet™ cloud 5. Save to USB device
Smart save remembers and stores the stitch, embroidery and folder 6. List and thumbnail view
settings as they were when smart save was last performed. 2. Selection area 7. Create new folder
This makes it possible to turn off your machine and continue 3. File name 8. Confirm
sewing later. To load smart save, touch the load smart save 4. Cancel
button in the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature.
Your smart save will be saved until you touch the smart save
button again and replace it.

Smart save button

Home screen button

Load smart save button

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Balance
When sewing on special fabrics or doing a special technique,
the balance may need to be adjusted. To adjust the balance
on the active stitch, touch the balance button in sewing mode.
Start by sewing the stitch on a piece of scrap fabric. Change
Balance button in sewing mode
the preview on the screen to match your sewn sample by
using the + and - in the controls. When you sew again, the
balance will be corrected.

Pop-up window for balance

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Free Motion Options
Choose between three free motion options: free motion
spring action, free motion ruler foot, or free motion floating.
When sewing free motion with a straight stitch, use the
Straight Stitch Plate for best result. Read about how to
change to Straight Stitch Plate.
Note: Make sure that the is disengaged.

Free Motion Spring Action

Activate free motion spring action to set the machine in free
motion spring action mode for spring action feet, e.g. the
Sensor Q-Foot. The feed teeth will lower automatically.
A spring action foot will raise and lower with each stitch to
hold the fabric on the needle plate while the stitch is being
formed. When sewing, you need to move the fabric manually.
Sensor Q-Foot is recommended for all free motion sewing
except when using specific techniques or accessories that do
not support the use of Sensor Q-Foot.
The free motion spring foot icon will be
shown in the sewing recommendations.

Tip: There is an optional open toe free motion spring foot that can be
purchased at your local authorized retailer.

Free Motion Ruler Foot (Optional)

Activate free motion ruler foot to set the machine in free
motion mode for the optional free motion ruler foot. The
feed teeth will lower automatically.
The presser foot floats over the fabric while sewing.

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Free Motion Floating
Activate free motion floating to set the machine in free
motion floating mode for floating feet, e.g. the R-Foot. The
feed teeth will lower automatically.
When sewing at low speed the presser foot will raise and
lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the needle plate
while the stitch is being formed. At higher speed, the presser
foot floats over the fabric while sewing. The fabric must be
moved manually.
Skipped stitches can occur if your fabric moves up and down
with the needle as you are stitching. Lowering the presser
foot height will reduce the space between the presser foot
and the fabric and eliminate the skipped stitches.
Note: Be careful not to reduce the presser foot height too much. The
fabric must still move freely under the presser foot.

To adjust the presser foot height in free motion floating

mode, touch the presser foot height control to make
adjustments.
The free motion floating foot icon will be
shown in the sewing recommendations.

Note: If free motion floating is activated, do not use a spring action foot,
as this might damage the presser foot.

Note: Activate stitch width safety if the presser foot requires it.

Tip: There are optional free motion floating feet that can be purchased
at your local authorized retailer.

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Basic Sewing Techniques
In basic sewing techniques you will find the most commonly
used sewing techniques. When you choose one of the basic
sewing techniques, the recommended stitch for the chosen
fabric is automatically loaded.

Seam
A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam
allowance that will usually be pressed open. In most cases,
edges of the seam allowance are finished with an overcast
stitch before sewing the seam.
1 2
Seams in stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric. The
stretch stitch makes a stretchy seam that is suitable for sewing
together pieces of light stretch fabric.
Your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will select the best stitch
1. Straight stitch 2. Stretch stitch
length and stitch width for the fabric weight and recommend
the presser foot and needle.

Overcast
Overcast fabric edges to prevent fraying and to help them lay
flat. It is easier to overcast before the garment is sewn
together.
Your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will select the best stitch
length and stitch width for the fabric weight and recommend
the presser foot and needle.

Seam and Overcast

The seam/overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the
edges all at one time. The seam/overcast technique is perfect
for stitching ribbed neckbands and cuffs. There are a number
of different seam/overcast stitches in your machine.
Your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will select the best one for
your fabric and make all adjustments automatically and
recommend the presser foot and needle.

Baste
Basting is temporary stitching for fitting garments, gathering
and marking. The JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature automatically
sets a long stitch length and reduces the tension so the
threads are easy to remove or to pull for gathering.

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Blind Hem
The blind hem creates an invisible hem on garments. There
are two types of blind hem; one is recommended for medium
to heavy fabrics, the other for stretch. The blind hem is not
suggested for light weight fabric, leather and vinyl.

Hem
The hem technique on your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will
select the visible or topstitch hem that is best for your fabric
weight and type. For woven fabric, leather and vinyl a straight
stitch is selected. For stretch fabrics, stitches that stretch are
selected.

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Buttonholes
The JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature will select the best
buttonhole and stitch settings for your chosen fabric. Fabric
should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are
to be sewn.
Tip: In your accessory tray there is a special hook where you can hang
your Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot.

Sew a test buttonhole on a fabric scrap to verify the desired

length of the buttonhole.
Measure the desired distance from the fabric edge and then
add the length of your buttonhole.
When sewing, place the finished fabric edge with stabilizer
underneath the presser foot, facing away from you.
Use the marking on your fabric to position the starting point.

Manual Buttonhole
Manual buttonholes are recommended for woven heavy
fabric. To sew a manual buttonhole, use the buttonhole foot
C.
1. Sew the first column as long as you want the buttonhole
to be.
2. Touch the reverse button. The machine sews the bartack
Sewing direction for buttonholes without satin stitches or satin stitch buttonholes
and the second column. sewn with presser foot C.
3. When the columns are aligned, touch the reverse button
to sew the second bartack.
4. Touch the STOP function to sew the same length
repeatedly.

Automatic Buttonhole
When sewing buttonholes on woven light, woven medium,
stretch light or vinyl fabric you can use the Sensor One-Step
Buttonhole Foot. The Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot will
sew automatic buttonholes. Read about how to attach the
Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot.

Sewing direction for satin stitch buttonholes sewn with the Sensor One-Step
Buttonhole Foot.

Corded Buttonhole
Corded buttonholes are recommended when sewing
buttonholes on stretch medium or stretch heavy fabric. Use
gimp threads for a more stable durable and professional
appearance. Use pearl cotton or a regular gimp thread. Attach
the buttonhole foot C and use the finger on the back of the
foot for holding the cord when sewing.

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Programmable Button Sew On
Sew buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes quickly with your
machine. Select sew on button in the JoyOS ADVISOR™
feature.
Note: Place the thin end of the multipurpose tool under the button when
sewing on light fabrics. Use the thick end for heavier fabrics. Hold in
place on the fabric with transparent tape.

Note: The recommended width of 3.0 is set for most buttons. If you sew
a tiny button or a very large coat button, decrease (–) or increase (+) the
stitch width until the swing of the needle sews in the holes of the button
or snap.

Note: An optional Button Foot for sewing on buttons can be purchased

at your local authorized dealer.

Dimensional Stitches – Menu L

Menu L – dimensional stitches includes three types of
stitches: appliqué, pop-up and sequin stitches. In this menu
there will also be combined appliqué and pop-up stitches.
Since every stitch is unique, these stitches will give different
decorative effects depending on which stitch is selected and
what type of fabric you have chosen.

Tip: We recommend you to use your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature

and locate the dimensional stitches project for instructions on how to
sew dimensional stitches and automatically get the correct settings.
Example of appliqué stitch

Theme Stitches – Menu M

Theme stitches are beautiful combined stitches, in a group of
four, designed to be sewn out together in a random
combination. Touch the reverse button on the front of your
machine or the reverse button on the screen to change to the
next stitch in the group. If you touch the reverse button twice
– quickly – you will skip the next stitch in the group.

Example of theme stitch

Reverse button on the screen

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Embellished Stitches – Menu N
Embellished stitches are decorative stitches where you can
change the appearance of the stitch after it is sewn for a
special effect. These stitches can be decorated with crystals
or cut for a tassel effect.
Tassel stitches are sewn with many threads on top of each
other. The threads can either be left as they are sewn or cut
to create a 3D effect. The long stitches should be cut at the
very edge and from the top side of the fabric. To make the
cutting easy, use a seam ripper.
Tip: For heavier threads, use the optional Specialty Candlewicking Foot
Example of tassel stitch
(part number 413 16 23-45) for easier feeding.

Crystal stitches could either be used as they are or be

embellished with crystals in the sewn circles.

Example of crystal stitch

Tapering Stitches – Menu Q

The tapering menu will be visible when a stitch that can be
tapered is selected. Touch the tapering menu to select from
different angles for beginning and end tapers. The machine
will sew the beginning tapered point and then continue with
the selected stitch. When the desired length has been sewn,
touch the reverse button. The stitch will taper to the end.
Select taper “off ” to remove any tapering at the beginning or
end of the stitch. If you select taper “off ” on both the
beginning and end, the stitch will be a regular stitch without
tapering.

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Taper Satin Stitch Exercise
The taper stitch automatically tapers the satin stitch for
corners and points and can be used for satin stitch lettering.
Try the satin stitch exercise and stitch a corner of the tapered
satin stitch on a piece of stabilized fabric.
1. Select stitch Q1 in menu Q - Decorative tapering stitches.
2. Open tapering and select 45 degrees for both beginning
and end.
Note: For a wider satin stitch, adjust the stitch width control.

3. Activate needle stop up/down on your machine and start

to sew. The machine will sew the tapered point and then
continue with a satin stitch at the selected width.
4. When the satin stitch is as long as desired, touch the
reverse button. This will start the end tapering.
5. Turn your fabric to continue with the next tapered satin
stitch. Activate the STOP function to repeat the
previously stitched length, including the beginning and
end tapers.

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4-Way Stitches – Menu S
The 4-way stitch allows you to sew several sturdy stitches in
four different directions. You will have different 4-way
stitches to choose from. This is especially helpful when
patching trouser legs on a free arm. The 4-way stitches are
programmed at a fixed length and stitch width.

4-Way Stitches Exercise

Fabric: Woven heavy, two pieces, one a patch.
Select: Woven heavy on your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature,
menu S – 4-way stitches, stitch 8.
Use: Presser foot S and size 90 needle as recommended.
4-way sewing direction button (reverse button on the screen)
Sew:
1. Place the patch on the larger piece of fabric and position
the top left corner of the patch under the presser foot.
The machine will sew across the top from the left to the
right as shown on the screen.
2. Sew across the top and touch the reverse button or the 4-
way sewing direction button (reverse button on the
screen) to change the sewing direction. The direction of
the stitch on the screen will change. Step on the foot
control. The presser foot lowers automatically.
3. Sew down the side of the patch. Continue sewing around
the patch, touching the reverse button or the 4-way
sewing direction button on the screen, to change the
sewing direction.
4. Touch the cut function.
Tip: To sew beautiful corners with 4-way stitches, touch the STOP
function before changing the sewing direction. This will complete the
current stitch before changing the direction.

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8-Way Stitches – Menu T
There are two different stitches, straight and reinforced
straight stitch, in the T menu. Touch the arrows to select one
of the pre-set sewing directions. To fine tune the direction of
the stitch, use the stitch width and stitch length controls.
Program these stitches alone or with decorative stitches from
other menus to create unique stitches or borders.

8-Way Stitches Exercise

Fabric: Woven medium and stabilizer.
Select: Woven medium on your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature,
menu T - 8-way stitches.
Use: Thread your machine with embroidery thread on top
and bobbin thread in the bobbin. Use presser foot S and size
80 needle as recommended.
Sew:
1. Touch the program button.
2. Select stitch 1 in menu H - children stitches.
3. Select T menu and click 3 times on the straight stitch to
the right.
4. Select stitch 1 in menu H.
5. Select T menu and click 3 times on the straight stitch to
the right.
6. Select stitch 1 in menu H.
7. Select T menu and click 3 times on the straight stitch to 1. Straight stitch right 2. Straight stitch left
the left.
8. Select stitch 1 in menu H.
9. Select T menu and click 3 times on the straight stitch to
the left.
10. Touch OK to enter sewing mode again.
11. Place the fabric and stabilizer in position under the
presser foot. Press the foot control to lower the presser
foot and start sewing your programmed stitch.

Special Stitches For Optional Presser

Feet
Stitch menu P- specialty stitches, includes special stitches like
candlewicking and edge stitches. These techniques may
require special presser feet and accessories. This is indicated
by the optional presser foot icon on the screen.
Tip: Detailed information on the current selected stitch is shown in the
stitch information.

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Sewing Pop-up Messages
Bobbin Thread Low
When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up message
appears giving you notice that you will soon need to change
the bobbin. This gives you an opportunity to plan when you
want to change your bobbin. If you want to continue sewing
without changing the bobbin, touch the foot control and do
not close the pop-up.

Check Upper Thread

The machine stops automatically if the upper thread runs out
or breaks. Re-thread the upper thread, close the pop-up
message and start sewing.

Remove Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot

The Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot is used only for
buttonholes. A pop-up message will advise you to remove
the foot for all other sewing.

Cannot Use the Automatic Needle Threader

If using a twin needle, touch OK and thread it manually. If
using a regular needle, touch OK and deselect twin needle in
the settings. Press the automatic needle threader button again.

Twin Needle
A pop-up message will appear when you choose a stitch not
suitable for twin needle.

Stitch Width Safety

When stitch width safety is activated, a pop-up message will
appear when you choose a stitch not suitable for stitch width
safety.

Attention!
If the machine stops and this pop-up appears on the screen
you need to stop sewing. Wait a moment and touch the OK
button when it is enabled. Check the needle size and
condition. Check for correct threading.

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Getting Started to Embroider
When your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine starts the
home screen will be opened automatically.
Select a special embroidery technique or touch start new.
When a special embroidery technique is chosen you will have
directions from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. When you
touch start new you will enter embroidery mode.
Read more about the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature.
Note: Note: Images may look different than your screen and/or
machine depending on what machine model and color settings you have.
All functionality has been verified to be accurate for this model.

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Embroidery Edit – Overview
In embroidery edit you can adjust, combine, save and delete designs, stitches and fonts. You can edit your design combinations
without having the embroidery unit connected to your machine. The loaded design(s) are shown in the embroidery area.
Tip: Minimize the selection area by touching the minimize selection area to use the whole screen when editing your design combinations.

1. Embroidery area 13. Duplicate 24. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer

2. Rotate handle 14. Edit 25. User’s guide
3. Scale handles 15. Grid/background color 26. Go to embroidery stitch out
4. Zoom slider 16. Undo 27. Redo
5. Zoom options 17. Save 28. Position
6. Hoop selection 18. Smart save 29. Minimize selection area
7. Control wheel 19. Send design 30. Design menu name
8. Arrange 20. Resize 31. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project menu
9. Mirror end to end 21. Program 32. Stitch menu
10. Mirror side to side 22. Design shaping 33. Font menu
11. Move to hoop 23. Design appliqué 34. Design menu
12. Delete

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35. mySewnet™ library menu 39. Thread color edit 42. Pan
36. File manager 40. Total number of stitches in design 43. Scale
37. Design information combination 44. Rotate
38. Design categories 41. Design stitch out order

Grid/Background Color
Touch the grid/background color button to activate a grid on
the embroidery area to guide placement of designs. Touch
again to remove the grid.
Touch & hold to set background color and/or grid options.

Background color
Select a background color for the embroidery area that
matches the color of the fabric you will use. Choose between
different background colors. The selected background color
will be shown in the hoop.

Alignment
If activated, guides will appear when moving your design
around the screen. This will help you to easier line-up two
designs to one another.

Grid options
Touch and hold the grid options button to set the distance
between the grid lines in millimeters/inches using the - and +
buttons. You can also choose from 8 predefined grid options.
Alternatively touch in the grid number area to open a keypad
where you can enter a number.

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mySewnet™ Library
mySewnet™ library is a subscription service where you can get
access to thousands of embroidery designs. Visit our website
to read more about this service and start your subscription.
If you have a subscription, WiFi is connected and you have
logged in to your mySewnet™ account, the mySewnet™ library
menu will be visible in your machine. Here you can scroll and
select from all your mySewnet™ library designs.
Use the search function to find different types of designs.
There are several ways to filter and sort designs. Filter
designs by size by changing the maximum width and/or
maximum height. Designs you’ve marked as favorite designs
in mySewnet™ can also be filtered in your machine if you
touch the favorite designs button.
You can also sort the designs by color block count, size (area)
or stitch count. Touch the sort from button to sort from
highest to lowest value. Touch the sort from button again to
sort from lowest to highest value instead.
To remove all applied filters and clear your search, touch
reset.
If you haven’t started a subscription yet, the mySewnet™
library menu will still by visible in your machine, but no
designs in this menu will be shown.

1. Search
2. Filter by width/height
3. Reset
4. Sort from
5. Sort by
6. Favorite designs
7. mySewnet™ library menu

Load a Design
Touch & hold a design for a few seconds to activate it and
then drag the design to the embroidery area without releasing
your finger from the screen. To place the design, release your
finger from the screen and the design will be placed into the
embroidery area.
Swipe up/down in the selection area to scroll through the
designs within the selected category. Swipe left/right in the
selection area to scroll to and select a different design
category. Alternatively swipe left/right in the category list
and touch a category to select it. When a design is selected,
information about the design will be shown.
Note: You can also load saved designs from the mySewnet™ cloud
folder and from a USB device in file manager.

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Load a Stitch
Touch & hold a stitch from the stitch menu for a few
seconds to activate it and then drag the stitch to the
embroidery area without releasing your finger from the
screen. To place the stitch, release your finger from the
screen and the stitch will be placed into the embroidery area.
Note: You can also load saved stitches from the mySewnet™ cloud
folder and from a USB device in file manager.

Note: Touch a stitch to get information about the selected stitch.

Load a Font
Text can be created both with embroidery fonts and stitch
fonts. Select a font by opening the font menu and touching
your desired font on the screen. If you choose an embroidery
font, the program embroidery text window will open. If you
choose a stitch font it will be loaded to program. Stitch fonts
are shown in black while embroidery fonts are shown in color.
The created text will then be loaded into the embroidery area.
If you want to edit your text, select your text and touch the
edit design button or use the smart toolbox.
Note: You can also load saved fonts from the mySewnet™ cloud folder
and from a USB device in file manager.

File Manager
Touch the file manager button to open file manager and
locate your saved design, stitch or font. In file manager you
can load files from the mySewnet™ cloud folder, built-in
designs and from a USB device. Touch & hold to load a
design, stitch or font. To load several designs, stitches and/or
fonts, activate multi-select and select your files. Touch & hold
on one of the selected files to load all selected files into the
embroidery area.
Read more about organizing your saved designs, stitches and
fonts in file manager.

How to Select Designs

When loading designs into embroidery edit, the last loaded
design is selected by default.

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Select One Design
To select one design you can either touch the design on the
screen or open arrange and touch the thumbnail image in the
selection window. To see the order your designs will be
embroidered, read about design stitch out order.

Select Design Exercise

1. In embroidery edit, touch the design menu.
2. Touch & hold a design in the design menu to activate it,
then drag to the embroidery area and release to load it.
Do this four times with different designs.
3. The last design will be surrounded with a design
selection frame which means that it is selected.
4. If you want to select the first design you inserted, touch
the design on the screen. Alternatively touch arrange
and select the thumbnail image for the first design in
the selection window.
5. To select more than one design, touch the multi-select
button. Touch the designs you want to select.
6. Once you have selected the design(s), you can delete,
duplicate, position, scale, mirror and/or rotate them.
Only the design(s) that are selected will be affected by
your changes.

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Select All
7. If you want to select all designs, simply touch the select
all button. All designs on your screen will be selected,
indicated by a design selection frame. You can now
make changes to all designs. If you want to combine all
the designs into one design, touch the group/ungroup
button.

Hoop Selection
The machine will choose the most suitable hoop for the
loaded design. To select a different hoop size, touch the hoop
selection button. A list will appear with hoop choices,
including hoops that are available to purchase from your
authorized HUSQVARNA® VIKING® retailer.
After selecting your hoop size, the list will close automatically.
Note: You can adjust the list by choosing specific hoops in my hoops in
default embroidery settings. The selected hoops will be shown at the top
in the hoop selection list.

Note: In the hoop list you will find that some hoop sizes are followed by
a letter. These are specialty hoops. For example, E stands for endless
hoop, T for texture hoop and M for metal hoop.

Arrange
Touch the arrange button to find several functions that will
help you arrange the stitch out order of your designs.
Touch the button again to close.
Arrange button

Multi-Select
Multi-select allows you to select two or more of the designs
on your screen at the same time. Touch the multi-select
button and then touch the designs on the screen you want to
select. Alternatively select the thumbnail pictures in the
selection window. A design selection frame will surround the
selected designs; both the thumbnail pictures in the selection
window and the designs in the embroidery area. To deselect,
touch the designs again and the design selection frame will
disappear.

Select All
If you want to select all designs, simply touch the select all
button. All designs on your screen will be surrounded by
design selection frames. You can now make changes to all of
the selected designs. If you want to combine all the designs
into one design, touch group/ungroup button.

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Group/Ungroup
If you have selected two or more designs and want to
combine them to be adjusted as one design, touch the
group/ungroup button. A design selection frame will
surround each design that is selected and, when grouped, the
design selection frame will surround all of the designs in the
group. To ungroup, touch the group/ungroup button again
and they will once again become individual designs.

Stitch Out Design Before/After

To change the design stitch out order without having to start
over and load the designs again, you can use the stitch out
design before/after buttons. Select the design you wish to
stitch out before/after and touch one of the buttons to
change the design order. The design will move in the 1. Stitch out design before 2. Stitch out design after
selection window to show the changed stitch out order. Read
more about design stitch out order.

Edit Functions
Move to Hoop
A red frame will surround the embroidery area if a design is
placed outside the hoop area. Touch move to hoop to move
any design that is outside the hoop area into the hoop area.
The design will be placed at the outermost edge of the hoop.
Tip: If you want to place a design e.g. in the top left corner as near as
possible easily, touch and drag your design to the top left corner. Make
sure that the design is placed outside the hoop area. Touch move to hoop
and the design will be placed at the top left corner of the hoop area, as
close to the hoop edge as possible.

Delete
When you touch delete, the selected design(s) will be deleted
from the embroidery area. If more than one design is selected,
a pop-up message will appear. Touch OK to confirm to
delete all designs. Touch & hold to delete all loaded designs
from the embroidery area and touch OK in the pop-up
window to confirm.

Duplicate
Touch duplicate to make a copy of the selected design(s).
Touch & hold on the duplicate button to add more than one
copy of the selected design(s). A keypad will appear on the
screen where you can enter the desired number of copies.

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Mirror Side to Side and End to End
To mirror a design horizontally, touch the mirror side to side
button. To mirror vertically, touch the mirror end to end
button.

1. Mirror side to side

2. Mirror end to end

Touch Functions
You can position, rotate, scale and pan directly on the multi-
touch screen using your fingers. Touch & hold on a touch
function to lock it. A padlock below the button indicates that
the function is locked. This will prevent activation of another
touch function by mistake when working with your design(s)
directly on the multi-touch screen. Select any touch function
to unlock.
Touch function pan is locked

Position
Touch and move a selected design with your finger to
position it anywhere in the embroidery area. The touch
function, position, will automatically be activated.
Use the wheel to adjust the position of the selected design(s).
The numbers above the position button show, in
millimeters/inches, the horizontal and vertical distance from
the center of the hoop for the selected design(s). Touch in
the number field to enter a custom value. If an invalid value
is entered, the color of the numbers will change.
Touch the center of the control wheel to position the
selected design(s) in the center of the hoop.

Rotate
Touch and move the round handle to rotate the selected
design(s).
Use the wheel arrows to adjust the rotation of the selected
design(s) in one degree increments. Each touch in the center
of the control wheel will rotate the selected design(s) 90
degrees clockwise. The number above the rotate button
shows, in degrees, the current rotation angle. Touch in the
number field to enter a custom value. If an invalid value is
entered, the color of the numbers will change.

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Scale
With the touch function, scale, you can increase or decrease
the size of the selected design(s) up to +/- 20% without
changing the number of stitches.
Note: To increase or decrease a design more than 20%, use the resize
function.

Scale the selected design(s) by touching one of the scale

handles in the corners of the design selection frame and
move your finger on the screen. The touch function, scale,
will automatically be activated. When scaling a design the
100% button will be enabled. Touch the button to scale the
design to the default size.
Touch in the number field to enter a custom value. If an
invalid value is entered, the color of the numbers will change.
Use the wheel arrows to adjust the size of the selected design
(s). The numbers above the scale button show, in
millimeters/inches, the current width and height.
By default the proportions are locked. This is indicated with
a closed padlock in the center of the control wheel. Touch
the padlock in the center of the control wheel to unlock and
activate individual scaling of width and height.
Note: In design shaping and design appliqué the numbers above the
touch function scale, relate to the shape line and not the shape/appliqué
design.

Pan
Touch and move anywhere in the embroidery area, except on
a selected design, to pan the embroidery area in zoomed view.
If you touch and move on a selected design this will activate
the position function and you will move the design instead of
panning the embroidery area.
Touch & hold to lock pan and prevent activation of position
by mistake. A padlock and a magnifying glass below the
button indicates that the function is locked. You can now
only pan and zoom. Select any touch function to unlock.
You can also use the control wheel to adjust the view of the
embroidery area.

Zoom
Zoom in by touching with two fingers at the same time on
the screen and, without releasing, increase the distance
between the fingers to stretch. Zoom out by touching with
two fingers at the same time on the screen and, without
releasing, reduce the distance between the fingers to pinch.
If you zoom on a selected design, this will activate the
position function and move the design instead of zooming.
Touch and hold to lock pan and prevent activating position
by mistake. A padlock below the button indicates that the
function is locked. You can now only pan and zoom. Select
the button again to unlock.

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Alternatively use the zoom slider to zoom in and out in the
embroidery area. Move the slider to the right to zoom in and
to the left to zoom out. You will see how much you have
zoomed to the right of the slider.

Zoom Options
Touch zoom options to open a pop-up where you can
choose between zoom to all or zoom to hoop. Zoom to all
will show all the design(s) in the embroidery combination.
Zoom to hoop will adjust the embroidery area to fit the
selected hoop.

1. Zoom to all
2. Zoom to hoop

Undo/Redo
Touch the arrow pointing left to undo your latest design
adjustment. Touch repeatedly to step back through your
adjustments.
Touch the arrow pointing right to redo your latest design
adjustment. Touch repeatedly to step forward through your
adjustments. Redo is only activated when undo has been 1. Undo
touched. 2. Redo
Note: Not all adjustments can be undone. The buttons will be greyed
out if undo/redo are not possible.

Design Stitch Out Order

When working with a design combination that consists of
several designs it can be useful to know in which order they
will be stitched out. Select a design to see which stitch out
number it is. 3(4) for example means that the selected design
is the third out of four designs to be stitched out.

Total Number of Stitches in Design

Combination
You can see the total stitches in your design combination
next to the flower in embroidery edit.

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Save Design
To save your file, touch the save button. You can choose to
save the file to the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB
device. Previously saved designs, stitches, programs and/or
fonts are shown. Name your file and touch the OK button to
confirm. Save button in embroidery edit
If you want to save to a folder, simply touch & hold on the
folder to open it, then name your file and touch OK to save.
To create a new folder, simply touch the create new folder
button, name the folder and touch OK. Then touch & hold
on the folder to open it and save into the new folder.
Touch the list and thumbnail view button to toggle between
showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons.
To cancel the save process, close the pop-up window by
touching cancel. The save pop-up will close and you will
return to embroidery mode.
Read more about organizing your saved files in file manager.

1. Save to the mySewnet™ cloud 5. Save to a USB device

folder 6. Toggle between list and
2. Selection area thumbnail view
3. File name 7. Create new folder
4. Cancel 8. Ok

Smart Save
If you want to stop sewing and save your current design(s)
and settings, touch the smart save button. A pop-up will
indicate that a smart save has been done and you can now
turn off the machine.
Smart save remembers and stores the stitch, embroidery and
settings as they were when smart save was last performed.
This makes it possible to turn off your machine and continue
sewing later. To load smart save, touch the load smart save
button in the home screen.
Home screen button
Your smart save will be saved until you touch the smart save
button again and replace it.

Load smart save button

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Send Design
Send selected embroidery designs directly to other
mySewnet™ enabled devices. Choose any of the available
devices by touching it. The pop-up closes and the selected
design(s) are sent.
Note: You can only send designs to devices connected to the same
mySewnet™ cloud account.

GO
To proceed to embroidery stitch out, touch GO. A“welcome
to embroidery stitch out” window will appear. In this
window you will get an overview of your current embroidery
settings before you continue. Review the settings before you
proceed.

Edit an Existing Design or Text

When you have created a design, e.g. a shape, appliqué or text,
the edit design button will be active. If you want to edit the
design that you have created, select your design and touch the
edit design button. Depending on the type of design that is
selected, you will enter different windows. For example, if
selecting a shaped design, you will enter the design shaping
window with the selected design loaded for editing.
Tip: Edit function will also be found in the smart toolbox if available.

Edit Buttonhole
Select a buttonhole and touch the edit button to change
stitch width, button size and stitch density. Touch the
alternative switch bar to switch to the stitch density controls.
Touch OK to confirm the changes.

1. Stitch width 2. Button size/stitch density

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Thread Color Edit
Touch the thread color edit button to view a list of thread
colors in the selected design(s).

Thread Color Change

You can edit the colors in your design. Touch the color block
in the list that you want to change. Touch the thread color
change button to select a new thread color.
Touch on the color wheel to select your new color or touch
the gray scale bar. When choosing a color from the color
wheel a color lightness bar will appear where you can set the
lightness of the current color.
Previous selected colors will be shown. To select any of the
previous colors, touch the color.

Change More Than One Color Block

To change the thread color on more than one color block at
a time, touch the multi-select button, then touch the color
blocks to select the ones you want to change.
Touch the select all button to make changes to all color
blocks at one time. The multi-select button is automatically
selected.
Use the select equal button to change all the same color
blocks at one time. Touch the color block you want to change,
then touch the select equal button to select all identical color
blocks in the list. The multi-select button is automatically 1. Thread color change
selected. If two or more different color blocks are selected, 2. Select all
select equal will select all identical color blocks of all of the
3. Multi-select
selected colors.
4. Select equal
5. Thread color edit
On-Screen Display of Selected and Non-Selected Color
Blocks
Selected color blocks are shown with their color on the
screen. Color blocks that are not selected will be greyed out
in the embroidery area on the screen to make it easy to see
which color blocks in the design will be changed.
Touch the selected color block to deselect and show all color
blocks in the embroidery area again.

Pop-up for thread color change

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Program Embroidery Text
To create a text design, touch the font menu and select an
embroidery font. Write your text and touch OK when
finished to load it into the embroidery area.
When selecting an embroidery font the program embroidery
text window will open automatically. If you want to adjust an
existing text in embroidery edit, select the text design and
touch the edit design button. You can also reach edit via the
smart toolbox.
Note: If a stitch font is selected, program will be opened instead when
touching the edit button.

Create a Text
Write your text. The text is shown in the embroidery area and
in the text area above the keyboard.
You can change the font and the size of the entire text by
touching another embroidery font in the font menu. The text
that is written will change to the new font and/or font size in
the embroidery area.

Add a Letter
Use the cursor arrows to move the cursor to where you want
to add a letter into a text. Touch the letter and it will be
inserted at the cursor position. You can also touch with your
finger in the text area to move the cursor.
1. Text area 6. OK, return to embroidery
2. Select spacing edit
7. Fixed letter angle
Delete a Letter 3. Select text shape
4. Font menu 8. Delete
To delete a letter, place the cursor after the letter. Touch the
delete button. If you want to delete all text, touch & hold the 5. Selected font information 9. Cursor arrows
delete button. The letters will be deleted one by one, with
increasing speed.

Text Shaping
You can shape your written text with different shaping
functions.

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Select Text Shape
Touch select text shape to open a list of different shape line
types. Touch a shape line and your text will follow the shape
line on the screen. The small black arrow indicates the
direction your text will follow when adding letters to the
shape line.
To change the size of the shape, touch one of the scale
handles in the corners of the design selection frame and drag
your finger on the screen.

Select Spacing
Touch the select spacing button to open a list of options for
spacing your text along the shape line: evenly spaced, left
justified, centered or right justified. Evenly spaced will place
the text evenly along the shape line with an equal distance
between all letters. If you choose left justified the text will
begin loading from the left. Centered will center the text on
the shape line. If you choose right justified, the text will begin
loading from the right. The distance between each letter can
be increased or decreased with the spacing slider, except for
when evenly spaced is selected.

Fixed Letter Angle

Touch the fixed letter angle button to align all the letters in a
fixed, vertical rotation on the shape line. Deselect to angle
the letters in relation to the shape line.

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Design Shaping
Design shaping is a unique way to take your creativity to
another level. Use your beautiful stitch programs or
embroidery designs to form one of several shapes.

Tip: Use your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature to locate projects for Design shaping button
design shaping instructions.

Design Shaping Exercise

1. Touch the design shaping button in embroidery edit to
start a new shape.
2. Touch the shape menu and select one of the shapes in
the list. A shape line will be shown on the screen. The
small black arrow in the shape menu indicates the
direction your designs will follow when adding them onto
the shape line.
3. Add designs or stitches onto the shape from the design
menu, stitch menu or from file manager. Touch & hold a
design or stitch for a few seconds to load and then drag it
to the shape line without releasing your finger. Release
your finger to place the design or stitch onto the shape
line.
4. To change the size of the shape, touch one of the scale
handles in the corners of the design selection frame and
drag your finger on the screen. The touch function scale
will automatically be selected. To rotate your shape, touch
and rotate the rotate handle on the multi-touch screen.
The touch function rotate will automatically be selected.

1. Rotate handle 9. File manager

2. Scale handles 10. mySewnet™ library
3. Shape line 11. Design menu
4. Select line positioning 12. Stitch menu
5. Select spacing 13. Shape menu
6. Delete last/delete all 14. Select side positioning
7. Set number of designs 15. Fixed design angle
8. Combination repeat/
duplicate last design

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Combination Repeat/Duplicate Last Design
5. Add more designs onto your shape in two different ways
with the combination repeat/duplicate last design
function. When the slider is set to the right, touching the
+ button will add designs to the shape in the same order
as the ones already loaded. When the slider is set to the
left, touching the + button will duplicate the last added
design in the shape. Touch in the number area above the Combination repeat
+ and - buttons to open a keypad to set the number of
designs.
6. Touch OK in the design shaping window to load the
shaped design to the embroidery edit window.

Duplicate last design

Edit Existing Shape

7. If you want to make any changes to an already created
shape in embroidery edit, select your shaped design and
touch the edit button in embroidery edit. You will now
enter the design shaping window again.
Tip: You can also reach edit by opening the smart toolbox. Touch
& hold on the shaped design to open smart toolbox.

Select Spacing
Touch the select spacing button to open a list of options for
spacing your designs along the shape line: evenly space, left
justified, centered or right justified. Evenly spaced is selected
by default and will place the designs evenly along the shape
line with an equal distance between all designs. If you choose
left justified the designs will begin loading from the left.
Centered will center the designs on the shape line. If you
choose right justified, the designs will begin loading from the
right. The distance between each design can be increased or
decreased with the spacing slider, except for when evenly
spaced is selected.

Select Line Positioning

Touch the select line positioning button to open a list of
options for placing your designs horizontally, relative to the
shape line: above, centered or below.

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Select Side Positioning
Touch the select side positioning button to open a list of
options for how the designs will be rotated on the shape line:
no rotation, rotate 90 degrees clockwise, rotate 180 degrees
or rotate 90 degrees counter-clockwise.

Fixed Design Angle

Touch the select design angle to align all the designs in a fixed,
vertical rotation on the shape line. Deselect to keep the
current angle along the shape line.

Set Number of Designs

If you want to enter the total number of designs you want in
your shape, touch in the number area above the + and -
buttons to open a keypad. Enter the desired number of
designs and touch OK to close.

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Design Appliqué
Create a decorative appliqué with the design appliqué feature.
Touch the design appliqué button in embroidery edit to start
a new appliqué design.

Tip: We recommend to use your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature for Design appliqué button
instructions on how to create an appliqué.

When creating your appliqué design there are three different

decorative stitches with two different widths to choose from
to finish the edge of the appliqué:
• Satin stitch (narrow or wide) – A narrow or wide satin
stitch will be placed around your appliqué shape.
• Feathered stitch (narrow or wide) – A narrow or wide
feathered stitch will be placed around your appliqué shape.
• Candlewicking stitch (narrow or wide) – A narrow or wide
candlewicking stitch will be placed around your appliqué
shape.
The decorative stitches will cover the raw edges of the
appliqué.

Design Appliqué Exercise

1. Touch the design appliqué button in embroidery edit to
start a new appliqué. To the right, in the shape menu, you
will find different shapes, letters and numbers to choose
from when creating your appliqué design. Touch a shape
to load it.
2. Touch one of the decorative stitches to load it to the
shape line.
3. To change the size of the appliqué design, touch one of
the scale handles in the corners of the design selection
frame and move your finger on the screen. The touch
function scale will automatically be selected. To rotate
your shape, touch the rotate handle on the screen. The 1. Rotate handle 6. Satin stitch (wide)
touch function rotate will automatically be selected. 2. Scale handles 7. Feathered satin stitch (wide)
4. Touch OK to confirm your design appliqué and load to 3. Candlewicking stitch 8. Candlewicking stitch (wide)
the embroidery edit window. Touch GO to enter (narrow) 9. OK, return to embroidery
embroidery stitch out. 4. Feathered satin stitch edit
(narrow) 10. Shape menu
5. Satin stitch (narrow)
Stitch Out
5. The first color block will sew a straight stitch outline on
the base fabric to show where the appliqué will be sewn.
6. Place your appliqué fabric over the outline stitch on the
base fabric. Make sure that your appliqué fabric covers
the outline.
7. The second color block will sew another straight stitch to
secure the appliqué fabric to the base fabric.
8. Trim excess appliqué fabric as close to the stitching line
as possible.
9. The stitches in color block three will cover the raw edges
of your appliqué.

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Resize
Resize can reduce an embroidery design up to five times
smaller than the original design or increase it up to eight
times larger than the original design. The machine
recalculates the number of stitches in the design so the
original stitch density remains. Touch the resize button to
open the resize window.
Note: To reduce or increase the design less than 20%, use the scale
function. The scale function does not change the stitch count.

Resize Adjustments
To change the size of the design, touch one of the resize
handles in the corners of the design selection frame and
move your finger on the screen. The touch function resize
will automatically be selected. When resizing, the height and
width of the design is always adjusted proportionally. The
numbers above the resize button show the current width and
height in millimeters/inches. Fine tune with the control
arrows.
When resizing a design the 100% button will be enabled.
Touch the button to return to the original size.
Touch & hold the resize button to lock it and prevent
activation of another touch function by mistake. A padlock
below the button indicates that the function is locked. Select
any touch function to unlock.
Adjust the placement of the design in the hoop using
position and/or rotate.

1. Resize handles 3. Return to original size

2. Retain fill type 4. Resize

Retain Fill Type

All fill areas in an embroidery design are made in a specific
fill type to achieve the best results. When enlarging or
reducing a design, the stitches in the fill area will be affected.
The retain fill type function is selected by default, this will
keep the fill types as they were originally created.
Retain fill type gives the best result in most cases. If your
design becomes distorted, try resizing without retaining the
fill type. Reload the original design, deselect retain fill type
and resize your design again.

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Start Resizing
When you are satisfied with the design size and position,
touch OK. The resize window will close and your resized
design is loaded to the embroidery edit window.
Touch cancel to return to embroidery edit without resizing.
Note: Stitches and stitch programs cannot be resized.

Important Resize Information

Since designs are digitized for a specific design size, it is important to consider the following information about resize. Always
embroider a test sample of your resized design before embroidering on a project.
• Resize is always proportional. If you reduce a design 30%, it will be 30% smaller in both length and width. If the design is
very detailed, some of it may be lost or distorted, and/or it can become very dense. Some designs, especially those with
lots of detail, should not be reduced more than 25%.
• Designs can be resized larger than the selected hoop. After resizing, make sure the design fits or select a larger hoop for
the machine to be able to embroider it.
• If you enlarge a design too much, you may see stitch irregularities. Press the 100% button to return to original size and
resize to a smaller percentage for a better result. Please use the embroidery software (PC) to resize very large and complex
designs. It is available to purchase from your local authorized retailer.
• Always start with the original design when resizing. This is to ensure the best possible stitch quality. If a resized design is
saved, and then resized again, it can cause stitch irregularities.
• It does not matter in which order you select functions to adjust the size, position and rotation. When you touch OK, your
machine always resizes first and then adds the other adjustments.
• It is recommended that you scale instead of resize to change a design less than 20%. Scale is also recommended for designs
digitized with single or triple stitches, such as cross stitch embroideries. In this case, you do not want to add stitches to the
design, you only want to make the design larger or smaller by making each original stitch larger or smaller.

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Embroidery Edit Pop-up Messages
Exceeded Maximum Number of Stitches
The design combination you are trying to make contains too
many stitches. Your design combination can have a
maximum of approximately 500.000 stitches.

Embroidery Combination is too Complex

This pop-up message appears e.g. for one of the following
reasons:
• The design combination contains too many color blocks.
• There are too many designs in the combination.
• One or more designs have been grouped and re-grouped
too many times.

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9 Embroidery Stitch Out
Embroidery Stitch Out – Overview needs to be connected in order to enter embroidery stitch out.
To embroider your design(s), enter embroidery stitch out by Attach the correct hoop once you are in embroidery stitch out.
touching the GO button in embroidery edit. Before entering Note: Images may look different than your screen and/or machine
embroidery stitch out you will see a welcome to embroidery depending on what machine model and color settings you have. All
stitch out window with your current embroidery settings. functionality has been verified to be accurate for this model.
Review your settings, make any necessary changes, then touch
continue to enter embroidery stitch out. The embroidery unit

1. Embroidery area 11. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer 21. Monochrome

2. Zoom slider 12. User’s guide 22. Color block list
3. Zoom options 13. Return to embroidery edit 23. Remaining embroidery time by color
4. Selected hoop 14. Step stitch-by-stitch/Go to stitch block
5. Hoop position options 15. Minimize/expand color block list 24. Selected embroidery foot type
6. Corner check 16. Color block 25. Total number of stitches in embroidery
combination
7. Thread portioning/Thread tension 17. Basting options
26. Number of stitches in current color block
8. Thread color spools 18. Highlight current color block
9. Smart save 19. Color block sort
10. Design positioning 20. Color block merge

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Welcome to Embroidery Stitch Out
Before you enter embroidery stitch out mode, a “welcome to
embroidery stitch out” window will appear. In this window
you will see an overview of your current embroidery settings.
Review your current embroidery settings to check that
everything is set as you desire.
Touch continue to proceed to embroidery stitch out. Touch
return to go back to embroidery edit.

Attached Needle Plate

The Straight Stitch Plate is generally recommended for best
results in embroidery. Your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90
machine senses which needle plate is attached. If the needle
plate shown is not the one you wish to use, attach your
preferred needle plate. Read about how to change to the
Straight Stitch Plate.

Selected Hoop
The currently selected hoop in embroidery edit is shown. If
you want to change the hoop, touch return to go back to
embroidery edit. There you can change the hoop in hoop
selection. When you attach a hoop, the machine will sense
which hoop is attached to confirm that the hoop attached is
the selected hoop in embroidery edit.

Color Options
Preset your embroidery with any of the three color options:
color block sort, color block merge or monochrome. You
can also set these options in embroidery stitch out. Read
more about color block sort, color block merge or
monochrome.
Note: You can set both color block sort and color block merge if desired.

Basting Options
Select basting to add a basting stitch that will secure your
fabric to your stabilizer. You can choose either baste around
design or baste around hoop or both. Basting can also be
activated in embroidery stitch out. Read more about basting
options.

Selected Foot Type

Select which embroidery foot type you will use for the
embroidery. The Sensor Q-Foot and deLuxe™ stitch system
are recommended for best embroidery results. Whichever
foot type you have selected in the temporary embroidery
settings is the foot that will be shown in this window. You
can change the foot type in the window and it will change the
selected embroidery foot type in the temporary embroidery
settings.

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deLuxe™ Stitch System
Depending on which embroidery foot is selected in
temporary embroidery settings the deLuxe™ stitch system
will be enabled/disabled. Embroidering with the deLuxe™
stitch system and the Sensor Q-Foot is recommended for
best embroidery results. Read more about the deLuxe™ stitch
system.

Thread Cut Options

Any settings for the thread cut options made in temporary
embroidery settings will be shown in the window. You can
also change the thread cut options in the window.

Turnable Hoop – Side Sort

This option will only be visible if the DESIGNER™
Majestic Hoop 360x350 is chosen in the hoop selection list in
embroidery edit. If you want to embroider all designs on one
side of the DESIGNER™ Majestic Hoop before you turn
the hoop, select the side sort option before touching continue.

Color Block List

All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they
will be embroidered. Each listed color shows the design
number and color block order. Also shown are the thread
manufacturer, thread weight and thread color number. The
size of each color block gives an indication of how many
stitches the color block contains.
Swipe down to scroll in the color block list to see all of the
color blocks. The same information will be shown for the
active color block in the thread color spools on the screen.
To go to another color block, touch a color block in the
color block list or swipe with your finger over the thread
color spool to activate the next or previous color block in the
color block list.
Example: 1:2 RaRa 40 2254, means the second thread color
block in the first design to be embroidered is Robison-Anton
Rayon 40 weight thread, number 2254.
If you want to minimize the color block list, touch the
minimize/expand button or touch the color block menu
button.

Zoom
Zoom in by touching with two fingers at the same time on
the screen and, without releasing, increase the distance
between the fingers to stretch. Zoom out by touching with
two fingers at the same time on the screen and, without
releasing, reduce the distance between the fingers to pinch.

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Alternatively use the zoom slider to zoom in and out in the
embroidery area. Move the slider to the right to zoom in and
to the left to zoom out. You will see how much you have
zoomed to the right of the slider.

Zoom Options
Touch zoom options to choose between zoom to all or zoom
to hoop. Zoom to all will show all the design(s) in the
embroidery combination. Zoom to hoop will zoom to show
the whole hoop on the screen.

1. Zoom to all
2. Zoom to hoop

Corner Check
Use corner check to trace the four corners of the design to
see where the design will be stitched out on the fabric.
Each touch on the corner check button will move the hoop
to the following positions and in the following order: upper
left, upper right, lower right, lower left and then go back to
the current stitch position.

Hoop Position Options

Use the hoop position options to move the embroidery arm
to different positions.

Current Stitch Position

When you want to return to the current stitch position and
continue embroidering after you have changed the hoop
position, touch the current stitch position. You can also press
the start/stop button once to return to the current stitch
position and start the embroidery.

Park Position
Use the park position when you want to move the
embroidery arm out of the way or when you want to pack the
embroidery unit in the carrying bag.
Note: Normally the embroidery unit is in park position when in
embroidery edit or sewing mode.

Trim Position
Trim position will move the hoop towards you, making it
easier to trim threads and fabric for specialty techniques.
Tip: You can also use the needle up/down button on your machine as a
shortcut to move the hoop to trim position.

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Center/Remove Hoop Position
When you need to remove the hoop, e.g. when changing a
bobbin, touch the center/remove hoop position. This will
also show the center position of the hoop.
Tip: You can also use the stitch re-start button on your machine as a
shortcut to move the hoop to center/remove hoop position.

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Design Positioning
Use the design positioning feature to place a design on an
exact location on your fabric without re-hooping. It can also
be useful when you want to embroider a design to exactly
match a specific spot on your project or next to a previously
embroidered design.

Tip: Use your JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature to locate instructions

for design positioning on how to use the design positioning feature.

Touch the design positioning button to open the design

positioning window.

To move your design in the hoop without selecting a specific

locking point, touch and move your design until you are
satisfied with the placement. You can also open set cursor
point options and touch the set cursor point center button to
quickly find the center of your design and move the design to
the center of your hoop if needed.
To position the design with a locking point on your design
that matches a specific position on the fabric or previously
stitched design, go through steps 1 and 2 in the design
positioning wizard.
To position and rotate the design with a locking point and
matching point to match a specific position on the fabric or
previously stitched design, go through steps 1-4 in the design
positioning wizard.
Touch OK when satisfied with your design placement or
touch cancel to close the design positioning feature without
saving any changes.
Tip: If you just want to move your embroidery in the hoop, open design
positioning and move your design with your finger on the screen or use
the control wheel.

Zoom the embroidery area to be sure that you are placing the
design exactly where you want it by touching the zoom
options and using the zoom to cursor button. You can also
use the pinch/stretch function or use the zoom slider to
zoom in and out. You will see how much you have zoomed
to the right of the slider.

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Design Positioning Wizard

1. To Select a Locking Point on Screen

Touch number 1 to select a locking point. Move the blue
cursor with your finger to the point in the design on your
screen that you want to match to a point on your fabric/
previously stitched design. Fine tune with the arrows in the
control wheel. If you want to place the locking point in a
corner or center of the design, open set cursor point options
and use set cursor point buttons. Touch the zoom options
button and use the zoom to cursor to maximize the zoom
and pan the embroidery area for exact position of the cursor.

2. Move Locked Point on Fabric

Touch number 2. The blue cursor will be locked to the design.
It will change color from blue to red with a ring around the
center of the locking point. Touch and move with your finger
on the screen to position your design exactly where you want
it to match on the fabric or to the previously stitched design.
Use the arrows in the control wheel to fine tune. Watch the
hoop until the needle is exactly where you want it to be on
the fabric or the previously stitched design. The locking
point on the fabric shows the position of the needle in the
design.
Note: If satisfied with the placement of your design, touch OK to close
design positioning. If you also need to adjust the angle of the design,
continue with step 3.

3. Set Matching Point on Screen

Touch number 3 to select another matching point on the
design to match a second position on the fabric or previously
stitched design.
Touch and move the blue cursor on the screen to where you
would like the matching point to be in your design. Fine tune
with the arrows in the control wheel. Use the zoom to cursor
button to maximize the zoom and pan the embroidery area
for exact position of the cursor.

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4. Rotate Design on Fabric
Touch number 4. The touch function rotate is automatically
selected. Touch and move using your finger on the screen, or
use the arrows in the control wheel, to rotate the design until
the needle is exactly where you want it to be on the fabric or
the previously stitched design. Touch OK to close design
positioning.

Zoom to Cursor
Touch the zoom options button to find zoom to cursor.
When using the zoom to cursor it will maximize the zoom
and pan the embroidery area so the cursor position is
centered on the screen.

Set Cursor Point

Open set cursor point options. Move the cursor point to any
of the selected corners or to the center of the design. The set
cursor point can be used to trace the design field by touching
each of the four corner buttons. Find the center of the design
by touching the set cursor point center button.

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deLuxe™ Stitch System
The control visible in embroidery stitch out will change
depending on whether the deLuxe™ stitch system is active or
not in the temporary embroidery settings. Use the controls to
adjust the balance between upper thread and bobbin thread, e.
g. when embroidering with specialty thread. Read more about
the deLuxe™ stitch system in temporary embroidery settings.
Thread portioning

Thread tension

Smart Save
If you want to save your work, including loaded stitch, loaded
embroidery, current stitch position and settings, touch the
smart save button. A pop-up will indicate that a smart save
has been done and you can now turn off the machine or start
a new JoyOS ADVISOR™ project. Smart save remembers
and stores all your design and stitch adjustments along with
your settings. This makes it possible to continue your work
later.
To load the last performed smart save, touch the load smart
save button in the JoyOS advisor™ feature.
Note: When you touch smart save the previously saved smart save will
be deleted.
Home screen button

Load smart save button

Auto Smart Save

When embroidering your DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 machine
will continuously and automatically save your ongoing work,
including the loaded stitch, embroidery, current stitch
position and settings. If there is a power outage when you are
in embroidery stitch out a pop-up will appear when your
machine is restarted. In the pop-up you can choose to return
to embroidery stitch out and bring up the design ready to
stitch. The embroidery will start from approximately the
same position as it was interrupted from.
Tip: Before starting the embroidery go back a few stitches using the step
stitch-by-stitch control to ensure that the threads will be secured.

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Thread Color Spools
All colors in the loaded design(s) are shown in the order they
will be embroidered in thread color spools. Underneath the
current thread color spool, information about the design
number and color order is shown. Also shown are the thread
manufacturer, thread weight and color number. Swipe left or
right on the thread color spools to activate the next or
previous color block in the color block list.
While embroidering, the shade of the active thread color
spool will fade indicating how much of the color block is left
to embroider.
Example: 1:2 RaRa 40 2254, means the second thread color
in the first design to be embroidered is Robison-Anton
Rayon 40 weight thread, number 2254.

Return to Embroidery Edit

Touch the return button to return to embroidery edit where
you can adjust your design(s).

Step Stitch-by-Stitch/Go to Stitch

Touch + to step forward and - to step backwards stitch by
stitch. Move backwards a few stitches, e.g. after the upper
thread breaks or runs out, to ensure that the thread will be
secured. Touch & hold to move through the stitches more
rapidly. The cursor on the screen will follow the stitches in
the embroidery area.
To go to a particular stitch within the color block, touch the
go to stitch button and enter the stitch number. If the
number entered is too large, the machine will move to the
last stitch in the current color block.

Number of Stitches in Current Color

Block
The current stitch position in the current color block is
shown next to the color block icon. The number in brackets
shows the total number of stitches in the current color block.

Number of Stitches in Embroidery

Combination
The current stitch position in embroidery combination is
shown next to the flower icon. The numbers in brackets
shows the total number of stitches in the design or
combination.

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Remaining Embroidery Time by Color
Block
An estimation of the remaining embroidery time for the
current color block is shown in hours and minutes next to
the clock icon. If monochrome is activated, the estimated
remaining embroidery time for the whole embroidery
combination is shown.

Color Options
Use the color options to stitch your design easier and faster.

Color Block Sort

Color block sort intelligently sorts all color blocks so that the
blocks with the same color will follow each other in the color
block list.
Note: Color block sort has to be performed before you start to embroider. 1. Color block sort button
Once you have started to embroider the color block sort button will be 2. Color block merge button
greyed out. 3. Monochrome button

Color Block Merge 1 1 1

Activate color block merge to eliminate the stops between Stop
identical color blocks.
2 3 3
Note: The appearance of the color block list will remain the same. Stop

3 5 5
Monochrome Stop Stop
Touch the button to activate monochrome embroidery. All
designs are shown in a grey color and the machine will not 4 2 2
stop for color block changes. To deactivate monochrome Stop
embroidery, touch the button again.
5 4 4
Note: If the automatic thread cutter and automatic jump stitch trim Stop Stop
1 2
function is selected in temporary embroidery settings the jump stitches
will still be trimmed between the color blocks. 1. Color block sort
Tip: You can also touch the STOP function on your machine as a 2. Color block sort and color block merge
shortcut to activate monochrome.

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Highlight Current Color Block
Touch the button and only the color block that is currently
stitching will be visible in the embroidery area. All other
color blocks will be greyed out.

Highlight current color block can be useful when your design

contains color blocks in different shades of the same color,
especially if they are close to or overlapping each other.

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Basting Options
Basting enables you to secure your fabric to a hooped
stabilizer. It is especially useful when the fabric that is going
to be embroidered cannot be hooped. Basting provides
support for stretchy fabrics.
Touch the basting options button. The basting options can
also be set in the “welcome to embroidery stitch out” Basting options button
window before entering embroidery stitch out.
Touch baste around design to add a basting stitch around the
design, outlining the area where the design will be placed on
the fabric.
Touch baste around hoop area to add a basting stitch around
the inside edge of the hoop.
You can select both basting options to add additional
support for certain fabrics and techniques.
Note: When activated only the basting color blocks will be shown in the
color block list. When basting is complete the color block list will once
again show the color blocks of your design.
Basting options pop-up
Tip: Touch the FIX function on your machine to activate baste around
design.

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Embroidery Stitch Out Pop-up
Messages
The Embroidery Arm Needs to Calibrate
When the embroidery unit is attached, a pop-up message will
appear and inform you to slide off the hoop and clear the
machine area for calibrating the embroidery arm. You will
also be reminded to attach a suitable embroidery foot.
It is very important to remove the hoop, otherwise the hoop or
the embroidery unit may be damaged while calibrating.

Attach Hoop
If the hoop attached to the machine does not match the
hoop that is selected and displayed on the screen, the
machine will not embroider. You must change the hoop to
the one displayed on the screen or return to embroidery edit
and select the hoop to match the attached hoop.
The hoop needs to be inserted properly for the machine to
detect it. Slide the hoop connector into the hoop attachment
from front to back until it clicks into place.

Bobbin Thread Low

When the bobbin thread is running low, a pop-up message
appears giving you advance notice that you will soon need to
change the bobbin. This gives you an opportunity to plan
when you want to change your bobbin.
It is possible to embroider until the thread has completely
run out. Without closing the pop-up, touch the start/stop
button, or the foot control, to continue embroidering.
Touch cancel to remain at the current stitch position.
Touch OK to move the hoop to the center/remove hoop
position. The hoop position pop-up opens. Replace the
empty bobbin with a full one. Touch current position in the
pop-up and pull back any excess length of needle thread.
Touch the start/stop button to continue embroidering.

Check Upper Thread

The machine stops automatically if the upper thread runs out
or breaks. Re-thread the upper thread from the beginning,
close the pop-up message and then go back a few stitches
using the step stitch-by-stitch control to ensure that the
thread will be secured. Re-start your embroidery.

Change Thread
When it is time to change the upper thread, the machine will
stop. Change the spool of thread and re-thread the machine.
The recommended thread color number is shown in the pop-
up message.

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Cut and Remove the Thread Tail
After changing the thread, the machine will sew a few
stitches and then stop so you can cut the thread tail.
Note: When automatic thread cutter and automatic jump stitch trim
function is selected in temporary embroidery settings, the thread will be
cut automatically and no cut thread tail pop-up will be shown. Simply
remove the thread tail that has been cut.

Your Embroidery is Finished

A pop-up message and sound informs you that your
embroidery is finished. When the pop-up is closed the design
will stay loaded in embroidery stitch out and you can stitch
the same embroidery again, including any changes you have
made.

Auto Smart Save

If a power outage has occurred, you will see this pop-up
message when the machine is restarted. Touch OK in the
pop-up to return to embroidery stitch out. This will load the
design ready to stitch from approximately the same position
it was interrupted.
Tip: Before starting the embroidery go back a few stitches using the step
stitch-by-stitch control to ensure that the threads will be secured.

Change Needle (Optional Accessory)

Cutwork designs and felting designs require special optional
needle accessories. Cutwork designs require the
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Embroidery Cutwork Needle
Kit (920268-096) and felting designs require the
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Felting Embroidery Set
(920402-096).
When the machine stops and this pop-up message is shown,
insert the corresponding optional needle. Touch OK and
press the start/stop button to resume.
Cutwork designs are marked with a cutwork needle symbol
and felting designs are marked with a felting needle symbol in
the DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 Sampler book.
Note: Cutwork designs can also be stitched out without using the
cutwork needles. The cutwork area will then have to be cut manually
and the color block for the cutwork needle in the color block list should
be skipped.

Attention!
If the machine stops and this pop-up appears on the screen
you cannot continue embroidering. Wait a moment and touch
OK when it is enabled. Check needle size and condition and
check that your machine is threaded correctly.

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10 Program
Program – Overview
You can combine stitches and/or letters and numbers to create stitch programs. Combine various decorative stitches and stitch
fonts from the from the machine stitch menus, mySewnet™ cloud folder on the machine, or from a USB device.
You can program stitches up to approximately 500 mm (20”) long. You can see how long your stitch program is at the top of the
window. You can program in both sewing and in embroidery edit.
Tip: If sewing mode is active and your stitch program is ready to be sewn, you can close the program window by pressing the foot control, or by pressing
the start/stop button.

Note: Not all stitches are available to program. A pop-up message will alert you if you try to select an unavailable stitch.

1. Program length 10. Mirror side to side 19. OK, return to sewing mode/embroidery
2. Step to previous stitch/go to last 11. Cursor edit
3. Step to next stitch/go to first 12. Stitch width/Stitch positioning 20. Minimize/expand selection area
4. STOP command 13. Stitch length/Stitch density 21. File manager
5. FIX command 14. Save 22. Font menu
6. Thread cut command 15. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer 23. Stitch menu
7. Duplicate 16. User’s guide 24. JoyOS ADVISOR™ project menu
8. Delete 17. Open keyboard
9. Mirror end to end 18. Cancel program

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Create New Program
1. To create a new program, touch the program button to
open the program window.

2. Touch the stitch menu or font menu to select the stitch

or a font you want to use.

Stitch menu Font menu

3. Insert stitches from file manager or the stitch menu.
The active position is shown with a cursor and the
stitch or letter is highlighted. Inserted stitches or letters
will be selected and placed at the cursor. Only the
selected stitch or letter can be adjusted. You can move
the cursor through the stitch program by using the step
to previous stitch/step to next stitch arrows.
Note: A straight line at the point of the arrows indicates go to
last/go to first stitch.
Active position is highlighted

Step to previous stitch/step to next stitch

4. When the font menu is selected the keyboard is opened
automatically to write your text. Minimize the keyboard
by touching the top right corner to be able to access the
OK button.

5. Touch the OK button to load your program to sewing

mode.
Alternatively load your program by pressing down the
foot control or touch the start/stop button on your
machine. Touch cancel to undo your program and close
the program window.

To Edit a Created Program

If you want to edit an already loaded program in sewing
mode, touch the edit stitch program button and you will
enter the program window again. Alternatively, touch & hold
on the program to open the smart toolbox to access the edit
button. Make your adjustments and touch OK in the
program window to load it to sewing mode with your
adjustments. Touch the cancel button in program to undo.

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Edit Stitch or Lettering Program
Insert a Stitch or Letter
Move the cursor to the point where you want to add a stitch
or letter by using the step to previous/step to next stitch
button. If the step to previous arrow has an underline you
will move the cursor to the end. If the step to next arrow has
an underline you will move the cursor to the beginning.
Touch the desired stitch in the stitch menu or in file manager
Keyboard button
to add it at the cursor position.
Touch the font menu and touch a letter to insert it at the
cursor. Change to a different font style by touching another
font style in the selection area. Close the keyboard at the top
right corner. If you touch the stitch menu or file manager the
keyboard will close automatically. You can open the keyboard
again by touching the keyboard button or touching the font
menu.

Adjust a Stitch or Letter

You can mirror, adjust the length, width and position or
change the density of the selected stitch, in the same way you
can adjust the stitch settings in sewing mode.
Touch & hold over the program on the screen to open the
smart toolbox. The smart toolbox will allow you to duplicate,
delete or mirror the selected stitch or letter in the program.

Delete a Stitch or Letter

If you want to delete a stitch, move the cursor to the stitch or
letter you want to delete (the selected stitch or letter will be
1. Step to previous stitch/go to last
blue) and touch the delete button on the screen or in the
2. Step to next stitch/go to first
smart toolbox. Touch & hold the delete button to delete the
entire program. 3. Cursor
4. Duplicate

Duplicate a Stitch or Letter 5. Delete

To duplicate a stitch, move the cursor to the stitch or letter 6. Mirror end to end
you want to duplicate (the selected stitch or letter will be 7. Mirror side to side
blue) and touch the duplicate button on the screen or in the
smart toolbox.
Note: Make your adjustments to the stitch before duplicating and the
duplicated stitch will include the adjustments.

Touch & hold to use the keypad where you can enter the
exact number of copies you want to insert.

Replace a Stitch or Letter

To replace a stitch or letter, simply select it using the scroll
arrows to select the stitch or letter you wish to replace and
touch delete. Insert the new stitch or letter and it will be
placed at the cursor.

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Adjust the Entire Program
To adjust the entire program, return to sewing mode by
touching the OK button. Adjustments made here will affect
the entire program. Read about the different stitch settings in
sewing mode that will adjust your entire program.

Stitch Program Commands

You can insert FIX, STOP and thread cut commands into
the stitch program. These commands will be included in the
stitch program and will always be performed when sewing it.
Move the cursor to the position where you want to add a
command. Touch the command and an icon will be added
into the programmed stitch. This confirms that the
command is inserted and it also shows where the command
will be performed in the stitch program.
Note: If creating a stitch program in embroidery mode, tie-offs will be
added automatically at the beginning and end, allowing you to create a
stitch program in between. The commands can be removed.

Insert a STOP command by touching the STOP button on

the screen. The STOP command will make your machine
stop at the selected position in your programmed stitch. This
is useful, e.g. if you want to create a stitch program with
several rows.

Insert a FIX command by touching the FIX button on the

screen. The FIX command will insert a tie-off at the selected
position in the program. You can insert the FIX command
anywhere in the program.

Insert a thread cut command by touching the thread cut

button on the screen. Add a thread cut command if you want
the machine to tie-off and cut the threads.

Note: If automatic thread cutter is deselected in temporary settings the

machine will only fix and stop when it reaches a thread cut command.

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Save Program
To save your file, touch the save button and a pop-up will
appear on the screen. In the save pop-up you can choose to
save the file to the mySewnet™ cloud folder or to a USB
device. Previously saved designs, stitches, programs and/or
fonts are shown. Name your file with the keyboard and touch Save button in embroidery edit
the OK button.
If you want to save to a folder, simply touch & hold on the
folder to open it, then name your file with the keyboard and
touch OK in the pop-up to save. To create a new folder,
simply touch the create new folder button, name the folder
with the keyboard and touch OK. Then touch & hold on the
folder to open it and save into the new folder.
Touch the list and thumbnail view button to toggle between
showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons. In list view
each file is shown with the file name and file type. In
thumbnail view each file is shown with file name and a
thumbnail image of the file.
To cancel the save process, close the pop-up window by
touching cancel. The save pop-up will close and you will
return to program mode.
Learn how to organize your saved files in file manager.

1. Save to the mySewnet™ cloud 5. Save to a USB device

folder 6. Toggle between list and
2. Selection area thumbnail view
3. File name 7. Create new folder
4. Cancel 8. Confirm

Sew or Embroider Your Stitch

Program
To sew your stitch program, load it to sewing mode by
touching the OK button in the program window.
If you have opened program in embroidery edit, touching
OK in the program window will load your program to
embroidery edit.
Note: A program created in embroidery mode will be loaded and saved
as a design and can not be sewn as a stitch in sewing mode.

Program Pop-Up Messages

Not a Programmable Stitch
Some stitches are not possible to insert in a stitch program,
for example buttonholes and special stitch menus such as
theme stitches.

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The Maximum Number of Stitches Has Been Reached
The stitch you are trying to add will make the stitch program
too long. Your stitch program can be up to approximately
500 mm (20”) long and contain up to 199 stitches and
commands. If the stitch program exceeds the maximum
length this pop-up message will appear.

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Temporary Sewing Settings
Change your temporary sewing settings when you want to
change a sewing related setting for your current project.
Changes made to temporary sewing settings will be reset at
the start of a new JoyOS ADVISOR™ project from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. When turning the machine off,
all changes made in temporary sewing settings will be reset to
default.
The following settings can be set in temporary sewing
settings:
• deLuxe™ stitch system
• Presser foot lift
• Automatic thread cutter
• Automatic FIX
• Stitch limiting options
• Feed teeth options

deLuxe™ Stitch System

When the deLuxe™ stitch system is selected your machine
will automatically choose the best way to control the upper
thread, thread portioning or thread tension, based on your
selected stitch and settings. Thread portioning automatically
and continuously measures the fabric thickness to portion
the correct amount of thread for the selected stitch. When
using thread tension, the tension discs will keep the correct
amount of tension on the upper thread.
For best sewing results we strongly recommend you to keep
this setting selected except when using specific special
techniques or accessories that do not support thread
portioning. Deselect the deLuxe™ stitch system in the
temporary sewing settings to switch to thread tension.
The control for adjusting thread portioning/thread tension,
visible in sewing mode, will change depending on the active
stitch and whether the deLuxe™ stitch system is selected or
not in temporary sewing settings.

Sensor Presser Foot Lift

When selected, the machine automatically raises the presser
foot in the following situations:
• When stopping with the needle in the down position the
presser foot will automatically raise to pivot height.
• After a cut the presser foot will be raised to lift position.
When deselected, the presser foot will stay lowered.

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Automatic Thread Cutter
When selected, the threads are cut automatically in the
following situations:
• At cut commands in stitches and programs.
• After sewing a single stitch e.g. a monogram or eyelets.
If deselected, no automatic thread cut will be performed.
Note: Deselect when using optional accessories that are attached in the
two holes in the needle plate just above the bobbin cover, to prevent
damage to the automatic thread cutter knife located under the needle
plate.

Automatic FIX
When selected, the machine will automatically activate the
FIX function after a cut has been performed and when a
stitch is selected.

Stitch Limiting Options

Set the machine to either stitch width safety or select the size
of the twin needle to limit the stitch width and stitch
positioning. This will minimize the risk of breaking a needle
when sewing with accessories that do not allow the use of the
enire stitch width.

Stitch Width Safety

When selected, the machine will only allow a centered
straight stitch to prevent damage to the needle, presser foot
and needle plate. Select stitch width safety when using an
accessory that only supports a centered needle position e.g.
straight stitch presser foot. Stitch width safety will
automatically be selected when the Straight Stitch Plate is
attached to the machine and cannot be deselected as long as
the Straight Stitch Plate is attached.
When the Straight Stitch Plate is removed you will be given
the option to keep stitch width safety selected or to deselect
it. When stitch width safety is activated all twin needle sizes
will be disabled as they cannot be used together with stitch
width safety.
Note: The settings are reset at the start of a new project from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. Always make sure to remove any
accessory that requires this setting or select the setting again after starting
a new project.

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Twin Needle
When a twin needle size is selected, the stitch width and
stitch position of all stitches are limited according to the
selected twin needle size to prevent damage to the needle,
presser foot and needle plate. In sewing mode the stitch
preview will indicate that a twin needle is selected. When a
twin needle size is selected, the stitch width safety will be
disabled as it cannot be used together with a twin needle.
Note: The settings are reset at the start of a new project from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. Always make sure to remove any
accessory that requires this setting or select the setting again after starting
a new project.

Feed Teeth Options

When auto is selected (recommended) your machine
automatically raises or lowers the feed teeth, depending on
the stitch and other selected settings. For example, the feed
teeth are lowered when sewing on buttons or when free
motion sewing.
Select up and the feed teeth will be raised for all sewing.
Select down and the feed teeth will be lowered for all sewing.
Note: Regardless of which option is selected the machine will always
lower the feed teeth automatically when raising the presser foot to extra
lift position.

Note: The feed teeth options will automatically be reset to auto at the
start of a new project from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature.

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Temporary Embroidery Settings
Change your temporary embroidery settings when you would
like to change an embroidery related setting for your current
project. Changes made to the temporary embroidery settings
will be reset at the start of a new project from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. When turning the machine off,
all changes made in temporary embroidery settings will be
reset to default.
The following settings can be set in temporary embroidery
settings:
• deLuxe™ stitch system
• Embroidery foot type
• Thread cut options
• Twin needle options

deLuxe™ Stitch System

When the deLuxe™ stitch system is selected your
DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 will automatically choose the best
way to control the embroidery upper thread based on the
design and the selected settings: thread portioning or thread
tension. For best embroidery results we strongly recommend
that you keep this setting selected and select the Sensor Q-
Foot for embroidery foot type.
When the deLuxe™ stitch system is selected thread
portioning will be used when the embroidery foot type,
Sensor Q-Foot, is selected unless, e.g. the active color block
indicates a felting color block or a cutwork needle color
block in the color block list.
When the deLuxe™ stitch system is deselected and/or
embroidery foot type is set for floating foot, thread tension
will be used for all designs and settings.
For some specific special techniques and accessories that
cannot be embroidered with thread portioning, the deLuxe™
Stitch System needs to be deselected.

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Embroidery Foot Type
Select either the Sensor Q-Foot or floating foot. It is very
important that the correct setting is selected for the attached
embroidery foot.
For best embroidery results, select and use the Sensor Q-
Foot and the deLuxe™ stitch system. This is strongly
recommended. Some specific specialty techniques and/or
accessories do not support the use of the Sensor Q-Foot, e.g.
yarn couching and felting.
When the Sensor Q-Foot is selected the machine will lower
the foot to hold the fabric at each stitch. When the floating
foot is selected the machine will lower the foot to a pivot
height above the fabric. When using a floating foot the
presser foot height can be adjusted for improved
performance when using different weights of material and/or
embroidery threads.
Note: The embroidery foot type will automatically be reset to Sensor Q-
Foot at the start of a new project from the JoyOS ADVISOR™
feature. Make sure you attach the Sensor Q-Foot or change the setting
to floating foot (e.g. R-Foot).

Thread Cut Options

Choose between three thread cut options: no thread cuts,
automatic thread cut and a combination of automatic thread
cut and automatic jump stitch trim.

Off
When selected, no automatic thread cuts will be performed
by the machine.

Automatic Thread Cutter

When selected, thread cuts will be automatically performed
in the following situations:
• Upper thread is cut automatically and the presser foot
raises at color changes.
• Bobbin thread and needle thread are cut and the presser
foot raises when an embroidery is finished.

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Automatic Jump Stitch Trim
When selected, cuts will be automatically performed and
needle thread pulled to the underside of the fabric. This
function saves you time trimming after the embroidery is
completed. The upper thread will be cut and pulled to the
underside of the fabric when starting to embroider after a
color change, at the first color block, after stepping stitches
and when the machine continues to embroider after a jump
stitch.
Thread cuts will be automatically performed in e.g. the
following situations:
• Upper thread is cut automatically and the presser foot
raises at color changes.
• Bobbin thread and upper thread are cut and the presser
foot raises when an embroidery is finished.
• Upper thread is cut automatically at the start of a jump
stitch.
• Cut commands in designs, stitches or programs.
Designs marked with this symbol are
programmed for automatic jump stitch trim.
Jump stitch trim commands can be added to
any design using the complimentary software.

Tip: Hold the thread tail when you start embroidering or at a new color
block so that you can easily remove the thread end when cut.

Tip: If the front and back of your embroidery will be visible, turn off the
automatic jump stitch trim and cut the threads manually.

Tip: If your designs are very close together, e.g. lettering or programmed
stitches, turn off the automatic jump stitch trim and cut the thread
manually.

Twin Needle Options

When a twin needle size is selected the deLuxe™ Stitch
System will automatically use thread tension. When
embroidering with a twin needle the Straight Stitch Plate
needs to be removed as it cannot be used together with a
twin needle. The twin needle setting will automatically be set
when loading a twin needle embroidery project from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ project menu.
Note: It is very important to activate the twin needle setting when
embroidering with a twin needle to prevent damage to the machine.

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Default Sewing Settings
Settings made in the default sewing settings will be saved,
even when turning your machine off.

deLuxe™ Stitch System – Default

When selected the deLuxe™ stitch system will automatically
be selected in the temporary sewing settings for all new
projects loaded from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. For
more information see the description in the temporary
sewing settings.

Sensor Presser Foot Lift – Default

When selected the sensor presser foot lift will automatically
be selected in the temporary sewing settings for all new
projects loaded from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. For
more information see the description in the temporary
sewing settings.

Automatic Thread Cutter – Default

When selected the automatic thread cutter will automatically
be selected in the temporary sewing settings for all new
projects loaded from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. For
more information see the description in the temporary
sewing settings.

Automatic FIX – Default

When selected the automatic FIX will automatically be
selected in the temporary sewing settings for all new projects
loaded from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. For more
information see the description in the temporary sewing
settings.

Free Motion Options – Default

Choose between three free motion options: free motion
floating, free motion ruler foot or free motion spring action.
When one of the free motion options is selected the
corresponding free motion mode will automatically be
selected in sewing mode for all new projects loaded from the
JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature.
It is recommended that you do not set an option for free
motion in the default sewing settings; choose an option in
sewing mode instead.
For more information see the description in the free motion
options in sewing mode

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Default Embroidery Settings
All settings made in the default embroidery settings will be
saved, even when turning your machine off.

deLuxe™ Stitch System – Default

When selected the deLuxe™ stitch system will automatically
be selected in the temporary embroidery settings for all new
projects loaded from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. For
more information see the description in the temporary
embroidery settings.

Thread Cut Options – Default

When selected the thread cut option will automatically be
selected in the temporary embroidery settings for all new
projects loaded from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. For
more information see the description in the temporary
embroidery settings.

Embroidery Pivot Height – Default

If the embroidery pivot height is set in default embroidery
settings it will automatically be set to this value in the
temporary embroidery settings for all new projects loaded
from the JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature. For more information
see the description in the temporary embroidery settings.

My Hoops
Select your preferred hoops and selected hoops will be
displayed first in the hoop selection list.
When you first load a design, the machine will select the
most suitable hoop among the ones you have selected in my
hoops.
Note: In the hoop list you will find that some hoop sizes are followed by
a letter. These are specialty hoops. For example, E stands for endless
hoop, T for texture hoop and M for metal hoop.

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Machine Settings
All settings made in the machine settings will be saved, even
when turning your machine off.

Language
Select your desired language on the screen. All texts in the
machine will be changed.

Audio Volume
Change the audio volume using the slider bar. All sounds in
the machine will be affected when the audio volume is
changed. When the slider is all the way to the left, the volume
is muted.

Audio Repeat
When active, the signal for some warning alerts or attention
pop-up messages will be repeated in intervals until the pop-
up is closed.

Machine Nickname
Touch to select a nickname for your machine. This can be
useful when owning more than one machine, to distinguish
one machine from another when working in mySewnet™. The
name will be shown on the screensaver.

Color Theme
Change the color theme of the machine screen. Choose
between four color theme options. This will change the color
of the screen background, menus, and programs.
Note: To change the background color of your embroidery area please see
Background Color

Lock Screen
If there is the possibility of bumping the screen and changing
the stitch or settings while sewing, it is easy to lock the screen.
When selected, the screen is automatically locked whenever it
is inactive for ten seconds. A pop-up is shown on the screen
and will remain locked until you touch OK in the pop-up.

LED Work Light Brightness

Adjust the brightness of the LED lights to adapt to the light
conditions in your sewing room. Simply move the slider to
the right to make the LED lights brighter or to the left to
make them less bright.

Units
Touch millimeter or inch to set the measurement unit you
prefer.

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Clock Settings
In clock settings you will find the different settings
connected to the clock; select how the clock should be
displayed (visible on the top-bar, show a 12– or a –24 hour
format) and if you want the clock to be updated
automatically or be done manually.
This is also where you set your time zone. The clock is set to
UTC (Coordinated Universal Time) standards. For exemple
London is UTC time +/- 0 hours, New York is UTC -5
hours and Sydney is UTC +10 hours. Scroll through the time
zones to find the time zone you are in.

Clock Functions
If you have chosen to show the clock in the top-bar, touch
the clock to open further clock functions. Here, you can set
an alarm, find a stopwatch and see for how long your
machine has been sewing since you last reset the timer.
Touch the “Reset” button to reset the Stopwatch and/or
Sewing time.

Usage
Shows the number of hours sewn on the machine since you
last reset the timer. You can reset the counter by touching
“Reset”.

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WiFi Settings
Select the WiFi settings on your machine. In WiFi settings
you can activate/deactivate WiFi on your machine, search for
available networks and connect. If connected to a network
with Internet access the latest firmware update will always be
available. When WiFi is connected and you have logged in to
the mySewnet™ cloud, all your saved files in the machine will
synchronize with the mySewnet™ cloud.
Read more about the possibilities with WiFi connection in
your machine in the WiFi chapter.

mySewnet™ Settings
In the mySewnet™ settings you can sign in to the mySewnet™
cloud or change the user on the machine. You will also be
able to create a new user. With a mySewnet™ account you will
be able to access all of the mySewnet™ services.
Read more about the possibilities with mySewnet™ in
mySewnet™ services.

Machine Information
Machine information contains technical machine information
such as: machine serial number, machine MAC address and
current firmware. In machine information you can clear user
account and files.

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12 File Manager
File Manager – Overview
The file manager is used to open design files, font files and
stitch files. Store your saved files in the mySewnet™ cloud
folder or to a USB device connected to your machine.
You can expand the file manager window to fullscreen by
touching the file manager tab again.
Touch the minimize button to minimize the file manager.

1. Built-in designs 7. Create new folder 13. USB device

2. mySewnet™ cloud folder 8. Cut 14. List/thumbnail view
3. Move up one folder 9. Copy 15. Multi-select
4. Selection area 10. Paste 16. Current folder
5. File information 11. Delete 17. File manager
6. Rename file or folder 12. Filter files

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File Formats
Your machine can load the following file formats:
• .VP3, .SHV, .DHV, .VIP, .HUS, .PEC, .PES, .PCS, .XXX, .
SEW, .JEF, .EXP, .10* and .DST (embroidery files)
• .SH7 (stitch file)
• .VF3 (embroidery font file)
• .JOS (JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files)
Note: Some versions of the embroidery files are not fully supported by
your machine.

Browse File Manager

To open file manager, touch the file manager button. Touch
the button again to enlarge the file manager on the screen.
Store your designs, fonts and stitches in the mySewnet™ cloud
folder or to a USB device connected to the USB ports. The
USB device button is only available when a USB device is File manager button with expand option
connected to the machine.
To display the content, touch one of the following buttons:
mySewnet™ cloud folder, built-in designs or USB device.
Swipe with your finger from the right to the left to scroll and mySewnet™ cloud folder
view the content. Design files and font files are displayed as
thumbnail images or with an icon.

Built-in designs

USB device

1. Stitch file icon 2. Design file icon

Open a File or Folder

Touch a file to read information about the file in the file
information area. Touch & hold the file to load it.
If you load an embroidery font file, it will be loaded into
program embroidery text. If you load a stitch font file, it will
be loaded into program.
Touch & hold on a folder to open it. The content of the
folder will be shown in the selection area. The path of an
open folder is written in the current folder area.

Multi-Select
If you want to select several designs, stitches or fonts at one
time, touch the multi-select button. While multi-select is
selected, touch the files you want to use. Copy and paste the
selected files e.g. to another folder in file manager.
Note: If trying to load a combination of files/folders that is not possible
to load to the same destination a pop-up message will be shown.

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Move Up One Folder Level
Use the move up one folder level button to step up through
the levels of folders. You can step up all the way to the first
level. In the selection area you will see the files and folders
for each level as you step up. Touch & hold on a folder to
open it.

List/Thumbnail View
Touch the list/thumbnail view button to toggle between
showing the files in a list or as thumbnail icons.

mySewnet™ Cloud Folder

Save designs, stitches and fonts to the mySewnet™ cloud
folder on the machine. If you are signed in to a mySewnet™
account and connected to mySewnet™ your saved files will be
synchronized automatically with the mySewnet™ cloud. Read
more about the mySewnet™ cloud in the mySewnet™ cloud
section.

Built-in Designs
Built-in designs contains the designs that are stored in the
permanent sewing machine memory. No files can be added
to or removed from the built-in designs. You can also access
the built-in designs in the design menu.

USB Device
The USB device button is only active when a USB device is
connected to the machine. Touch the USB device button to
display all of the connected devices. Touch a USB device to
explore it.

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Organize
Below are instructions on how to organize your files in file
manager.

Create New Folder

Touch the create new folder button to create a new folder in
the current position. Enter a name for your folder.

Rename a File or Folder

To change the name of a file or folder, touch to select it and
then touch the rename file or folder button. Enter the new
name for a file or folder.

Move a File or Folder

Use cut and paste to move file(s) or folder(s) to another
location.
Select the file(s) or folder(s) and then touch the cut button.
Cut
Open the folder where you want to place the selection.
Touch the paste button. The file(s) or folder(s) is removed
from its original location and now stored in the new folder.
Note: Activate multi-select to be able to select and move more then one
file and/or folder the same time. Paste

Copy a File or Folder

Use copy and paste to copy file(s) or folder(s) to another
location.
Select the file(s) or folder(s), then touch the copy button.
Open the folder where you want to place the selection. Copy
Touch the paste button. The file(s) or folder(s) is now stored
in the new folder and the original file(s) or folder(s) still
exists in the previous folder.
Note: Activate multi-select to be able to select and move more then one
Paste
file and/or folder at the same time.

Delete a File or Folder

To delete a file or folder, select it and touch the delete button.
A pop-up message will appear so that you can confirm the
deletion. If a folder is deleted, all files within the folder are
deleted as well.
To delete all files and folders shown in the active folder,
touch & hold the delete button for a few seconds. A pop-up
message will appear so that you can confirm the deletion of
all content.

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Toggle Between Edit and Filter View
If you expand file manager on the screen, all buttons used for
organizing are shown at the same time in the lower part of
file manager.
If file manager is not expanded on the screen, touch the
toggle switch to toggle between showing the buttons for
editing and buttons for filtering. If a filter button has been
selected and the switch is set to edit view, an exclamation
mark appears to remind you that files have been filtered and
as a result all files in current folder may not visible on the
screen.

Filter Files
If you have a lot of content in a folder you can filter specific
files in the current view. Touch one or several of the filter
buttons to only show, e.g. designs and/or stitches. The
content shown in the selection area will change depending on
the selected button(s).
1. Filter folders 4. Filter fonts
2. Filter stitches 5. Filter JoyOS ADVISOR™
3. Filter designs project files

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File Manager Pop-up Messages
Delete File or Folder
When deleting a file or folder, you will need to confirm the
deletion in the pop-up message that appears on screen. This
will prevent you from deleting anything by mistake.

Folder Already Exists

You cannot create a new folder with the same name as
another folder on the same level. Create your folder on a
different level or enter a different name for the folder.

Available Space is Low

When only a small amount of space is left, your machine will
alert you one time. If you continue to fill the space, it will not
remind you again, until the space is completely full. Move
your files to a USB device by using the cut and paste
functions to free up space.

The Combination of Selected File Types Cannot be Loaded

Some file combinations can not be loaded to the same
destination using multi-select.

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13 Maintenance
Cleaning the Machine Exterior
To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often.
No lubrication (oiling) is needed.
Wipe the exterior surface of your machine with a soft cloth
to remove any dust or lint built up.
Wipe the screen with a clean, soft and slightly damp
microfiber cloth.

Removing the Needle Plate and

Cleaning the Bobbin Area
Lower the feed teeth by touching the presser foot up and extra
lift button. Turn off the machine.

Remove the presser foot. Open the bobbin cover by pushing

the release button (A) to the right. Remove the cover. Place
the universal tool under the needle plate as shown and gently
turn the universal tool to pop off the needle plate. Clean the
feed teeth with the brush that is included with the accessories.

Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area

Clean the area under the bobbin case after sewing several
projects or any time you notice an accumulation of lint in the
bobbin case area.
Remove the bobbin case holder (A) covering the front part
of the bobbin case by lifting it up. Remove the bobbin case
(B) by lifting it up. Clean with the brush.
Use caution when cleaning around the automatic thread
cutter knife (C).

Put the bobbin case and the bobbin case holder back in place.
Note: Do not blow air into the bobbin case area. The dust and lint will
be blown into your machine.

Note: When using optional accessories like cutwork andor felting needles,
it is necessary to clean the bobbin area after each embroidered design/
project.

Note: Regularly clean the lint and threads from the bobbin area. Check
the area when changing the needle plate.

Replacing the Needle Plate

With feed teeth lowered, position the needle plate so that it
fits into the notches at the back (D). Press the needle plate
down until it clicks into place. Replace the bobbin cover.

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Troubleshooting
In this troubleshooting guide you will find solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further information
please contact your local authorized HUSQVARNA® VIKING® retailer who will be happy to help you.
Note: For problems with the firmware, such as WiFi connection and mySewnet™ services, please refer to the troubleshooting section in the built-in
user’s guide.

General Problems
Bobbin alarm does not work Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® category 8 bobbins, designed
especially for this model.
Thread cutter does not cut the thread Remove needle plate and clean lint from bobbin area.
Enable automatic thread cutter in the settings menu.
Fabric does not feed Make sure the machine is not set for free motion sewing.
Make sure the feed teeth are not set to down in the settings
menu.
Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch Deactivate twin needle or stitch width safety in the settings
menu.
The needle breaks Insert needle correctly as described, see Changing the Needle,
page 37.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric. See Selecting Correct
Thread/Needle Combination, page 41.
The machine will not sew Check that all plugs are securely inserted into the machine
and the wall socket.
Poor sewing/embroidery result Use only accessories designed for your DESIGNER
RUBY™ 90 machine.
Follow the on-screen recommendations.
The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/or function The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be
buttons do not respond to touch sensitive to static electricity. If the screen does not respond to
touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON again. If the
problem persists, contact your authorized HUSQVARNA®
VIKING® retailer.
When sewing in heavy and/or dense fabrics the machine The sound is not an indication of malfunction. The machine
emits a distinct sound different from the sound normally is equipped with a pulsating needle piercing feature that helps
generated when sewing. the needle to penetrate heavy and/or dense fabrics. The
sound is caused when the presser foot and fabric lift with the
needle. Increase the presser foot pressure to prevent the foot
from lifting.
If the sound does not seem to be related to the pulsating
needle piercing feature, contact your authorized
HUSQVARNA® VIKING® retailer for service.

The Automatic Needle Threader Does Not Work Properly

The needle eye is too small for the thread Use a larger needle size or lighter weight thread. See Selecting
Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 41
Are you using a specialty thread such as an “invisible” or Specialty threads may not be caught correctly by the hook on
other stretchy thread, metallic or flat metallic thread or heavy the automatic needle threader. If this happens, the needle will
weight thread? not be threaded. Try using the automatic needle threader
again or thread the needle manually.

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Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader is not in its The needle threader has shifted from its home position,
home position. Touch OK to calibrate. possibly due to something snagging on it during sewing or
embroidery. Touch OK to calibrate the needle threader and
continue sewing or embroidering.
Pop-up message: The calibration of the automatic needle Shown if the machine fails to calibrate the needle threader
threader has failed. Touch OK to calibrate again. If the when turning on the machine. Remove anything that may be
automatic needle threader still does not calibrate correctly, blocking the needle threader and touch OK.
please contact your local authorized service center.
Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader seems to be If using thread that is too thick for the needle, the automatic
blocked and cannot return to its home position. Touch OK needle threader may not be able to pull the thread through
to move the automatic needle threader to position for manual the needle eye. Touch OK to go to manual cleaning. A new
cleaning. pop-up message with further instructions will appear.
If you cannot identify the problem or are unable to remove
the thread, touch cancel.
Pop-up message: Gently remove any thread that has been If using thread that is too thick for the needle, the automatic
stuck in the automatic needle threader or needle eye and needle threader may not be able to pull the thread through
touch OK to return the automatic needle threader to its the needle eye. Remove the thread carefully so as not to
home position. damage the small hook that runs through the needle eye.
Once the thread is removed, touch OK.
Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader is not in its Contact your authorized HUSQVARNA® VIKING®
home position. Further sewing is disabled to prevent damage retailer for service.
to the machine. Press the automatic needle threader button
on your machine for possibility to try manual cleaning again
or contact your local authorized service center.
Pop-up message: The automatic needle threader cannot Contact your authorized HUSQVARNA® VIKING®
return to its home position. Further sewing is disabled to retailer for service.
prevent damage to the machine. Please contact your local
authorized service center.

The Machine Skips Stitches

Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly as described, see Changing the Needle,
page 37.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric and thread. See
Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 41.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see
Threading the Upper Thread, page 38.
Is the correct presser foot used? Attach correct presser foot.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Is the fabric moving up and down with the needle when free Attach Sensor Q-Foot.
motion sewing or embroidering?

Needle Thread Breaks

Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly, see Changing the Needle, page 37.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric and thread. See
Selecting Correct Thread/Needle Combination, page 41.

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Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see
Threading the Upper Thread, page 38.
Does the thread slide down and get caught under the thread Place the large spool holder with the flat side up under the
spool? spool on the spool pin, or for larger spools use a thread net
over the spool. See Threading Tips and Hints, page 44.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle to the proper size for the thread.
Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread which has Change to a new high quality thread purchased from an
become dry? authorized HUSQVARNA® VIKING® retailer.
If using a spool cap on top of the spool, is it too small so the Attach a spool cap slightly larger than the actual thread spool.
thread snags at the top of the spool?
Is the best spool pin position used? Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal).
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
Is the thread tension too high for selected thread? Lower the thread tension in small increments until problem is
solved.

Bobbin Thread Breaks

Is the correct bobbin used? Use only bobbins especially designed for the DESIGNER
RUBY™ 90 machine.
Did you insert the bobbin properly? Check the bobbin thread.
Is the needle plate hole damaged? Change the needle plate.
Is the bobbin area full of lint? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original bobbins
approved for this model.
Is the bobbin wound correctly? Wind a new bobbin.

The Seam Has Uneven Stitches

Is the thread tension correct? Check needle thread tension.
Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see
Threading the Upper Thread, page 38.
Is the thread you are using thick or slubbed? Change the thread.
Is the bobbin thread evenly wound? Check bobbin winding.
Is a correct needle used? Insert a proper needle correctly as described, see Changing
the Needle, page 37.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric. See Selecting Correct
Thread/Needle Combination, page 41.

The Machine Does Not Feed or Feeds Irregularly

Did you thread the machine properly? Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see
Threading the Upper Thread, page 38.
Has sewing lint collected between the feed teeth? Remove the needle plate and clean the feed teeth with the
brush.
Is the free motion setting on? Turn off free motion setting in sewing mode.
Are the feed teeth set to down? Make sure the feed teeth are not set to down in the settings
menu.
Is the correct presser foot used? Attach correct presser foot.

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Thread Loops are Forming on the Underside of the Embroidery Design
Has the embroidery built up too much to move freely under Attach Sensor Q-Foot.
the presser foot? If using the R-Foot, increase the embroidery pivot height in
settings menu in small increments until the problem is solved.

The Embroidery Design Is Distorted

Is the fabric hooped properly? The fabric must be tightly hooped.
For larger hoops, use hoop clips.
Is the inner embroidery hoop properly inserted into the outer Hoop the fabric in such a way that the inner hoop exactly
embroidery hoop? matches the outer hoop.
Is the area around the embroidery arm and hoop free? Clear area around the embroidery unit.
Is the hoop attached properly? Make sure the hoop connector is inserted all the way into the
hoop attachment on the embroidery arm.

The Embroidery Design Has Puckered

Did you stabilize your fabric sufficiently? Ensure you use the proper stabilizer for your technique or
fabric type.

The Machine Will Not Embroider

Is the embroidery unit attached? Make sure that the embroidery unit is properly attached into
the socket.
Is the wrong hoop attached? Slide on the correct hoop.

Troubleshooting Connectivity

The Machine Cannot Connect to a WiFi Network

The machine will not connect to a WiFi network Make sure that WiFi is enabled on your machine. Touch the
WiFi button on the top bar or go to WiFi settings.
Make sure that the machine detects a signal from your WiFi
network. If there is no signal, move the machine closer to the
WiFi router.
Make sure you have selected your WiFi network.
The machine has no Internet connection Make sure that your WiFi router has access to the Internet.
The WiFi network is password protected Make sure that you have selected your WiFi network and
entered the correct password. If you do not know the
password, contact the administrator of your network.

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The Machine Cannot Synchronize with the mySewnet™ Cloud
The machine cannot synchronize files with the mySewnet™ Make sure that you have a working WiFi connection.
cloud Make sure that you have signed in to your mySewnet™ account.
New mySewnet™ accounts are registered in the machine or at
husqvarnaviking.mysewnet.com
Make sure that there is available space on the mySewnet™
cloud.
If the mySewnet™ cloud is not accessible although you have
checked the WiFi connection, the server could temporarily be
unavailable. Please try again later.

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.

Non-Original Parts and Accessories

The warranty does not cover any defect or damage caused by use of non-original accessories or parts.

Technical Specification
Sewing Speed Rated Voltage Nominal Consumption
1050 stitches/minute maximum 100–120V / 200–240V, 50–60Hz <100W
Light Foot Control Model Safety Class
Led Lights FR5 II (Europe)
WiFi Module Machine Dimensions Net Weight
Frequency: 2.4 band / 802.11 b/g/n Length: 590 mm Machine only: 14 kg
Transmitting power: +17 dBm Width: 290 mm Embroidery unit: 3.7 kg
Reciever sensitivity: –97 dBm Height: 360 mm

The technical specifications and this user’s guide can be changed without prior notice.

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14 IMPORTANT • Wear safety glasses.
• Switch the sewing machine off (“0”) when making any
adjustment in the needle area, such as threading needle,
IMPORTANT SAFETY changing needle, threading bobbin, or changing presser
foot, etc.
INSTRUCTIONS • Never drop or insert any object into any opening.
This household sewing machine is designed to comply with
IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. • Do not use outdoors.

When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions • Do not operate where aerosol (spray) products are being
should always be followed, including the following: used or where oxygen is being administrated.
• To disconnect, turn all controls to the off (“0”) position,
Read all instructions before using this household sewing
then remove plug from outlet.
machine. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the
machine. Make sure to hand them over if the machine is given • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
to a third party. plug, not the cord.
• The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid
placing other objects on the foot control.
DANGER –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF
• Do not use the machine if it is wet.
ELECTRIC SHOCK:
• If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when
replaced by the manufacturer or its service agent or a
plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the
similarly qualified person, in order to avoid a hazard.
electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning,
removing covers, lubricating or when making any other • If the supply cord connected with the foot control is
user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
manual. service agent or a similarly qualified person, in order to
avoid a hazard.
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation.
WARNING –TO REDUCE THE RISK OF Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for
BURNS, FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
INJURY TO PERSON:
• Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near
children.
• Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as
FOR EUROPE ONLY:
described in this manual. Use only attachments This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and
recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental
manual. capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have
been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the
• Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
cord or plug, if it is not working properly, if it has been Children shall not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user
dropped or damaged, or dropped into water. Return the maintenance shall not be made by children without
sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service supervision.
center for examination, repair, electrical or mechanical
adjustment. The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than
80dB(A).
• Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings
blocked. Keep ventilation openings of the sewing machine The machine must only be used with foot control of type
and foot control free from the accumulation of lint, dust, FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao Precision Mould Co.,
and loose cloth. Ltd.
• Keep fingers away from all moving parts. Special care is
required around the sewing machine needle. FOR OUTSIDE EUROPE:
• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons
cause the needle to break. (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they
• Do not use bent needles.
have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deflect the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.
the needle causing it to break.

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Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play on a double-insulated product, nor should a means for
with the sewing machine. grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-
The noise level under normal operating conditions is less than insulated product requires extreme care and knowledge of the
80dB(A). system and should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated product
The machine must only be used with foot control of type must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-
FR5 manufactured by Shanghai Binao Precision Mould Co., insulated product is marked with the words ‘DOUBLE
Ltd. INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.

SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED

Licenses
PRODUCTS Placeholder for links to licence documents.
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are
provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided

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Index

4-Way Stitches – Menu S .............................................102 Basting Options .................................................. 131, 142

4-Way Stitches Exercise ...............................................102 Blind Hem ................................................................. 97
8-Way Stitches – Menu T .............................................103 Blindhem Foot D ........................................................ 21
bobbin case...............................................................174
bobbin case holder .....................................................174

A Bobbin cover.............................................................. 13
Bobbin cover release button.......................................... 13
Accessories ................................................................ 20 Bobbin Thread Breaks ................................................177
Accessory guide .......................................................... 80 Bobbin Thread Low ............................................ 104, 143
Accessory socket......................................................... 15 bobbin winder ............................................................ 45
Accessory Tray ........................................................... 15 Bobbin winder............................................................ 15
Active position ..........................................................147 Bobbin Winding ......................................................... 45
Add a Letter..............................................................120 Bobbin winding lever................................................... 15
Adjust a Stitch or Letter ..............................................148 Bobbin winding thread guides ....................................... 13
Adjust the Entire Program...........................................149 Bobbins..................................................................... 20
Adjust Thread Tension/Thread Portioning ...................... 90 Browse File Manager ..................................................167
All Purpose Sewing Thread........................................... 34 Brush........................................................................ 20
Alphabets .................................................................. 26 Built-in designs ................................................... 166–167
Alternative switch bar .................................................. 85 Built-in Designs .........................................................168
Apps......................................................................... 67 Built-in Ruler with button ruler...................................... 13
Arrange ............................................................. 107, 112 Built-in USB ports....................................................... 15
Attach Hoop .............................................................143 Button reed................................................................ 20
Attached Needle Plate.................................................131 Button size................................................................118
Attaching the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot .............. 48 Button Size ................................................................ 89
Attaching the Sensor Q-Foot......................................... 48 Buttonhole Foot C ...................................................... 21
Attention! .......................................................... 104, 144 Buttonholes ............................................................... 98
Audio Repeat ............................................................162
Audio Volume ...........................................................162
Auto Smart Save ................................................. 138, 144
Automatic Buttonhole.................................................. 98
C
Automatic FIX ................................................... 154–155 Cancel..................................................... 56, 92, 117, 150
Automatic FIX – Default ............................................160 Cancel program .........................................................146
Automatic Jump Stitch Trim ........................................159 Candlewicking stitch (narrow or wide) ...........................125
automatic needle threader ............................................104 Cannot Use the Automatic Needle Threader...................104
Automatic needle threader ....................................... 14, 18 Center marks.............................................................. 52
Automatic Needle Threader .......................................... 40 Center/Remove Hoop Position ....................................134
Automatic thread cutter...............................................154 Change More Than One Color Block ............................119
Automatic Thread Cutter...................................... 155, 158 Change Needle ..........................................................144
Automatic Thread Cutter – Default ...............................160 Change Thread ..........................................................143
Auxiliary spool pin ...................................................... 13 Changing the Needle ................................................... 37
Available Space is Low ................................................171 Changing the Presser Foot ............................................ 47
Available techniques of chosen group ............................. 80 Changing to Straight Stitch Plate .................................... 49
Check Upper Thread ........................................... 104, 143
Cleaning the Bobbin Area............................................174

B Cleaning the Machine Exterior .....................................174

Cleaning Under the Bobbin Area ..................................174
Balance ..................................................................... 93 clear user account.......................................................164
Balance stitch ............................................................. 85 Close ........................................................................ 74
Base plate .................................................................. 13 Color block ...............................................................130
Basic Gestures for the Multi-Touch Screen ...................... 27 color block list ...........................................................139
Basic Sewing Techniques .............................................. 96 Color block list ..........................................................130
Baste......................................................................... 96 Color Block List.........................................................132
baste around design ....................................................142 Color block merge......................................................130
baste around hoop......................................................142 color block order........................................................132
Basting options..........................................................130 Color block sort.........................................................130
Color Block Sort ........................................................140

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color number.............................................................139 Design file ................................................................167
Color Options .................................................... 131, 140 Design information ....................................................108
color order................................................................139 Design menu ...................................................... 107, 122
Combination repeat ....................................................122 Design menu name.....................................................107
Common Functions..................................................... 56 design number .................................................... 132, 139
complimentary software ..............................................159 Design positioning .....................................................130
Complimentary Software (PC and MAC)......................... 64 Design Positioning .....................................................135
Confirm ..............................................................92, 150 Design Positioning Wizard...........................................136
Connect the Embroidery Unit ....................................... 53 Design shaping ..........................................................107
Connect the foot control cord ....................................... 30 Design Shaping..........................................................122
Connect the power cord ............................................... 30 Design Shaping Exercise .............................................122
Connect to a Network with WiFi ................................... 32 design stitch out order.................................................111
Connect to mySewnet™ Cloud ........................................ 32 Design stitch out order................................................108
Continue ................................................................... 72 Design Stitch Out Order .............................................116
Control wheel............................................................107 DESIGNER™ Crown Hoop (260x200) ......................... 20
Copy................................................................. 166, 169 DESIGNER™ Imperial Hoop (360x260)
Copy a File or Folder ..................................................169 DESIGNER........................................................... 20
Corded Buttonhole...................................................... 98 DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 Sampler book ........................144
Corner check.............................................................130 DESIGNER RUBY™ 90 Sampler Book......................... 53
Corner Check ............................................................133 DESIGNER™ Splendid Square Hoop (120x120)............. 20
Create Designs ..................................................................... 53
New Program ........................................................147 Dimensional Stitches – Menu L ..................................... 99
Create a Text .............................................................120 Duplicate.................................................... 113, 146, 148
Create new folder.....................................92, 117, 150, 166 Duplicate a Stitch or Letter ..........................................148
Create New Folder .....................................................169 duplicate last design ....................................................122
current embroidery settings..........................................131
current firmware ........................................................164
Current folder ...........................................................166
Current Stitch Position................................................133 E
Cursor............................................................... 146, 148 Edge/Quilting guide.................................................... 20
Cursor arrows............................................................120 Edging Foot J ............................................................. 21
Cut ................................................................... 166, 169 Edit .........................................................................107
Cut and Remove the Thread Tail...................................144 Edit an Existing Design or Text....................................118
Cut function............................................................... 18 Edit Buttonhole .........................................................118
Edit Existing Shape ....................................................123
Edit Stitch or Lettering Program...................................148
D Edit stitch program ..................................................... 85
Embellished Stitches – Menu N....................................100
Decorative Stitch Foot B .............................................. 21 EMBROIDERY ADVISOR™ – Overview ..................... 79
Decrease LED work light brightness/Increase LED embroidery area .........................................................116
work light brightness.................................................. 18 Embroidery area ................................................. 107, 130
Default Embroidery Settings ........................................161 Embroidery arm .................................................... 17, 52
Default Sewing Settings...............................................160 Embroidery Combination is too Complex ......................128
Delete .................................................. 113, 146, 148, 166 Embroidery Edit – Overview .......................................107
Delete a File or Folder ................................................169 Embroidery Edit Pop-up Messages ...............................128
Delete a Letter...........................................................120 embroidery files .........................................................167
Delete a Stitch or Letter ..............................................148 embroidery font file....................................................167
delete all ...................................................................122 Embroidery foot type .................................................157
Delete File or Folder...................................................171 Embroidery Foot Type................................................158
Delete last.................................................................122 Embroidery hoop attachment................................... 17, 52
deLuxe™ stitch system ................................................154 Embroidery hoop connector ......................................... 52
deLuxe™ Stitch System....................... 90, 132, 138, 154, 157 Embroidery Hoop Overview ........................................ 52
deLuxe™ Stitch System – Default........................... 160–161 Embroidery Needle ..................................................... 36
Denim Needle ............................................................ 36 Embroidery Pivot Height – Default...............................161
Design appliqué .........................................................107 Embroidery Stitch Out – Overview...............................130
Design Appliqué ........................................................125 Embroidery Stitch Out Pop-up Messages .......................143
Design Appliqué Exercise............................................125 Embroidery technique groups ....................................... 79
Design categories .......................................................108 Embroidery Technique Groups ..................................... 79

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Embroidery techniques ................................................ 79
Embroidery Thread ..................................................... 35
G
Embroidery Unit.................................................... 17, 52 General Problems ......................................................175
Embroidery unit plug.............................................. 17, 52 Getting Started to Embroider.......................................106
Embroidery unit release button ................................ 17, 52 Getting Started to Sew ................................................. 84
Embroidery unit sockets............................................... 14 Getting Started With WiFi ............................................ 62
Embroidery/Darning Foot R ........................................ 22 Getting Started with WiFi and mySewnet™ Cloud .............. 32
Exceeded Maximum Number of Stitches........................128 Glide plates recommendation ........................................ 87
EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ GO..........................................................................118
EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM.............................. 90 Go to embroidery stitch out.........................................107
Extra wide space for Side-Motion Foot S ........................ 15 go to first........................................................... 146, 148
go to last ........................................................... 146, 148
Go to stitch...............................................................130

F Grid/background color...............................................107

Fabric selected ............................................................ 85

Fabric selection........................................................... 75
Fabric Selection .......................................................... 76
H
Fast forward............................................................... 74 Handle ...................................................................... 15
FAT32....................................................................... 31 Handwheel................................................................. 13
Feathered stitch (narrow or wide) ..................................125 Hem ......................................................................... 97
Feed teeth options......................................................154 Hidden Network ......................................................... 62
Feed Teeth Options ....................................................156 high signal strength...................................................... 62
File Formats..............................................................167 Highlight current color block .......................................130
File information.........................................................166 Highlight Current Color Block .....................................141
File manager......................... 85–86, 108, 122, 146, 166–167 Home Screen.............................................................. 58
File Manager .............................................................110 Home Screen— Overview............................................ 70
File Manager – Overview.............................................166 Hook for storing the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot .... 15
File Manager Pop-up Messages.....................................171 Hoop clips ................................................................. 20
File name...................................................... 92, 117, 150 hoop connector .........................................................143
Filter designs .............................................................170 Hoop position options ................................................130
Filter files .................................................................166 Hoop Position Options ...............................................133
Filter Files.................................................................170 Hoop selection ..........................................................107
Filter folders..............................................................170 Hoop Selection..........................................................112
Filter fonts ................................................................170 How to Select Designs ................................................110
Filter JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files ..........................170 HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Embroidery Cutwork
Filter stitches.............................................................170 Needle Kit ..............................................................144
Firmware Update Using a USB Device ........................... 63 HUSQVARNA® VIKING® Felting Embroidery Set ......144
Firmware Update Using WiFi........................................ 63
FIX command .................................................... 146, 149
FIX function .............................................................. 18
Fixed design angle ......................................................122 I
Fixed Design Angle ....................................................124 Important Needle Information ...................................... 36
Fixed letter angle........................................................120 Important Resize Information ......................................127
Fixed Letter Angle......................................................121 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ...................180
floating foot ..............................................................158 Included Accessories ................................................... 20
Folder Already Exists..................................................171 Included Hoops .......................................................... 20
Font menu .........................................85–86, 107, 120, 146 Inner hoop................................................................. 52
Free arm.................................................................... 15 Insert a Stitch or Letter ...............................................148
Free Arm................................................................... 32 Inserting the Bobbin.................................................... 47
free motion floating..................................................... 94 Installation of mySewnet™ Cloud Sync Tool for Computer .. 67
Free motion options .................................................... 85 Interchangeable Dual Feed............................................ 22
Free Motion Options ................................................... 94
Free Motion Options – Default ....................................160
free motion spring action.............................................. 94
Full screen on/off ....................................................... 74 J
Function buttons ........................................................ 13 JoyOS ADVISOR™ feature........................... 125, 135, 154
Function Buttons ........................................................ 18

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JoyOS ADVISOR™ project ........................................154 Monochrome ..................................................... 130, 140
JoyOS ADVISOR™ project files ..................................167 Move a File or Folder..................................................169
JoyOS ADVISOR™ project menu .................... 85, 107, 146 Move Locked Point on Fabric ......................................136
JoyOS ADVISOR™ project viewer.............85, 107, 130, 146 Move to Hoop...........................................................113
JoyOS ADVISOR™ Project Viewer – Overview .............. 73 Move up one folder ....................................................166
Jump stitch trim commands .........................................159 Move Up One Folder Level .........................................168
multi-select ...............................................................169
Multi-select ........................................................ 119, 166

K Multi-Select........................................................ 112, 167

Multi-touch screen ...................................................... 13
keyboard............................................................ 146–147 Multipurpose tool ....................................................... 20
keypad......................................................................148 My Hoops ................................................................161
Knit fabric ................................................................. 76 mySewnet™ ............................................................ 58, 66
Knowledge Center – Overview...................................... 80 mySewnet™ account................................................65, 179
mySewnet™ Account..................................................... 65
mySewnet™ cloud...................................................65, 179
mySewnet™ Cloud ........................................................ 66
L mySewnet™ cloud folder................................... 65, 166–167
Language ..................................................................162 mySewnet™ Cloud Folder .............................................168
Large spool holder ...................................................... 20 mySewnet™ cloud sync tool............................................ 65
Leather...................................................................... 76 mySewnet™ menu......................................................... 65
LED lights ...........................................................13, 162 mySewnet™ Menu ........................................................ 67
LED Lights................................................................ 32 mySewnet™ Services ..................................................... 65
LED Work Light Brightness.........................................162 mySewnet™ Settings.....................................................164
Left Side.................................................................... 14
Level adjustment feet .............................................. 17, 52
Licenses ...................................................................181
Lid ........................................................................... 13
N
List and thumbnail view ............................................... 92 Needle Area ............................................................... 14
List/thumbnail view ...................................................166 Needle Combination.................................................... 41
List/Thumbnail View .................................................168 Needle holder with needle clamp screw........................... 14
Load a Design ...........................................................109 Needle plate ............................................................... 13
Load a Font ..............................................................110 Needle recommendation .............................................. 87
Load a Stitch .............................................................110 Needle stop up/down .................................................. 18
Load a Stitch or Letter From Another Location................ 86 Needle Thread Breaks.................................................176
Load Smart Save ......................................................... 72 Needle thread guide..................................................... 14
Lock Screen ..............................................................162 Needles ..................................................................... 36
New program ............................................................. 85
New Program............................................................147
Non-Original Parts and Accessories ..............................179
M Non-Stick Glide Foot H............................................... 21
Machine Information..................................................164 Not a Programmable Stitch..........................................150
machine MAC address ................................................164 Number of stitches in current color block ......................130
Machine Overview ...................................................... 13 Number of Stitches in Current Color Block ....................139
machine serial number ................................................164 Number of Stitches in Embroidery Combination.............139
Machine Settings ........................................................162
Main spool pin............................................................ 13
Manual Buttonhole...................................................... 98
Manual Thread Cutter.................................................. 33
O
medium signal strength ................................................ 62 Off ..........................................................................158
microfiber cloth .........................................................174 Ok...........................................................................117
Minimize selection area ...............................................107 OK.............................................................. 56, 125, 146
Minimize/expand color block list..................................130 On-Screen Display of Selected and Non-Selected Color
Minimize/expand selection area...............................85, 146 Blocks ....................................................................119
Mirror end to end ...............................85, 91, 114, 146, 148 ON/OFF switch.................................................... 15, 30
Mirror side to side ...............................85, 91, 114, 146, 148 Open a File or Folder .................................................167
Mirroring................................................................... 91 OpenType™ fonts ...................................................... 64

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Organize...................................................................169 Rename a File or Folder ..............................................169
Outer hoop ................................................................ 52 Rename file or folder ..................................................166
Overcast.................................................................... 96 Repeat on/off ............................................................ 74
Replace a Stitch or Letter.............................................148
Replacing the Needle Plate...........................................174

P Resize ............................................................... 107, 126

Resize Adjustments ....................................................126
Pack Away After Sewing............................................... 31 Retain Fill Type..........................................................126
Pan ................................................................... 108, 115 Retaining screw........................................................... 52
Park Position .............................................................133 Return to embroidery edit............................................130
Paste ................................................................. 166, 169 Return to Embroidery Edit ..........................................139
Pinch/Stretch................................................................ 27 Reverse ..................................................................... 18
Play/pause ................................................................. 74 Rewind...................................................................... 74
Position ............................................................. 107, 114 Ribs for fitting the clips................................................ 52
Pre-tension thread guide............................................... 13 Right Side .................................................................. 15
Presser Feet................................................................ 21 Rotate ............................................................... 108, 114
Presser foot................................................................ 14 Rotate Design on Fabric ..............................................137
Presser foot ankle........................................................ 14 Rotate handle .............................................. 107, 122, 125
Presser foot bar .......................................................... 14
Presser foot down and pivot ......................................... 18
Presser foot lift ..........................................................154
Presser foot recommendation........................................ 87
S
Presser foot up and extra lift ......................................... 18 Satin stitch (narrow or wide) ........................................125
Program ...................................................................107 Save .......................................................85, 107, 146, 150
Program – Overview ..................................................146 Save Design ..............................................................117
Program Embroidery Text ...........................................120 Save Stitch ................................................................. 92
Program length..........................................................146 Save to a USB device ........................................... 117, 150
Program Pop-Up Messages ..........................................150 Save to mySewnet™ cloud folder ..................................... 92
Programmable Button Sew On ...................................... 99 Save to the mySewnet™ cloud folder ........................ 117, 150
Project Menu.............................................................. 73 Save to USB device...................................................... 92
Project Viewer ............................................................ 73 Scale ................................................................. 108, 115
Scale handles ............................................... 107, 122, 125
Seam......................................................................... 96

Q Seam ripper................................................................ 20
Select a Stitch or Letter ................................................ 86
quick help .................................................................. 77 Select all ...................................................................119
Quick Help ................................................................ 59 Select All ..................................................................112
Quick release.............................................................. 52 Select Design Exercise ................................................111
Quick start guide......................................................... 80 Select equal ...............................................................119
Quick Start Guide ....................................................... 81 Select line positioning .................................................122
QUILT ADVISOR– Overview...................................... 78 Select Line Positioning ................................................123
Quilter’s ¼″ Piecing Foot P........................................... 21 Select One Design......................................................111
Quilting technique groups............................................. 78 Select side positioning.................................................122
Quilting techniques ..................................................... 78 Select Side Positioning ................................................124
Select spacing ..................................................... 120, 122
Select Spacing..................................................... 121, 123
Select text shape.........................................................120
R Select Text Shape .......................................................121
Rear.......................................................................... 15 Selected embroidery foot type ......................................130
Redo ................................................................. 107, 116 Selected font information ............................................120
release button ............................................................174 Selected Foot Type .....................................................131
Remaining embroidery time by color block .....................130 Selected hoop ............................................................130
Remaining Embroidery Time by Color Block ..................140 Selected Hoop ...........................................................131
Removable bobbin holder............................................. 15 Selecting Correct Thread .............................................. 41
Remove Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot ....................104 Selection area .....................................85, 92, 117, 150, 166
Remove the Embroidery Unit ....................................... 53 Self-Adhesive Glide Plates ............................................ 22
Removing the Needle Plate ..........................................174 Send design...............................................................107
sensor foot pressure .................................................... 85

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Sensor Foot Pressure ................................................... 90 Stitch categories ..................................................... 85–86
Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot ...........................22, 104 stitch density ........................................................85, 118
Sensor Presser Foot Lift ..............................................154 Stitch density.............................................................146
Sensor Presser Foot Lift – Default ................................160 Stitch Density ............................................................. 89
Sensor Q-Foot.................................................21, 52, 158 stitch file...................................................................167
Service .....................................................................179 Stitch file ..................................................................167
Set Cursor Point ........................................................137 Stitch information .................................................. 85–86
Set Matching Point on Screen.......................................136 Stitch length .........................................................85, 146
Set number of designs.................................................122 Stitch Length.............................................................. 88
Set Number of Designs ...............................................124 Stitch limiting options .................................................154
Settings ..................................................................... 59 Stitch Limiting Options...............................................155
Sew On Button........................................................... 89 Stitch menu........................................85–86, 107, 122, 146
Sew or Embroider Your Stitch Program .........................150 Stitch menu name........................................................ 85
SEWING ADVISOR™ – Overview .............................. 75 Stitch Menu Overview ................................................. 26
Sewing instructions ..................................................... 80 Stitch Out .................................................................125
Sewing Instructions ..................................................... 81 Stitch out design after .................................................113
Sewing Mode – Overview............................................. 85 Stitch out design before...............................................113
Sewing Pop-up Messages .............................................104 Stitch Overview .......................................................... 23
Sewing recommendations ............................................. 85 stitch positioning......................................................... 85
Sewing Recommendations ............................................ 87 Stitch positioning .......................................................146
Sewing technique groups .............................................. 75 Stitch Positioning ........................................................ 88
Sewing Technique Groups ............................................ 77 Stitch Program Commands ..........................................149
Sewing techniques ....................................................... 75 Stitch re-start.............................................................. 18
Sewing/Embroidery Mode Toggle ................................. 59 Stitch selected............................................................. 87
Shape line .................................................................122 Stitch Settings............................................................. 87
Shape menu ....................................................... 122, 125 Stitch start ................................................................. 85
Side-Motion Foot S ..................................................... 22 Stitch width................................................... 85, 118, 146
Slide on/off the Hoop ................................................. 54 Stitch Width ............................................................... 88
Slot for needle packs.................................................... 15 Stitch Width Safety .............................................. 104, 155
Smart save .................................................... 85, 107, 130 STOP command ................................................. 146, 149
Smart Save .................................................... 92, 117, 138 STOP function ........................................................... 18
Smart Toolbox............................................................ 27 Storing a Needle Plate.................................................. 16
Space for accessories.................................................... 15 Straight Stitch Plate ..........................................20, 52, 131
Space for needle plate .................................................. 15 Straight Stitch Plate recommendation ............................. 87
Space for seam ripper and brush .................................... 15 Stretch Fabrics............................................................ 76
Space in mySewnet™ Cloud ............................................ 66 Stretch Needle ............................................................ 36
Space with hole for Buttonhole Foot C ........................... 15 Swipe ......................................................................... 27
Spaces for presser feet.................................................. 15
Speaker ..................................................................... 13
Special Stitches For Optional Presser Feet ......................103
Speed – and + ............................................................ 18 T
Spool cap................................................................... 20 Taper Satin Stitch Exercise...........................................101
Spool Caps................................................................. 34 Tapering menu............................................................ 85
Spool Pins ................................................................. 34 Tapering Stitches – Menu Q.........................................100
Stabilizer guide ........................................................... 80 Technical Specification................................................179
Stabilizer Guide .......................................................... 81 Technique groups........................................................ 80
Stabilizer recommendation............................................ 87 telescopic thread guide ................................................. 38
Start New .................................................................. 72 Telescopic thread guide ................................................ 13
Start Resizing ............................................................127 Telescopic Thread Guide.............................................. 33
Start/Stop.................................................................. 18 Temporary Embroidery Settings ...................................157
Step stitch-by-stitch ....................................................130 Temporary Sewing Settings ..........................................154
Step Stitch-by-Stitch/Go to Stitch.................................139 Text area...................................................................120
Step to next part of stitch ............................................. 85 Text Shaping .............................................................120
step to next stitch.......................................................147 The Automatic Needle Threader Does Not Work
Step to next stitch .......................................... 85, 146, 148 Properly..................................................................175
Step to previous stitch..................................... 85, 146–148 The Combination of Selected File Types Cannot be
Step-by-step workbook ................................................ 80 Loaded ...................................................................171
Step-by-Step Workbook ............................................... 81 The Embroidery Arm Needs to Calibrate.......................143

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The Embroidery Design Has Puckered ..........................178 Touch & Hold ......................................................... 27, 56
The Embroidery Design Is Distorted ............................178 Touch and Move ............................................................ 27
The Machine Cannot Connect to a WiFi Network ...........178 Touch Functions ........................................................114
The Machine Cannot Synchronize with the mySewnet™ Transparent Thread ..................................................... 35
Cloud .....................................................................179 Trim Position ............................................................133
The Machine Does Not Feed or Feeds Irregularly ............177 Troubleshooting ........................................................175
The Machine Skips Stitches..........................................176 Troubleshooting Connectivity ......................................178
The Machine Will Not Embroider.................................178 TrueType™ fonts........................................................ 64
The Maximum Number of Stitches Has Been Reached .....151 Turnable Hoop – Side Sort ..........................................132
The Seam Has Uneven Stitches ....................................177 Twin Needle....................................................... 104, 156
Theme Stitches – Menu M ............................................ 99
Thread color change ...................................................119
Thread Color Change .................................................119
Thread color edit ................................................ 108, 119 U
Thread Color Edit......................................................119 Undo ................................................................ 107, 116
thread color number ...................................................132 Universal Needle......................................................... 36
Thread color spools....................................................130 universal tool.............................................................174
Thread Color Spools...................................................139 Universal tool ............................................................. 20
Thread cone holder ..................................................... 20 Unpacking Machine and Embroidery Unit....................... 30
thread cut command...................................................149 Unplug the cord.......................................................... 31
Thread cut command..................................................146 Unplug the foot control cord ........................................ 31
Thread cut options .....................................................157 USB device ........................................................ 166–167
Thread Cut Options ............................................ 132, 158 USB Device ..............................................................168
Thread Cut Options – Default......................................161 USB Ports.................................................................. 31
Thread cutter.............................................................. 13 User’s guide................................................................ 85
Thread cutter for bobbin winding .................................. 15 Using a USB Device .................................................... 31
Thread Loops are Forming on the Underside of the Using the Automatic Needle Threader ............................ 40
Embroidery Design ..................................................178 Utility Foot A ............................................................. 21
thread manufacturer ............................................ 132, 139 Utility Stitches ............................................................ 23
Thread net ................................................................. 20
thread portioning .......................................................157
Thread portioning ...............................85, 90, 130, 138, 154
Thread Sensor ............................................................ 33 V
Thread Slides Down on the Standing Thread Spool........... 44 Vinyl......................................................................... 76
Thread Spool is Pulled up on the Spool Pin ..................... 44
Thread take-up lever .................................................... 13
Thread Tangles or Curls when Unwinding ....................... 44
thread tension................................................ 85, 154, 157
Thread tension .............................................. 90, 130, 138
W
Watch clip/full animation ............................................. 74
Thread tension discs .................................................... 13
Welcome to Embroidery Stitch Out...............................131
thread weight...................................................... 132, 139
What is a Stitch?.......................................................... 86
Threading .................................................................. 38
WiFi ...................................................................57, 178
Threading for Twin Needle ........................................... 42
WiFi Introduction ....................................................... 62
Threading slot ............................................................ 13
WiFi router ...............................................................178
Threading slots ........................................................... 13
WiFi Settings.............................................................164
Threading the Upper Thread......................................... 38
Winding Through the Needle ........................................ 46
Threading Tips and Hints ............................................. 44
Wing Needle .............................................................. 36
Threads ..................................................................... 34
Wireless Firmware Update ............................................ 58
To Edit a Created Program ..........................................147
Woven fabric .............................................................. 76
To Hoop the Fabric ..................................................... 54
Woven Fabrics ............................................................ 76
To Select a Locking Point on Screen ..............................136
Woven or Knit............................................................ 76
Toggle Between Edit and Filter View.............................170
Toggle between list and thumbnail view .................. 117, 150
Topbar ...................................................................... 57
Total number of stitches in design combination ...............108
Total Number of Stitches in Design Combination ............116
Y
Total number of stitches in embroidery combination ........130 Your Embroidery is Finished .......................................144
Touch ......................................................................... 27

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Z
Zipper Foot E ............................................................ 21
Zoom ............................................................... 115, 132
Zoom in ............................................................ 115, 132
Zoom options .................................................... 107, 130
Zoom Options ................................................... 116, 133
Zoom out .......................................................... 115, 132
zoom slider ...............................................................133
Zoom slider ....................................................... 107, 130
Zoom to all........................................................ 116, 133
zoom to cursor ..........................................................136
Zoom to Cursor.........................................................137
Zoom to hoop.................................................... 116, 133

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You have purchased a modern, updatable sewing and embroidery machine. As we regularly
release firmware updates, it is possible that there may be some differences between the
machine firmware and the firmware described in the user’s guide. Consult your local
authorized HUSQVARNA® VIKING® retailer, and be sure to visit our website at
www.husqvarnaviking.com for the latest updates of the firmware and the user’s guide.
We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the assortment of accessories
without prior notice, or make modifications to the performance or design. Such
modifications, however, will always be to the benefit of the user and the product.

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY
Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the Sewing
Machine.
DELUXE, DESIGNER, 184, DESIGNER RUBY, EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM, 185,
JOYOS ADVISOR, MYSEWNET, VIKING, and KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING &
Design are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.a.r.l.
HUSQVARNA and the "crowned H-mark" are trademarks of Husqvarna AB. All trademarks
are used under license by VSM Group AB.

Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in

accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic
products. Do not dispose of electrical appliances as unsorted municipal waste,
use separate collection facilities. Contact your local government for
information regarding the collection systems available. When replacing old
appliances with new ones, the retailer may be legally obligated to take back
your old appliance for disposal free of charge.
If electrical appliances are disposed of in landfills or dumps, hazardous
substances can leak into the groundwater and get into the food chain,
damaging your health and well-being.

Manufacturer
VSM GROUP AB, SVP Worldwide
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www.husqvarnaviking.com
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