User’s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING
This houshold sewing machine is designed to comply with IEC/EN 60335-2-28 and UL1594. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: Read all instructions before using this household sewing machine. DANGER - To reduce the risk of electric shock: • • A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in.
Table of Contents Learn your Platinum Overview - Front Overview - Rear Accessory Tray Accessories Unpack your sewing machine Connect to the Power Supply Pack Away After Sewing Accessory Tray Spool Pins Threading the Upper Thread Needle Threader Threading for Twin Needle Bobbin Winding Placing the Bobbin in the Machine Winding from the Needle Needles Changing the Needle Presser Feet Changing the Presser Foot Presser Foot Pressure Presser Foot Lever Thread Tension Lowering the Feed Teeth Functions and Infodi
Learn your Platinum Learn your Platinum 1 22 23 24 25 26 2 3 5 6 4 8 7 9 10 17 11 18 19 20 21 16 27 12 13 14 15 28 29 Overview - Front 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 2 Lid Dial to set presser foot pressure Thread take-up lever Thread tension Pre-tension disc Dial to set thread tension Sensor Buttonhole Foot socket Light Needle threader Needle bar Presser foot Free arm Bobbin cover Base plate Feed teeth up/down dial Presser foot bar and presser foot ankle Needle clamp screw 18 19
Learn your Platinum Overview - Rear 30 30 Handle 31 Presser foot lifter 32 Thread cutter 33 Needle threader 31 32 33 34 Accessory Tray 34 Space for accessories 35 Space for presser feet 36 Space for bobbins 35 36 Accessories Needles Thread spools Presser feet A, B, C, D, E, J. Presser foot H (only Platinum 715/735). Quilter’s 1/4" Piecing Foot P (only Platinum 755). Sensor Buttonhole Foot ( only Platinum 735/755).
Learn your Platinum Unpack your sewing machine 1 Place the machine on a table or cabinet, remove the packaging and lift off the cover. 2 Remove the packing material, the foot control and Ànally the protection cover. 3 The machine is delivered with an accessory bag and a main cord. 4 Wipe off the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any soil before sewing. Connect to the Power Supply Among the accessories you will Ànd the main cord.
Learn your Platinum Pack Away After Sewing 1 Press the power switch to turn off the machine. 2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket Àrst and then from the machine. 3 Wind the main cord around your hand and place the cord in the pocket of the hard cover. 4 Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the foot control cord around your hand and place it in the space of the foot control. 5 Check to ensure that all accessories are in the accessory tray.
Learn your Platinum Spool Pins Your sewing machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxilary spool pin. The spool pins are suitable for all types of thread. Fold the spool pin out towards the right. Place the thread spool on the spool pin so that the thread reels clockwise. Slide on a spool holder (see below) and then fold the spool pin back to the horizontal position.
Learn your Platinum Auxilary Spool Pin The auxilary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. When using the auxilary spool pin, place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the thread spool. a b Threading the Upper Thread When threading the upper thread, make sure that the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. 1 Pull the spool pin out.
Learn your Platinum Needle Threader 1. 2. The needle must be in the up position to use the needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. a 1 Pull the needle threader all the way down, catching the thread under the guide (a) 2 Bring it forward until the metal Áanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass through the needle eye. 3 Place the thread around the guide (a) and under the Áanges in front of the needle, so the thread catches into the small hook. 3.
Learn your Platinum Threading for Twin Needle Switch off the main switch. 1 Insert a twin needle. See page 12 “Changing the needle”. 2 Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second top thread. 3 LEFT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as explained on page 7 and check to ensure that the thread lies between the inner thread tension discs, and inside the last thread guide. Thread the left needle. 4 RIGHT NEEDLE: Pull up the auxilary spool pin.
Learn your Platinum d c a b Bobbin Winding 1 Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle at the front of the machine (the markafacing up). Push the bobbin spindle down. 2 Place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the spool on the auxilary spool pin. 3 Bring the thread into the thread tension guide (a), and under thread guide (b) then over thread guide (c) as illustrated. Note: Depending on thread quality, take the thread one or two turns around the bobbin thread tension guide (a).
Learn your Platinum Winding from the Needle Make sure that the presser foot and the needle are in the up position. Use only the original Husqvarna Viking green bobbins. Only use a metal presser foot when bobbin winding from the needle. Note: We do not recommend winding specialty threads such as invisible or other stretchy threads through the needle. Instead see “Bobbin Winding”. To wind, follow the instructions for “Bobbin winding”.
Learn your Platinum Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful sewing. To ensure you will get a quality needle, we recommend needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with your sewing machine contains needles of the most used sizes for sewing in woven and stretch fabrics. A B C A Universal Needles These needles are used for sewing in all woven fabrics.
Learn your Platinum Presser Feet There are a number of presser feet for different purposes supplied with your sewing machine: Utility Foot A Fitted on the sewing machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. Utility Foot B When sewing satin zigzag stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length; other utility stitches or decorative stitches use this foot.
Learn your Platinum Quilter’s 1/4" Piecing Foot P (Platinum 755) This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has distance marks 1/4" (6 mm) and 1/8" (3 mm). Sensor Buttonhole Foot (Platinum 735/755) When connected to the machine it gives a buttonhole length Àtting the button size that has been entered into the machine. The middle mark gives a 9/16'' (15 mm) buttoning edge. Read more about different optional presser feet in the Accessory User’s Guide. Changing the Presser Foot ! 1. 2.
Learn your Platinum Thread Tension Use the recommended thread tension setting given on the InfoDisplay. You can adjust the top thread tension for special fabrics and/or techniques. To adjust, turn the numbered tension dial (a). The higher the number the higher the tension. Normally top thread tension is set to around 4. a When sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to around 3. When topstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9.
Learn your Platinum Lowering the Feed Teeth The feed teeth are lowered when you turn the dial on the front of the free arm to the left . Turn the dial to the right if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as you begin to sew. The feed teeth should be lowered when sewing on buttons and for free-motion work.
FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY
Functions and InfoDisplay Platinum 715/735 The Touch Panel Needle Stop Up/Down (Platinum 755) is used to set the needle stop position up or down. NEEDLE STOP POSITION Stop STOP is used to conclude a stitch. Your sewing machine fastens the thread and stops automatically when a stitch or stitch sequence has been completed. STOP is cancelled when you touch the button again or by selecting a new stitch. When STOP is active, an icon is shown on the InfoDisplay. The stop-function can be programmed.
Functions and InfoDisplay Mirror Side to Side Touch this button to mirror the selected stitch side to side. If this button is touched when straight stitch with left needle position is selected, the needle position is changed from left to right. If touched in REP, the whole stitch combination is mirrored (see page 26). Mirror End to End (Platinum 755) Touch this button to mirror the selected stitch end to end. If touched in REP, the whole stitch combination is mirrored (see page 26).
Functions and InfoDisplay Stitch Selection Utility and Decorative Stitches Touch the stitch menu button to step between the menus. The currently selected menu is indicated in the Overview Window. Touch one of the stitch selection buttons to select the stitch. The number of the selected stitch is shown on the InfoDisplay. When the stitch is shown as 1:02 in the User’s Guide/Handbook, 1 indicates the stitch menu 1 and 02 the selected stitch. Likewise, 2:20 is stitch number 20 on stitch menu 2.
Functions and InfoDisplay Alphabet (Platinum 755) Touch the alphabet menu button “A..” is shown on the InfoDisplay. and Touch a letter (shown in red on the stitch selection buttons) to select it. The number of the button will be shown on the InfoDisplay. For instance the letter E corresponds to stitch selection button number 5. Alphabet Menu Outline Block alphabet When the Alphabet menu button is touched, “A..” is shown in Overview Window indicating that upper case letters are selected.
Functions and InfoDisplay Sewing Advisor (Platinum 715/735) Your sewing machine features the exclusive Husqvarna Viking Sewing Advisor. It is always active and is located at the bottom of the Touch Panel. When beginning a sewing project, touch your fabric type and weight then touch the technique you desire to sew. Your selected fabric is “remembered” until the next time you change it. The Sewing Advisor sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width and sewing speed for your project.
Functions and InfoDisplay Leather/Vinyl Leather is animal skin. Leather can be smooth or sueded and has some give. Vinyl is a synthetic material which often has a woven wrong side. Vinyl can be smooth or patterned and some vinyls have stretch. for suede, real leather and for artiÀcial leather and suede. LEATHER/VINYL: Leather Vinyl Techniques SEAM: sews two pieces of fabric together. overcast fabric edges to prevent them from fraying and to help them lay Áat.
Functions and InfoDisplay How to Use the Sewing Advisor Your fabric selection stays active until another fabric is selected, and the last fabric selected is always retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off. When touching a fabric button, the letter corresponding to that fabric appears in the Overview Window indicating the selection. B After you have selected the desired fabric, select the technique of your choice. You can then view the stitch number and all the default recommendations.
Functions and InfoDisplay Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 715/735) On the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to obtain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some appear only in speciÀc situations. The icons visible on the InfoDisplay are listed and explained below. 1 2 3 4 5 6 14 15 13 16 General Icons 1 NEEDLE: recommended needle for the selected fabric. 2 Indicates MIRROR SIDE TO SIDE is selected.
Functions and InfoDisplay Buttonhole Icons (Platinum 715/735) 19 Recommends a corded buttonhole. 20 When sewing step by step buttonholes, a Áashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole. When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected (Platinum 735). 21 21 Indicates that the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. If the icon Áashes, line up the white range on the wheel with the white mark on the foot.
Functions and InfoDisplay Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 755) On the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to obtain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some will change depending on your selections. The icons visible on the InfoDisplay are listed and explained below.
Functions and InfoDisplay Programming Icons (Platinum 755) 18 PROG or REP is displayed indicating whether you are in the programming mode or if you are in the repeat mode to sew your program. 19 A number indicating the ACTIVE MEMORY 18 Buttonhole Icons (Platinum 755) 20 When sewing step by step buttonholes, a Áashing icon indicates that you need to touch REVERSE to move between the different parts of the buttonhole. 20 When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. 21 SENSOR BUTTONHOLE FOOT is connected.
Functions and InfoDisplay Programming Platinum 715/735 You can program stitches into combinations. The program is automatically saved in the machine memory and is retained even when the machine is turned off. Platinum 755 You can program stitches and letters into combinations. Save the programmed combinations in the permanent memories. A programmed stitch combination that is saved is retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off.
Functions and InfoDisplay Delete Stitches or Programs If there is a stitch or letter combination in the memory, touch CLR to clear the memory. The memory is cleared from the current position to the end. To reload a deleted program, touch CLR again before you enter new stitches or before touching the arrow buttons. Program Stitches (Platinum 715/735) The memory holds up to 30 stitches. To program the stitch combination shown: • Touch FUNC to activate PROG.
Functions and InfoDisplay Program Stitches and Letters (Platinum 755) To program the stitch combination shown: • Touch FUNC to activate PROG. • Select stitch menu 3. • Select stitch 3:24. The number appears on the InfoDisplay. • Touch to mirror image the stitch end to end. While programming a combination, you need to move forward with the right arrow button to enter the stitch. Otherwise the stitch or letter selected next will replace the stitch already entered.
Functions and InfoDisplay Change or Add a Stitch or Letter Any stitch can be changed in PROG when the stitch number is shown on the InfoDisplay. On Platinum 755 you can also change letters. Simply step through the sequence with the arrow buttons until you see the number of the stitch or letter you would like to change, and select the correct stitch to replace it.
SEWING
Sewing Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very difficult or impossible to remove. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of 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 avoid the discoloring.
Sewing Utility Sewing Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance that usually will be pressed open. In most cases edges of the seam allowance are Ànished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two. 715 / 735 755 1:02 Sew: • Place fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot. Line up the edge with the 5/8'' (15 mm) seam guide. • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Sew a seam.
Sewing Twenty-Àve Needle Positions Your sewing machine has twenty-Àve different needle positions for the most accurate seaming and topstitching ever. When sewing straight stitch or reinforced straight stitch, the needle positions can be adjusted by touching the width buttons. Take advantage of the different needle positions to edge stitch and top stitch. Fabric: Woven medium 715 / 735 755 1:01 1:02 Sew: • Fold fabric in two and put it in position under the presser foot.
Sewing Baste Basting is temporary stitching for Àtting garments, gathering and marking. Your Platinum recommends reducing the tension so the threads are easy to remove or pull for gathering. Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two. Place the fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot. 715 / 735 755 1:07 Seam allowance: 5/8'' (15 mm) Sew: • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Stitch along the seam line. • Cut the threads when Ànished.
Sewing Reinforced Straight Stitch The reinforced straight stitch is stronger than an ordinary straight stitch, due to the fact that the stitch is triple and elastic. The reinforced straight stitch can be used for all heavy fabrics, for crotch seams that are subject to considerable strain and for topstitching in heavy fabrics. Repair garment seams in stress areas with this stitch. Fabric: Woven heavy, right sides together 715 / 735 755 1:03 1:06 Sew: • Put the fabric in position under the presser foot.
Sewing • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. Sew to overcast the edge of fabric. • Cut the threads. Seam and Overcast The Seam/Overcast stitch sews the seam and overcasts the edge all at one time. There are a number of different Seam/ Overcast stitches on your sewing machine, to give the best result for your chosen fabric. Three-step zigzag stitch Fabric: Stretch light, cut in two 715 / 735 755 1:13 Sew: • Place fabric pieces right sides together.
Sewing Darning and Mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a Àne thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. Fabric: Woven medium, poke a small hole to darn. 715 / 735 755 1:18 1:26 Sew: • Place the fabric in position under the presser foot. • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. Start sewing above the hole and sew down over it. • Once over the hole, touch . Continue sewing.
Sewing Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. The left swing of the needle should just catch the edge of the folded fabric. If neccessary, adjust the stitch width as needed to barely “catch” the fold by touching + or - on your stitch width button. Hem For sewing hems we recommend that you use a straight stitch for woven fabric, leather and vinyl, and stretch stitches for stretch fabrics.
Sewing Center Zipper Fabric: Woven medium 715 / 735 755 1:02 Sew the two fabrics together along a 5/8'' (15 mm) seam line up to the notch at the zipper placement. 715 / 735 755 1:07 Baste the zipper area of the seam together. Press the seam open. Place the zipper right side to the pressed open seam allowance. 715 / 735 755 1:05 1:08 Remove the presser foot. Set stitch width to 6 mm, to bartack baste zipper in place. Set the presser foot pressure to 2.
Sewing • Place the fabric, right side up, under the zipper foot. Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Begin stitching across the bottom, pivot the fabric and stitch the right side of the zipper to the top. • To avoid fabric shifting, sew the left side of the zipper in the same direction. Snap on the zipper foot to the left of the needle. Touch for right needle position straight stitch.
Sewing Buttonholes On your sewing machine you have different buttonhole styles to select from. Select the bartack style for most buttonhole sewing and the keyhole style for tailored jackets. By using the Sensor Buttonhole Foot that measures as it sews, every buttonhole will be the same size. Bartack buttonhole for most fabric weights. Keyhole buttonhole with square end for tailored jackets, coats, etc.
Sewing The buttonhole size needed will vary with the thickness and style of your button. Always stitch a sample buttonhole on scraps Àrst. Sew the Buttonhole: • Fold fabric in two and place stabilizer in between. • Mark the buttonhole location on your fabric. d • Place the fabric under the Sensor Buttonhole Foot. The measurement wheel can be raised to a stop, which makes it easier to place the fabric under the presser foot.
Sewing Step by Step Buttonhole Use the step by step buttonhole when the fabric is too narrow and/or uneven for the wheel on the Sensor Buttonhole Foot to turn smoothly. • Select a buttonhole and snap on Buttonhole Foot C. • When you begin sewing the buttonhole, the machine will sew the left column in reverse. The buttonhole foot has guide lines to determine the buttonhole length. Use the guide lines on the left toe of the Buttonhole Foot to position the garment edge.
Sewing • Stitch a buttonhole. Do not hold back the cord. The satin buttonhole columns will stitch over the cord. • Stop sewing with the needle down before the last bartack end of the buttonhole is sewn and lift the cord off the Ànger and pull out the slack. • Cross the cord in front of the needle and stitch the last bartack end of the buttonhole over the cord. • Thread the cord ends into a large sewing needle, pull to the wrong side and knot the ends before cutting excess cord.
Sewing On your Platinum 715/735, adjust stitch settings so that the stitch length is 0.0 and the width is 3.0. Set thread tension to 4 and presser foot pressure to 6. On your Platinum 755, the button stitch is preset for a button with 3 mm between the holes*. Sew: • Place the thin end of the clearance plate under the button when sewing on light fabrics. Hold in place with transparent tape. Use the thick end for heavier fabrics.
CARE OF YOUR PLATINUM
Care of your Platinum Changing the Light Bulb ! Turn off the main switch. 1 Only use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine (12V, 5W). They are available at your authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer. 1 Place the light bulb remover with the deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb. Do not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remove it. 2 When inserting a new light bulb place the light bulb remover with the shallow hole, marked IN, around the new bulb. Insert it by pushing it up.
Care of your Platinum Care of the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. 10 15 10 15 ! Turn off the main switch. Cleaning Wipe the exterior surfaces of your sewing machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Clean the Bobbin Area Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover. Lower the feed teeth. Place the stitch plate opener on the brush, and then in the recess at the rear of the stitch plate.
Care of your Platinum Trouble Shooting Any Time You Experience a Problem When Sewing: • Insert new needle size and type as recommended on the InfoDisplay. • Rethread the top and bobbin threads. • Use different spool pin positions (vertical or horizontal). • Use thread nets and quality thread. We recommend the same sewing thread on top and bobbin for general sewing. For decorative sewing we recommend embroidery thread on top and regular sewing thread on bobbin.
Care of your Platinum Bobbin Thread Breaks? • Wind a new bobbin. • Replace the bobbin in the machine, check correct threading, page 10. • If stitch plate hole is damaged - replace stitch plate. • Clean bobbin area. Bobbin Winds Irregularly? • Check threading for bobbin winding. Wrong Stitch, Irregular or Narrow Stitches? • Turn machine off and on to reset. • Change needle, rethread top and bobbin threads. • Use stabilizer. Machine Sews Slowly? • Check speed.
Index Index Accessory Tray Adjust an entire stitch program Adjust stitches in a program Arrow buttons Auxilary spool pin 3 32 32 19 7 Baste Bobbin placing in the machine winding Built-in memory Buttonhole balance corded cutting density Ruler Sensor Foot step by step Button, sewing on 37 Care of your Platinum Changing light bulbs needle presser foot Cleaning bobbin area under the bobbin area 10 10 19, 29 53 46 47 46 45 44 46 47 49-51 50 12 14 51 51 51 Fault-Ànding Feed teeth, lowering FIX Foot control
Index Packing away after sewing Placing the accessories Placing the bobbin in the machine Presser feet Presser foot change lever pressure PROG Programming Letters and stitches Reinforced Straight Stitch Remove the stitch plate Remove the accessory tray Replace the stitch plate REP Reverse button Sensor Buttonhole Foot Sewing button speed zipper Spool holders Spool pin Main spool pin Auxilary spool pin Step by step buttonhole Stitch length Stitch plate Stitch selection menus Stitch selection utility and dec
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