Operation Manual

10:3
Maintenance
Problem/cause Remedy
General problems
Bobbin alarm does not work? Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the original
HUSQ
VARNA VIKING® bobbins approved 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 SET Menu.
Fabric does not feed? Make sure that machine is not set in free-motion mode in
the Sewing Settings menu in the SET menu.
Wrong stitch, irregular or narrow stitch? Deactivate Twin Needle or Stitch Width Safety Sewing
Settings in the SET
Menu.
T
he needle breaks? Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
The machine will not sew? Check that all plugs are securely plugged into the machine
and into the wall socket.
The screen is turned off? Touch the screen to activate.
Turn off Screen Saver in the SET Menu.
Icons on the screen are not activated when touched? Calibrate the screen. Calibrate is found in the SET Menu.
The sewing and embroidery machine screen and/or
function buttons do not respond to touch?
The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be
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® dealer.
The machine skips stitches
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
Did you insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
Is the correct presser foot used? Attach correct presser foot.
Is the needle too small for the thread? Change the needle.
Needle thread breaks
Did you insert the needle properly? Insert needle correctly as described in chapter 2.
Did y
ou insert a wrong needle? Use needle system 130/705 H.
Is the needle bent or blunt? Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly? Check how the machine is threaded.
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
become dry?
Change to a new high quality thread purchased from an
authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer.
Is a correct spool cap used? Attach a spool cap of the right size for the actual thread
spool (see chapter 2).
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.
Troubleshooting
In this troubleshooting guide you will À nd solutions to the problems you may have with your machine. For further
information please contact your local authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer who will be happy to help you.