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 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 (a) Presser Foot Lever (b) Thread Tension Lowering the Feed Teeth 2 2-3 3 3 4 4 5 5 6 7 8 9 10 10 1
Learn your Platinum Learn your Platinum 1. 28. 29. 30. 2. 3. 31. 32. 5. 4. 6. 7. 8. 12. 13. 14. 24. 15. 16. 9. 10. 11. 23. 17. 25. 26. 27. 33. 22. 34. 18. 19. 20. 21. Overview - Front 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19.
Learn your Platinum Overview - Rear 37. 38. 39. 40. 41. 37. Handle Thread cutter Presser foot lifter Needle threader (Platinum 955E only) Embroidery unit connection socket 39. 38. 40. Accessory Tray 41. 42. Space for accessories 43. Space for presser feet 44. Space for bobbins 42. Presserfeet for 775 Presser feet A, B, C, D, E, H, J and the Sensor Buttonhole Foot (see page 13-14 for presser feet overview) 43.
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 the Foot Control Cord Among the accessories you will Ànd the foot control cord and 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. Here you can also place your User’s Guide. 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 Platinum 955E has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary 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 Auxiliary Spool Pin The auxiliary 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 auxiliary 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. 3. Switch off the main switch. 1. Pull the spool pin out.
Learn your Platinum Needle Threader The needle must be in the up position to use the needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Switch off the main switch. Pull the needle threader all the way down, catching the thread under the guide (a). Bring it forward until the metal Áanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass through the needle eye. Place the thread around the guide (a) and under the Áanges in front of the needle, so the thread catches into the small hook.
Learn your Platinum Threading for Twin Needle 1. 2. 3. 4. Switch off the main switch. Insert a twin needle. See page 12 “Changing the needle”. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread. LEFT NEEDLE (RED): 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. RIGHT NEEDLE (LIGHT RED): Pull up the auxiliary spool pin.
Learn your Platinum c a d b Bobbin Winding 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle at the front of the machine (the mark “H” facing up). Push the bobbin spindle down. 2. Place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the spool on the auxiliary 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). 4.
Learn your Platinum c 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. To wind, follow the instructions for “Bobbin Winding”. The difference is that the thread is brought up from the needle, under the presser foot and to the right over thread guide (c).
Learn your Platinum Needles A 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 Platinum contains needles of the most used sizes for sewing in woven and stretch fabrics. A – Universal Needles Sizes 80 and 90 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 Platinum. Utility Foot A Fitted on the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. Utility Foot B When sewing close zigzag stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length; other utility stitches or decorative stitches use this foot. The tunnel at the bottom of the foot is designed to feed smoothly over the stitches.
Learn your Platinum Sensor Buttonhole Foot 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 Switch off the main switch. 1. Make sure that the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot towards you. 2.
Learn your Platinum Thread Tension The tension setting is indicated by the thread tension indication dial (a). The higher the number the tighter the tension. Normally top thread tension is set to around 4. When sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches the thread tension is set to around 3. When topstitching with a coarse thread in thick fabric, increase the tension to 7-9. a Thread Tension on Platinum 955E The thread tension is set automatically for the selected stitch or embroidery design.
Learn your Platinum Correct and Incorrect Thread Tension To understand the correct thread tension, sew a few sample zigzag stitches at different settings. 1. Begin with a tension that is too loose, i.e. set at the lowest number. The bobbin thread will lie straight and the top thread will be drawn to the underside of the fabric. 2. If you set the tension at the highest number, the seam may pucker and/or the top thread might break. 3.
FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY ON YOUR PLATINUM 775
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Function Buttons NEEDLE STOP UP/DOWN is used to move the needle down or up and/ or to set the needle stop position up or down. NOTE: When sewing, the needle can be raised/lowered by lightly tapping the foot control. is used to conclude a stitch. Your Platinum 775 fastens the thread and stops automatically when a stitch sequence has been completed. STOP is cancelled when you touch the button again or by selecting a new stitch.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 The Functions Panel Stitch length When you select a stitch, your Platinum 775 automatically sets the best stitch length. The set length is visible on the display above the stitch length button. You can change the stitch length by pressing either the (+) or (-) button. Some stitches have a limited stitch length. Minimum and maximum settings are indicated with a “beep” signal. Stitch width The stitch width is set in the same way as the stitch length.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 FUNC Touch this button to step between the different modes of your Platinum 775. There are three different modes, norm, PROG and REP. The NORM mode (normal sewing mode) is always active when the machine is turned on. Touch once to activate the program mode (used when programming), then touch again to enter the REP mode that is used to sew a programmed combination. Touch again to return to NORM mode. The active mode is indicated on the display.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Stitch Selection Your Platinum 775 has three different main menus: Stitches, Alphabets, Alphabet sub menu. Utility and Decorative Stitches Platinum 775 has 35 utility stitches (menu 1), and 105 decorative stitches (menu 2-4). The utility stitches are visible on the Touch Panel and the decorative stitches are pictured inside the lid. Touch the stitch menu button to open a pop-up on the display, that shows the different sub menus.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Alphabets Your Platinum 775 has two different alphabets, Outline Block and Script. The Outline Block alphabet is the default font. Touch the alphabet menu button, a pop-up showing the different alphabets appears. Touch the button again to step between the alphabets. The currently selected alphabet is surrounded by a frame on the display. Touch a letter (shown in red on the stitch selection buttons) to conÀrm the selection.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Russian and Japanese alphabets Your Platinum 775 features also Russian and Japanese alphabets. When the Russian or Japanese language is selected, the script alphabet is replaced with Russian or Japanese. The Russian and Japanese alphabets differ from the Latin alphabet that is displayed on the buttons: The Russian alphabet starts in the top left corner, on the button marked with A, and then continues from left to right moving down, row by row.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Sewing Advisor Your Platinum 775 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. The Sewing Advisor sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width, and sewing speed for your project.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Leather/Vinyl Leather is animal skin with the coat (fur) removed. 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 vinyl has give. LEATHER/VINYL: for suede, real leather and for artiÀcial leather and suede. Leather Vinyl Techniques SEAM: sews two pieces of fabric together.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 How to Use the Sewing Advisor Woven medium is the default fabric and is active until another fabric is selected. The last fabric selected is always active and retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off. When pressing a fabric icon, a pop-up appears on the display showing the selected fabric.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Icons on the InfoDisplay On the infodisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to attain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some appear only at speciÀc occasions. The icons visible on the Infodisplay are listed and explained below. 1. 3. 4. 8. 9. 10. 13. 2. 5. 7. 11. 6. General Icons 1.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Programming Icons 14.PROG or REP is visible here indicating whether you are in the programming mode or if you are in the repetition mode to sew out your program. 15.A number indicates the ACTIVE MEMORY. 14. Buttonhole Icons 16.CORD the buttonhole. 17.Use SENSOR BUTTONHOLE FOOT. 18.Indicates SEWING DIRECTION and what part of the buttonhole is being sewn. 19.Touch REVERSE to set the buttonhole size. When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. 20.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Programming With Platinum 775 you can program stitches and letters into combinations. Save the programmed combinations in the permanent memories. A pro-grammed stitch combination that is saved is retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off. PROG mode When programming, the Sewing Advisor is not active. Touch FUNC to activate the PROG mode. Memories Touch M to select memory. The M and the number that follows indicates the active memory.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Program Stitches and Letters To program the stitch combination shown: • Touch FUNC to activate PROG. • Select stitch menu 4. • Select stitch 4:20. It appears on the InfoDisplay. The cursor moves automatically to the next position ready to receive the next stitch, or to adjust the one just entered. to mirror image the stitch end • Touch to end. To program “E” in upper case letters, select the Outline Block alphabet from the Alphabet selection menu.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 775 Change or Add a Stitch or Letter Any stitch or letter can be changed in PROG when the cursor is positioned underneath it. Simply select the correct stitch or letter, to replace the one you would like to change. To add a stitch or letter in PROG, move the cursor to the position following the one where you wish to add a stitch. Touch CLR. Select the stitch you wish to add. Touch CLR to bring up the rest of the program again.
FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY ON YOUR PLATINUM 955E
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Function Buttons NEEDLE STOP UP/DOWN is used to move the needle down or up and to set the needle stop position up or down. NOTE: The needle can be raised/lowered by lightly tapping the foot control. is used to end a stitch. Your Platinum 955E fastens the thread and stops automatically when a stitch or stitch program have been completed. STOP is cancelled when you touch the button again or by selecting a new stitch.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E The Functions Panel Stitch Length When you select a stitch, your Platinum 955E automatically sets the best stitch length. The set length is visible on the InfoDisplay above the stitch length button. You can change the stitch length by pressing either the (+) or (-) button. Minimum and maximum settings are indicated with a “beep” signal. The buttons are also used to set button size when the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E FUNC Touch this button to step between the different modes of your Platinum 955E. There are three different modes, norm, PROG and REP. The NORM mode (normal sewing mode) is always active when the machine is turned on. Touch once to activate the PROG mode (used when programming), then touch again to enter the REP (repeat) mode that is used to sew a programmed combination. Touch again to return to NORM mode. The active mode is indicated on the InfoDisplay.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Stitch Selection Utility and Decorative Stitches When touching the stitch menu button, the utility and decorative stitches menu (Àrst row inside the lid) is selected. Platinum 955E has 35 stitches. They are all pictured inside the lid. Each stitch has a number that is used to select the stitch. The ten most frequently used stitches are pictured as direct selections on the stitch selection buttons. Touch the picture to select the stitch.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Alphabet Your Platinum 955E features Outline Block lettering. Upper case letters, lower case letters and numbers/special characters are available. All characters are visible inside the lid. Each is given a number that is used for selection. The number is shown above the character. Step between the three menus by touch. The active menu is shown in the ing Overview Window. An “A..” indicates that upper case letters is selected, an “a..
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Icons on the InfoDisplay On the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to attain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some appear only at speciÀc occasions. The icons visible on the InfoDisplay are listed and explained below. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 1. 12. 11. 10. 9. General Icons 11.Indicates that REVERSE is active. 1. The set SPEED is shown here. 2.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Programming Icons 13. PROG or REP is visible here indicating whether you are in the programming mode or if you are in the repetition mode to sew out your program. 14. A number indicating the ACTIVE MEMORY is shown here. 15. The PROGRAMMED STITCH is shown here. Buttonhole Icons When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected. 16. Indicates that the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Programming With Platinum 955E you can program stitches and letters into combinations. Save the programmed combinations in the permanent memories. A pro-grammed stitch combination that is saved is retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off. PROG mode Touch FUNC to activate the PROG mode. Memories Touch M to select memory. The “M” and the number that follows indicates the active memory. There are four different memories (M1 to M4).
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Program Stitches and Letters To program the stitch combination shown: • Touch FUNC to select PROG. • Select stitch 31. The number appears on the InfoDisplay. While programming a combination, you need to move forward with the right arrow button to program the next stitch. Otherwise the stitch entered next will replace the stitch already entered. To program “E” in upper case letters, touch the alphabet menu button once. “A..” is visible in the Overview Window.
Functions and InfoDisplay on your Platinum 955E Change a Stitch or Letter Any stitch or letter can be changed in PROG when the stitch number is shown in the InfoDisplay. Simply step through the numbers of the stitch combination 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.
Embroidery 2. 3. 1. 4. EMBROIDERY Embroidery Unit Overview 1. Embroidery unit socket 2. Embroidery arm 3. Embroidery hoop attachment 4.
Embroidery Embroidery Foot U The embroidery foot is used in two different ways; for embroidery and when quilting with embroidery designs or embroidering terry cloth and other thick fabrics. For normal embroidery the lever on the presser foot arm should be turned so that you can read the letter “U” (a). When quilting or embroidering thick fabric, move the lever upwards (b). By doing so, the presser foot is positioned slightly higher to give extra space for the thick/batted fabric.
Embroidery Connect the Embroidery Unit Turn off your Platinum 955E and slide off the accessory tray. NOTE: At the back of the machine, there is a covered socket were the embroidery unit plugs in. Before embroidering for the Àrst time, carefully pry off the cover with the screw driver. 1. Slide the embroidery unit on to the free arm of the machine until it plugs Àrmly into the socket at the back of the machine. If you have the presser foot lowered, raise it before turning on the machine.
Embroidery Hoop the Fabric 1. Loosen the screw on the larger outer hoop. Remove the inner hoop. Place the hoop on a Àrm Áat surface with the screw on the lower right. 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 stabilizer and the fabric on top of the outer hoop and place the inner hoop on top of the fabric with the small arrow at the bottom edge. 3. Push Àrmly on the inner hoop to push it into the outer hoop.
Embroidery Slide on the Hoop Slide the hoop onto the embroidery arm until it clicks into place. The marked center point on the design should match the starting point of the needle. NOTE: To remove the hoop from the embroidery arm, press the grey button on the embroidery unit and slide the hoop toward you. Getting Started 1. Slide on the embroidery unit and turn on your Platinum 955E. 2. Insert an Embroidery d-Card (Platinum 955E Sampler, 100:5). Calibrate the unit by touching . 3.
Embroidery InfoDisplay Icons when Embroidering Presser foot down A Áashing presser foot icon indicates that the presser foot should be raised or lowered Calibrate A Áashing “ ” within a hoop icon prompts you to remove the hoop and touch to calibrate, see page 46. Embroidery d-Card A Áashing d-Card icon prompts you to insert an Embroidery d-Card. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 9. 8. 1. A STOP icon indicates that Platinum 955E stops after each color.
Embroidery Embroidery Functions Mirror Image Side to Side Touch MIRROR SIDE TO SIDE and the embroidery will Áip side to side. When mirror image is selected, an icon is visible on the InfoDisplay. Rotate Embroidery Touch ROTATION to rotate the design in 90 degree steps. See the direction of the rotation as the letter “ ” rotates after each touch on the button. Adjust Design Size The embroidery size can be scaled up or down (up to 25% in either direction).
Embroidery Step Stitch by Stitch Touch these buttons to step stitch by stitch through the design. If the top/bobbin thread have run out or broken, touch forward stitch by stitch. NOTE: When to step backwards a few stitches. Touch to step the buttons are kept depressed, the stepping speed accelerates. Step Color by Color When a design includes several colors, use these buttons to step backwards wards to the beginning of each thread color change.
Embroidery Hoop Size When you have chosen a design, the design width and length numbers will indicate the size of the hoop to use for that design. Select a different hoop size by touching the hoop button again. Touch the button repeatedly to step between the available hoop sizes. The design width and length number will show the different hoop sizes. If no other size is available for the selected design size, the machine beeps and the stitch length and width numbers will Áash.
Embroidery Easy Thread Trims When changing from one thread to another, it is best to cut the long ”jump” stitches that are created when the hoop is moving. This will make the thread trimming easier when the embroidery is Ànished. , the hoop moves towards you. Touch again. Cut the jump threads and touch The hoop moves back to its ready position. Touch START/STOP to resume the embroidery. Fix Before beginning to stitch the embroidery design, touch FIX to baste an outline around the design area.
Embroidery Lettering Combinations Font Embroidery d-Card Clarendon font 100:2 is included with your Platinum 955E. When embroidering more than one letter/ character, the start point always follows the end point of the previously embroidered letter/character. If the Àrst letter/character is rotated and/ or scaled, the next will be adjusted according to the same settings. To embroider the word “Platinum”, attach the embroidery unit and slide in the Clarendon font d-Card.
CARE OF YOUR PLATINUM
Care of Your Platinum Changing the Light Bulb 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. Switch off the main switch. 1. Place the light bulb remover with its deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb. Do not turn the bulb, just pull it out to remove it. 2. When inserting, place the light bulb remover with its shallow hole, marked IN, around the new bulb. Insert the bulb by pushing it up. 2.
Care of Your Platinum Cleaning To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. 10 15 Switch off the main switch. Wipe the exterior surfaces of your Platinum 955E sewing machine and embroidery unit with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. 10 15 Cleaning 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. • 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 Rayon embroidery thread on top and sewing thread on bobbin.
Care of Your Platinum Machine will not sew? • Put bobbin winder spindle up into sewing position. • Check plugs are all the way into machine. • Check wall plug and power to wall plug. Unbalanced Buttonholes? (955E only) If necessary, for speciality fabrics, you have the possibility to adjust the buttonhole balance. To balance the stitch density of the right buttonhole column, touch both arrow buttons at the same time until the balance is visible on the InfoDisplay.
Index Index Accessory Tray Adjust entire stitch program design size stitches in a program Alphabet Arrow Buttons Attach Embroidery Foot U Auxiliary spool pin Balance Bobbin placing in the machine winding Built-in memory Buttonhole balance Sensor Foot Care of your Platinum Changing light bulbs needle presser foot Cleaning bobbin area under the bobbin area Clr Connect the Embroidery Unit the foot control the machine Correct thread tension Delete stitches or programs Embroidery accessories booklet d-Cards Foo
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