User’s Guide
This household 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.
Getting ready to sew Page 7-17 Operating the machine 1 2 Page 18-33 Basic sewing techniques 3 Page 34-40 Taking care of the machine Page 41-43 Machine overview and accessories page 5-6 Stitch and alphabet overview, page 44-46 4
Table of contents Machine overview ............................................................5 Included accessories ........................................................6 1. Getting ready to sew Sewing Mode, 870 Quilt/850 .......................................22 Selecting a stitch .............................................................23 Selecting a font ...............................................................23 Programming ............................................................
Machine overview 20 1 21 22 23 24 25 2 3 4 5 6 26 27 7 9 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 28 17 18 19 15 16 29 1. Lid 13. Needle plate 25. Thread cutter for bobbin thread 2. Pre-tension thread guide 14. Bobbin cover 26. Handwheel 3. Thread tension disks 15. Free arm 4. Thread take-up lever 16. Drop feed teeth switch 27. GraphicDisplay, 870 Quilt/850. (The GraphicDisplay on 830 is a different size) 5. Thread tension dial, 850/830 17. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 6.
Included accessories Presser Feet Utility Foot A Attached 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 decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length, use this foot. The tunnel on the underside of the foot is designed to feed smoothly over the stitches. Buttonhole Foot C This foot is used for sewing buttonholes step by step.
Getting ready to sew Unpacking 1. Place the machine on a sturdy, flat surface, remove the packaging and lift off the cover. 2. Remove the packing material and the foot control. 3. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a main cord and a foot control cord. 1 4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and needle plate to remove any soil before sewing. Packing away after sewing 1. Press the power switch to turn off the machine. 2.
Getting ready to sew Connecting the foot control Among the accessories you will find the foot control cord and the main cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very first time you are going to use the machine. 1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot control over. Connect the cord to the socket inside the space of the foot control. 2. Push firmly to make sure it is properly connected. 3. Lay the cord in the slot on the underside of the foot control.
Getting ready to sew Lower the feed teeth The feed teeth are lowered when you move the switch on the front of the free arm to the right. Move the switch to the left 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 sewing. 1 Changing the presser foot Turn off the main switch 1. Make sure the needle is in the highest position. Pull the presser foot towards you. 2.
Getting ready to sew 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 machine contains needles of the most frequently used sizes for sewing on woven and stretch fabrics. A A Universal Needles These needles are used for sewing in all woven fabrics. The needle point is designed to penetrate between the threads of the fabric so the fabric will not be damaged.
Getting ready to sew Spool pins and spool caps Your sewing machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxiliary spool pin. The spool pins are designed for all types of thread. The main spool pin is adjustable and can be used in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the stationary spool) or in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). The horizontal position is recommended for all threads. The vertical position can be used for specialty threads.
Getting ready to sew A B D C E Threading the upper thread Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position Turn off the main switch 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on the spool pin as described on page 11. 2. Spool pin in horizontal position: Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread guide (A) and under the thread guide (B).
Getting ready to sew Needle threader A The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. B 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down, catching the thread under the guide (A). 2. Push back to bring the needle threader forward until the metal flanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass through the needle eye (B). 3.
Getting ready to sew Threading for twin needles Turn off the main switch A 1. Insert a twin needle. 2. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread. 3. Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock the spool pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it down. Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap, place a felt pad under the thread spool. 4.
Getting ready to sew Winding the bobbin using the vertical spool pin 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle at the front of the machine (the Husqvarna Viking mark facing up). Use only the original Husqvarna Viking bobbins. 2. Place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the spool on the main spool pin set in the vertical position. A C 1 B 3.
Getting ready to sew Thread tension, 850/830 Use the recommended top thread tension setting given on the GraphicDisplay. You might need to adjust the top thread tension for special threads, fabrics and/or techniques. To set the tension, turn the numbered tension dial. The higher the number the tighter the tension. Normally top thread tension is set to around 4. When sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to around 3.
Getting ready to sew Exclusive Sensor System (ESS) Sensor Foot Pressure The automatic setting of the presser foot pressure is calculated from the fabric selected in the Sewing Advisor. Thanks to the Exclusive Sensor System the pressure is preserved constantly while you are sewing. The Sensor System senses the thickness of the fabric you are sewing and automatically adjusts the presser foot pressure. The presser foot sews over the fabric smoothly and evenly with perfect, even fabric feed.
Operating the machine Function buttons 4 8 1 4 2 5 3 1 5 2 3 6 6 9 7 7 850/830 1. Needle Stop Up/Down Press this button to move the needle down or up. The setting of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. The upper LED next to the button is lit when needle up is activated and the lower LED is lit when needle down is activated. You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower needle.
Operating the machine Function buttons on the Touch Panel 10. Alternate View When you select a satin stitch the length and width settings will be shown on the GraphicDisplay. By pressing the Alternate View button the density setting will be shown instead of the length setting. On the 870 Quilt model the stitch position settings will be shown instead of the stitch width when you press the Alternate View button. 15 10 11 12 13 14 11.
Operating the machine 15. Navigator Arrow Buttons Make your selections with the arrow buttons and confirm your selections or changes with the OK button. Use the left/right arrow buttons to select stitches step by step in numerical order within the selected stitch menu. The arrow buttons are also used when programming to select stitches within the program or to select letters to insert in the program.
Operating the machine Sewing Mode, 830 Sewing Mode is the first view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will find all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch. Straight stitch is selected by default. 1. Recommended needle for the selected fabric. 2. Recommended presser foot for the selected stitch. 5 1 4 6 2 7 3 8 Normal Sewing Mode, Straight stitch 3.
Operating the machine Sewing Mode, 870 Quilt /850 Sewing Mode is the first view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will find all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch. Straight stitch is selected by default. 4 1 5 6 1. Recommended needle for the selected fabric. 2. Recommended presser foot for the selected stitch. 3.
Operating the machine Selecting a stitch Press the Stitch Menu button to select a stitch menu. Use the arrow buttons to select among the menus: 1 Utility Stitches, 2 Quilt Stitches, 3 Satin and Heirloom Stitches, 4 Decorative Stitches and U My Stitches. The name and number of the selected menu is shown in the bottom of the display. When you have selected the menu, press the number of the stitch you wish to use with the stitch selection buttons.
Operating the machine Programming The programming function on your machine makes it possible to create stitches with your own personal settings and to combine stitches and letters into stitch programs. You can add up to 40 stitches and letters in the same program. Save your own stitches and programs in My Stitches and recall them any time you like. All stitches in your sewing machine are programmable except for buttonholes, darning, tapering stitches*, button sewing and bartacks.
Operating the machine Add stitches or letters at other positions If you wish to add a stitch or letter at another position in the program, move the cursor by pressing the arrow buttons. The stitch or letter will be inserted to the right of the cursor. NOTE: When programming letters, press the arrow down button to activate the cursor in the stitch program instead of in the alphabet.
Operating the machine Adjust the entire stitch program Adjustments that affect the whole program and not just single stitches, are done in Sewing Mode. Press the PROG button to leave Programming Mode and switch to Sewing Mode. In Sewing Mode you can adjust the width and length or mirror the whole program. There are a few things you need to know when adjusting the stitch program in Sewing Mode: The adjustments you make to the program in Sewing Mode cannot be brought back to Programming Mode.
Operating the machine My Stitches Menu My Stitches is your own personal menu where you can save and recall your programs or favorite stitches with personal settings. The Sapphire™ 830 machine has 10 memories, the Sapphire 850 machine has 15 memories and the Sapphire 870 Quilt machine has 20 memories. Each memory has a maximum space of 40 stitches. Save a stitch or a program Press the My Stitches button from Programming or Sewing Mode. This will open the My Stitches Menu.
Operating the machine SET Menu You can change the pre-set machine settings and make manual adjustments to the automatic functions in the SET Menu. Open the menu by pressing the SET Menu button and select the setting you wish to adjust by pressing the up/down arrow buttons. To activate the function, use the left/right arrow to place an X in the box. To cancel the function, use the left/right arrows to leave the box empty. Press the SET Menu button again to leave the SET Menu.
Operating the machine Twin needle Language If you are using a twin needle, set the size of the needle to limit the width of all stitches and prevent needle breakage. Use the left/right arrow buttons to set the twin needle size. Your setting will be saved even when the machine is turned off. A popup message reminds you of the setting when you turn on the machine. Close the pop-up message by pressing OK. Use the left/right arrow buttons to change the language of all text in your machine.
Operating the machine Pop-up messages Bobbin winding on This pop-up message appears when the bobbin winding spindle is pushed to the right and bobbin winding is activated. Presser foot too high Your machine will not sew if there is too much fabric under the presser foot. Remove some of the fabric or use another fabric. Press the OK button, or tap the foot control to close the pop-up message.
Operating the machine Restart the buttonhole? If you are sewing a buttonhole and stop to adjust the length settings you will get this question once you start sewing again. If you select “Yes”, the machine will restart and sew the buttonhole from the beginning with the new settings. If you select “No”, the machine will continue sewing the rest of the buttonhole with the new settings. Use the arrow buttons to select “Yes” or “No” and press the OK button.
Operating the machine Main motor overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing, the main motor can get overloaded. The pop-up message will close when the main motor and power supply is secure. The stitch cannot be programmed This message is shown if you try to program or add a buttonhole, bartack or taper stitch* or the sew on button stitch to a program. All stitches in your sewing machine are programmable except for these.
Operating the machine Exclusive Sewing Advisor Your sewing machine features the Exclusive Husqvarna Viking Sewing Advisor. The Sewing Advisor automatically sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width, thread tension*, sewing speed and sensor foot pressure for your project. The stitch is displayed on screen with presser foot, thread tension and needle recommendations. Press the buttons for fabric type and sewing technique desired.
Basic sewing techniques 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 finished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. Seams on 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. 1:1 Straight Stitch Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two.
Basic sewing techniques Overcast The three-step zigzag, is up to 1/4’’ (6 mm) wide and suitable for all types of fabrics. Use this stitch for overcasting, butting two edges together to join them, mending tears and other special finishing. Use Edging Foot J when overcasting. 1:13 Three-Step Zigzag Fabric: All types of fabric. Select: The fabric you are using and Overcast technique (The Sewing Advisor selects the threestep zigzag). Use: Presser Foot J and the needle recommended for your fabric.
Basic sewing techniques Darning and mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a fine thread in a color as close to your garment as possible. 1. Place the fabric in position under the presser foot. 2. Start sewing above the hole and over it. 3. Once over the hole, press the Reverse button. Continue sewing. The machine sews back and forth across the hole 14 times and then stops. 1:21 Darning Stitch Fabric: All types of fabric.
Basic sewing techniques Sewing buttonholes The buttonholes in your sewing machine are specially adjusted for different kinds of fabric and garments. Look at the stitch table on the last pages in this book to find descriptions of each buttonhole. The Sewing Advisor will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your fabric. Fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn.
Basic sewing techniques Step-by-Step Buttonholes A buttonhole can also be sewn step by step without the Sensor Buttonhole Foot connected. Use the reverse button to set the length of the buttonhole. 1. Attach Presser Foot C. 2. Place the fabric and stabilizer under the presser foot. Use the markings on the left toe of the buttonhole foot to position the garment edge. Place the edge of the garment at the middle mark to have 5/8’’ (15 mm) from the edge to the buttonhole. 3. Begin sewing the buttonhole.
Basic sewing techniques Sewing on buttons Sew buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes quickly with your sewing machine. 1. Snap off the presser foot and lower the feed teeth. 2. Place the fabric, clearance plate and button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with the swing of the needle. Check the swing of the needle by pressing the mirror side to side button to be sure the needle will not hit the button. Bring the needle down into the holes of the button with the hand wheel to verify.
Basic sewing techniques Sewing zippers The Zipper Foot E can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the other side of the zipper, reposition the Zipper Foot. Move the needle position far left or far right to stitch close to the zipper teeth or cording. Center Zipper 1. Sew the two fabrics right sides together along the 5/8’’ (15 mm) seam line, stopping at the notch for the zipper placement. 2.
Taking care of the machine Changing the light bulbs Your sewing machine is equipped with two light bulbs. One is placed under the sewing head and one above the free arm. Only use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine (24V, 5W). They are available at your authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer. Change the light bulbs as described below. Turn off the main switch. 1 Place the light bulb remover with the deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb.
Taking care of the machine Trouble shooting Any time you experience a problem when sewing: • Select correct type and weight of fabric in the Sewing Advisor. • Insert needle size and type as recommended on the GraphicDisplay. • 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.
Taking care of the machine Machine Sews Slowly? • Check speed. • Remove stitch plate and brush lint from bobbin and teeth area. • Have your sewing machine serviced at your authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer. Machine Will Not Sew? • Put bobbin winder spindle to the left into sewing position. • Check plugs are securely plugged all the way into the machine. • Check wall plug and power to wall plug. • Check foot control connection.
Stitch table - menu 1. Utility Stitches Stitch Stitch no. 830 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 44 850 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 870 Stitch name Application Bartack Buttonhole Sensor Buttonh. Foot/C Standard buttonhole for most fabric weights. Straight Stitch, center needle position A/B For all types of sewing. Select 29 different needle positions.
19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 – – 30 31 32 – 33 34 – 35 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 – – 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 Elastic Stitch or Smocking A/B Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring. Bridging stitch A/B For joining two pieces of fabric with finished edges and for elastic shirring. Darning Stitch (forward and backward) A/B Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and more.
Stitch overview Menu 1: Utility Stitches, Menu 2: Quilt Stitches, Menu 3: Satin and Heirloom Stitches, Menu 4: Decorative Stitches Sapphire™ 830 Sapphire 850 Sapphire 870 Quilt Alphabets Block (830/850/870) Brush Line (850/870) Script (870 Quilt) Cyrillic and Hiragana Russian and Japanese alphabets. See the fonts on the GraphicDisplay of your sewing machine. 46 Stitches 0-9 are the same in all four stitch menus.
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