User’s Guide KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING™
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 18-34 Basic sewing techniques 3 Page 35-46 Taking care of the machine Page 47-49 Machine overview and accessories, page 5-6 Stitch and alphabet overview, page 50-53 4
Table of contents Machine overview ............................................................5 Sewing Mode, 855/875 Quilt .......................................23 Included accessories ........................................................6 Selecting a stitch .............................................................24 Selecting a font ...............................................................24 1. Getting ready to sew Unpacking ...............................................................
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 12. Presser foot 24. Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop 2. Pre-tension thread guide 13. Stitch plate 25. Thread cutter for bobbin thread 3. Thread tension disks 14. Bobbin cover 26. Handwheel 4. Thread take-up lever 15. Free arm 5. Thread tension dial, 835/855 16. Drop feed teeth switch 27. GraphicDisplay, 855/875 Quilt. (The GraphicDisplay on 835 is a different size) 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, Áat 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 power cord and a foot control cord. 1 4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and stitch plate to remove any soil before sewing. Packing away after sewing 1. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the machine. 3.
Getting ready to sew Connecting the foot control cord Among the accessories you will Ànd the foot control cord and the power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very Àrst 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 Àrmly 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 Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 1. Make sure the needle is in the highest position and the presser foot is lifted.
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. Universal needle (A) A 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.
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). Use the horizontal position for all regular sewing threads and the vertical position for large spools or 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 Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 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 Áanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass through the needle eye (B). 3.
Getting ready to sew Threading for twin needles 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Insert a twin needle. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread you are going to use as the second upper thread. 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.
Getting ready to sew Winding the bobbin using the vertical spool pin 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbin only Àts on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only 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 Inserting the bobbin 1 2 3 4 Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 1. Remove the bobbin cover by sliding it towards you. 2. Place the bobbin in the bobbin case. It drops in only one way with the logo facing up. The thread unreels from the left of the bobbin. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise when you pull the thread. 3.
Getting ready to sew EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ (ESS) Sensor Foot Pressure With the Sensor Foot Pressure, the presser foot actually senses the thickness of fabric and stitching to sew over it smoothly and evenly with perfect fabric feeding. 1 If you want to see the actual setting of the presser foot pressure for the selected fabric and adjust the pressure manually, go to the SET Menu (see page 29).
Operating the machine Function buttons 4 1 2 4 8 1 6 9 3 5 5 6 3 7 7 835/855 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 6. Fix By using the FIX button you can lock the stitch at the beginning and/or at the end. The LED next to the button is lit when FIX is activated. Press the FIX button to turn off the function. The FIX function is automatically activated when a stitch is selected or when STOP, the Selective Thread Cutter* or Stitch Restart* has been used. You can turn off the automatic FIX function in the SET Menu, see page 29. The FIX function can be programmed (see page 26). 7.
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. 15 On the 875 Quilt model the stitch position settings will be shown instead of the stitch width when you press the Alternate View button. ALT CLR 10 11 12 14 13 16 17 18 19 20 21 11.
Operating the machine 14. Stitch Selection Buttons By pressing any of the 0 to 9 buttons you select the stitch illustrated on that button immediately. By pressing two digits in quick succession you will be able to select a stitch from 10 and up from the selected stitch menu. If the stitch number does not exist in the selected stitch menu you will hear a beep and the Àrst entered digit will be selected as a stitch. 15 15.
Operating the machine Sewing Mode, 835 Sewing Mode is the Àrst view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will Ànd 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, 855/875 Quilt Sewing Mode is the Àrst view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will Ànd 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. 3. The sewing speed is indicated by three, or, for 875 Quilt, Àve levels shown on the GraphicDisplay.
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 3 1. Utility stitches 2. Quilt stitches 4 3. Decorative stitches 4. Decorative stitches U. My Stitches 2 The name and number of the selected menu is shown at the bottom of the display. The stitches are pictured inside the lid of your machine with the menu numbers on the left and the stitch numbers within the menus across the center.
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, Automatic 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 can be saved to My Stitches.
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. Model 835 has 10 memories, model 855 has 15 memories and model 875 Quilt 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. Select an empty memory by pressing the up/down arrow buttons.
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, press the OK button to place an X in the box. To cancel the function, press the OK button again to leave the box empty. To change the number settings, use the right/left arrow buttons.
Operating the machine Twin needle Audible Alarm If you are using a twin needle, set the size of the needle to limit the width of all stitches and prevent needle breakage. Activate or deactivate the twin needle function with the OK button and 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 pop-up message reminds you of the setting when you turn on the machine. Close the pop-up message by pressing OK.
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 change will be cancelled and the machine will continue sewing the rest of the buttonhole with the previous 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 Automatic Tapering stitches* 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 has the Exclusive HUSQVARNA VIKING® SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature 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 Ànished 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’’ (6mm) 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 Ànishing. 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 Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature selects the three-step zigzag).
Basic sewing techniques 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. 1:7 Overcast Stitch Fabric: Stretch light or woven light/medium, cut in two. Select: Stretch light or woven light/medium fabric and Seam/ Overcast technique (The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature selects the Overcast Stitch).
Basic sewing techniques Baste Basting is temporary stitching for Àtting garments, gathering and marking. The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature automatically sets a long stitch length and reduces the tension* so the threads are easy to remove or to pull for gathering. Place the fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot with 5/8” (15 mm) seam allowance. Stitch along seam line. To remove stitching pull the bobbin thread. 1:15 Baste Stitch Fabric: All types of fabric.
Basic sewing techniques 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 stretch fabric, the other for medium to heavy woven fabric. Fold the fabric as illustrated. Make sure the folded edge of the fabric follows the inside of the right “toe” of Blind Hem Foot D. The left swing of the needle should just catch the edge of the folded fabric. If necessary, adjust the stitch width as needed to barely “catch” the fold.
Basic sewing techniques Hem The Hem technique on your Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the visible or topstitch hem that is best for your fabric weight and type. For woven fabric and leather and vinyl, a straight stitch is selected. For stretch fabrics, stitches that stretch are selected. Jeans Hem When sewing over seams in extra heavy fabric or a jeans hem, the presser foot may tip as it rides over the seam. Use the multipurpose tool to balance the height of the presser foot as you sew.
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 Ànd descriptions of each buttonhole. The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature 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 Manual Buttonholes A buttonhole can also be sewn step by step without the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot connected. Use the reverse button to set the length of the buttonhole. 1. Snap on 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, multipurpose tool/button reed 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.
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’’ (15mm) seam line, stopping at the notch for the zipper placement. 2.
Basic sewing techniques Free Motion Quilting Free Motion Floating When sewing free motion at a low speed, the foot will raise and lower with each stitch to hold the fabric on the stitch plate while the stitch is being formed. When sewing at a high speed, the foot Áoats over the fabric while sewing. The feed teeth must be lowered and the fabric is moved manually. Most free motion sewing is stitched with a straight stitch or zig zag stitch. However, all stitches can be sewn in free motion mode.
Basic sewing techniques Decorative Tapering Stitches (Only on 875 Quilt) The Decorative Tapering Stitches can be used to taper the stitch to form corners and points. 1. Select a Decorative Tapering Stitch. The Decorative Tapering Stitches are marked with a blue color in the Stitch panel in the lid. 2. Press the CLR button to open the Tapering view. Use the left and right arrow buttons to select beginning and/or end tapering. Press OK to activate.
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. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 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 Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature. • Insert needle size and type as recommended on the GraphicDisplay. • Rethread the top and bobbin threads. • • • • Use care not to pull fabric when sewing. • Insert needle size and type as recommended on the GraphicDisplay. • Insert needle correctly as described in the User’s Guide.
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. 835 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 50 855 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 875 Stitch name Presser Foot Application Bartack Buttonhole Sensor One-Step 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.
Stitch Stitch no. 835 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 – – 30 31 32 – 33 34 855 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 – – 30 31 32 33 34 35 875 Stitch name Presser Foot Application 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 Ànished edges and for elastic shirring.
Stitch Stitch no. 835 – 35 – – – 855 36 37 – 38 39 875 Stitch name Presser Foot Application Scallop Stitch B For edge Ànishing. Trim away fabric outside scallops. Satin Arrow Head B For edge Ànishing. Trim away fabric outside scallops. Mushroom B For edge Ànishing. Trim away fabric outside scallops. Two-Step Zigzag A/B For joining two pieces of fabric with Ànished edges and for elastic shirring. Straight stitch with FIX A/B Begins and ends with forward and reverse sewing.
Alphabets Block (835/855/875 Quilt) Brush Line (855/875 Quilt) Script (875 Quilt) Cyrillic and Hiragana Russian and Japanese alphabets. See the fonts on the GraphicDisplay of your sewing machine.
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