Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 930 User Manual
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K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™

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  • Page 1 User’s Guide K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™...
  • Page 2: Important Safety Instructions

    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. Keep the instructions at a suitable place close to the machine.
  • Page 3 FOR EUROPE ONLY: This appliance can be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards involved.
  • Page 5: Techniques

    Getting ready to sew Page 11-21 Operating the machine Page 22-36 Basic sewing techniques Page 37-49 Taking care of the machine Page 50-52 Machine overview and accessories, page 5-6 Stitch and alphabet overview, page 7-10...
  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents 2. Operating the machine Machine overview ............5 Function buttons ............22 Included accessories ............6 Function buttons on the Touch Panel ......24 Presser Feet ...............6 Sewing Mode ..............26 Stitch table - menu 1. Utility Stitches ......7 Selecting a stitch ............27 Stitch overview ...............10 Selecting a font ..............27 Alphabets .................10...
  • Page 7: Machine Overview

    Machine overview 1. Lid 10. Needle threader 2. Pre-tension thread guide 11. Presser foot 3. Thread tension discs 12. Needle plate 4. Thread take-up lever 13. Bobbin cover 22. Auxiliary spool pin 5. Thread tension for bobbin winding 23. Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop 15.
  • Page 8: Included Accessories

    Included accessories Presser Feet Attached on the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and Utility Foot A zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with Utility Foot B less than 1.0 mm stitch length, use this foot.
  • Page 9: Stitch Table - Menu 1. Utility Stitches

    Stitch table - menu 1. Utility Stitches Stitch Stitch name Presser Foot Application Bartack Buttonhole center needle position left needle position position needle positions. fabrics. Automatic Button No presser foot Double Overlock Overcast a stitch, raise the presser foot and move the fabric. Lower the presser foot and make the next stitch. stitch Repeat until the basting is done.
  • Page 10 Stitch Stitch name Presser Foot Application Bridging stitch reverse for continuous darning and auto stop. Bartack Reinforce pockets, shirts openings, belt loops as well as at lower end of a zipper. Round End Buttonhole Medium Reinforced Buttonhole Heirloom Buttonhole the buttonhole. Use thicker thread. Keyhole Buttonhole Rounded Heirloom Buttonhole...
  • Page 11 Stitch Stitch name Presser Foot Application Automatic Tapering Begins and ends with a point. Used for corners, points and satin stitch lettering. Press reverse to taper. Automatic Tapering Begins and ends with a point. Used for corners, points and satin stitch lettering. Press reverse to taper.
  • Page 12: Stitch Overview

    Stitch overview the same in all four stitch menus. The stitches marked with a red box can be used for tapering. Alphabets Block Brush Line Cyrillic and Hiragana...
  • Page 13: Getting Ready To Sew

    Getting ready to sew Unpacking 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. 4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and stitch plate to remove any soil before sewing.
  • Page 14: Connecting The Foot Control Cord

    Getting ready to sew Connecting the foot control cord the power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot 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.
  • Page 15: Lower The Feed Teeth

    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.
  • Page 16: Needles

    Getting ready to sew Needles The sewing machine needle plays an important role in successful needles of system 130/705H. The needle package included with for sewing on woven and stretch fabrics. Universal needle (A) Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a and weights.
  • Page 17: Spool Pins And Spool Caps

    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 horizontal position for all regular sewing threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty threads.
  • Page 18: Threading The Upper Thread

    Getting ready to sew 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 “O”. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on the Bring the thread from the right into the slot on the take-up spool pin as described on page 11.
  • Page 19: Needle Threader

    Getting ready to sew Needle threader The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way down, 2.
  • Page 20: Threading For Twin Needles

    2. Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and to inside to the outside. Note: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA VIKING ® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of thread on the bobbin to get started.
  • Page 21: Winding The Bobbin Using The Vertical Spool Pin

    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 ® bobbins. 2. Place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the spool on the main spool pin set in the vertical position.
  • Page 22: Inserting The Bobbin

    Getting ready to sew Inserting the bobbin Press the ON/OFF switch to “O”. 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.
  • Page 23: Exclusive Sensor System (Ess)

    Getting ready to sew EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM (ESS) ™ Sensor Foot Pressure thickness of fabric and stitching to sew over it smoothly and evenly with perfect fabric feeding. If you want to see the actual setting of the presser foot pressure for Menu.
  • Page 24: Function Buttons

    Operating the machine Function buttons 1. Speed buttons 3. Needle Stop Up/Down button All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, recommended 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 machine.
  • Page 25: Fix Button

    Operating the machine 5. Fix button 8. Sensor Foot Down/Pivot Position button be completely Pivot position or a placement of the fabric. The presser foot will be lowered automatically when you start sewing. You can also tap the foot control to lower the presser foot.
  • Page 26: Function Buttons On The Touch Panel

    Operating the machine Function buttons on the Touch Panel 10. Alternate View When you select a satin stitch the length and width settings will button the stitch position settings will be shown instead of the stitch width and density will be shown instead of length. 11.
  • Page 27: Program Mode

    Operating the machine 16. Stitch Menu Press this button to select a stitch from any of the stitch menus shown on the GraphicDisplay. 17. Font Menu to select a font. 18. Shift to upper-case, lower-case or numbers Press this button to shift to lower or upper-case or numbers when programming letters.
  • Page 28: Sewing Mode

    Operating the machine Sewing Mode start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your 1. Recommended needle for the selected fabric. 2. Recommended presser foot for the selected stitch. GraphicDisplay. Reduce or increase the speed by pressing the Normal Sewing Mode Note: Needle position is shown instead of stitch width when the Alternate View button is pressed.
  • Page 29: Selecting A Stitch

    Operating the machine Selecting a stitch arrow buttons to select among the menus: 1. Utility stitches 2. Quilt stitches 3. Decorative stitches 4. Decorative stitches 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.
  • Page 30: Programming

    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 All stitches in your sewing machine are programmable except Programming Mode sewing and bartacks.
  • Page 31: Delete Stitches Or Letters

    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.
  • Page 32: Adjust The Entire Stitch Program

    Operating the machine Adjust the entire stitch program Adjustments that affect the whole program and not just single 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 be brought back to Programming Mode.
  • Page 33: My Stitches Menu

    Operating the machine My Stitches Menu recall your programs or favorite stitches with personal settings. Your machine has 20 memories and each memory has a maximum space of 40 stitches. Save a stitch or a program selection by pressing the OK button. If the selected memory is not empty, a pop-up message will appear asking if you wish to overwrite the previously saved stitch/program with the new Mode or Programming Mode.
  • Page 34: Set Menu

    Operating the machine SET Menu You can change the pre-set machine settings and make manual adjustments up/down arrow buttons. To activate the function, press the OK button to leave the box empty. To change the number settings, use the right/left arrow Thread tension Your machine will automatically set the best thread tension for the selected stitch and fabric.
  • Page 35: Stitch Width Safety

    Operating the machine Stitch Width Safety using a straight stitch needle plate or a straight stitch presser foot. The stitch width will be limited to zero for all stitches to prevent damage to the needle, presser foot and needle plate. This setting is saved when the machine is turned off. A pop-up message reminds you of the setting when you turn on the machine.
  • Page 36: Pop-Up Messages

    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.
  • Page 37: Bobbin Thread Low

    Operating the machine Restart the buttonhole? If you are sewing a buttonhole and stop to adjust the length change will be cancelled and the machine will continue sewing the rest of the buttonhole with the previous settings. Use the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot line up - “Adjust white area to white line”...
  • Page 38: Commands Removed From Program

    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...
  • Page 39: Exclusive Sewing Advisor

    Basic sewing techniques Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR ® feature. The Exclusive ® ® ® 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.
  • Page 40: Seam

    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 the seam. 1:1 Straight Stitch pieces of light stretch fabric. Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two. Select: Woven medium fabric and ®...
  • Page 41: Overcast

    Basic sewing techniques Overcast all types of fabrics. Use this stitch for overcasting, butting two edges together to join them, mending tears and other special 1:14 Three-Step Zigzag Fabric: All types of fabric. Select: The fabric you are using ® feature selects the three-step Use: needle recommended for your...
  • Page 42: Seam And Overcast

    Basic sewing techniques Seam and overcast stitches on your sewing machine, to give the best result for your chosen fabric. 1:7 Overcast Stitch Fabric: light/medium, cut in two. Select: feature ® Use: recommended for your fabric. Let the toe of the presser foot guide the fabric as shown on the picture.
  • Page 43: Baste

    Basic sewing techniques Baste marking. ® feature automatically sets a long stitch length and reduces the tension so the threads are easy to remove or to pull for gathering. 1:17 Baste Stitch Place the fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position Fabric: All types of fabric.
  • Page 44: Blind Hem

    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. 1:19 Stretch Blind Hem Stitch 1:20 Woven Blind Hem Stitch The left swing of the needle should just catch the edge of the Fabric:...
  • Page 45: Hem

    Basic sewing techniques ® feature will select the visible or topstitch hem that is best for your are selected. Jeans Hem 1:1 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 Fabric: Denim fabric.
  • Page 46: Sewing Buttonholes

    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 buttonhole. feature will select the best ® interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. Automatic One-Step Sensor Buttonholes 1:0, 1:28, 1:30-1:33 Buttonhole Stitches Fabric: All types of fabric.
  • Page 47: Manual Buttonholes

    Basic sewing techniques Manual Buttonholes 1:0, 1:28-34 Buttonhole Stitches Fabric: All types of fabric. set the length of the buttonhole. Select: The fabric you are using ® 2. Place the fabric and stabilizer under the presser foot. Use the feature selects a buttonhole suitable markings on the left toe of the buttonhole foot to position the garment edge.
  • Page 48: Sewing On Buttons

    Basic sewing techniques Sewing on buttons 1:9 Sew on button Fabric: All types of fabric. machine. Select: The fabric you are using and the stitch for sewing on buttons, 1:9. 2. Place the fabric, multipurpose tool/button reed and button Use: The needle recommended for under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with your fabric.
  • Page 49: Sewing Zippers

    Basic sewing techniques Sewing zippers of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To Move the needle position far left or far right to stitch close to the zipper teeth or cording. Center Zipper placement. 2.
  • Page 50: Free Motion Quilting

    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 lowered and the fabric is moved manually.
  • Page 51: Decorative Tapering Stitches

    Basic sewing techniques Decorative Tapering Stitches to form corners and points. Decorative Tapering Stitches Fabric: All types of fabric. Select: The fabric you are using lid. and the stitch you want to taper. 2. Press the CLR button to open the Tapering view. Use the left and right arrow buttons to select beginning and/or end are marked with a blue color in the your taper by using the arrow buttons.
  • Page 52: Taking Care Of The Machine

    Taking care of the machine Cleaning the machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No Wipe the exterior surfaces of your sewing machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Press the ON/OFF switch to “O” Clean the Bobbin Area Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover.
  • Page 53: Trouble Shooting

    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. Have your sewing machine serviced regularly by your authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING ® retailer!
  • Page 54 Taking care of the machine Poor Tension? ® feature. • Insert needle size and type as recommended on the GraphicDisplay. Upper Thread Breaks? • Does thread feed smoothly/not catching? special needle recommendations. • Rethread top and bobbin threads - check for correct threading. When using embroidery thread on top, you should use bobbin thread in the bobbin, not regular sewing thread.
  • Page 55: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual property Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. performance or design. the product. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/ electronic products.
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