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  • 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. DANGER –...
  • Page 3 Getting ready to sew Page 7-17 Operating the machine Page 18-33 Basic sewing techniques 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...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Sewing Mode, 870 Quilt/850 ........22 Machine overview ............5 Selecting a stitch .............23 Included accessories ............6 Selecting a font ...............23 Programming ............24-26 1. Getting ready to sew My Stitches Menu ............27 Unpacking ................7 SET Menu ..............28-29 Packing away after sewing ..........7 Pop-up messages .............

  • Page 5: Machine Overview

    Machine overview 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 27. GraphicDisplay, 870 Quilt/850. (The GraphicDisplay on 830 is a different 4.

  • Page 6: Included Accessories

    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.

  • Page 7: Getting Ready To Sew

    Getting ready to sew Unpacking 1. Place the machine on a sturdy, fl at 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.

  • Page 8: Connecting The Foot Control

    Getting ready to sew Connecting the foot control Among the accessories you will fi nd the foot control cord and the main cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very fi rst time you are going to use the machine.

  • Page 9: 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 10: Needles

    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.

  • Page 11: 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 a horizontal position (the thread reels off the stationary spool) or in a vertical position (the thread spool rotates).

  • Page 12: 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 4. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows. position Bring the thread from the right into the slot on the take-up lever (D).

  • Page 13: 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, catching the thread under the guide (A).

  • Page 14: Threading For Twin Needles

    Note! Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding. 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. Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and to the right through the thread guide (C).

  • Page 15: 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.

  • Page 16: Thread Tension, 850/830

    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.

  • Page 17: Exclusive Sensor System (Ess)

    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.

  • Page 18: Operating The Machine

    Operating the machine Function buttons 850/830 870 Quilt 1. Needle Stop Up/Down 5. Speed Press this button to move the needle down or up. The setting of All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, recommended the needle stop position is changed at the same time. sewing speed.

  • Page 19: 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 be shown on the GraphicDisplay. By pressing the Alternate View button the density setting will be shown instead of the length setting.

  • Page 20: Navigator Arrow Buttons

    Operating the machine 15. Navigator Arrow Buttons Make your selections with the arrow buttons and confi rm 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.

  • Page 21: Sewing Mode, 830

    Operating the machine Sewing Mode, 830 Sewing Mode is the fi rst view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will fi nd all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch.

  • Page 22: Sewing Mode, 870 Quilt/850

    Operating the machine Sewing Mode, 870 Quilt /850 Sewing Mode is the fi rst view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will fi nd all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch.

  • Page 23: Selecting A Stitch

    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.

  • Page 24: Programming

    Husqvarna and VIKING are in the same program. For instance, a name and an address should be in the same program with a STOP after the name.

  • Page 25: 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. When programming letters, press the arrow down NOTE: button to activate the cursor in the stitch program instead...
  • Page 26 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.

  • Page 27: My Stitches Menu

    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.

  • Page 28: Set 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.

  • Page 29: Twin Needle

    Operating the machine Twin needle Language If you are using a twin needle, set the size of the needle to limit Use the left/right arrow buttons to change the language of all the width of all stitches and prevent needle breakage. Use the text in your machine.

  • Page 30: 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 31 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.

  • Page 32: Pop-Up Messages

    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.

  • Page 33: Exclusive Sewing Advisor

    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.

  • Page 34: Basic Sewing Techniques

    Basic sewing techniques Seam A seam sews two pieces of fabric together with a seam allowance 1:1 Straight Stitch that usually will be pressed open. In most cases, edges of the seam allowance are fi nished with an overcast stitch before sewing Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two.

  • Page 35: Overcast

    Basic sewing techniques Overcast The three-step zigzag, is up to 1/4’’ (6 mm) wide and suitable 1:13 Three-Step Zigzag for all types of fabrics. Use this stitch for overcasting, butting two edges together to join them, mending tears and other special Fabric: All types of fabric.

  • Page 36: Darning And Mending

    Basic sewing techniques Darning and mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a fi ne thread in a color as close to your garment 1:21 Darning Stitch as possible. Fabric: All types of fabric. 1.

  • Page 37: 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 table on the last pages in this book to fi nd descriptions of each buttonhole. The Sewing Advisor will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your fabric.

  • Page 38: Sewing Buttonholes

    Basic sewing techniques Step-by-Step Buttonholes 1:0, 1:23-28 Buttonhole Stitches A buttonhole can also be sewn step by step without the Sensor Fabric: All types of fabric. Buttonhole Foot connected. Use the reverse button to set the length of the buttonhole. Select: The fabric you are using and the Buttonhole technique (The 1.

  • Page 39: Sewing On Buttons

    Hold in place on the fabric with transparent tape. More Sewing Techniques Find instructions for many more sewing techniques on the Husqvarna Viking Internet web site. Enter www.husqvarnaviking.com and go to Sewing, Sewing Room, Sewing Techniques.

  • Page 40: Sewing Zippers

    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.

  • Page 41: Taking Care 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.

  • Page 42: Trouble Shooting

    Turn machine off and on to reset. • Rethread top and bobbin threads. • Change needle, rethread top and bobbin threads. • Use recommended presser foot. • Use stabilizer. • Turn machine off and on to reset. • Consult your Authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer for service.

  • Page 43: Trouble Shooting

    If you have followed this trouble shooting information and still have sewing problems, take the sewing machine to your authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer. If there is a specifi c problem, it is a great help to test sew with your thread on a scrap of your sewing fabric and bring it to your Authorized Husqvarna Viking dealer.

  • Page 44: Stitch Table - Menu 1. Utility Stitches

    Stitch table - menu 1. Utility Stitches Stitch no. Presser Stitch Stitch name Application Foot Bartack Buttonhole Sensor Standard buttonhole for most fabric weights. Buttonh. Foot/C Straight Stitch, For all types of sewing. Select 29 different needle positions. center needle position Stretch Stitch, For seams in tricot and stretch fabric.
  • Page 45 Elastic Stitch or Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring. Smocking Bridging stitch For joining two pieces of fabric with fi nished edges and for elastic shirring. Darning Stitch Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and more. Stitch over the hole, press (forward and reverse for continuous darning and auto stop.

  • Page 46: Stitch Overview

    Stitches 0-9 are Menu 3: Satin and Heirloom Stitches, Menu 4: Decorative Stitches the same in all four stitch menus. 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.

  • Page 47: Intellectual Property

    Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. HUSQVARNA, VIKING, the "Crowned H-mark", KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING & Design, SAPPHIRE and SEWING ADVISOR are registered trademarks or trademarks of VSM Group AB or its licensor.
  • Page 48 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna, Sweden www.husqvarnaviking.com...

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