Husqvarna Viking E10 User Manual
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USER'S GUIDE
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  • Page 1 USER’S GUIDE...
  • 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 - To reduce the risk of electric shock: •...
  • Page 3 Congratulations! As the owner of a new sewing machine, you will enjoy precision quality stitching on all types of fabrics, from multiple layers of denim to delicate silks. Your sewing machine offers the ultimate in simplicity and ease of operation. For your safety and to fully enjoy the many advantages and ease of operation of your sewing machine, we recommend that you read all the important safeguards and use and care instructions in this instruction book.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    LIST OF CONTENTS PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE ................5 ACCESSORIES........................7 FITTING THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX ................8 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE ............9 Foot control...........................9 Sewing light ..........................9 CHANGING THE BULB ......................10 TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LEVER/ADJUST PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE ....11 ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT SHANK/ANKLE ............12 WINDING THE BOBBIN .....................13 INSERTING THE BOBBIN ....................14...
  • Page 5: Principal Parts Of The Machine

    PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE Thread tension dial Presser foot pressure Thread take-up lever Thread cutting Presser foot Needle plate Accessories box Bobbin stop Stitch length dial 10. Stitch display 11. Reverse sewing lever...
  • Page 6 12. Spool pin 13. Bobbin winder 14. Hole for second spool pin 15. Hand wheel 16. Stitch selector dial 17. Power switch 18. Main plug socket 19. Bobbin thread guide 20. Upper thread guide 21. Handle 22. Presser foot lever...
  • Page 7: Accessories

    ACCESSORIES All purpose foot 11. Pack of needles Zipper foot 12. Seam guide Satin stitch foot 13. Bobbins (3x) Blind hem foot 14. Darning plate Buttonhole foot 15. Felt pad L-screwdriver Seam ripper/ brush Oil bottle Second spool pin 10. Spool holders (2x)
  • Page 8: Fitting The Snap-In Accessory Box

    FITTING THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX Keep the snap-in accessory box horizontal, and push it in the direction of the arrow. (1) To open, lift up at the point of the arrow. (2)
  • Page 9: Connecting The Machine To Power Source

    CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated. A polarized plug must be used with the appropriate polarized outlet. (2) Attention: Unplug power cord when machine is not in use. Foot control Foot control regulates the sewing speed.
  • Page 10: Changing The Bulb

    CHANGING THE BULB Attention:Disconnect the machine from the power supply by removing the plug from the main socket! Replace bulb with same type rated 10 watts (110-120V) or 15 watts (220-240V). Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1) Remove the cover (B). Unscrew the bulb and t new one (C).
  • Page 11: Two-Step Presser Foot Lever/Adjust Presser Foot Pressure

    TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LEVER When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the presser foot can be raised to extra high for easy positioning of the work. (A) ADJUST PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE The presser foot pressure of the machine has been pre-set and usually requires no Loosen Tighten presser readjustment for most fabrics (light-or-heavy...
  • Page 12: Attaching The Presser Foot Shank/Ankle

    ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT SHANK/ ANKLE Attaching the presser foot holder Raise the presser foot bar (a). (1) Attach the presser foot shank/ankle (b) as illustrated. Attaching the presser foot Lower the presser foot shank/ankle (b) until the cut-out (c) is directly above the pin on the foot (d).
  • Page 13: Winding The Bobbin

    WINDING THE BOBBIN Place thread and spool holder onto spool pin (1). For smaller spools of thread place spool holder with small side next to spool (2). Wind thread clockwise around bobbin winder tension discs (3). Thread bobbin as illustrated and place on spindle (4).
  • Page 14: Inserting The Bobbin

    INSERTING THE BOBBIN When inserting or removing the bobbin, the foot and needle must be fully raised. Open the hinged cover. Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). Put the thread under the tension spring.
  • Page 15: Inserting The Needle

    INSERTING THE NEEDLE Change the needle regularly, especially if it is showing signs of wear and causing problems. Insert the needle following the illustrated instructions. A. Loosen the needle clamp screw and tighten again after inserting the new needle. (1) B.
  • Page 16: Threading The Upper Thread

    THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Threading is simple but it is important to thread correctly to prevent sewing problems could result. Start by raising the needle to its highest point (1), and also raise the presser foot to release the tension discs.
  • Page 17: Thread Tension

    THREAD TENSION Basic thread tension setting: “4” To increase the tension, turn the dial to the next number up. To reduce the tension, turn the dial to the next number down. A. Normal thread tension - upper and bobbin thread join in fabric B.
  • Page 18: Bringing Up The Bobbin Thread

    BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD Hold the upper thread with the left hand. Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is raised. (1) Pull on the upper thread to bring the bobbin thread up through the stitch plate hole. Place both threads to the back under the presser foot.
  • Page 19: Reverse Sewing/Removing The Fabric/Cutting The Thread

    REVERSE SEWING At the end of a seam, press down the reverse sewing lever. Sew a few reverse stitches to “the tie off” the thread ends. Release the lever and the machine will sew forwards again. (1/A) REMOVING THE FABRIC Turn the handwheel toward you to bring the thread take up lever to its highest position, raise the presser foot and remove fabric to...
  • Page 20: Matching Needle / Fabric / Thread

    MATCHING NEEDLE / FABRIC / THREAD NEEDLE, FABRIC, THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9-11(65-75) Lightweight fabrics-thin cottons, voile, Light-duty thread in cotton, nylon or silk , muslin, interlocks, cotton knits, polyester. tricots, jerseys, crepes, woven polyester, shirt & blouse fabrics. 12(80) Medium weight fabrics-cotton, satin, Most threads sold are medium size and...
  • Page 21: Straight Stitching

    STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitching center needle position Turn the stitch selector dial so that the “A” appears in the stitch display window. Stitch length dial Snap on the standard presser foot. Adjust the stitch length by turning the stitch length dial to the desired stitch length. 2.5 is standard stitch length.
  • Page 22: Zigzag Stitching

    ZIGZAG STITCHING Turn the stitch selector dial so that the stitch display shows “C”-zig-zag. Turning the stitch selector dial will increase or decrease the zig zag width. Snap on the standard foot. Function of stitch length dial while zigzaging The density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches Stitch length dial “0”.
  • Page 23: How To Sew Buttonholes

    HOW TO SEW BUTTONHOLES Preparation Stitch length dial Select buttonhole with the stitch Selection dial. Snap on The buttonhole foot. Adjust the stitch length dial between “0.5” - “1”. The density of the stitch depends on thickness of the fabric. Note: Always test sew a buttonhole.
  • Page 24 Tips Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce a satin stitch on top. Place stabilizer underneath for ne and stretchy fabrics. It is best to sew a cord for a buttonhole on a stretch or knit fabrics. The buttonhole colomns should sew over the cord.
  • Page 25: Blind Hem

    BLIND HEM For hems, curtains, trousers, skirts, Stitch length dial etc. Select Blind hem for stretch fabrics. Select Blind hem for woven fabrics. Snap on Blind hem foot. (1) Stitch length 1.5-2.5 Note: It takes practice to sew blind hems. Always make a sewing test rst.
  • Page 26: Zippers And Piping

    ZIPPERS AND PIPING Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Stitch length dial The zipper foot can be snapped onto the right or left, depending on which side of the foot you are going to place against the zipper or piping. (2) To sew past the zipper pull, lower the needle into the fabric, raise the presser foot and push the zipper pull...
  • Page 27: 3-Step Zig-Zag

    3-STEP ZIG-ZAG Sewing on lace and elastic, darning, mending, nishing edges. Stitch length dial Set the machine as illustrated. (1) Patching: Place the patch in position and stitch around edges. The stitch length can be shortened to produce very close stitches. (A) When mending tears, it is advisable to use a piece of backing fabric to reinforce.
  • Page 28: Stitch Selection

    STITCH SELECTION Triple straight stitch: (1) Stitch length dial For reinforced seams. Turn the stitch length dial to “S1”. The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards. This gives triple reinforcement. Triple zig-zag: (2) Stitch length dial For hardwearing seams, hems and decorative seams.
  • Page 29: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Attention: Disconnect the machine from the electricity supply by removing the plug from the main socket. When cleaning the machine, it must always be disconnected from the electricity supply. Remove the stitch plate Turn the handwheel until the needle is fully raised.
  • Page 30: Trouble Shooting Guide

    TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Problem Cause Correction Upper thread 1. The machine is not threaded correctly. 1. Rethread the machine. breaks 2. The thread tension is too tight. 2. Reduce the thread tension. (lower number) 3. The thread is too thick for the needle. 3.
  • Page 31: Intellectual Property

    Intellectual Property VIKING, KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING & design and H|CLASS, are trademarks of KSIN Luxembourg II, S.ar.l. HUSQVARNA and the “crowned H-mark” are trademarks of Husqvarna AB. All trademarks are used under license by VSM Group AB. 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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