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Summary of Contents for Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875 Quilt
- 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 ™...
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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 18-34 Basic sewing techniques 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...
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
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 Programming ..............25 My Stitches Menu ............28 Unpacking ................7 SET Menu .................29 Packing away after sewing ..........7 Pop-up messages ............31 Accessory box ..............7 Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™... -
Page 5: Machine Overview
Machine overview 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 27. -
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: Unpacking
Getting ready to sew Unpacking 1. Place the machine on a sturdy, 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 power cord and a foot control cord. -
Page 8: Connecting The Foot Control Cord
Getting ready to sew Connecting the foot control cord Among the accessories you will nd the foot control cord and the power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot control is only necessary the very 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
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbin only ts on one way, with the logo facing up. Use only 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 on the top of the machine. The bobbin only ts 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. -
Page 16: Inserting The Bobbin
Getting ready to sew Inserting the bobbin 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. -
Page 17: Exclusive Sensor System™ (Ess)
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. 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). -
Page 18: Operating The Machine
Operating the machine Function buttons 835/855 875 Quilt 1. Needle Stop Up/Down 4. Stop Press this button to move the needle down or up. The setting of STOP is used to conclude a stitch or to sew just one unit of the needle stop position is changed at the same time. - Page 19 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.
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Page 20: 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 21: Stitch Selection Buttons
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 rst entered digit will be selected as a stitch. -
Page 22: Sewing Mode, 835
Operating the machine Sewing Mode, 835 Sewing Mode is the rst view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will 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: Sewing Mode, 855/875 Quilt
Operating the machine Sewing Mode, 855/875 Quilt Sewing Mode is the rst view on the GraphicDisplay after you turn on the machine. Here you will nd all the basic information you need to start sewing. This is also the menu where you adjust the settings of your stitch. -
Page 24: 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. Decorative stitches 4. Decorative stitches U. My Stitches The name and number of the selected menu is shown at the bottom of the display. -
Page 25: Programming
(e.g. j, p, y) the height of the uppercase letters will be reduced. “Husqvarna” and “VIKING” are in the same program. All text to be sewn out on the same project, should be in the same program to ensure the letters are sewn out in the same height. -
Page 26: 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 27: Adjust The Entire Stitch Program
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 28: My Stitches Menu
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. -
Page 29: 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, press the OK button to place an X in the box. -
Page 30: Twin Needle
Operating the machine Twin needle Audible Alarm If you are using a twin needle, set the size of the needle to limit Turns on or off all alarm sounds of the machine. Default setting the width of all stitches and prevent needle breakage. Activate is on. -
Page 31: 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 32 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.
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Page 33: 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 button... -
Page 34: Exclusive Sewing Advisor
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. -
Page 35: Basic Sewing Techniques
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 nished with an overcast stitch before sewing the seam. Seams on stretch fabric must stretch with the fabric. -
Page 36: Overcast
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 nishing. Use Edging Foot J when overcasting. 1:13 Three-Step Zigzag Fabric: All types of fabric. -
Page 37: Seam And Overcast
Basic sewing techniques 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. -
Page 38: Baste
Basic sewing techniques Baste Basting is temporary stitching for tting 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. 1:15 Baste Stitch Place the fabrics right sides together. -
Page 39: 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. Fold the fabric as illustrated. Make sure the folded edge of the fabric follows the inside of the right “toe”... -
Page 40: Hem
Basic sewing techniques 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. -
Page 41: 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 nd descriptions of each buttonhole. The Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ feature will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your fabric. -
Page 42: Manual Buttonholes
Basic sewing techniques Manual 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. One-Step Buttonhole Foot connected. Use the reverse button to Select: The fabric you are using set the length of the buttonhole. -
Page 43: Sewing On Buttons
Basic sewing techniques Basic sewing techniques Sewing on buttons 1:9 Sew on button Sew buttons, snaps, hooks and eyes quickly with your sewing Fabric: All types of fabric. machine. Select: The fabric you are using and 1. Snap off the presser foot and lower the feed teeth. the stitch for sewing on buttons, 1:9. -
Page 44: 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 45: Free Motion Quilting
Basic sewing techniques 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 oats over the fabric while sewing. -
Page 46: Decorative Tapering Stitches (Only On 875 Quilt)
Follow step 4-5 to sew these stitches. To repeat the Automatic Tapering stitch press the STOP button. 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 47: Taking Care Of The Machine
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. -
Page 48: Trouble Shooting
Turn machine off and on to reset. • Use recommended presser foot. • Change needle, rethread top and bobbin threads. • Turn machine off and on to reset. • Use stabilizer. • Consult your Authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® dealer for service. - Page 49 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 speci 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®...
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Page 50: Stitch Table - Menu 1. Utility Stitches
Stitch table - menu 1. Utility Stitches Stitch no. Stitch Stitch name Presser Foot Application Bartack Buttonhole Sensor One-Step Standard buttonhole for most fabric weights. Buttonh. Foot/C Straight Stitch, center For all types of sewing. Select 29 different needle positions. needle position Stretch Stitch, For seams in tricot and stretch fabric. - Page 51 Stitch no. Stitch Stitch name Presser Foot Application Elastic Stitch or Sew over two rows of elastic thread for elastic shirring. Smocking Bridging stitch For joining two pieces of fabric with nished edges and for elastic shirring. Darning Stitch Darn and mend small holes in work clothes, jeans, tablecloths and more. Stitch over the (forward and hole, press reverse for continuous darning and auto stop.
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Page 52: Stitch Overview
Stitch no. Stitch Stitch name Presser Foot Application Scallop Stitch For edge nishing. Trim away fabric outside scallops. – Satin Arrow Head For edge nishing. Trim away fabric outside scallops. Mushroom For edge nishing. Trim away fabric outside scallops. – –... -
Page 53: Alphabets
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. -
Page 55: Intellectual Property
VIKING, KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING & Design, SAPPHIRE, EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM and SEWING ADVISOR 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. - Page 56 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna, Sweden www.husqvarnaviking.com...