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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 houshold 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: Table Of Contents

    Presser Foot Pressure Presser Foot Lever Thread Tension Lowering the Feed Teeth Functions and Infodisplay The Touch Panel Stitch Selection Alphabet (Platinum 755) Sewing Advisor (Platinum 715/735) Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 715/735) Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 755) Programming...

  • Page 4: Learn Your Platinum

    Learn your Platinum Learn your Platinum Overview - Front 1 Lid 18 Thread tension disk for bobbin winding 2 Dial to set presser foot pressure 19 Main spool pin 3 Thread take-up lever 20 Spool holders 4 Thread tension 21 Bobbin winding guides 5 Pre-tension disc 22 Auxilary spool pin 6 Dial to set thread tension...

  • Page 5: Overview - Rear

    Needles Thread spools Presser feet A, B, C, D, E, J. Presser foot H (only Platinum 715/735). Quilter’s 1/4" Piecing Foot P (only Platinum 755). Sensor Buttonhole Foot ( only Platinum 735/755). 37 Brush 38 Stitch plate opener (to be attached to the brush)

  • Page 6: Unpack Your Sewing Machine

    Learn your Platinum Unpack your sewing machine 1 Place the machine on a table or cabinet, remove the packaging and lift off the cover. 2 Remove the packing material, the foot control and nally the protection cover. 3 The machine is delivered with an acces- sory bag and a main cord.

  • Page 7: Pack Away After Sewing

    Learn your Platinum Pack Away After Sewing 1 Press the power switch to turn off the machine. 2 Unplug the cord from the wall socket rst and then from the machine. 3 Wind the main cord around your hand and place the cord in the pocket of the hard cover.

  • Page 8: Spool Pins

    Learn your Platinum Spool Pins Auxilary spool pin Your sewing machine has two spool pins, a main spool pin and an auxilary spool pin. The spool pins are suitable for all types of thread. Fold the spool pin out towards the Main spool pin right.

  • Page 9: Threading The Upper Thread

    Learn your Platinum Auxilary Spool Pin The auxilary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. When using the auxilary spool pin, place the large spool holder and a felt pad under the thread spool.

  • Page 10: Needle Threader

    Learn your Platinum Needle Threader The needle must be in the up position to use the needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1 Pull the needle threader all the way down, catching the thread under the guide (a) 2 Bring it forward until the metal anges cover the needle.

  • Page 11: Threading For Twin Needle

    Learn your Platinum Threading for Twin Needle Switch off the main switch. 1 Insert a twin needle. See page 12 : Pull up the auxilary IGHT NEEDLE spool pin. Place the large spool holder “Changing the needle”. and a felt pad on the spool pin. 2 Use a second thread spool or wind a 5 Place the thread spool or the bobbin bobbin with the thread you are going to...

  • Page 12: Bobbin Winding

    Learn your Platinum Bobbin Winding Note: Depending on thread quality, take the 1 Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin thread one or two turns around the bobbin thread spindle at the front of the machine (the tension guide (a). markafacing up).

  • Page 13: Winding From The Needle

    Use only the through the needle. Instead see “Bobbin Wind- original Husqvarna Viking green bobbins. ing”. Only use a metal presser foot when bobbin winding from the needle.

  • Page 14: Needles

    Learn your Platinum Needles The sewing machine needle plays an impor- tant 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 sewing machine contains needles of the most used sizes for sewing in woven and stretch fabrics.

  • Page 15: Presser Feet

    Learn your Platinum Presser Feet There are a number of presser feet for different purposes supplied with your sewing machine: Utility Foot A Fitted on the sewing machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0.

  • Page 16: Changing The Presser Foot

    Learn your Platinum Quilter’s 1/4" Piecing Foot P (Platinum 755) This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has distance marks 1/4" (6 mm) and 1/8" (3 mm). Sensor Buttonhole Foot (Platinum 735/755) When connected to the machine it gives a buttonhole length tting the button size that has been entered into the machine.

  • Page 17: Thread Tension

    Learn your Platinum Thread Tension Use the recommended thread tension set- ting given on the InfoDisplay. You can adjust the top thread tension for special fabrics and/or techniques. To adjust, turn the numbered tension dial (a). The higher the number the higher the tension. Normally top thread tension is set to around When sewing buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to around 3.

  • Page 18: Lowering The Feed Teeth

    Learn your Platinum Lowering the Feed Teeth The feed teeth are lowered when you turn the dial on the front of the free arm to the left . Turn the dial to the right you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as you begin to sew.

  • Page 19: Functions And Infodisplay

    FUNCTIONS AND INFODISPLAY...

  • Page 20: The Touch Panel

    Functions and InfoDisplay Platinum 715/735 Platinum 755 The Touch Panel By touching the button you can SPEED switch between the three speed ranges. If Needle Stop Up/Down you have reduced the speed manually, your (Platinum 755) setting is retained and kept for all stitches...

  • Page 21: Arrow Buttons

    InfoDisplay. Arrow Buttons Alphabet Menu (Platinum 755) These buttons are used to advance or The Platinum 755 has an alphabet - Outline return within a programmed sequence. Block. Touch the alphabet menu button and “A..” is shown on the InfoDisplay.

  • Page 22: Stitch Selection

    User’s Guide/Handbook, 1 indicates the stitch menu 1 and 02 the selected stitch. Likewise, 2:20 is stitch number 20 on stitch menu 2. Platinum 755 Your sewing machine sets the speed, stitch length and width. The recommended presser foot and thread tension are also shown on the InfoDisplay.

  • Page 23: Alphabet (Platinum 755)

    Functions and InfoDisplay Alphabet (Platinum 755) Touch the alphabet menu button “A..” is shown on the InfoDisplay. Touch a letter (shown in red on the stitch selection buttons) to select it. The number of the button will be shown on the Info- Display.

  • Page 24: Sewing Advisor (Platinum 715/735)

    Functions and InfoDisplay Sewing Advisor (Platinum 715/735) Your sewing machine features the exclusive Husq- varna Viking Sewing Advisor. It is always active and is located at the bottom of the Touch Panel. When beginning a sewing project, touch your fabric type and weight then touch the technique you desire to sew.
  • Page 25 Functions and InfoDisplay Leather/Vinyl Leather is animal skin. Leather can be smooth or sueded and has some give. Vinyl is a synthetic material which often has a woven wrong side. Vinyl can be smooth or patterned and some vinyls have stretch. Vinyl Leather : for suede, real leather...
  • Page 26 Functions and InfoDisplay How to Use the Sewing Advisor Your fabric selection stays active until another fabric is selected, and the last fabric selected is always retained in the memory - even when the machine is turned off. When touching a fabric button, the letter corresponding to that fabric appears in the Overview Window indicating the selection.

  • Page 27: Icons On The Infodisplay

    Functions and InfoDisplay Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 715/735) On the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to obtain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some appear only in spe- ci c situations.

  • Page 28: Buttonhole Icons

    Functions and InfoDisplay Buttonhole Icons (Platinum 715/735) 19 Recommends a corded buttonhole. 20 When sewing step by step buttonholes, a ashing icon indicates that you need to touch to move between the REVERSE different parts of the buttonhole. When the Sensor Buttonhole Foot is connected (Platinum 735).

  • Page 29: Icons On The Infodisplay

    Functions and InfoDisplay Icons on the InfoDisplay (Platinum 755) On the InfoDisplay, there are always icons that give you all information you need to obtain the best sewing result possible. Some icons are always active and some will change depend- ing on your selections.

  • Page 30: Programming Icons

    Functions and InfoDisplay Programming Icons (Platinum 755) is displayed indicating PROG whether you are in the programming mode or if you are in the repeat mode to sew your program. 19 A number indicating the ACTIVE MEMORY Buttonhole Icons (Platinum 755)

  • Page 31: Programming

    Platinum 755 You can program stitches and letters into combina- tions. Save the programmed combinations in the permanent memories. A programmed stitch combi- nation that is saved is retained in the memory even when the machine is turned off.
  • Page 32 Functions and InfoDisplay Delete Stitches or Programs If there is a stitch or letter combination in the memory, touch to clear the memory. The memory is cleared from the current position to the end. To reload a deleted program, touch again before you enter new stitches or before touching the arrow buttons.

  • Page 33: Program Stitches And Letters

    Functions and InfoDisplay Program Stitches and Letters (Platinum 755) To program the stitch combination shown: • Touch to activate FUNC PROG • Select stitch menu 3. • Select stitch 3:24. The number appears on the InfoDisplay. • Touch to mirror image the stitch end to end.

  • Page 34: Sew Your Program

    If you want to adjust a stitch in a pro- grammed sequence, use the arrow buttons to step to the stitch. On Platinum 755 you can also adjust letters. You can adjust the stitch length and width or mirror image a stitch/letter.

  • Page 35: Sewing

    SEWING...
  • Page 36 Sewing Some fabrics have a lot of excess dye which can cause discoloration on other fabric but also on your sewing machine. This discoloring may be very diffi cult or impossi- ble to remove. Fleece and denim fabric in especially red and blue often contain a lot of excess dye. If you suspect that your fabric/ready-to-wear garment contains a lot of excess dye, always pre-wash it before sewing/embroidering to avoid the discoloring.

  • Page 37: Utility Sewing

    Sewing Utility Sewing 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. Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two.

  • Page 38: Twenty- Ve Needle Positions

    Sewing Twenty- ve Needle Positions Your sewing machine has twenty- ve dif- ferent needle positions for the most accu- rate seaming and topstitching ever. When sewing straight stitch or reinforced straight stitch, the needle positions can be adjusted by touching the width buttons. Take advan- tage of the different needle positions to edge stitch and top stitch.
  • Page 39 Sewing Baste Basting is temporary stitching for tting garments, gathering and marking. Your Platinum recommends reducing the tension so the threads are easy to remove or pull for gathering. Fabric: Woven medium, cut in two. Place the fabrics right sides together. Put the fabric in position under the presser foot.

  • Page 40: Reinforced Straight Stitch

    Sewing Reinforced Straight Stitch The reinforced straight stitch is stronger than an ordinary straight stitch, due to the fact that the stitch is triple and elastic. The reinforced straight stitch can be used for all heavy fabrics, for crotch seams that are sub- ject to considerable strain and for topstitch- ing in heavy fabrics.

  • Page 41: Seam And Overcast

    Sewing • Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. Sew to overcast the edge of fabric. • Cut the threads. 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/ Three-step zigzag stitch Overcast stitches on your sewing machine,...

  • Page 42: Darning And Mending

    Sewing Darning and Mending Darning a small hole or a tear before it becomes larger can save a garment. Choose a ne thread in a color as close to your gar- ment as possible. Fabric: Woven medium, poke a small hole to darn.

  • Page 43: Stretch Hem

    Sewing Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. The left swing of the needle should just catch the edge of the folded fabric. If neccessary, adjust the stitch width as needed to barely “catch” the fold by touch- ing + or - on your stitch width button.

  • Page 44: Center Zipper

    • On Platinum 715/735 select straight stitch and adjust stitch width to 6.0 for left needle position straight stitch. On Platinum 755, select stitch 1:01. • Set your Platinum according to the instructions on the InfoDisplay. • There are two bars on the foot so you can snap on the foot to the right or left of the needle.
  • Page 45 Sewing • Place the fabric, right side up, under the zipper foot. Lower the presser foot and step on the foot control. • Begin stitching across the bottom, pivot the fabric and stitch the right side of the zipper to the top. •...
  • Page 46 Sewing Buttonholes On your sewing machine you have different Bartack buttonhole for most fabric buttonhole styles to select from. Select the bartack style for most buttonhole sewing and the keyhole weights. style for tailored jackets. Keyhole buttonhole with square end By using the Sensor Buttonhole Foot that measures for tailored jackets, coats, etc.
  • Page 47 Sewing The buttonhole size needed will vary with the thickness and style of your button. Always stitch a sample buttonhole on scraps rst. Sew the Buttonhole: • Fold fabric in two and place stabilizer in between. • Mark the buttonhole location on your fabric.

  • Page 48: Step By Step Buttonhole

    Sewing Step by Step Buttonhole Use the step by step buttonhole when the fabric is too narrow and/or uneven for the wheel on the Sensor Buttonhole Foot to turn smoothly. • Select a buttonhole and snap on Button- hole Foot C. The markings on the left toe gives a 5/8'' •...
  • Page 49 Sewing • Stitch a buttonhole. Do not hold back the cord. The satin buttonhole columns will stitch over the cord. • Stop sewing with the needle down before the last bartack end of the buttonhole is sewn and lift the cord off the nger and pull out the slack.
  • Page 50 Sewing On your Platinum 715/735, adjust stitch settings so that the stitch length is 0.0 and the width is 3.0. Set thread tension to 4 and presser foot pressure to 6. On your Plati- num 755, the button stitch is preset for a button with 3 mm between the holes*.

  • Page 51: Care Of Your Platinum

    CARE OF YOUR PLATINUM...

  • Page 52: Changing The Light Bulb

    Care of your Platinum Changing the Light Bulb Turn off the main switch. Only use light bulbs of a type as indicated on the front of the machine (12V, 5W). They are available at your authorized Husq- varna Viking dealer. 1 Place the light bulb remover with the deep hole, marked OUT, around the bulb.

  • Page 53: Cleaning Under The Bobbin Area

    Care of your Platinum Care of the Machine To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. No lubrication (oiling) is needed. 10 15 10 15 Turn off the main switch. Cleaning Wipe the exterior surfaces of your sewing machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up.

  • Page 54: Trouble Shooting

    Care of your Platinum Trouble Shooting Needle Breaks? • Use care not to pull fabric when sewing. Any Time You Experience • Insert new needle size and type as a Problem When Sewing: recommended on the InfoDisplay • Insert new needle size and type as •...
  • Page 55 Balance it to the left stitch column. • Change needle, rethread top and bobbin Have your sewing machine Serviced threads. Regularly by your Husqvarna Viking • Use stabilizer. Dealer! Machine Sews Slowly? If you have followed this trouble shoot- ing information and still are having sewing •...

  • Page 56: Index

    Index Index Fault- nding 52-53 Feed teeth, lowering Accessory Tray Foot control 4, 5 Adjust an entire stitch program FUNC Adjust stitches in a program Function Arrow buttons FUNC Auxilary spool pin NORM PROG Baste Bobbin Function buttons placing in the machine winding Gathering Built-in memory...
  • Page 57 Index Packing away after sewing Table of contents Placing the accessories Thread tension Placing the bobbin in the machine Threading Presser feet bobbin Presser foot needle change top thread lever twin needle pressure Trouble shooting 52-53 PROG 19, 29 Twenty- ve needle positions Programming 29-32 Twin needle...
  • Page 59 We reserve the right to change the machine equipment and the ass ort ment of accessories without prior notice, or make modifi cations to the performance or design. Such modifi cations, however, will always be to the benefi t of the user and the product. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
  • Page 60 VSM Group AB • SE-561 84 Huskvarna, Sweden w w w . hu s q va rn avi k i n g. c om...

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