Husqvarna E10 Sewing Machine User Manual
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1. 9 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 Upper thread tension too loose upper thread loops on the underside of fabric C Upper thread tension too tight bobbin thread loops on the top side of the fabric Note The bobbin thread tension does not normally have to be adjusted BRINGING UP THE 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 2 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 the back 2 CUTTING THE THREAD Hold the threads behind the presser foot with both hands pull them into the thread cutter B and down 3 to cut MATCHING NEEDLE FABRIC THREAD NEEDLE FABRIC THREAD SELECTION GUIDE NEEDLE SIZE FABRICS THREAD 9 11 65 75 Ligh2. C D Insert the needle as far up as it will go Attention Turn power switch to off O Needles must be in perfect condition 2 Problems can occur with A Bent needles B Damaged points C Blunt needles 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 2 Attention For safety it is strongly suggested you turn off the power before threading Lift up the spool pin Place the spool of thread on the holder with the thread coming off the spool as shown For small thread spools place small side of spool holder next to spool 3 Draw thread from spool through the upper thread guide 4 Guide thread around thread guide 5 pulling thread through pre tension spring as illustrated Thread tension disks by leading thread down in right channel and up in left channel 6 During this process it is helpful to hold the thread between the spool and thread guide 4 Atthe top pull thread from right to left through the slotted eye of the take up lever and then down again 7 Place thread behind the thin wire needle clamp guide 8 and then down to the needle eye and thread from front to back Pull about 6 8 inches of thread under the presser foot to the back Trim thread to length with built in thread cutter
3. Full ball point needle 9 65 to 18 110 Sweater knits Lycra swimsuit fabric elastic 130 PCL Leather needles 12 80 to 18 110 Leather vinyl upholstery Leaves smaller hole than standard large needle 20 STRAIGHT STITCHING Straight stitching center needle position Turn the stitch selector dial so that the A appears in the stitch display window 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 To get the reinforced triple straight stitch turn the stitch length dial to position S1 Straight stitching right needle position Turn the stitch selector dial so that the B appears in the stitch display window Adjust the stitch length by turning the stitch length dial to the desired stitch length To get the reinforced triple straight stitch turn the stitch length dial to position S1 Suggested stitch lengths 2 0 for lightweight fabrics 2 5 for medium weight fabrics 3 0 for heavy weight fabrics 4 0 5 0 for basting S1 for stretch fabrics Stitch length dial Stitch display Stitch selection dial Reverse sewing lever Straight stitch 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
4. above operations WINDING THE 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 Push bobbin to right 5 Hold thread end 6 Step on foot control pedal 7 to wind the bobbin Cut thread 8 Press bobbin to left 9 and remove Please Note When the bobbin winder spindle is in bobbin winding position the machine will not sew and the hand wheel will not turn To start sewing push the bobbin winder spindle to the left sewing position INSERTING THE BOBBIN When inserting or removing the bobbin the foot and needle must be fully raised 1 Open the hinged cover 2 Hold the bobbin case with one hand Insert the bobbin so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction arrow 3 Putthe thread under the tension spring 4 Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch 5 Insert it into the shuttle Attention Turn power switch to off O 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 The flat side of the needle shaft should be towards the back
5. density of zigzag stitches increase as the setting of stitch length dial approaches 0 Zigzag stitches are usually sewn at 2 5 or less Dense zigzag stitches close together are referred to as a satin stitch Stitch length dial HOW SEW BUTTONHOLES Preparation Select buttonhole with the stitch Selection dial Stitch length 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 To prepare the fabric Measure the diameter of the button and add 0 3 cm 1 8 for the bartacks If you have a very thick button add more to the diameter measurement Mark the position and length of the buttonhole on the fabric Position the fabric so that the needle is on the mark that is furthest from you Pull the buttonhole foot towards you as far as it will go Lower the foot 1 Select buttonhole with the stitch selection dial Turn the stitch selection dial to 1 1 Sew at moderate speed until you reach the end mark 2 Turn the stitch selection dial to 2 4 Tl and sew 5 6 bartack stitches 3 Turn the stitch selection dial to 3 lll and sew the left side of the buttonhole to the mark at the end which is further from you 4 Turn the stitch selection dial to 2 4 Tl and sew bar tack stitches Remove the fabric from under the foot Pull the upper thread to the wrong
6. machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint dust and loose cloth Keep fingers away from all moving parts Special care is required around the sewing machine needle Always use the proper needle plate The wrong plate can cause the needle to break Do not use bent needles e Do not pull or push fabric while stitching It may deflect the needle causing it to break e Switch the sewing machine off 0 when making any adjustment in the needle area such as threading needle changing needle threading bobbin or changing presser foot etc e Always unplug sewing machine from the electrical outlet when removing covers lubricating or when making any other user servicing adjustments mentioned in the instruction manual e Never drop or insert any object into any opening Do not use outdoors Do not operate where aerosol spray products are being used or where oxygen is being administrated e To disconnect turn all controls to the off 0 position then remove plug from outlet Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 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 e
7. side of the fabric and knot upper and lower threads Cut the center of the buttonhole with the seam ripper being careful not to cut the stitches on either side 23 Tips Slightly reduce upper thread tension to produce a satin stitch on top Place stabilizer underneath for fine and stretchy fabrics Itis best to sew cord for a buttonhole on a stretch or knit fabrics The buttonhole colomns should sew over the cord 5 24 BLIND For hems curtains trousers skirts etc Stitch length dial Select ww Blind hem for stretch fabrics Select A A Blind hem for woven fabrics 2 A Snap on Blind hem foot 1 e Stitch length 1 5 2 5 Note It takes practice to sew blind hems Always make a sewing test first Fold the fabric as illustrated with the wrong side up 2 Place the fabric under the foot Turn the handwheel forwards by hand until the needle swings fully to the left It should just pierce the fold of the fabric 3 Adjust the guide on the foot 4 by turning the knob 5 so that the guide just rests against the fold Sew slowly by pressing the foot control lightly guiding the fabric along the edge of the guide T Wrong side 25 Right side gt gt A 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
8. O 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 readjustment for most fabrics light or heavy weight Tighten presser adjusting screw Loosen However if you need to adjust the presser foot pressure turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin For sewing very thin fabric loosen the pressure by turning the screw counter clockwise for less pressure on the fabric and for heavy fabric tighten by turning it clockwise for more pressure on the fabric 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 2 Raise the lever e Lower the presser foot shank ankle b and the presser foot f will engage automatically Removing the presser foot Raise the presser foot 3 Raise the lever e and the foot disengages Attaching the seam guide Attach the seam guide g in the slot on the shank ankle as illustrated Adjust according to need for hems pleats quilting etc 4 A Attention Turn power switch to off O when carrying out any of the
9. TM BY HUSQVARNA VIKING USER S GUIDE 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 DANG To reduce the risk of electric shock Asewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning e Always unplug before relamping Replace bulb with same type rated 10W 110V 120V 15W 220 240 WARNING To reduce the risk of burns fire electric shock or injury to persons e Do not allow to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when this sewing machine is used by or near children and infirm persons e Use this sewing machine only for its intended use as described in this manual Use only attachments recommended by the manufacturer as contained in this manual Never operate this sewing machine if it has a damaged cord or plug if it is not working properly if it has been dropped or damaged or dropped into water Return the sewing machine to the nearest authorized dealer or service center for examination repair electrical or mechanical adjustment Never operate the sewing machine with any air openings blocked Keep ventilation openings of the sewing
10. TTONE OLES Lp NEEN 23 25 ZIPPERS AND PIPINQ riter teinte ee deae 26 A ACA cH 27 STECH SELEC TON WEE 28 MAINTENANCE Ean k 29 TROUBLE SHOOTING e DIE 30 PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE 9 ot dS qn 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 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 ACCESSORIES 9 oxoonsomc All purpose foot Zipper foot Satin stitch foot Blind hem foot Buttonhole foot L screwdriver Seam ripper brush bottle Second spool pin 10 Spool holders 2x 11 Pack of needles 12 Seam guide 13 Bobbins 3x 14 Darning plate 15 Felt pad 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 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE Connect t
11. a larger needle Remove and reinsert the needle flat side towards the back Remove the spool and wind thread onto spool Replace the needle Remove and reinsert the bobbin case and pull on the thread The thread should pull easily Check both bobbin and bobbin case Loosen lower thread tension as described Remove and reinsert needle flat side towards the back Insert a new needle Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric Check and attach correctly Insert a new needle Insert the needle correctly flat side towards the back Choose a needle to suit the thread and fabric Select the correct foot Check the threading Thread the bobbin case as illustrated The needle size must suit the fabric and thread Correct the thread tension Select a finer needle Shorten the stitch length Loosen the thread tension Select a better quality thread Remove bobbin case thread and insert correctly Do not pull on the fabric while sewing let it be moved up by the feed dogs Lubricate as described Clean the hook and feed dog as described Only use good quality sewing machine oil Replace the needle The machine Thread is caught in the hook Remove the upper thread and bobbin case turn the handwheel backwards and forwards by jams hand and remove the thread Lubricate as described safely recycled accordance with relevant National legislation relating to elec
12. 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 behind the presser foot Lower the foot and continue to sew The zipper foot is also used to sew cord into a bias strip to form a piping and to sew the piping into a seam 3 Set stitch length control between 1 4 according to thickness of fabric 26 3 STEP ZIG ZAG Sewing on lace and elastic darning mending finishing 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 The stitch density can be varied by adjusting the stitch length Begin by sewing over the center and then overlap on both sides Depending on the type of fabric and damage sew between 3 and 5 rows B To finish edges stitch along the edge of the fabric SA e ewe 4 LI gt Vir VY wy gt yrs x 400 WOO ON ROOD OI y O0 X WR WAS COO ee e Fe ef de Sei vs X AA d 2 STITCH SELECTION Triple straight stitch 1 For reinforced seams Turn the stitch length dial to 51 The machine sews two stitches forwards and one stitch backwards This gives triple reinfor
13. ase of operation of your sewing machine we recommend that you read all the important safeguards and use and care instructions in this instruction book May we suggest that before you start to use your sewing machine you discover the many features and advantages by going through this instruction book step by step while seated at your sewing machine To ensure that you are always provided with the most modern sewing capabilities the manufacturer reserves the right to change appearance design or accessories of this sewing machine when considered necessary LIST 5 PRINCIPAL PARTS OF THE MACHINE 5 AOCESCORIES EEN EE H DP HIINGSRLIESSNAECINPACCESSORY Ce LEE 8 CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER GOUDCE see 9 Foot copio ru 9 Em 9 CHANGING TEE E 10 TWO STEP PRESSER FOOT LEVER ADJUST PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE 11 ATTACHING THE PRESSER FOOT 12 WINDING THE BOBBIN 2 2 2 2 rrr rone Ert e eeu io eta weeded 13 INSERTING THE BOBB IN ih eta ioter Re ue 14 INSERTING THE NEEDLE i e eene sizes eei in 15 THREADING THE UPPER THREAIDN 16 THREAD TENSION WEE 17 BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN 18 REVERSE SEWING REMOVING THE FABRIC CUTTING THE THREAD 19 MATCHING NEEDLE FABRIC 20 STRAIGHT STITCHING ies E 21 ZIGZAG EEN po co 22 HOW TO SEW B
14. cement Triple zig zag 2 For hardwearing seams hems and decorative seams Turn the stitch length dial to 51 Triple zig zag is suitable for firm fabrics like denim corduroy etc Stitch length dial A 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 Open the hinged front cover and unscrew the needle plate screw withe the screw driver 1 Cleaning the feed dog Remove the bobbin case and use the brush supplied to clean the whole area 2 Cleaning and lubricating the hook 3 Remove the bobbin case Snap the two hook retaining arms a outwards Remove the hook race cover b and the hook c and clean with a soft cloth Lubricate at the points d 1 2 drops with sewing machine oil Turn the handwheel until the hook race e is in the left position Replace the hook c Replace the hook race cover and snap back the two hook retaining arms Insert he bobbin case and bobbin and replace the stitch plate Important Fabric lint and threads must be removed regularly Your machine should be serviced at regular intervals at your local dealer TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE Upper thread breaks Lower thread breaks Skipped stitches Needle breaks Loose stit
15. ches Seams gather or pucker Uneven stitches uneven feed The machine is noisy The machine is not threaded correctly The thread tension is too tight The thread is too thick for the needle The needle is not inserted correctly The thread is wound around the spool holder pin The needle is damaged The bobbin case is not inserted correctly The bobbin case is threaded wrong The lower thread tension is too tight The needle is not inserted correctly The needle is damaged The wrong size or type of needle has been used The foot is not attached correctly The needle is damaged The needle is not correctly inserted Wrong needle size for the fabric The wrong foot is attached The machine is not correctly threaded The bobbin case is not correctly threaded Needle fabric thread combination is wrong Thread tension wrong The needle is too thick for the fabric The stitch length is incorrectly adjusted The thread tension is too tight Poor quality thread The bobbin case is incorrectly threaded Fabric has been pulled The machine must be lubricated Lint or oil have collected on the hook or needle bar Poor quality oil has been used The needle is damaged 2 3 4 5 6 1 2 3 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 4 1 2 3 1 2 3 1 2 3 A Rethread the machine Reduce the thread tension lower number Select
16. he machine to a power source as illustrated 1 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 3 Attention Consult a qualified electrician if in doubt as to how to connect machine to power source Unplug power cord when machine is not in use The appliance must be used with the foot controller For USA and Canada 110 120V 4C 316B For Australia 240V 4C 326G For Europe 220 240V 4C 316C or 4C 326C Sewing light Press main switch A for power and light on 414 For USA and Canada For appliance with a polarized plug one blade is wider than the other To reduce the risk of electric shock this plug is intended to fit in a polarized outlet only one way If it does not fit fully in the outlet reverse the plug If it still does not fit contact a qualified electrician to install the proper outlet Do not modify the plug in any way 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 fit new 2 Replace the cover and tighten screw Should there be any problem ask your local dealer for advice TW
17. trical electronic products f in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance Please note that on disposal this product must be Jaded uo Dunuud jo euin Uu av WSA 5002 uononpoid usiBu3 992 08 76 217 VSM Group AB SE 561 84 Huskvarna SWEDEN www husqvarnaviking com
18. tweight fabrics thin cottons voile silk muslin interlocks cotton knits Light duty thread in cotton nylon or polyester tricots jerseys crepes woven polyester shirt amp blouse fabrics 12 80 Medium weight fabrics cotton satin kettlecloth sailcloth double knits Most threads sold are medium size and suitable for these fabrics and lightweight wool needle sizes 14 90 Medium weight fabrics cotton duck wool heavier knits terrycloth denims Use polyester threads on synthetic materials and cotton on natural fabrics 1 Its 16 100 Heavyweight fabrics canvas wool outdoor tent and quilted fabrics 2 iin pa or GE t denims upholstery material light to medium ways Mese 18 110 Heavy wool overcoat fabrics upholstery fabrics some leathers and vinyls Heavy duty thread carpet thread Increase presser foot pressure and top tension IMPORTANT Match needle size to thread size and weight of fabric NEEDLE FABRIC SELECTION NEEDLES EXPLANATION TYPE OF FABRIC HAx1 Standard sharp needles Natural woven fabrics wool cotton silk etc 15x1 Sizes range thin to large 9 65 to 18 110 Qiana Not recommended for double knits 15x1 705H SIN Semi ball point needle scarfed 9 65 to 18 110 Natural and synthetic woven fabrics polyester blends Knits polyesters interlocks tricot single and double knits Can be used instead of 15x1 for sewing all fabrics 15x1 705H SUK
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