Replacing the Needle Plate
With the feed teeth lowered, replace the needle plate and
insert and tighten the two needle plate screws.
Replace the bobbin cover.
Troubleshooting
In this troubleshooting guide you will find solutions to any
issues you may have with your machine. For further
information please contact your local authorized
HUSQVARNA VIKING® retailer who will be happy to help
you.
General Problems
Fabric does not feed?
Make sure the feed teeth are not lowered.
The needle breaks?
Insert needle correctly as described, see page 22.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric.
The machine will not sew?
Check that all plugs are securely plugged into the machine
and the wall socket.
Check that the foot control cord is securely plugged into the
front socket on the bottom right side of the machine.
Push bobbin winder spindle to sewing position.
The sewing machine function buttons do not respond to
touch?
The sockets and function buttons on the machine can be
sensitive to static electricity. If the buttons do not respond to
touch, turn the machine OFF and then ON again. If the
problem persists, contact your local authorized
HUSQVARNA VIKING® retailer.
The Machine Skips Stitches
Did you insert the needle properly?
Insert needle correctly as described, see page 22.
Did you insert a wrong needle?
Use needle system 130/705 H.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric and thread.
Is the needle bent or blunt?
Insert a new needle.
Did you thread the machine properly?
Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see
Threading the Machine, page 15.
Is the correct presser foot used?
Attach correct presser foot.
See View Presser Foot Recommendation, page 24
Is the needle too small for the thread?
Change the needle to the proper size for the thread.
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