Needle Thread Breaks
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 needle too small for the thread?
Change the needle to the proper size for the thread.
Are you using poor thread with slubs or thread which has
become dry?
Change to a new high quality thread purchased from an
authorized HUSQVARNA VIKING® retailer.
Is the correct spool cap used?
Attach the correct spool cap for your thread spool.
Is the best spool pin position used?
Try a different spool pin position (vertical or horizontal).
Is the needle plate hole damaged?
Change the needle plate.
Bobbin Thread Breaks
Did you insert the bobbin properly?
Check the bobbin thread.
Is the needle plate hole damaged?
Change the needle plate.
Is the bobbin area full of lint?
Clean lint from bobbin area and use only the bobbins
approved for this model.
Is the bobbin wound correctly?
Wind a new bobbin.
The Seam Has Uneven Stitches
Is the thread tension correct?
Check needle thread tension.
Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see
Threading the Machine, page 15.
Is the thread you are using thick or slubbed?
Change the thread.
Is the bobbin thread evenly wound?
Check bobbin winding.
Is a correct needle used?
Insert a proper needle correctly as described, see page 22.
Use a needle suitable for selected fabric and thread.
The Machine Does Not Feed or Feeds Irregularly
Did you thread the machine properly?
Remove the thread completely and rethread the machine, see
Threading the Machine, page 15.
Has lint collected between the feed teeth?
Remove the needle plate and clean the feed teeth with the
brush.
Are the feed teeth lowered?
Raise the feed teeth.
Unable To Sew a Buttonhole
Are you experiencing problems when using the One-Step
Buttonhole Foot?
Lower the buttonhole lever all the way down. Lower the
presser foot gently.
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