Husqvarna Viking Sapphire 875 Quilt User manual

KEEPING THE WORLD SEWING™
User’s Guide

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 –To reduce the risk of electric shock:
• A sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine
from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.
• Always unplug before relamping. Replace bulb with same type rated 5 Watt.
WARNING – To reduce the risk of burns, Àre, electric shock,
or injury to person:
• This sewing machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or instruction concerning use of
the sewing machine by a person responsible for their safety.
• Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the sewing machine.
• 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 machine and foot controller free from the accumulation of lint, dust, and loose cloth.
• Keep Àngers 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.
• Do not pull or push fabric while stitching. It may deÁect the needle causing it to break.
• Wear safety glasses.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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.
• This sewing machine is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts.
See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
SERVICING OF DOUBLE INSULATED PRODUCTS
In a double-insulated product, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No ground means is provided on a
double-insulated product, nor should a means for grounding be added to the product. Servicing of a double-insulated product
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system and should be done only by qualiÀed service personnel. Replacement parts
for a double-insulated product must be identical to those parts in the product. A double-insulated product is marked with the
words ‘DOUBLE INSULATION’ or ‘DOUBLE INSULATED’.

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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
Stitch and alphabet overview, page 50-53
Machine overview and accessories, page 5-6

Table of contents
Machine overview ............................................................5
Included accessories........................................................6
1. Getting ready to sew
Unpacking ..........................................................................7
Packing away after sewing ..............................................7
Accessory box..................................................................7
Extended Sewing Surface ...............................................7
Using the free arm...........................................................7
Connecting the foot control cord................................8
Connect the power cord and foot control................8
Lower the feed teeth ......................................................9
Changing the presser foot..............................................9
Changing the needle........................................................9
Needles ............................................................................10
Spool pins and spool caps ............................................11
Threading the upper thread.........................................12
Needle threader.............................................................13
Cutting the thread .........................................................13
Threading for twin needles..........................................14
Winding the bobbin with the machine threaded....14
Winding the bobbin using the vertical spool pin ....15
Winding the bobbin using the auxiliary spool pin ..15
Inserting the bobbin ......................................................16
Thread tension, 835/855...............................................16
Automatic thread tension, 875 Quilt.........................16
EXCLUSIVE SENSOR SYSTEM™ (ESS) ...................17
Starting to sew................................................................17
2. Operating the machine
Function buttons ............................................................18
Function buttons on the Touch Panel........................20
Sewing Mode, 835 ..........................................................22
Sewing Mode, 855/875 Quilt .......................................23
Selecting a stitch.............................................................24
Selecting a font ...............................................................24
Programming...................................................................25
My Stitches Menu...........................................................28
SET Menu.........................................................................29
Pop-up messages ............................................................31
Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR™ ................................34
3. Basic sewing techniques
Seam..................................................................................35
Edge/Quilting Guide (Only on 875 Quilt)................35
Overcast...........................................................................36
Seam and overcast .........................................................37
Baste..................................................................................38
Darning and mending ....................................................38
Blind hem .........................................................................39
Hem...................................................................................40
Sewing buttonholes .......................................................41
Sewing on buttons .........................................................43
Sewing zippers ................................................................44
Free Motion Quilting.....................................................45
Decorative Tapering Stitches (Only on 875 Quilt).46
4.Taking care of the machine
Changing the light bulbs ...............................................47
Cleaning the machine....................................................47
Trouble shooting ............................................................48
Stitch table - menu 1. Utility stitches.........................50
Stitch overview...............................................................52
Alphabets .........................................................................53

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Machine overview
1. Lid
2. Pre-tension thread guide
3. Thread tension disks
4. Thread take-up lever
5. Thread tension dial, 835/855
6. Thread tension for bobbin winding
7. Function button panel
8. Thread cutter
9. Light bulbs
10. Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot
socket
11. Needle threader
12. Presser foot
13. Stitch plate
14. Bobbin cover
15. Free arm
16. Drop feed teeth switch
17. Needle bar with needle clamp screw
18. Presser bar
19. Presser foot ankle
20. Stitch panel
21. Spool pin
22. Spool caps
23. Auxiliary spool pin
24. Bobbin spindle, Bobbin stop
25. Thread cutter for bobbin thread
26. Handwheel
27. GraphicDisplay, 855/875 Quilt. (The
GraphicDisplay on 835 is a different
size)
28. Touch Panel with function buttons
29. ON/OFF switch, connectors for
power cord and foot control

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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. The tunnel on the underside of the foot is
designed to feed smoothly over the stitches.
Buttonhole Foot C This foot is used for sewing buttonholes step by step. Use the guide lines on the toe of
the foot to position the garment edge. The two tunnels on the bottom of the foot ensures
a smooth feed over the buttonhole columns. The Ànger on the back of the foot holds
cording for corded buttonhole.
Blind Hem Foot D This foot is used for blind hem stitches. The inner edge of this foot guides the fabric. The
right toe of the foot is designed to ride along the hem edge.
Zipper Foot E This foot can be snapped on either to the right or to the left of the needle, making it easy
to sew close to both sides of the zipper teeth. Move needle position to right or left to sew
closer to zipper teeth or for covering large cording.
Non-Stick Glide
Foot H
This foot, with a non-stick coating underneath, is used when sewing foam, vinyl, plastic, or
leather to minimize the risk of these materials sticking to the foot.
Edging Foot J This foot is used for overcasting and seam/overcasting. Stitches form over the pin which
prevents puckering at the edge of the fabric.
Quilter’s 1/4”
Piecing Foot P
(Only with 875 Quilt)*
This foot is used when piecing quilt blocks. The foot has seam guide marks 1/4ȩ(6 mm)
and 1/8ȩ(3 mm). The foot can only be used with straight stitch.
Clear Open Toe Foot
(Only with 875 Quilt)*
For satin stitch applique, taper stitches and decorative stitches. The tunnel on the underside
of the foot feeds smoothly over the stitches and the transparent foot with open front gives
greater visibility for accuracy.
Embroidery/
Darning Foot R
For free-motion darning, quilting and embroidery.
Sensor One-Step
Buttonhole Foot
When connected to the machine, the buttonhole is sewn in a suitable length to the button
size that has been entered into the machine.
1. Thread nets. Slide on the spool when using
synthetic threads that easily unwind (2).
2. Non-Stick glide plates (2)
3. Light bulb remover
4. Seam ripper
5. Brush
6. Screwdriver
7. Edge/quilting guide (Only with 875 Quilt).
8. Felt pad (2)
9. Bobbins (5)
10. Extra spool caps, one large, one small.
11. Multipurpose tool/button reed
Needles (not pictured)
*Sold separately for 835 and 855

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Getting ready to sew
Unpacking
1. Place the machine on a sturdy, Áat 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.
4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and stitch
plate to remove any soil before sewing.
Packing away after sewing
1. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Unplug the cord from the wall socket and then from the
machine.
3. Unplug the foot control cord from the machine. Wind the
foot control cord inside the space on the underside of the
foot control.
4. Check to ensure that all accessories are in the accessory box.
Slide the box on to the machine, behind the free arm.
5. Place the foot control in the space above the free arm.
6. Put on the cover.
Accessory box
There are special places for presser feet and bobbins in the
accessory box, plus space for needles and other accessories. Store
the accessories in the box so they are easily accessible.
Extended Sewing Surface
The space at the right side of the needle, between the needle
and the arm, gives you a great deal of extra space. This makes
sewing large projects and quilts much easier than on other sewing
machines. Keep the accessory box on the machine to provide a
large, Áat work surface.
Using the free arm
Slide the accessory box to the left when you wish to remove it
and use the free arm.
Use the free arm to facilitate sewing trouser legs and sleeve hems.
To replace the accessory box, slide it onto the machine until it Àts
in place.

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Getting ready to sew
Connecting the foot control cord
Among the accessories you will Ànd the foot control cord and
the power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot
control is only necessary the very Àrst time you are going to use
the machine.
1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot control over.
Connect the cord to the socket inside the space of the foot
control.
2. Push Àrmly to make sure it is properly connected.
3. Lay the cord in the slot on the underside of the foot control.
Connect the power cord and foot
control
On the underside of the machine you will Ànd information about
the power supply voltage (V) and the frequency (Hz).
Before plugging in the foot control, check to ensure that it is of type “FR5”
(see underside of foot control).
1. Connect the foot control cord to the front socket on the
bottom right side of the machine.
2. Connect the power cord to the rear socket on the bottom
right side of the machine.
3. Press the ON/OFF switch to ON to turn on power and light.
For the USA and Canada
This sewing machine has a polarized plug (one blade wider
than the other). To reduce the risk of electric shock, this
plug is intended to Àt in a polarized outlet only one way. If
the plug does not Àt fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If
it still does not Àt, contact a qualiÀed electrician to install
the proper outlet. Do not modify the plug in any way.

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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. The feed teeth should be lowered when sewing on
buttons and for free motion sewing.
Changing the presser foot
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Make sure the needle is in the highest position and the presser
foot is lifted. Pull the presser foot towards you.
2. Line up the cross pin on the foot with the gap in the presser
foot ankle. Push back until the foot snaps into place.
Changing the needle
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Use the hole in the multipurpose tool to hold the needle.
2. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with the screwdriver.
3. Remove the needle.
4. Insert the new needle using the multipurpose tool. With the
Áat side away from you, push the new needle upwards until it
will go no further.
5. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw.

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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.
Universal needle (A)
Universal needles have a slightly rounded point and come in a
variety of sizes. For general sewing in a variety of fabric types and
weights.
Stretch needle (B)
Stretch needles have a special scarf to eliminate skipped stitches
when there is a Áex in the fabric. For knits, swimwear, Áeece,
synthetic suedes and leathers. Marked with a yellow band.
Denim needle (C)
Denim needles have a sharp point to penetrate tightly woven
fabrics without deÁecting the needle. For canvas, denim,
microÀbers. Marked with a blue band.
Wing needle (D)
The Wing needle has wide wings on the side of the needle
to poke holes in the fabric when sewing entredeux and other
hemstitches on natural Àber fabrics.
NOTE:Change the needle often. Always use a straight
needle with a sharp point (1). A damaged needle (2) can
cause skipped stitches, breakage of needles or snapping of
thread. A damaged needle can also damage the stitch plate.

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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). Use the horizontal
position for all regular sewing threads and the vertical position for
large spools or specialty threads.
Horizontal Position
Lift the spool pin up slightly from its horizontal position to easily
place the thread spool on the pin. The thread should reel over
the top, in a counterclockwise direction, as shown in the picture.
Slide on a spool cap and then move the spool pin back to the
horizontal position.
Each machine comes with two spool caps on the spool pin. For
medium sized thread spools, the medium sized cap (A) is placed
in front of the spool. For large thread spools, the large cap (B) is
placed in front of the spool.
The Áat side of the spool cap should be pressed Àrmly against the
spool. There should be no space between spool cap and thread
spool.
Two extra spool caps, one small and one large, are also included
as accessories for your machine. The small spool cap can be used
for small thread spools. The second large spool cap can be used
when winding a bobbin from a second spool of thread or when
sewing with a twin needle.
Vertical Position
Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock the spool
pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it down. Slide on
the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size
spool cap or when using specialty threads, place a felt pad under
the thread spool to prevent the thread from reeling off too fast.
For larger spools, the felt pad is not needed.
NOTE: No spool cap should be placed on top of the spool as
this prevents the spool from rotating.
Auxiliary Spool Pin
The auxiliary 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.
Lift the auxiliary spool pin up and to the left. Slide on the large
spool cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap,
place a felt pad under the thread spool to prevent the thread from
reeling off too fast. For larger spools, the felt pad shall not be
used.

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Getting ready to sew
Threading the upper thread
Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up
position
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on the
spool pin as described on page 11.
2. Spool pin in horizontal position:
Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread guide
(A) and under the thread guide (B).
Spool pin in vertical position:
Instead of bringing the thread into the pre-tension guide
(A), bring it directly under the thread guide (B).
3. Bring the thread down between the thread tension discs (C).
4. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows.
Bring the thread from the right into the slot on the take-up
lever (D).
5. Take the thread down and behind the last guide just above the
needle (E).

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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).
2. Push back to bring the needle threader forward until the metal
Áanges cover the needle. A small hook will pass through the
needle eye (B).
3. Place the thread under the Áanges in front of the needle, so
the thread catches into the small hook (C).
4. Let the needle threader gently swing back. The hook pulls the
thread through the needle eye and forms a loop behind the
needle. Pull the thread loop out behind the needle.
5. Place the thread under the presser foot.
NOTE: The needle threader is designed to be used for size
70-120 needles. You cannot use the needle threader for
size 60 needles or smaller, the wing needle, twin needle,
triple needle or when the Sensor One-Step Buttonhole
Foot is on. There are also some other optional accessories
that require manual threading of the needle.
When threading the needle manually, make sure that the
needle is threaded from front to back. The white presser
foot ankle makes it easy to see the eye of the needle. The
bobbin case cover can be used as a magnifying glass.
Cutting the thread
Once you have Ànished sewing, cut the threads by raising the
presser foot and pulling the threads from the back to the front
into the thread cutter on the left side of the machine.

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Getting ready to sew
Threading for twin needles
Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
1. Insert a twin needle.
2. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the thread
you are going to use as the second upper thread.
3. Lift the spool pin up and all the way to the right. Lock the
spool pin in the vertical position by slightly pressing it down.
Slide on the large spool cap. For spools smaller than the
medium size spool cap, place a felt pad under the thread
spool.
4. Place the Àrst thread spool on the spool pin. The spool
should rotate in a clockwise direction when the thread reels
off the spool.
5. LEFT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as described on page 13.
Check to ensure that the thread lies between the left thread
tension discs (A). Thread the left needle manually.
6. Pull out the auxiliary spool pin and slide on the large spool
cap. For spools smaller than the medium size spool cap, place
a felt pad under the thread spool.
7. Place the second thread on the spool pin. The second spool
should rotate in a counterclockwise direction when the thread
reels off the spool.
8. RIGHT NEEDLE: Thread the machine as before but this thread
should lie between the right thread tension discs (A) and
outside the needle thread guide (B). Thread the right needle
manually.
NOTE: Only use symmetrical twin needles (C). Do not
use this type of twin needle (D), since it may damage your
sewing machine.
Winding the bobbin with the
machine threaded
Make sure that the presser foot is up and the needle is in the
highest position.
Note! Do not use a plastic presser foot when bobbin winding.
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top
of the machine. The bobbin only Àts 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).
3. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) from the
inside to the outside.
NOTE: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA
VIKING® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several
turns of thread on the bobbin to get started.
4. Push the bobbin spindle to the right. A pop-up message
appears on the GraphicDisplay. Press the foot control to start
winding. Hold the end of the thread Àrmly when starting to
wind. Once the bobbin begins to wind, cut the excess thread.
When the bobbin is full, it will stop automatically. Push the
bobbin spindle back to the left, remove the bobbin and cut
off the thread on the thread cutter.

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Getting ready to sew
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 Àts 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.
3. Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread
guide (A) and down around the thread tension disc (B), then
through thread guide (C) as illustrated.
4. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) from the
inside to the outside.
5. Push the bobbin spindle to the right. A pop-up message
appears on the GraphicDisplay. Press the foot control to start
winding. Hold the end of the thread Àrmly when starting to
wind. Once the bobbin begins to wind, cut the excess thread.
When the bobbin is full, it will stop automatically. Push the
bobbin spindle back to the left, remove the bobbin and cut
off the thread on the thread cutter.
Winding the bobbin using the auxiliary
spool pin
1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top
of the machine. The bobbin only Àts on one way, with the
logo facing up. Use only original HUSQVARNA VIKING®
bobbins.
2. Fold out the auxiliary spool pin. Place a large spool holder and
a felt pad under the spool.
3. Bring the thread over and behind the pre-tension thread
guide (A) and down around the thread tension disc (B), then
through thread guide (C) as illustrated.
4. Guide the thread through the hole in the bobbin (D) from the
inside to the outside.
5. Push the bobbin spindle to the right. A pop-up message
appears on the GraphicDisplay. Press the foot control to start
winding. Hold the end of the thread Àrmly when starting to
wind. Once the bobbin begins to wind, cut the excess thread.
When the bobbin is full, it will stop automatically. Push the
bobbin spindle back to the left, remove the bobbin and cut
off the thread on the thread cutter.
NOTE: Depending on the type of thread, wrap the
thread one or two turns around the bobbin thread
tension disc (B) to put more tension on the thread.
NOTE: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA
VIKING® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several
turns of thread on the bobbin to get started.

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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. The bobbin will then rotate counter-clockwise
when you pull the thread.
3. Place your Ànger on the bobbin to keep it from turning as you
pull the thread Àrmly to the right and then to the left into the
tension spring (E) until it “clicks” into place.
4. Continue threading around (F) and to the right of the thread
cutter (G). Slide on the bobbin cover (H). Pull the thread to
the left to cut (I).
Thread tension, 835/855
Use the recommended top thread tension setting given on the
GraphicDisplay. You might need to adjust the top thread tension
for special threads, fabrics and/or techniques. To set the tension,
turn the numbered tension dial. The higher the number the
tighter the tension.
Normally top thread tension is set to around 4. When sewing
buttonholes and decorative stitches set thread tension to around
3. When topstitching with a heavy thread in thick fabric, increase
the tension to 7-9.
Make a few tests on a scrap piece of the fabric you are going to
sew and check the tension.
Correct and incorrect thread tension
To understand the correct thread tension, sew a few sample
straight stitches at different settings.
1. Begin with a tension that is too loose, i.e. set at the lowest
number. The bobbin thread will lie straight and the top thread
will be drawn to the underside of the fabric.
2. If you set the tension at the highest number, the bobbin
thread will be visible on the top side of the fabric. The seam
may pucker and the top thread might break.
3. The correct thread tension is set when the threads interlock
in between both fabric layers or, in the case of decorative
stitches, on the underside.
Automatic thread tension, 875 Quilt
The 875 Quilt model automatically sets the best thread tension
for the selected stitch and fabric. Go to the SET Menu to adjust
the thread tension for specialty thread, techniques or fabric (see
page 29).

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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).
Sensor Foot Lift
The presser foot on your sewing machine is raised and lowered in
four levels with the Sensor Foot Up and Down buttons (see next
page).
The presser foot is automatically lowered when you start sewing.
When you stop with the needle in the down position, the presser
foot automatically senses the thickness of the fabric and raises
the presser foot to just the right height to Áoat over the fabric for
pivoting. Go to the SET Menu to turn off this function (see page
29).
Starting to sew
The buttons at the bottom of the Touch Panel are the Exclusive
SEWING ADVISOR™ buttons that will help you to get the best
stitch and settings when you are sewing.
Press the button for the type and weight of fabric you are using
and press the button for the desired sewing technique or select a
stitch from one of the menus (see page 34).
Place top and bobbin thread under the presser foot and to the
back. For best results when beginning at the edge of the fabric,
place a Ànger on the threads to hold them in place as you begin.
Place fabric in position under the presser foot.
Step on the foot control to begin sewing. The presser foot is
lowered automatically.
Guide the fabric gently with your hands as the machine is feeding.

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Operating the machine
1. Needle Stop Up/Down
Press this button to move the needle down or up. The setting of
the needle stop position is changed at the same time.
The upper LED next to the button is lit when needle up is
activated and the lower LED is lit when needle down is activated.
You can also tap the foot control to raise or lower needle. If
both the needle and the presser foot are in up position, only the
presser foot will be lowered when you tap the foot control the
Àrst time. Tap again to lower the needle.
2. Sensor Foot Up/Extra Lift
This button raises the presser foot to the up position. Press the
button once more and the presser foot will raise to the Extra
Lift position, to make it easy to place and remove heavy or Áuffy
fabrics and battings under the presser foot.
3. Sensor Foot Down/Pivot Position
Press Sensor Foot Down and Pivot and the presser foot will
be completely lowered so the machine Àrmly holds the fabric.
Press Sensor Foot Down again to raise the presser foot to Pivot
position or a Áoating position over the fabric for easier placement
of the fabric.
The presser foot will be lowered automatically when you start
sewing. You can also tap the foot control to lower the presser
foot.
When you stop with the needle in the down position, the presser
foot is automatically lifted to pivot position. This function can be
turned off in the SET Menu, see page 29.
4. Stop
STOP is used to conclude a stitch or to sew just one unit of
the stitch. Your sewing machine ties off the thread and stops
automatically when one stitch unit or stitch program has been
completed. The LED next to the button is lit when STOP is
activated. STOP is cancelled once you have used the function.
Press the button again if you wish to activate it once more.
STOP is also used to repeat the same size darning, bartack and
Automatic Tapering stitch with the same size.
TIP: If you want to repeat the STOP function for a stitch
unit several times in a row you can save the stitch with a
STOP at the end in a program (see Programming, page
25).
5. Speed
All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, recommended
sewing speed. Press the SPEED button or, on the 875 Quilt
model: SPEED+ or SPEED– to increase or decrease the sewing
speed. For 835 and 855 there are three speed levels and for 875
Quilt there are Àve speed levels. The speed level is shown on the
GraphicDisplay. You cannot select a higher speed than the default
max speed for the selected stitch.
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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. You can turn off the automatic FIX
function in the SET Menu, see page 29.
The FIX function can be programmed (see page 26).
7. Reverse
Press the button while sewing and the machine will sew in reverse
until the button is released. Then your sewing machine will sew
forward. The LED on the button is lit when reverse is activated.
For permanent reverse, press the button once before starting
to sew. Your sewing machine sews in reverse until you press the
button again.
Reverse is also used when sewing buttonholes, bartacks, darning
and to begin and end tapering stitches* to step between the parts
of the stitch.
8. Selective Thread Cutter (Only on 875 Quilt)
Press the Selective Thread Cutter button and your machine
ties off the threads, cuts the top and bottom threads, raises the
presser foot and the needle, and activates the FIX function for
the next start. To cut threads at the end of a stitch or stitch
program, press Selective Thread Cutter while sewing. The LED
next to the button starts Áashing indicating that a cut is requested.
When the stitch or stitch program is completed, the upper thread
and bobbin will be cut.
The Selective Thread Cutter function can be programmed (see
page 26).
NOTE: After a buttonhole or an eyelet is sewn, your
machine cuts automatically. Automatic Selective Thread
Cutter can be cancelled in the SET Menu, see page 29.
9. Start/Stop (Only on 875 Quilt)
Press this button to run and stop the machine without the foot
control. Press the button once to begin sewing and press again to
stop sewing.
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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.
On the 875 Quilt model the stitch position settings will be shown
instead of the stitch width when you press the Alternate View
button.
11. Stitch Length/Density
When you select a stitch, your machine automatically sets the best
stitch length. The stitch length is visible on the GraphicDisplay.
You can change the stitch length by pressing the + or – button.
If you have selected a buttonhole the GraphicDisplay will show
the density setting instead of the stitch length setting. You will
now be able to change the density setting by pressing the + and –
buttons.
If you press the Alternate View button the GraphicDisplay
will show the density setting for satin stitches. Use the + and –
buttons to change the setting.
12. Stitch Width/Needle position
The stitch width is set in the same manner as the stitch length.
The preset width is visible on the GraphicDisplay. The width can
be adjusted between 0 and 7 mm. Some stitches have a limited
stitch width.
If a straight stitch is selected, the + and – buttons are used to
move the needle to the left or right in 29 positions.
875 Quilt: Stitch Positioning
The Stitch Positioning function in the 875 Quilt model makes
it possible to change the needle position of all stitches. Press
the Alternate View button and the GraphicDisplay will show
the needle position instead of the stitch width settings. You will
now be able to change the needle position to the left or right by
pressing the + and – buttons. The needle position can only be
changed to the limit of the maximum stitch width. Changing the
needle position will also limit the stitch width adjustment.
13. Clear
Press this button to delete a single stitch or all stitches in a
stitch program. Or use it to delete your saved stitches and stitch
programs in the My Stitches Menu. This button is also used to
activate tapering for Decorative Tapering Stitches.