Husqvarna Viking Viking E20 User manual

E20
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.
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shock, or injury to persons:
• 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.
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• Always use the proper needle plate. The wrong plate can cause the needle to break.
• Do not use bent needles.
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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.
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• Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
• Hold plug when rewinding into cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
Please note that on disposal, this product must be
safely recycled in accordance with relevant National
legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
If in doubt please contact your retailer for guidance
CE - Authorised Representative
VSM Group AB, SVP Worldwide
Drottninggatan 2, SE-56184, Huskvarna, SWEDEN

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CONTENTS
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PRINCIPAL PARTS
1. Thread tension dial
2. Presser foot pressure
3. Thread take-up lever
4. Thread cutter
5. Presser foot
6. Needle plate
7. Accessory box
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16. Handle
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19. Handwheel
20. Pattern selector dial
21. Power switch
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24. Upper thread guide
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ACCESSORIES
1. All purpose foot
2. Zipper foot
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SLIDE ON THE SNAP-IN ACCESSORY BOX
Hold 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)

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CONNECTING THE MACHINE TO POWER SOURCE
- Connect the machine to a power source as illustrated (1/2).
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- To start the machine, press on the foot control (3). The speed of
the machine is regulated by the amount of pressure put on the foot
control.
Caution: Always make sure that the machine is unplugged from
power source and the main switch is on “O”. when the machine is
not in use and before inserting or removing parts.
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machine to power source. Unplug power cord when machine is not
in use.
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For the USA and Canada
This appliance has a polarized plug (one blade wider than the
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electrician. Do not modify the plug in any way.
Note: Your H|CLASS™
sewing machine is adjusted to
provide the best stitch result
at normal room temperature.
Extreme hot and cold
temperatures can affect the
sewn result.

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CHANGING THE BULB
Caution: Make sure to disconnect the electrical
supply plug from wall outlet before changing light
bulb.
Replace bulb with same type rated:
10 watts (110-120V)
15 watts (220-240V)
- Loosen screw (A) as illustrated. (1)
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- Unscrew the bulb and put in a new one (C).
(2)
- Replace the cover and tighten screw.

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TWO-STEP PRESSER FOOT LEVER
ADJUSTING THE PRESSER FOOT PRESSURE
When sewing several layers or thick fabrics, the
presser foot can be raised a second stage for easy
positioning of the work. (A)
The presser foot pressure of the machine has been
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fabrics (light-or-heavy weight).
However, if you need to adjust the presser foot
pressure, turn the presser adjusting screw with a coin.
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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.

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PRESSER FOOT SHANK
Attention: Turn power switch to “O” before carrying out
any of the operations below.
Attaching the presser foot shank:
Raise the needle to its highest position and raise the
presser foot lever. Attach the presser foot shank (b) to
the presser foot bar (a). (1)
Attaching the presser foot:
Lower the presser foot shank (b) until the cut-out (c) is
directly above the pin (d). (2)
Lower the presser foot shank (b) and the presser foot
(f) will engage automatically.
Removing the presser foot:
Raise the presser foot.
Release the pressure foot by raising lever (e) located
at the back of the presser foot shank. (3)
Attaching the seam guide:
Attach the seam guide (g) in the slot on the shank as
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WINDING THE BOBBIN
Place spool on spool pin with
spool pin felt underneath (a).
Take the thread from the spool
around the bobbin winder
tension disc clockwise. (1)
Thread bobbin as illustrated and
place it on the spindel. Push the
bobbin to the right towards the
bobbin winding position. (2)
Press the foot control gently to wind the bobbin. The bobbin will stop winding when it is full.
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not sew and the hand wheel will
not turn. To start sewing, push the
bobbin winder spindle to the left
(sewing position).

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INSERTING THE BOBBIN
When inserting or removing the bobbin, the needle must be
fully raised.
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- Hold the bobbin case with one hand. Insert the bobbin so
that the bobbin runs in a clockwise direction (arrow). (2)
- Pull the thread through the slot, down and to the left until
it enters the delivery eyelet (rectangular opening) under
the tension spring. (3)
- Hold the bobbin case by the hinged latch. (4)
- Insert the bobbin case fully into the shuttle race and
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the notch at the top of the race cover. (5) Push on the
bobbin case to be sure it is clicked in completely.
Attention: Turn power switch to “O” before inserting or
removing the bobbin.

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CHANGING THE NEEDLE (SYSTEM 130/705H)
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thread breakage or skipped stitches.
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needle for the fabric to be sewn. Turn
the hand wheel towards you until the
needle is at highest position. Loosen
the needle clamp screw (A) and tighten
again after inserting the new needle. (1)
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Push the needle up (C) into the needle
clamp as far as it will go (D).
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The sewing needle must always be
straight and sharp for smooth sewing.
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Caution: Turn power switch to “O”
before inserting or removing the
needle.

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THREADING THE UPPER THREAD
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turn power switch to “O”.
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exactly the numbered
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illustrated below. If you skip
a step or fail to properly
engage the thread in
any of the thread guides,
the machine will not sew
properly. (1-5)
1. Place spool on spool pin
with felt underneath.
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thread guide.
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into the right slot, under the
guide and up in left slot.
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forward into the take-up lever.
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6. Thread the needle from front to back. Leave about 10 cm
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BUILT-IN NEEDLE THREADER
The needle must be in the up position
to use the built-in needle threader. We
also recommend lowering the presser
foot.
1a. Use the handle to pull the needle
threader down, catching the
thread under the guide.
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cover the needle. A small hook
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the thread catches into the small
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swing back.
2b. The hook pulls the thread through
the needle eye and forms a loop
behind the needle. Pull the thread
loop out behind the needle.
3. Place the thread under the
presser foot and cut the thread.
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 or triple needle. There are also some optional accessories that
require manual threading of the needle.

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Hold the upper thread with your left
hand. Turn the handwheel towards you
with your right hand until the needle
goes down and comes up again to the
highest position. (1)
- Pull the upper thread to bring
up the bobbin thread. The upper
thread should have caught the
bobbin thread in a loop.
- Pull the needle thread toward you
and the bobbin thread will come up
from the bobbin in a large loop. (2)
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threads away from you under the
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BRINGING UP THE BOBBIN THREAD

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THREAD TENSION / RAISE OR LOWER THE FEED DOG
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and darning, lower the feed dog.
1. Remove the accessory tray.
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To raise the feed dog move the lever to (a) .
The feed dog will come up when you start to sew.
Upper thread tension
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To increase the tension, turn the dial up to a higher number.
To reduce the tension, turn the dial to a lower number.
A. Normal thread tension - upper and bobbin
thread join in fabric.
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REVERSE SEWING
CHANGING SEWING DIRECTIONS
Reverse sewing is used for locking the end of seams and
where reinforcement is needed. At the end of seam, press
down the reverse sewing lever and touch the foot control
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machine will sew forward again (A).
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directions with the needle in the fabric.
2. Raise the presser foot and turn the fabric using the
needle as a turning point.
3. Lower the presser foot and start sewing in the new
direction.
REMOVING THE FABRIC
Turn the handwheel towards you to bring the thread take up
lever to its highest position. Raise the presser foot and draw
the fabric away from you.
CUTTING THE THREAD
Hold the threads behind the presser foot. Using both hands,
guide them to the slit at the rear of the presser bar and press
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HOW TO CHOOSE YOUR PATTERN
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with pattern selector dial (4). Adjust
the stitch length with the stitch
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any needle position, by turning the
stitch width dial (1).
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with pattern selector dial (4). Adjust
the stitch length (2) and stitch
width (1) according to the fabric
being used.
To obtain any of the other patterns
shown in the left row on the stitch
selection panel, select the letter
below the stitch with the pattern
selector dial. Adjust the stitch
length and the stitch width with the
control dials according to the result
desired.
To obtain any of the patterns on
the right row, turn the stitch length
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desired with pattern selector dial,
and adjust the stitch width with the
stitch width dial.
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4. Pattern selector dial
5. Reverse sewing lever