How do I thread my Husqvarna Viking?Updated 3 months ago

Your Husqvarna Viking Sapphire, Topaz, or Opal Line Machine is easy to thread letting you get to creating faster!

Spool pins 

Your 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 both in a horizontal position (the thread reels off the spool) and a vertical position (the thread spool rotates). Use the horizontal position for normal threads and the vertical position for large spools or specialty threads. 

Horizontal position 

1. Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the thread reels off the spool counter clockwise and slide on a second spool cap. 

Note: Not all thread spools are manufactured in the same way. If you experience problems with the thread, turn it in the opposite way or use the vertical position. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool.

For narrow thread spools, use a smaller spool cap in front of the spool. 

For large thread spools, use a larger spool cap in front of the spool. 

The flat side of the spool cap should be pressed firmly against the spool. There should be no space between the spool cap and the thread spool. 

Vertical position 

Raise the spool pin to the vertical position. 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. Place thread spool on the spool pin. 

Note: Do not place a spool cap on top of the vertical spool pin as it may prevent the spool from rotating. 

Note: Push down the spool pin until it locks in place. This will prevent the spool pin from being folded down while sewing. To place it in horizontal position, pull the spool pin up and then fold it. 

Auxiliary spool pin 

1.The auxiliary spool pin is used when winding a bobbin thread from a second spool of thread or for a second spool when sewing with a twin needle. Raise the auxiliary spool pin. Slide on a large spool cap and place a felt pad under the thread spool. 

Note: When sewing with two needle threads, deactivate deLuxe™ Stitch System. 

Threading the Upper Thread 

Make sure that the presser foot is raised, and the needle is in the up position. 

1. Hold the thread near the spool using your right hand. 

2. Use your left hand to bring the end of the thread over and behind the Pre-Tension Thread guide (A) and under the thread guide (B). Bring the thread between the thread tension discs (C).

3. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the arrows. Bring the thread from the right when threading into the slot on the take-up lever (D). 

4. Take the thread down into the last thread guide (E) just above the needle.