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Husqvarna Viking H|CLASS E10

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Needle sizes by fabric and use

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Model & names

Model
Husqvarna Viking H|CLASS E10

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What bobbins does the H|CLASS E10 use?

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The guide prints no bobbin class or part number; that is not stated, not incompatible. Only the three supplied bobbins (PDF page 9, printed page 7) are named, so no other bobbin is confirmed here.

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Which needles should I use?

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Codes are as printed on PDF page 22 (printed page 20); the guide names no single needle system, and no equivalence between the codes is inferred. The built-in threader is not for size 60 or smaller, wing, twin or triple needles.

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Which feet come with the H|CLASS E10, and how do I change them?

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Turn the power off before changing a foot (PDF page 3), then use the steps on PDF page 14 (printed page 12). No part numbers, shank class or third-party foot fit are stated, and none is inferred.

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What tension should I use?

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Start from the basic setting on PDF page 20 (printed page 18). The trouble-shooting guide mentions loosening the lower thread tension but the guide describes no method, so no bobbin-tension adjustment is given here.

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How do I sew a buttonhole?

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Use the four-step method on PDF page 25 (printed page 23), and always test-sew a buttonhole first. For a very thick button, the guide says to add more to the diameter measurement; the steps are not rewritten here.

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How do I sew denim or other heavy fabric?

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The presser foot pressure is pre-set and usually needs no readjustment (PDF page 13, printed page 11). With heavy duty thread on size 18 (110), the chart says to increase the presser foot pressure and top tension (PDF page 22, printed page 20).

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How do I put the bobbin in?

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Turn the power off and raise the foot and needle fully first. Use the steps on PDF page 16 (printed page 14), placing the bobbin so the thread runs in a clockwise direction.

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How do I change the needle?

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Turn the power off first, as the safety instructions on PDF page 3 also say. Then use the steps on PDF page 17 (printed page 15); they are the guide’s own and are not rewritten here.

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How do I clean and oil it?

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The safety instructions read: “Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating …” (PDF page 2, unnumbered). Use the steps on PDF page 31 (printed page 29) with good quality sewing machine oil only; no oil product is named, so none is given here.

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The machine jams or is noisy. What’s wrong?

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The safety instructions read: “Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning, removing covers, lubricating …” (PDF page 2, unnumbered). Use the fix on PDF page 33 (printed page 31). The noisy-machine corrections point back to the guide’s lubrication and cleaning steps on PDF page 31 (printed page 29); they are not restated here.

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Manuals, parts books & more

Manuals & manufacturer documents

Available documents & sources

Operating manual
E10 User's Guide (413 40 54-26C) · back page "413 40 54-26C • English • © 2016 Singer Sourcing Limited LLC or its Affiliates ... Printed in Taiwan" (physical 36); revision letter C

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Instruction manual

E10 User's Guide (413 40 54-26C)

HUSQVARNA VIKING36 pagesEnglish
Edition and models

Edition: back page "413 40 54-26C • English • © 2016 Singer Sourcing Limited LLC or its Affiliates ... Printed in Taiwan" (physical 36); revision letter C

Models referenced here: Husqvarna Viking H|CLASS E10

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Needle, bobbin & presser-foot details

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Needle

Types and sizes

  • Needle types and sizes are shown as printed. The guide names no single needle system for the machine, and no equivalence between the printed codes is inferred.
  • Match the needle size to the thread size and the weight of the fabric (PDF 22 / printed 20). A pack of needles is supplied; the count is not printed.
  • The built-in needle threader is for size 70-120 needles, not for size 60 or smaller, wing, twin or triple needles (PDF 19 / printed 17).

The guide's chart lists HA×1 / 15×1 standard sharp needles for natural woven fabrics, 15×1/705H (SIN) semi-ball point and 15×1/705H (SUK) full ball point needles for knits and stretch fabrics, and 130 PCL leather needles for leather, vinyl and upholstery. Size 9-11 (65-75) suits lightweight fabrics, 12 (80) and 14 (90) medium weight fabrics, 16 (100) heavyweight fabrics, and 18 (110) heavy wool, overcoat and upholstery fabrics and some leathers and vinyls.

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Bobbin

Insertion

  • The bobbin goes into the case so that the thread runs in a clockwise direction (PDF 16 / printed 14).

Turn the power off and raise the foot and needle fully first. It uses a removable bobbin case behind a hinged cover; the steps are on PDF 16 / printed 14.

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Presser foot

Feet and change

  • No part numbers, shank class or third-party foot fit are stated, and none is inferred.

It comes with all purpose, zipper, satin stitch, blind hem and buttonhole feet, plus a darning plate and seam guide. Turn the power off before changing a foot, as the safety page says (PDF 3). It's a snap-on foot: lowering the shank/ankle over the foot's pin engages it, and raising the lever releases it; the steps are on PDF 14 / printed 12.

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Specifications & documented facts

Specifications apply to the named model and document edition. Read any setup, fabric or safety requirements with the answer.

Performance & stitch capabilities

Buttonhole

  • For a very thick button, the guide says to add more to the diameter measurement (PDF 25 / printed 23).

It sews the buttonhole in four steps set on the stitch selection dial, with the buttonhole foot. Mark the length as the button's diameter plus 0.3 cm (1/8 in) for the bartacks, and always test-sew a buttonhole first. The steps are on PDF 25 / printed 23.

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Care

Cleaning and oiling

  • Only use good quality sewing machine oil (PDF 33 / printed 31); no oil product is named.
  • The safety instructions also say to unplug the machine before cleaning and lubricating (PDF 2).

Unplug it first. During cleaning the guide puts 1-2 drops of sewing machine oil at the marked points (d) of the hook, says to remove fabric lint and threads regularly, and recommends servicing at regular intervals by your local dealer. The steps are on PDF 31 / printed 29.

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Settings

Heavy fabrics

  • The presser foot pressure is pre-set and usually needs no readjustment for most fabrics (PDF 13 / printed 11).
  • With heavy duty thread on size 18 (110), the chart says to increase the presser foot pressure and top tension (PDF 22 / printed 20).

The chart lists denims under 14 (90) medium weight and 16 (100) heavyweight fabrics, and 18 (110) for heavy wool, overcoat and upholstery fabrics. The suggested straight-stitch length for heavy weight fabrics is 3.0. For heavy fabric, tighten the presser foot pressure screw clockwise with a coin. The two-step lever raises the foot extra high for several layers or thick fabrics, and the triple zig-zag (S1 on the stitch length dial) suits firm fabrics like denim and corduroy.

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Thread

Tension

  • The trouble-shooting guide says to "Loosen lower thread tension as described" but the guide describes no method, so no bobbin-tension adjustment is given here.

The basic setting is 4. Turn the dial to the next number up to increase the tension or down to reduce it. Specialty threads such as metallics may need less tension to avoid needle breakage. The bobbin tension doesn't normally need adjusting.

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Troubleshooting

Care, setup & service references

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Document and page references (19)

E10 User's Guide (413 40 54-26C)

Published by HUSQVARNA VIKING · back page "413 40 54-26C • English • © 2016 Singer Sourcing Limited LLC or its Affiliates ... Printed in Taiwan" (physical 36); revision letter C · English

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PDF page 10 · printed page 8

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Applicability and edition

Exact native body note, physical 10 / printed 8: "Your H|CLASS™ E10 sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature." Scope page; the only native occurrence of the full name.

PDF page 3 · printed page unnumbered

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Important safety instructions, physical 3 (no printed folio).

PDF page 2 · printed page unnumbered

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Important safety instructions, physical 2 (no printed folio).

PDF page 9 · printed page 7

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Accessories, physical 9 / printed 7: 14 items, counted on the page text. No bobbin class, needle count or part numbers are printed.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Two-step presser foot lever and presser foot pressure, physical 13 / printed 11.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Attaching the presser foot shank/ankle, physical 14 / printed 12. The steps are pointed to, not paraphrased.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Inserting the bobbin, physical 16 / printed 14. The steps are pointed to, not paraphrased.

PDF page 17 · printed page 15

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Inserting the needle, physical 17 / printed 15. The steps are pointed to.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Built-in needle threader note, physical 19 / printed 17.

PDF page 20 · printed page 18

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Thread tension, physical 20 / printed 18.

PDF page 22 · printed page 20

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Needle, fabric and thread selection guide and needle, fabric selection table, physical 22 / printed 20: five size rows and four needle rows, counted and row-mapped on the rendered page.

PDF page 23 · printed page 21

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Straight stitching, suggested stitch lengths, physical 23 / printed 21.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. How to sew buttonholes, physical 25 / printed 23: four dial steps. The steps are pointed to, not paraphrased.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Stitch selection, triple zig-zag, physical 30 / printed 28.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Maintenance, physical 31 / printed 29. The cleaning and hook steps are pointed to, not paraphrased.

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Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Trouble shooting guide, lower thread breaks row, physical 32 / printed 30.

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Applicability and edition

Only the stated document, exact H|CLASS E10 model and cited passage; nothing is transferred to or from the H|CLASS E20, H|CLASS 200S or any other HUSQVARNA VIKING or SINGER model, and no standardized-fit or retail-fit inference. Trouble shooting guide, physical 33 / printed 31. The jam correction is pointed to, not paraphrased.

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