I need the Huskylock 936 guide to setup the cover stitch. It is just a sheet of paper with many steps. Does anyone have it? thank you

First, make sure the machine is engaged to sew. some machines,
have a knob inside the flywheel on the left side that disconnect the sewing mechanism to wind a bobbin without the needle bar moving.
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try a new needle

try rethreading that one needle

rethread the looper

if that doesn't help, then the machine may have a timing problem and would have to be checked

Hello

The threading instructions are excellent as described and illustrated in the manual which is available for free at this link:
http://manuals.husqvarnaviking.com/

Happy Stitching
Sewingirl/

It may be difficult to solve a computer controlled machine with as many options as the 936 serger. Stepper motors control many of the functions. You can check out this video I made 4 years ago to get an idea of where to look.

For the cover stitch, only use a size 90 needle. Depending on the type of knit, use a ball point or stretch needle. The 936 uses standard sewing machine needles, so you can switch needles with the type of fabric, just like with a sewing machine.

http://www.sewingresourcesonline.com/product/PD1234

 

I have the same serger.  The produt link posted above is an awesome intrustional dvd on learning the cover stitch.

The difference is that the 1003 is an older machine. The 936 is a newer machine and I have one. I bought mine new in 2003 so it's already a few years old and the 1003 is much older than that. The 936 has already been replaced and as I understand from the Viking store not made in Sweden any more. The real differences are the LCD screens, the location of the dials, the looks of the machines and of course the AGE of the machines and the price. It's always easier to get parts for a newer machine and the 936 should come with a DVD. They both do the same overlock stitches. The coverstitch is the main reason you would buy one of these machines. If you AREN'T going to do the cover stitch (the twin needle look) don't buy one of these because you will pay more money and have more mechanisms to work with. (If you don't need the coverstitch, look for a Huskylock 910. It's just like the 936 but without the coverstitch. You still get the beautiful display, the free arm and the lower looper threader.) If you look on eBay under huskylock 1003 and 936 there are two machines you can see. The 1003 is bid up to 305 dollars and has 20 hours more for bidding. The 936 has a buy it now price of 750 dollars or best offer. You could offer them 350 and see if they take it or go up to 500. I paid 1000 new in 2003. Both say 7 day money back guarantee. If you go to a Viking store and see the new one (I forgot what number replaced the 936) the cover stitch is easier to set up on this one. Good luck picking a new serger. You'll love it! Feel free to ask if you have any other questions. Thanks for using FixYa!

Check your threading, both top and bottom, sounds like you have threaded wrong.

The manual is useless for beginner trying to thread the machine - and the DVFD is not much better.

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If your machine is hard to turn you need to look for threads which are bunched up around moving parts or it needs oil badly. This, combined with skipping stitches, indicates a need for a technician to adjust the timing and generally service the machine.
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