How to fix a broken Needle clamp on viking 936

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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A 936 has 5 needle positions. C & D are in the back position and AB&E are in the front position. Check your user manual for diagram. you can view, print, or download the manual from the viking website - http://www.manuals.husqvarnaviking.com

try this link for parts and needles
http://www.sewingpartsonline.com/husqvarna-viking-936-sewing-machine-parts.aspx

The best needles to use in the Vik serger is the Schmetz brand. Also, loosen the right needle a bit to make sure you are getting the left needle up all the way, tighten left, then tighten right.

First thing to try is a new needle and make sure it is inserted into the needle holder all the way! There is a small opening in the needle clamp. Look closely at it when you're inserting the needle and you will see the top of the needle through that hole as it reaches it's top position. Also check the needle plate, are there 2 small needle like pins in the plate? If one of them has broken out of the plate, you'll have a hard time getting it to sew correctly. If it is missing one, you need to buy a new plate. If all of that is correct and it still doesn't sew properly (and you're sure it's threaded right), a trip to your service tech will be needed.

This will also occur if the "needles" and "loopers" lock up as though threads are tangled and binding the machine. If needles and loopers move freely when manually turning the handwheel counter clockwise, you probably need to take it to an authorized husqvarna viking dealer for service. You can locate a dealer near you by visiting the husqvarna viking website and clicking on the Dealer link on the left-hand side of the page - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com

Good luck.

Look at the top of the needle where it is inserted in the needle holder. There are spaces for 4 needles - A B C and D. Most likely you are using the backmost needle positions - C & D. Look on the needle holder there are little wholes which are sctually screw holes that can be loosened and tightened using a Torx 6 screw driver (available at Sears) if you no longer have the needle changer screw driver. By turning the screw, the needle is eeither tightened or loosened. Be careful that when you loosen the needle it does not fall through the machine. Put a slip of paper on the needle plate below the needle to catch the needles when they are losened. You have a great machine in the Huskylock 936 and well worth keeping it serviced by a certified Husqvarna Viking service technician. You can locate a dealer near you by visiting the husqvarna viking website and clicking on the Dealer link on the left-hand side of the page - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com

Good luck.

Hello, The first thing to do with a serger is to change the needles and take the thread off the machine and rethread it. The 936 can sometimes "fight" you a little when it comes to getting the needles up in all the way. It's critical that they are inserted all the way up in the needle clamp. Check to also make sure the N/R lever is in the N position. Check the needle plate, are the "needle like" pins still attached to the plate? If your serger jammed, sometimes the thread breaks the pin supports out of the plate. They are very important when it comes to stitch formation.

Needle removal is pretty simple. The foot was already removed on my wife's machine. Am not sure that was necessary, but if it is it is very simple....single screw. Once that is off, get out the small allen head driver from your serger tools and loosen both needles...and remove them...and replace with new. Maybe a two minute job. The needles seem to be a generic size....available at WalMart.

Sounds like either the loopers need adjusting or there is a twist in the needle bar. These are all things that have to be done by a certified husqvarna viking service technician via an authorized HV dealer. You can locate a dealer near you by visiting the husqvarna viking website and clicking on the Dealer link on the left-hand side of the page - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com

Good luck.