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- Page 1 User’s Guide K E E P I N G T H E W O R L D S E W I N G ™...
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Page 2: Important Safety Instructions
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. Keep the instructions at a suit- able place close to the machine. - Page 3 • The foot control is used to operate the machine. Avoid placing other objects on the foot control. • Do not use the machine if it is wet. • If the LED lamp is damaged or broken, it must be replaced by the manufacturer or it's service •...
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS Operating Your Opal ™ Machine overview ..............4 Included accessories ...............5 ............24 ..........7 Functions On The Touch Panel .........25 ...............9 ...............26 Fonts ..................10 ..............28 ..............28 Unpacking ................12 ...............29 Packing away after sewing ............12 ...............31 Accessory Tray ..............12 ................32 Using the free arm ..............12 Operating Your Opal ™... -
Page 6: Machine Overview
MACHINE OVERVIEW 1. Lid 15. Bobbin cover 2. Pre-tension thread guide 3. Thread tension disks 16. Free arm 17. Drop feed teeth switch 4. Thread take-up lever 18. Needle bar with needle clamp screw 5. Presser foot pressure dial 19. Presser bar 20. -
Page 7: Included Accessories
INCLUDED ACCESSORIES Presser Feet Attached on the machine upon delivery. This foot is used mainly for straight stitching and zigzag stitching with a stitch length longer than 1.0. When sewing decorative stitches or short zigzag stitches and other utility stitches with less than 1.0 mm stitch length, use this foot. - Page 8 Additional Presserfeet for 690Q of and behind the needle. Clear Open Toe Foot For satin stitch smoothly over the stitches and the transparent foot with open front gives greater visibility for accuracy. Darning Foot R 2. Brush 5. Multipurpose tool/ Accessories not pictured Threads Hard cover...
- Page 9 STITCH TABLE – UTILITY STITCHES Stitch Stitch No. Presser Foot Application 670/ 690Q center needle position For seams in tricot and stretch fabric. left needle position For seams which are subject to considerable strain. Triple and elastic for reinforced seams. Use to reinforce and topstitch sportswear and working clothes. For topstitch, needle position increase the stitch length.
- Page 10 Stitch Stitch No. Presser Foot Application 670/ 690Q For mending small tears. the hole, press reverse for continuous darning and auto stop. Bartack Reinforce pockets, shirt openings, belt loops as well as at lower end of a zipper. For securing belt loops. Bartack Buttonhole Buttonhole Foot/C...
- Page 11 STITCH OVERVIEW 690Q – 9...
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Page 12: Fonts
FONTS Block Brush Line (670/690Q) - Page 13 GETTING READY TO SEW...
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Page 14: Unpacking
3. The machine is delivered with an accessory bag, a power cord and a foot control cord. 4. Wipe the machine, particularly around the needle and stitch plate to remove any soil before sewing. ™ Note: Your HUSQVARNA VIKING ® OPAL sewing machine is adjusted to provide the best stitch result at normal room temperature. -
Page 15: Connecting The Foot Control Cord
CONNECTING THE FOOT CONTROL CORD the power cord. Connecting the foot control cord to the foot use the machine. 1. Take out the foot control cord. Turn the foot control over. Connect the cord to the socket inside the space of the foot 2. -
Page 16: Lower The Feed Teeth
LOWER THE FEED TEETH The feed teeth are lowered when you move the switch on the front of the free arm to the right. Move the switch to the left if you wish to raise the feed teeth. The feed teeth will raise as you begin to sew. -
Page 17: Changing The Needle
CHANGING THE NEEDLE Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 1. Loosen the screw in the needle clamp with the screwdriver. 2. Remove the needle. you until it will go no further. 4. Use the screwdriver to tighten the screw properly. NEEDLES The sewing machine needle plays an important role in recommend needles of system 130/705H. -
Page 18: Spool Pins And Spool Caps
SPOOL PINS AND SPOOL CAPS for large spools or specialty threads. Horizontal Position Place a spool cap and the thread spool on the spool pin. Make sure that the thread reels off the spool counter clock-wise and slide on a second spool cap. Use a spool cap slightly larger than the thread spool. -
Page 19: Threading The Upper Thread
THREADING THE UPPER THREAD Make sure the presser foot is raised and the needle is in the up position. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 1. Place the thread on the spool pin and the spool cap on the 4. Continue threading in the direction indicated by the spool pin as described on page 16. -
Page 20: Needle Threader
NEEDLE THREADER The needle must be in the up position to use the built-in needle threader. We also recommend lowering the presser foot. 1. Use the handle to pull the needle threader all the way 2. Push back to bring the needle threader forward until the 4. -
Page 21: Threading For Twin Needle
Note: Only use symmetrical twin needles (C). THREADING FOR TWIN NEEDLE Do not use this type of twin needle (D), since it may damage your sewing machine. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. 1. Insert a twin needle. 2. Use a second thread spool or wind a bobbin with the 6. -
Page 22: Winding The Bobbin With The Machine Threaded
2. Pull the thread from the needle under the presser foot and the inside to the outside. Note: When using an earlier version of HUSQVARNA VIKING ® bobbins that do not have a hole, wind several turns of thread on the bobbin to get started. -
Page 23: Winding The Bobbin Using The Auxiliary Spool Pin
WINDING THE BOBBIN USING THE AUXILIARY SPOOL PIN 1. Place an empty bobbin on the bobbin spindle on the top of the machine. The bobbins. ® 2. Fold out the auxiliary spool pin. Place a spool cap and a felt pad under the spool. 3. -
Page 24: Correct And Incorrect Thread Tension
Correct and Incorrect Thread Tension To understand the correct thread tension, sew a few sample straight stitches at different settings. 1. Begin with a tension that is too loose, i.e. set at the lowest number. The bobbin thread will lie straight and the top thread will be drawn to the underside of the fabric. -
Page 25: Operating Your Opal
OPERATING YOUR OPAL ™ SEWING MACHINE... - Page 26 FUNCTION PANEL (650) STOP SPEED All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, automatically when one stitch unit or stitch program has function. Press again if you wish to activate it once more. cannot select a higher speed than the default max speed for the selected stitch.
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Page 27: Functions On The Touch Panel
FUNCTIONS ON THE TOUCH PANEL When you select a satin stitch the length and width settings will be shown on the GraphicDisplay. By pressing ALT the density setting will be shown instead of the length setting. When you select a stitch, your machine automatically sets the best stitch length. - Page 28 ™ ™ feature sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width and sewing speed for the SEWING MODE (650) will be inverted on a black background. 1. Recommended needle for the selected fabric. An arrow next to the needle icon indicates if needle up/down is selected. 2.
- Page 29 15. When sewing buttonholes in stretch fabric we recommend to cord the buttonhole for better durability, see page 49. 16. When sewing a manual buttonhole or the darning program the reverse icon is shown to indicate that you need to press Reverse when the buttonhole columns or the darning stitch are sewn to the desired length.
- Page 30 SELECTING A STITCH Arrows to select among the menus: 1. Utility stitches 3. Decorative stitches 4. Decorative stitches name and number of the selected menu is shown at the bottom of the display. The stitches are pictured inside the lid of your machine with the menu numbers on the left and the stitch numbers within the menus across the center.
- Page 31 PROGRAMMING (650) The Programming function on your machine makes it possible to create stitches with your own personal settings and to time you like. All stitches in your sewing machine are programmable except for buttonholes, darning, button sewing and bartacks. 2.
- Page 32 Add Stitches or Letters at other Positions If you wish to add a stitch or letter at another position in the program, move the cursor by pressing the Navigator Arrows. The stitch or letter will be inserted to the right of the cursor. Note: When programming letters, press the down Naviagtor Arrow to activate the cursor in the stitch program instead of in the alphabet.
- Page 33 machine will sew out your stitch program. The program will be sewn stitch program only once. It is possible to start sewing at any stitch in the program. Use the left/ Sewing Mode MY STITCHES MENU your programs or favorite stitches with personal settings. Model 650 has 4 memories.
- Page 34 SET MENU setting you wish to adjust by pressing the up/down Navigator Arrows. To activate the function, press OK to place an X in the box. To cancel the function, press OK again to leave the box empty. Use the right/left Navigator Arrows to change the number settings by toggling through the available options.
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Page 35: Operating Your Opal
OPERATING YOUR OPAL 670/690Q ™ SEWING MACHINE... - Page 36 OPAL ™ OPAL 690Q ™ FUNCTIONS PANEL (670/690Q) 5. SPEED All stitches in your sewing machine have a pre-set, automatically when one stitch unit or stitch program has been cannot select a higher speed than the default max speed for the selected stitch.
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Page 37: Functions On The Touchscreen
FUNCTIONS ON THE TOUCHSCREEN ™ ™ feature sets the best stitch, stitch length, stitch width, sewing speed and thread ™ feature. presser foot pressure and needle recommendations. Note: Not all functions are shown at the same time. 7. Mirror Side to Side The best thread tension for the selected stitch and fabric is set Touch to mirror the selected stitch side to side. - Page 38 SEWING MODE (670/690Q) ™ feature. Touch to change your selection. buttons on the function panel. screen. 3. Recommended needle for the selected fabric. An arrow indicates if needle up/down is selected. 690Q, Normal Sewing Mode, Straight stitch 4. Recommended presser foot for the selected stitch. to adjust the thread tension.
- Page 39 19. The icon for lowering the feed teeth is shown when sewing on buttons is selected. on a button. Place the thin end of the multipurpose tool under the button when sewing on light fabrics. Use the thick end for heavier fabrics.
- Page 40 PROGRAMMING (670/690Q) The Programming function on your machine makes it possible to create stitches with your own personal settings and to sewing and bartacks. 1. Touch the PROG icon to open the mode for Programming. 2. The stitch menu which was previously selected will be kept when entering the Programming mode.
- Page 41 Delete Stitches or Letters To delete a stitch in the program, select the stitch with the cursor by touching the arrow icons and then touch the delete the program. Each command takes one memory space in the program. To add any of the above functions to your program just press the corresponding function on the Function Panel Add commands will be inserted in Programming Mode to the right of the...
- Page 42 touch the PROG icon or step on the foot control to switch to machine will sew out your stitch program. The program will Sewing Mode MY STITCHES MENU and recall your programs or favorite stitches with personal settings. Each memory has a maximum space of 20 stitches. My Stitches menu an empty memory.
- Page 43 SET MENU Presser foot pressure (690Q) Use the up/down arrow buttons if you want to adjust the presser foot pressure for the selected stitch. The value can setting will be cancelled when you select another stitch or turn off the machine. Note: When you save a stitch or program in My Stitches the setting of the presser foot pressure is also saved.
- Page 44 FIX Auto Touch to turn on or off the automatic FIX function in the beginning of each stitch. The settings is saved when turning off the machine. Thread Cutter Auto The Thread Cutter will automatically cut the threads after a buttonhole or eyelet is sewn.
- Page 45 SEWING...
- Page 46 EXCLUSIVE SEWING ADVISOR ™ ® ™ ™ Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR on 650 ™ Press the symbols for the fabric you are using and the sewing Exclusive SEWING ADVISOR on 670/690Q ™ ™ icon to open the ™ feature. Touch the Fabric/ feature.
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Page 47: Overcast
Fabric Selection chiffon, organza, batiste, silk, wool sews two pieces of fabric together. WOVEN LIGHT: SEAM: challis, etc. WOVEN MEDIUM: OVERCAST: broadcloth, etc. denim, wool suiting and coating, sews the seam and overcasts the WOVEN HEAVY: SEAM/OVERCAST: edge all at one time. charmeuse, tricot, single knit jerseys, STRETCH LIGHT: BASTE:... -
Page 48: Baste
SEAM AND OVERCAST Overcast stitches on your sewing machine to give the best result for your chosen fabric. Woven Medium and Stretch Heavy and Woven Heavy and Seam/Overcast Seam/Overcast Seam/Overcast BASTE and marking. ™ feature automatically sets a long stitch length and reduces the tension so the threads are easy to remove or to pull for gathering. -
Page 49: Hem
Continue sewing the hem. Tip: When sewing in heavy denim, use a special Denim Needle designed to penetrate tightly woven fabrics. These are available as optional accessories, please consult the HUSQVARNA VIKING Accessory ® User’s Guide, available at www.husqvarnaviking.com. -
Page 50: Sewing Buttonholes
SEWING BUTTONHOLES The buttonholes in your sewing machine are specially adjusted for different kinds of fabric and garments. Learn about different buttonholes and when to use them by studying the stitch table in the overview chapter. ™ feature will select the best buttonhole and stitch settings for your fabric. Fabric should be interfaced and/or stabilized where buttonholes are to be sewn. - Page 51 Manual Buttonholes length of the buttonhole. 2. Place the fabric and stabilizer under the presser foot. Use the markings on the left toe of the buttonhole foot to position the garment edge. Place the edge of the garment the buttonhole. Lower the presser foot. 3.
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Page 52: Sewing On Buttons
SEWING ON BUTTONS machine. 2. Place the fabric, multipurpose tool and button under the ankle with the holes in the button lined up with the swing of the needle. Check the swing of the needle by pressing the mirror side to side button to be sure the needle will not hit the button. -
Page 53: Center Zipper
SEWING ZIPPERS The Zipper Foot E can be snapped on either the right or the left of the needle, making it easy to sew both sides of the zipper. To sew the other side of the zipper, reposition the Zipper Foot. Move the needle position to the far left or far right to stitch close to the zipper teeth or cording. - Page 54 BARTACK (MANUAL) with the same look as ready-to-wear. 1. Place fabric under the presser foot. Lower the presser foot and press on the foot control to start sewing. will sew a straight stitch until you touch Reverse . again. Woven Heavy and stitch 1:20 (650), 1:23 (670/690Q) stitches.
- Page 55 QUILTING or make it into cushions, wearable art or other smaller projects. in a coordinating or contrasting color. Decorative threads like rayon embroidery or heavy cotton threads are sometimes used. Find stitches Hand-look Quilting thread and the bobbin with a color of thread that coordinates with your fabric.
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Page 56: Speciality Stitches
SPECIALITY STITCHES Stitch Presser Foot Technique 690Q 4:42 4:42 4:37 the underside to feed over the bulit-up stitches. 4:43 4:43 4:44 4:44 4:45 4:45 4:38 Left Edge Topstitch Foot Use these stitches together with the foot to give beautiful embellishment/topstitch to your projects. The underside of the foot is designed to glide along the folded edge. - Page 57 POP-UP MESSAGES...
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Page 58: Pop-Up Messages
POP-UP MESSAGES Bobbin Winding On This pop-up message appears when the bobbin winding spindle is pushed to the right and bobbin winding is activated. Presser foot too high (690Q) the presser foot. Press the OK button, or tap the foot control to close the pop-up message. - Page 59 Main Motor Overload If you are sewing on very heavy fabric or if the machine is blocked when sewing, the main motor can get overloaded. The pop-up message will close when the main motor and power supply is secure. Sensor One-Step Buttonhole Foot Line Up - When you insert the fabric for sewing a buttonhole, the wheel message prompts you to line up the white area with the white line.
- Page 60 The Stitch Cannot be Saved This message is shown if you try to save a buttonhole, bartack, darning or Automatic Tapering stitches or the sew on button with OK. If you try to add more than 20 stitches or letters in the same program this message is shown.
- Page 61 TAKING CARE OF YOUR MACHINE...
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Page 62: Cleaning The Machine
CLEANING THE MACHINE To keep your sewing machine operating well, clean it often. Wipe the exterior surfaces of your sewing machine with a soft cloth to remove any dust or lint built up. Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF. Clean the Bobbin Area Remove the presser foot and slide off the bobbin cover. -
Page 63: Troubleshooting
TROUBLESHOOTING Needle Breaks? • Use care not to pull fabric when sewing. • Insert needle size and type as recommended on the ™ feature. • Insert needle correctly as described on page 15. • Insert needle size and type as recommended on the Poor Tension? •... - Page 64 • Check the foot contol. • Have your sewing machine serviced at your authorized dealer. ® HUSQVARNA VIKING Dealer! ® If you have followed this trouble shooting information and • Put bobbin winder spindle to the left into sewing position.
- Page 67 This software works thanks to the open source component receive a complete machine-readable copy of the source code by Patents protecting this product are listed on a label positioned underneath the sewing machine. design. product. Please note that on disposal, this product must be safely recycled in accordance with relevant National legislation relating to electrical/electronic products.
- Page 68 www.husqvarnaviking.com...
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Машинка некачественно делает строчки на поролоне 5 мм
The Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q sewing machine may not be stitching properly on 5mm foam due to several possible reasons:
1. Needle Issues – The needle may be damaged, incorrectly inserted, or not the correct size/type for foam. Try changing to a stronger or specialized needle.
2. Threading Problems – Ensure both the top and bobbin threads are correctly threaded. Incorrect threading can cause skipped stitches.
3. Tension Settings – Check and adjust thread tension as needed. Incorrect tension can affect stitch formation.
4. Presser Foot Pressure – The machine has an exclusive Sensor System that adjusts presser foot pressure automatically. However, confirm that it is functioning properly for thick foam.
5. Feed Teeth Position – Ensure the feed teeth are engaged and moving the fabric properly. The machine automatically lowers feed teeth for heavy fabrics, so check if they need adjustment.
6. Stitch Length – Increase the stitch length to accommodate the foam thickness.
7. Stabilizer Use – Adding a stabilizer may help improve stitch quality on foam.
If the issue persists, resetting the machine by turning it off and on or consulting an authorized dealer may be necessary.
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Как можно исправить, чтобы были качественные строчки???
To fix the stitching quality on your Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q, follow these steps:
1. Check Threading – Ensure the machine is threaded correctly, following the threading paths. Hold the thread tight with your right hand and guide it with your left.
2. Bobbin Placement – Make sure the bobbin is inserted correctly with the small "H" facing upwards and follow the threading path.
3. Clean the Machine – Wipe around the needle and stitch plate to remove any dust or lint.
4. Use the Right Spool Cap – Match the spool cap size to the thread reel to maintain even tension.
5. Adjust for Temperature – The machine is optimized for normal room temperature, so avoid extreme heat or cold as it may affect stitch quality.
6. Check Needle and Fabric Compatibility – Ensure you are using the correct needle type and size for your fabric.
7. Sensor Foot System – Utilize the Sensor Foot System to help adjust pressure based on fabric thickness.
If issues persist, consider adjusting tension settings or consulting the machine manual.
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I have set my Opal690 to free motion floating quilting and my feed dogs are down but the presser foot rest securely on the fabric. How do I fix this so the fabric will float?
To adjust the presser foot on your Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q for free motion quilting, activate the Free Motion Floating Mode. Use the included Embroidery/Darning Foot R or an optional Free Motion Floating presser foot. You can set the pivot height of the presser foot in 15 steps by pressing the left/right arrow buttons. The setting remains active even when the machine is turned off.
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Hi, I want to move the needle position from centre to left. Is this possible please?
none of my decorative stitches will work. Do i need to do a factory reset?
Using twin needle to adjust tension
The document does not provide specific instructions on adjusting thread tension when using a twin needle on the Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q.
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Thread tension using twin needles how to stop puckering
To adjust the thread tension on a Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q and prevent puckering when using twin needles, follow these steps:
1. Sew Test Stitches – Sew a few sample straight stitches at different tension settings.
2. Check the Bobbin Thread:
- If the tension is too loose (lowest setting), the bobbin thread will lie straight, and the top thread will be pulled to the underside.
- If the tension is too high (highest setting), the bobbin thread will be visible on the top side, and the seam may pucker.
3. Set the Correct Tension – Adjust the tension so that the threads interlock between the fabric layers without puckering.
4. Activate the Twin Needle Function – Set the twin needle size in the machine's settings to limit stitch width and prevent needle breakage.
By carefully adjusting the tension and enabling the twin needle function, you can achieve smooth, even stitches without puckering.
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how to unclog bobbin and needle thread
@Mary Sevey-Kass
To unclog the bobbin and needle thread on a Husqvarna Viking Opal 690Q, follow these steps:
1. Turn Off the Machine: Press the ON/OFF switch to OFF.
2. Remove the Bobbin Cover: Slide it towards you to access the bobbin area.
3. Check Bobbin Insertion:
- Ensure the bobbin is inserted with the logo facing up.
- The thread should come off the left side so the bobbin rotates counter-clockwise when pulled.
4. Rethread the Bobbin Thread:
- Hold the bobbin in place.
- Firmly pull the thread to the right and then to the left into the tension spring until it clicks.
- Continue threading around the thread guide and to the thread cutter.
5. Rethread the Top Thread:
- Ensure the thread passes through all thread guides and the take-up lever.
- Guide the thread behind the needle clamp thread guide.
- Use the automatic needle threader if available.
6. Check for Damage:
- Inspect the needle; replace if damaged.
- Check the stitch plate for damage and replace if needed.
7. Use Correct Materials:
- Use the correct bobbin thread and stabilizer.
- Use the correct spool cap and needle for your fabric.
8. Recheck Tension Settings:
- Adjust top thread tension if necessary.
By following these steps, you can clear thread clogs and ensure proper threading.
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