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Member since 7/28/07
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Posted on: 9/8/07 5:11 PM ET
9-8-07..Hi, all. I have just purchased a used Husqvarna Viking Platinum 735 from JoAnn's Fabrics store. While attending my first 'machine' lesson, and trying the buttonhole stitch, the machine would do the first tack, sew the first side of the button hole & then got stuck on the second tack. Anyone else have this problem?

Also, as an aside, as I am wont to do, I might lose interest in sewing for awhile & I noticed someone spoke about the machine possibly freezing up from non-use (the self-lubricating type of machines). How often should I sew a scrap piece to keep it liquidy (is that a word?). Like once a month or what?

I think I want to already trade up to the one that does the alphabet only (not interested in the computer ones)(with the USB port et cetera.).

What a joy this Web site is!!
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Member since 3/9/07
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Posted on: 9/8/07 6:00 PM ET
In reply to sewing_addicted
Were you using the buttonhole attachment that has a little 'brain' and plugs into your machine (sorry, can't think of it's name)? If so, I had this identical problem; my buttonhole attachment was defective and replaced at no charge. (I don't have the Platinum machine but think the plug-in buttonhole attachment is the same used on all Vikings.)

If, OTOH, you were using the buttonhole stitch that comes built into the machine, you need to bring this to the attention of the sales rep/mechanic right away. Something's wrong and might need an adjustment.

Never heard of the 'freeze up' problem with unused self lubricated machines. I have multiples machines and some go unused for a long time (1 yr +) but I haven't noticed this problem. However, even my unused machines go to the shop for a check up every 3 years and I indicate that the machine has sat idle for a long period. Machines that I use hard get an annual check up and usually need some adjustment or part.

--Lily
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Lily
  
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Posted on: 9/8/07 11:54 PM ET
The freezing up problem happend on the mechanical versions such as the 6460. To help prevent the problem you're supposed to turn the knobs every once in a while, to keep the lubrication free. I don't think there's a problem with the newer electronic models.
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Posted on: 9/9/07 1:44 AM ET
Had this problem a couple of days. While trying to troubleshoot all the possible problems I discovered I did not have the buttonhole sensor plug all the way in. When I first plugged it sensor in it felt like it was in completely. Wasn't until I tilted the machine back for a better view I found the problem.
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Brenda
  
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Posted on: 5/31/08 2:19 PM ET
thank you, everyone, for your input. As you can see, I'm a little slow on the uptake. I did take my machine back & they were willing to replace it (after testing it first, of course) for free but I 'upgraded' instead. Joann's (at least my store) is a very reliable & well-informed source for these machines.
  
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Posted on: 5/31/08 5:33 PM ET
Sounds like a happy ending. What did you end up up-grading to when you traded up?
  
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