I was given a Husqvarna Serger 936. I do not

Hello Susan.
All the different screen display adjustments are found starting on page 10 in the manual. If the manual is not readily available, here is a free link: Viking Huskylock 936 User Manual Sewing Advisor Display Function
The screen contrast is not adjustable on the Husqvarna 936 serger.
Happy stitching.
Sewingirl/

I don't know of a way to repair the needle clamp. It will more than likely have to be replaced. The local authorized husqvarna viking dealer should be able to service the machine. You can find the nearest dealer from husqvarna viking website - http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/us

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

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.

Both machines are very close as to what stitches/functions they do. However the 1001 is older and way past the 5 year warranty period which makes getting parts more difficult. If I had to choose between the two, the 936 wins hand down!

Write a letter to Husqvarna/Viking.

Hello, you need to find your nearest Husqvarna Viking dealer for that part. It's call the motor pulley. The reference number on the machine parts break down is #215008-844 you should also change the little washer at the end of the pulley, #215008-845. Inspect the belt, if the teeth are "rough" in any way, you may want to pick up a belt too.#215008-843

This link will give you a video of your machine to watch, it's awesome!
http://www.husqvarnaviking.com/mediafiles/huskylock/index_en.html

There is only one guage for the 936 and you have to be a dealer to get one from Husqvarna. It's not impossible to set the serger up without it. But you need to know the setting and clearance values to set it properly. A service manual would of course have all those values if you can find one.
As far as a foot for it, you're local dealer should have it. There is a dealer locator on their web site, just put in your zip code and your nearest dealer will come up.

This happened the first time I used a 936. I had borrowed it from a friend. Fortunately she was with me. the dealer found it needed to be oiled in places amateurs should not go. That was all it took. Oiling all the moveable parts.