Oil 936 serger

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/

Either one will work. If the 3amp cord gets hot under heavy use, use the 7 amp cord. The only differance in the cords should be the gage of wire used.

My suspicion is that Viking sergers (905, 910, 936) bind up after heavy use and years of service. In other words, they are not "lubricated for life". Can you turn the handwheel on the machine? If not (or if extremely hard), you now know what the motor was dealing with. My guess is the motor is burned out, but you need both a total overhaul of the main shaft bearing system (cleaning the bearing and relubrication), and, a new motor.
I probably should consider repairing sewing machines in my retirement.

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.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NMQviHH1g4k

Write a letter to Husqvarna/Viking.

You might want to visit your nearest authorized dealer and review their website for additional info. You have a fantastic machine and recommend you learn how to use it. 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.

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.