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This booklet has been written for you, to help you use and enjoy fully your overlocking machine. Before you start to use this machine, pleas e take a few minutes to study this booklet. You will find it will be time well spent in understanding your machine. If you have any questions regarding the use of your overlocking machine please do not hes itate to contact your dealer or ourselves. HUSKYLOCK SEWING MACHINE Record in space provided below the Serial No. and Model No. of this appliance. The Serial No.
TABLE OF CONTENTS KNOWING YOUR MACHINE Identification chart 2 3 Parts list Setting up your machine 5 Foot control, Power/light switch, Adj usting machine balance Preparation for threading Thread stand, Thread guide pol 6 e, Extension plates and spool Spool caps holders, Fitting the needle(s), Needle, thr ead and fabric chart 7 STARTING TO SEW Threading your machine Looper threading 8 9 Needle threading 10 Testing stitch Adjusting thread tensions 11 12- 13 Adjusting stitch length 14 Overlock edge finish Fabr
KNOWiNG YOUR MACHINE IDENTIflCATION CHART Thread guide pole Carrying per thread guide -Looper thread guide Spool pin Spool holder Extension plate Spool pin assembly Side Needle Upper looper thread tension control Lower looper thread tension control Hand wheel Plug connector socket Light and power switch Front cover release lever cover Foot control 2
FRONT AND SIDE 2CVHS OPENED LHde pole od guide Needle foot lever na gwde Thread cutter Stitch length looper plate ssernhly tnread :iOl er thread trol looper Fixed ‘ivheol socket switch ase lever nt cover 3
PARTS LIST All parts listed may be obtained from your nearest dealer. When ordering, please give: 1. The model and serial number of your machine, which you will find on the identification plate, at the back. 2. The part number and description. S Tweezers No. 11556 Looper threader No. 11424 Needle plates on machine 3.5 mm width-No. 11597 Needles No. 11550 Oiler Screw driver (small) No. 1613 No. 1628 Spool cap x 3 No. 11423 Brush No. 11450 Extension plate x 3 No.
SETTING UP YOUR MACHINE d on the 4) 1. Set your sewing machine on a sturdy, flat surface. 2. Your sewing machine has been thoroughly oiled at the factory. Be sure to wipe off the needle plate area and bed plate carefully before sewing a garment. It is wise to practice on a scrap of fabric so any surplus oil is absorbed. 3. FOOT CONTROL Push foot control plug into the connector socket at the bottom right-hand side of the machine. 4.
PREPARATION FOR THREADING Thread guide pole -Spool pin - To open front cover, push release lever to the right and then swing it to the right. It will close and be latched automatically by swinging it back lightly, Fig. 1. The side cover can be opened in a similar manner. THREAD GUIDE POLE Pull up thread guide pole to, its highest point. Place threads on spool pins and draw threads through thread guides on the pole from rear to front, Fig. 1. Release lever Fig.
FlTTING THE NEEDLE(S) sh release -wing it to Raise the needle bar to its highest point by turning the hand wheel towards you, but DC latched g it back ‘er can be leave the presser foot down. screw Loosen the needle clamp screw to remove old needles, Fig. 4. Place new needles with FLAT SIDE AWAY FROM YOU, up into the groove of the needle bar, ensuring that they side away from you. are inserted as far up as they will go. Re-tighten the needle clamp screw secu rely.
STARTING TO SEW THREADING YOUR MACHINE Fig. 1 Fig. 2 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest point by turning the hand wheel towards you by h nd. Thre ading must be carried out in the 2. following seauence: FIRST lower looper; SECOND upper looper; FINALLY needle threads. If it is necessary at any time to re-thread lower looper, ALWAYS remove the thread from the needles to avoid tangling. 3. Follow carefully the threading ‘paths’ in the chart in the machine (Fig.
:Cj’t by 7CJ by n the NOTE: If you are using an overlock macnine for the first time, it may be found an advantage to thread up the first few times using different colored threads say similar to colors on the tension controls). This will help identify which is which and also for adjusting tensions. rQin In cad th er -ns When using which tends through extra eliminate any synthetic thread to twist, draw it thread guide (A) to twist of thread.
NEEDLE THREADING Lastly the needle must be threaded. Follow the ‘path’ colored GREEN on chart, taking the thread around the green tension control and through the thread guides With symbols. Finally, thread the needle from FRONT to SACK and then under the presser foot, leaving about 10 cm of thread. Note: When using cotton type thread in the needle, a more satisfactory result will be obtained by by-passing thread guide No. 6.
TfiSTiG STITCH line to 3 remove tangling. Fig. 1 After threading is completed test machine stitch in the following order: the 1. Without any material under the presser foot (see Fig. 1), lower presser foot. Pull the ends of the threads gently with your left hand towards the rear of the machine, turning the hand wheel towards you a few times with your right hand. Check the stitch formation produced to see if it is uniform. If not, re-check that threading has been carried out correctly. Fig. 2 2.
DJUSTING THREAD TENSIONS Thread tensions will vary according to the type and thickness of both thread and fabric. Turning the tension controls clockwise will increase tension (±1 and anti-clockwise (—1 decrease tension. All the control knobs can be turned about 13 rotations. The correct balance of stitch should look as follows: UPPER LOOPER THREAD should lie flat on the top-side of fabric and lock with the lower looper thread on the edge of the material.
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AOJUSTNG STITCH LENGTH 1. When you wish to adjust stitch length, open the side cover. RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTIG 2. Holding the hand wheel tightly with your right hand, turn the stitch length dial with your left hand until the required length appears in the indicator window. The higher the number the longer the stitch. This dial allows for adjustment of stitch length from 1 to 5 mm. Regular hem 1 to 5 mm 3 mm (standard setting> Narrowhem 1.
OVERLOCK or SERGING is a term used to describe a new concept of home sewing copied from industrial sewing machines. Your overlock sewing machine will help you create a professional finished look to your garments, craft, or household items. You may use your machine as an accessory to your present sewing machine to give your garments that finished “designer” look.
FABR IC Your machine will sew most materials available on today’s market, tricot to denims. It may be necessary to adjust tensions, cutters and stitch length to make a good stitch. Select the stitch width suitable for the specific fabric by sewing test samples on the same material you plan to overlock. Some Spool cap materials may need prewashing to remove backing, dirt gathering protectors, or other additives to prevent skip stitches. ALWAYS TEST THE MATERIAL TO BE OVERLOCKED BY SEWING SAMPLES.
/]SH SEAMS remove or ottler TO BE LES. J ‘-11 Unlined garments are a natural place to use the overlock. Neat, clean seams can be achieved during construction, prior to, or after the garment is completed. The conven tional 5/8 inch seam allowance makes a perfect place to overlock and trim your garments. This can be done by overlocking both pieces together or separately to reduce bulk.
OUTSIDE CORNERS Neat outside corners can be attained with your overlock with a little practice. Sewing off and back on creates extra thread which must be disposed of and tied off. To attain a neat outside corner do the following: 1. Sew one side of the fabric to end. 2. Carefully sew one or two stitches off the end. 3. Carefufly raise the needle and presser foot. stitches 18 4. Grasp fabric gently and rotate cloth. 5. Slide the thread off the seam forming tongue of needle plate. 6.
:11tD CORNERS AND ANGLES oth. orming rc put the cutter, edle !fle peat for inside corners may require a little practice prior to overlocking your finished garment. you may either cut your fabric to desired size or mark your fabric and carefully follow your line and trim off excess. For example: (Cut to size materials> Align the fabric edge with the inside edge of cutter. Qverio ck stitch to the inside edge, 2. allowing your cutter to make one cut into the inside corner. . . 3.
OUTV),D CURVE Your machine wilt sew a curved shape much more efficiently and readily than a sharp corner, it is simple to attain a neat clean look similar to a straight seam by doing the following: 1. Set up your machine as for a straight edge finish. 2. Reduce speed of the machine for easy handling. CAUTION: KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM NEEDLE AT ALL TIMES.
,!COYATPJE EFFECTS for easy PIN TUCKS can be made very easily and simply by doing the following: .Y FROM 1. Fold the material along a predetermined line to be pin tucked, select the size or width of pin tuck, either 3.5 or 5.0 mm, and use appropriate needle. 2. Place edge of folded material against the cutter. The cutter is to be used as a guide only, do not cut into the folded fabric or you may remove the cutter if desired and use te edge of the needle plate as a gu ide. 3.
DECORATIVE EDGES to pockets, lapels, gowns, shirts, blouses, etc., can be achieved very easily with your machine. Threads like embroidery floss, candle-wicking, metallic, and top stitching thread can be incorporated nto the threading system to attain a beautiful decorative effect as follows: 1.
.h€ -j most threads msftion to needle. ye thread, nd thread :reaa may nnarDd ro DECORATIVE BRAIDS can be made very easy by following the same procedure as decorative edge, with the exception that this same style of stitching is being done on a narrow braid, cording, or ribbon as wide as the overlock desired, 3.5 or 5.0 mm. You may also choose to use three same threads, namely embroidery floss, candle wicking and top stitching thread to give you a full-looking braid.
DARNG FOR YOUR MACHINE REPLACEMENT OF MOVING CUTTER Fixed cutter Should it become necessary to replace the moving cutter, due to it becoming blunt, apply the following procedure. NOTE: You should.not need to replace the fixed cutter, which is made of a special hard alloy material. FIRST REMOVE THE POWER PLUG FROM THE SUPPLY SOCKET-OUTLET. 1. Swing open both front and side covers. Highest position of moving cutter Fig. 1 2.
CLANNG AND OIIJNG replace the Dming blunt, D replace the made of a LUG FROM To keep you machine running smoothly, it is flecessary to keep it clean and lubricated at all times. FIRST DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM pOWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING PLUG FROM SOCKET-OUTLET. Open both front and side covers. Using the brush provided, remove dust and lint that accumulate around the whole exposed area, and then apply a few drops of oil to the points indicated by arrows. Apply more oil to the point (A) than others.
CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS PROBLEM - Irregular Stitches PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect thread tension(s). Incorrect size needle. Improper threading. Pulling fabric. Loose presser foot. Breaking Needle Pulling fabric. Incorrect size needle. Incorrect setting of needle. Loose presser foot. Puckering Skipping Stitches Breaking Threads 26 Incorrect thread tension(s). Bent or blunt needle. I Loose presser foot. Improper threading. Incorrect size needle. CORRECTION Reset thread tension(s).
‘3pEC9CATION OF MACHINE thread ITEM SPECIFICATION Number of Threads 3 Threads Overedge Stitch Width 3.5 mm (964’) e HA1SP HA1(13O7O5H) ontlv, ntiy.
OFflONAL ACCESSORIES AVAIBLE FOR YOUR OVERLOCK UNT HEM FOOT BUND HEMS USING SPECIAL FOOT Blind hem feet are obtainable as an optional extra and are available in two sizes. Part No. 6803 (0.5) for fine/medium fabrics and Part No. 6804 (1.0) for medium/heavy fabrics. Fit the appropriate foot. Set the stitch length 5. 4 Now proceed as follows: 1. Turn up the hem to the required depth and press.
L\STC FOOT oth and inst the eting a D of :ne ‘i:m :&d the he front er foot iOS) on a nd adjust t catcnes ns of the :at see -n. ihe y by the After ss again. isib(e on An elastic foot is available as an optional extra. This foot will guide your elastic and at the same time apply pressure to the elastic with our speciall’ designed tension control’ed roller, allowing you to control the elasticity while sewing. nstrucions for special elastic foot: (Part No. 6805) 1. Replace regular foot with special foot. 2.
DL.E PLATES AS OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES Two additional needle plates are available as optional accessories from your dealer. 5mm No.11598 Narrow stitch (about 2mm) and rolled hemming. No. 11599 CHANGING NEEDLE PLATES FiRST DISCONNECT MACHINE FROM POWER SUPPLY BY REMOVING PLUG FROM SOCKET-OUTLET. During the changing operation be careful to keep fingers away from both cutters. Unthread machine. 2. Raise needle to its highest point by turning hand wheel towards you and also raise presser foot. 3.
OW AND ROLLED HEMS ;ACHNE ADJUSTMENT CHART FOR NARR [ Narrow Overlock Hems - Needle Plate Stitch Length Needle Thread for Upper Looper Lower Looper Rolled Hems page 30>. Use needle plate for narrow rolled hemming (See * 1.5 to 2 1 to 2 75 cr90 (11 or 14) 75(11> Polyester, Nylon, Silk No. 50-100 Nylon No 100 Polyester, Nylon Silk No.
NARROW AND ROLLED HEMS 1.’ Narrow hem — •1 4 .. 4 4 .. Fig. 1 * I 4 4 Rolled hem Fig. 2 for use on tnin Narrow and rolled hems are iea( de chine, silk crepe crepe, tte materials such as george etc. toe fabric eaqe A narrow hem is formed by overlocking in Fig. 1 about 2 mm in width, as shown the thread tensions A rolled hem is formed by adjusting rolled under ann so that the fabric is overiocked, 2. Fig. in shown as d secure are unsuitable In view of the nature of these hems, they als.
p,.aTS LiST All parts listed may be obtained from your nearest dealer. t c edce uitabie VVhefl ordering; please give: The model and serial number of your machine, which you will find on the identification plate, at the back. 2. The part number and description. OPTONAL PARTS ed on ad as differ erent n tne ntrols - 2. a before S Ofl Screw driver (large) No. 1627 Spanner No. 11449 chef -n fine se the a the entiy 0 trY gut lals, 7/ Needle plates -No.11598 5mm Narrow hems-No.
