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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, please 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 hesitate 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 4 Setting up your machine 5 Foot control, Power/light switch, Adjusting machine balance Preparation for threading 6 Thread stand, Thread guide pole, Extension plates and spool holders, Spool caps Fitting the needle(s), Needle, thread and fabric chart 7 STARTING TO SEW Threading your machine Looper threading 8- 9 Needle threading 10 Testing stitch 11 Adjusting thread tensions 12 13 Three-thread overlock with one needle 14 Adjusting st
KNOWING YOUR MACHINE IDENTIFICATION CHART Thread guide pole Looper thread guide Right needle thread tension control Looper thread guide Spool pin Spool holder Extension plate Needle thread guides Thread plate looper thread tension control Lower looper thread tension control Hand wheel • Plug connector socket Light and power switch — Front cover release lever Front cover Accessory case
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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. / Screw driver (large) No. 1627 Screw driver (small> No, 1628 Needles No. 11550 Spanner No. 11449 Brush No. 11450 Oiler x 2 No. 1613 Moving cutter No. 11420 Tweezers No.11556 Needle plate for narrow! rolled hems No. 11605 Looper threader No.
;ETrING UP YOUR MACHINE I. Set your sewing machine on a sturdy, flat surface. . 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.
I, t.iI ZtJUO I PREPARATION FOR THREADING guide pole 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 STAND Push the thread stand all the way to the right as the arrow indicates in Fig. 1 until it clicks. To put it back in the position for storage with dust cover, push it back all the way to the left. Release lever Fig.
1) /tj/UU flTING THE NEEDLE(S) aise the needle bar to its highest point by Jrning the hand wheel towards you, but ave the presser foot down. oosen the needle clamp screw to remove Id needles, Fig. 4. Place new needles with LAT SIDE AWAY FROM YOU, up into the roove of the needle bar, ensuring that they re inserted as far up as they will go. e-tighten the needle clamp screw securely. side away from you. IEEDLE, THREAD AND FABRIC CHART se HA x 1 SP, HA x 1 (130/705 H) Needles.
UI Lj UV STARTING TO SEW THREADING YOUR MACHINE Fig. 1 1. Raise the needle bar to its highest point by turning the hand wheel towards you by hand. 2. Threading must be carried Out in the following sequence: 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.
U I//i/LUU5 NOTE: If you are using an overlock machine 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. Upper looper thread Lower looper thread Threading tension controls Th - 7)• - Thread between two discs.
01/23/2008 NEEDLE THREADING Lastly needle must be threaded. Follow the ‘path’ colored GREEN on chart for left needle, taking the thread around the green tension control and through the thread guides with S symbols. Follow the ‘path’ colored YELLOW on chart for right needle, taking the thread around the yellow tension control and through the thread guide with 4 symbols. .t. Check spring Pull check spring up and past the pointed hook until thread can be slipped into the hook.
01 /i/IUU8 I ESTING STITCH Fig. 1 fter threading is completed test the nachine stitch in the following order: 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.
01/23/2008 ADJUSTING 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 (+) and anti-clockwise (—) decrease tension. All the control knobs can be turned about 1 % 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.
01/23,2008 Upper looper thread pulled to under side. ust right. Lower looper thread pulled to top side. Under side Under side Lower looper thread Right needle thread Top side Fig. 1 Fig.2 Topside Fig. 3 Increase upper looper thread Increase lower looper thread tension and/or decrease lower tension and/or decrease upper looper tension. looper tension. eft needle thread loose and isible on under side of fabric. Fig. 4 Right needle thread loose and visible on under side of fabric. Fig.
01 /232008 THREE-THREAD OVERLOCK WITH ONE NEEDLE In addition to the four-thread overlocking mainly featured on this machine, it is possible to produce simple three-thread overlock seams by threading only ONE needle. Furthermore it is also possible to achieve two different seam widths. By threading the LEFT needle only a width of 5 mm will be produced and by threading the RIGHT needle only a width of 2.8 mm will be produced (see diagrams below).
01/23/2008 ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH 1. When you wish to adjust stitch length, open the side cover. RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING 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) Narrow hem 1.
01/23/2008 ADJUSTING OVERLOCK STITCH WIDTH Stitch width can be adjusted by changing the needle plate. When first delivered your machine will be fitted with the standard 5.0 mm needle plate, which will be found suitable for most general overlocking requirements. Your machine is also supplied with a set of needle plate and presser foot for narrow and rolled hems. These will be found in your accessory box.
01/23/2008 MACHINE ADJUSTMENT CHART FOR NARROW AND ROLLED HEMS Rolled Hems Narrow Overlock Hems Needle Plate and Presser Foot Stitch Length Needle Thread for Needle Upper Looper Lower Looper Use needle plate and presser foot for narrow/rolled hems (see page 16). “1.5to2 1 to2 75or90(llorl4) 75(11) Polyester, Nylon, Silk No. 50-100 Nylon No. 100 Polyester, Nylon, Silk No.
01/23/2008 DIFFERENTIAL FEED The differential feed has two independent feed dogs, on front (A) and one rear (B). Each feed dog has an individual feed mechanism which enables the feeding of material at a different ratio. Differential feed dogs POSITIVE DIFFERENTIAL FEED WHEN SET FOR POSITIVE DIFFERENTIAL FEED, the front feed dog (A) makes a longer stroke than the rear feed dog (B). This has the effect of accumulating material under the presser foot to offset the wavering on the fabric.
01/23/2008 SETTING DIFFERENTIAL FEED Set by simply turning the differential feed control lever in the direction desired referring to the chart below. The adjustment can be made between 0.7 (Minimal effect> and 2 (Positive effect>. These settings give the best ratio of feeding. For normal sewing, the lever should be set at 1. The lever can be reset even while sewing.
01/23/2008 OVERLOCK or SERGING is a term used to describe a new concept of home sewing copied from industrial sewing machines. Your Hukyluck sewing machine will help you create a professional finished took to your garments, craft, or household items. You may use your Huskylock as an accessory to your present sewing machine to give your garments that finished “designer” look. OVERLOCK EDGE FINISH Your Huskylock sewing machine gives you a quick, practical way to finish garments using three or four threads.
01/23/2008 FABRIC Your Huskylock 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 THREAD SELECTION SEWING - materials may need prewashing to remove backing, dirt gathering protectors, or other additives to prevent skip stitches.
01/23/2008 NARROW AND ROLLED HEMS Narrow hem 4 Fig. 1 4 .4, Narrow and rolled hems are ideal for use on thin materials such as georgette crepe, crepe de chine, silk etc. A narrow hem is formed by overlocking the fabric edge about 2 mm in width, as shown in Fig. 1. A rolled hem is formed by adjusting the thread tensions so that the fabric is overlocked, folded under and secured as shown in Fig. 2.
01/23/2008 FINISH SEAMS Unlined garments are a natural place to use the Huskylock. 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 doing them separately to reduce bulk. It is recommended to iron the cut edges to one side or open after completing your sewing to give a flat, neat look.
01/23/2008 OUTSIDE CORNERS Neat outside corners can be attained with your Huskylock 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. Carefully raise the needle and presser foot. 4. Grasp fabric gently and rotate cloth. 5. Slide the thread off the seam forming tongue of needle plate. 6.
01/23/2008 INSIDE CORNERS AND ANGLES 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) 1. Align the fabric edge with the inside edge of cutter. stitch to the inside edge, Overlock 2. allowing your cutter to make one cut into the inside corner. 3.
01 /23/2008 OUTWARD CURVE Your Huskylock will 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 Huskylock as for a straight edge finish. 2. Reduce speed of the machine for easy handling. CAUTION: KEEP FINGERS AWAY FROM NEEDLE AT ALL TIMES.
01/232008 DECORATIVE EFFECTS PIN TUCKS can be made very easily and simply by doing the following: 1. Fold the material along a predetermined line to be pin tucked, select the size or width of pin tuck, either 2.8 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 the edge of the needle plate as a guide. 3.
01/23/2008 DECORATIVE EDGES to pockets, lapels, gowns, shirts, blouses, etc, can be achieved very easily with your Huskylock. Threads like embroidery floss, candle-wicking, metallic, and top stitching thread can be incorporated into the threading system to attain a beautiful decorative effect as follows: 1. Many decorative threads are not in spool or cone form and it necessary to wind this thread empty spool which then can be your Huskylock.
01/23/2008 DECORATIVE BRA)S can be made very easily 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, 2.8 or 5.0 mm, using three thread overlock as explained on page 14. 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.
01/23/2008 CORDED OVERLOCK Corded overlock can be used to strengthen shoulder, sleeve or side seams when joining or making up knitted garments. As a decorative feature you can use knitting yarn of contrasting colors to further enchance Your garment. Your Huskylock is equipped with a presser foot which has been designed to feed your cord or yarn to the left of the safety stitch or to the right. Follow instructions as follows: 1. Snap the detachable cord guide, No.
01/23/2008 FOUR-THREAD OVERLOCK ON KNITtED MATERIAL your loopers and conventional threads through your needles. This will give you an overlock stitch which will blend into your knitted materials and a decorative effect when using matched or contrasting colors on your loopers. A four-thread overlock is a perfect stitch to finish bulk material. It gives you a conven tional three-thread overlock, plus the safety stitch through your overlock to “bind” and hold your material from raveling.
01/23/2008 DIFFERENTIAL FEED APPLICATIONS Pucker or waver-free seams On an overlock machine with no differential feed feature, puckering and wavering are always unavoidable on some materials. For example, woven fabrics tend to contract when sewn. On the other hand, knit fabrics tend to stretch when sewn. Differential feed is designed to minimize puckering and wavering. It is also very effective for gathering. 1. Puckering Puckering tends to occur on woven or sheer fabrics.
01/23/2008 CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REPLACEMENT OF MOVING CUTlER Should it become necessary to replace the moving cutter, due to it becoming blunt, apply the following procedure. A spare cutter will be found in your accessories. 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. 2.
01/23/2008 CLEANING AND OILING To keep you machine running smoothly, it is necessary 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. ALWAYS USE A GOOD QUALITY SEWING MACHINE OIL.
01 123;2008 CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect Thread Tension(s). Incorrect size Needle. Irregular Stitches Breaking Needle Improper Threading Pulling Fabric Loose Presser Foot. Pulling Fabric. Incorrect size Needle. Incorrect setting of Needle Loose Presser Foot Puckering . Wavering Skipping Stitches Breaking Threads Incorrect Thread Tension(s). Bent or blunt Needle. Differential feed is set incorrectly. Differential feed is set incorrectly Improper Threading.
__ _____ ___ 01/23/2008 SPECIFICATION OF MACHINE ITEM SPECIFICATION Number of Threads 4 or 3 Threads Overedge Stitch Width needle) 5 mm (13/64”) (left needle) and 2.8 mm (7/64”) (right Needle HA xl SP, HA xl (130/705 H) Stitch Length 1 Stitching Speed Up to 1500 stitches per minute Dimensions x 11>”) x 3lOmm(W) x263mm(D) x29Omm(H) (123” 10” Weight 8.5 kg (19 lbs.
01/232008 OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR HUSKYLOCK BLIND HEM FOOT BLIND 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 4 5. - Now proceed as follows: 1. Turn up the hem to the required depth and press.
01/23/2008 PIPING FOOT Instructions for special piping foot. (Part No. 11658) Prepare a piece of ready-made piping (corded bias fold tape). Place folded piping between seam edges with fold extending beyond seam line towards garment. Pin or baste, and stitch the seam. Braid or ribbon may also be used, either flat or folded braid can be used in straight seams. Use for decorating edges of collars, cuffs, pockets, etc. THESE ACCESSORIES ARE AVAILABLE FROM YOUR DEALER or VIKING SEWING MACHINE CO.
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