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‘IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS” ‘When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following.” ‘Read all instructions before using this sewing machine.” N G ER 1 2 — “This sewing machine should never be left unattended when plugged in. Always unplug this sewing machine from the electric outlet immediately after using and before cleaning.” Always unplug before replacing light bulb Replace bulb with same type rated 15 watts “VVPR N IN G 1. 2 3. 4 5. 6.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. KNOWING YOUR MACHINE 2-3 Identification chart 4 Parts list 5 Setting up your machine ine balance Foot control, Power/light switch, Adjusting mach Preparation for threading s and spool holders, Thread stand, Thread guide pole, Extension plate 6 Spool caps 7 t Fitting the needle (s), Needle, thread and fabric char 2.
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FRONT AND SIDE COVERS OPENED Needle Stitch length control Presser foot Presser foot lever per looper Lower looper cutter Fixed cutter- 3
PARTS LIST All parts listed may be obtained from your nearest dealer. When ordering, please give: ‘I 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 Needle plate for narrow/rolled hems No. 11599 Spool holderx 4 No. 11401 Tweezers No. 11556 Brush No. 11450 Presser foot for narrow/rolled hems No. 11956 Needles No. 11550 Spool cap x 4 No.
CTIONS INSTALLATION INSTRU ACHINE SETTING UP YOUR M chine on a sturdy, flat 1. Set your sewing ma surface. has been thoroughly 2. Your sewing machine sure to wipe off the oiled at the factory. Be bed plate carefully needle plate area and nt. It is wise to before sewing a garme ric so any surplus practice on a scrap of fab oil is absorbed. 3. FOOT CONTROL into the connector Push foot control plug hand side of the socket at the bottom rightmachine. H 4.
PREPARATION FOR THREADING 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 mariner. 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.
FITTING THE NEEDLE(S) t point by turning Raise needle bar to its highes e presser foot hand wheel towards you, but leav down. w to remove old Loosen needle claml scre dles with FLAT needles, Fig. 4. Place new nee the groove of into up U, SIDE AWAY FROM YO they are inserted the needle bar, ensuring that ten the needle as far as they will go. Re-tigh clamp screw securely. Y• Fig. 4 BRIC CHART NEEDLE, THREAD AND FA Use HA X iSP, HA X 1(130/705H) Needles. • . NEEDLE ThREAD • Cottàn No.
OPERA11NG INSTRUCTIONS 2. STARTING TO SEW THREADING YOUR MACHINE 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.
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.
NEEDLE THREADING Lastly needle must be thr eaded. Follow the ‘path’ colored GREEN on chart for left needle, taking the thread around the green tension control and through the thread guides with I symbols. Follow the ‘path’ colored YE LLOW on chart for right needle, taking the thread tension control and throug around the yellow h the thread guides with 4’ symbols. Pull check spring up and pas t the pointed hook until thread can be slipped into the hook.
TESTING STITCH Fig. 1 After threading is completed test the machine stitch in the following order: 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.
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.
Upper looper thread pulled to Lower looper thread pulled to top side. under side. Just right. hi Fig. 2 Increase upper looper thread Increase lower looper thread tension and/or decrease lower tension and/or decrease upper looper tension. looper tension. Left needle thread loose and Right needle thread loose and visible on under side of fabric. visible on under side of fabric, Fig. 4 Increase left needle thread Increase tension and/or decrease either tension. or both looper threads.
THREE-THREAD OVER LOCK WITH ONE NEEDLE In addition to the four-thread overlock mainly featured on this machine, it is possible to produce simple three-thread overlock stitches by threading only ONE needle. Furthermore it is also possibie to achieve two different seam Number of threads Overedge Needle(s) Needle thread tension control(s) 4 Threads (described previously) 3 Th rea d S 5 mm 2.8 mm 5 mm Use left needle only Right needle only Two needles Green control Yellow control 7 14 widths.
ADJUSTING STITCH LENGTH 1. When you wish to adjust stitch length, open the side cover. 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. RECOMMENDED STITCH LENGTH SETTING Regular stitch 1 to 5 mm 3 mm (standard setting) Narrow stitch 1.
ADJUSTING OVERLOCK STITCH WIDTH Stitch width can be adjusted by changing need le plate and presser foot. When first delivered your machine will be fitted with the standard 5.0 mm needle plate and presser foot, which will be found suitable for most general overlocking requirements. Your machine is also supplied with a set needle plate and presser foot for narrow (abo of ut 2 mm) and rolled hems. These will be found in your accessory box.
ALIGNMENT OF AXED CUTTER r It may be necessary to realign the fixed cutte the sh mpli acco to s for narrow/rolled hem special effect you desire. 1. Loosen screws(D) and align fixed cutter(E) so that the right side of fixed cutter(E) lines up with needle plate as shown in Fig. 2. is 2. Make sure that the top of fixed cutter(E) then and ce surfa plate le aligned with need tighten screws(D) securely. will 3. Loosen screw(G) and moving cutter(H) fixed with hes be pulled by spring until it touc cutter(E).
MACHINE ADJUSTMENT CHAR T FOR NARROW AND ROLLED HEMS Narrow overlock hems Needle plate and presser foot Stitch length Needle Thread for needle Upper looper wer looper * Rolled hems 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.
DIFFERENTIAL FEED (Model with “D t identification only) The differential feed has two independent feed dogs, one 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).
SETTING DIFFERENTIAL FEED Set by simply turning the differen tial feed control lever in the direction desired referring to the chart below. The adjustment can be mad e between 07 (Minimal, effect) and 2 (Positiv e effect). These settings give the best ratio of feed ing. For normal sewing, the lever sho uld be set at 1. The lever can be reset even whi le sewing.
OVERLOCK or SERGIN G is a term used to describe a new concept of home sewing copied from industrial sewing ma machine will help you chines. Your sewing create a professional finished look to you r garments, craft or household items. You machine as an accessmay use your sewing ory to your presen t sewing machine to give your garments tha t finished “designer” look. OX’ERLOCK EDGE FINI SH Your sewing machine gives you a quick, practical way to finish garments using three or four threads.
FABRIC Your sewing 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 materials may need THREAD SELEC11ON-CONVENTIONAL SEWING Select threads of one type only when using your sewing machine.
NARROW AND ROLLED HEMS 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. In addition to the above hems, a very pleasing shell hem can be produced, particularly when sewing on fine ‘scarflike’ materials as shown in Fig. 3.
FINISH SEAMS Unlined garments are a natural place to use your machine. Neat, clean seams can be achieved during construction, prior to, or after the garment is completed. The conventional 5/8 inch seam allowance makes a perfect place to overlock and trim your garments This can be 5/8” Seam When finishing the overiock stitch, it is recommended to chain off about one inch, then use scissors to trim. A) You may tie a knot in the chained ends.
OUTSIDE CORNERS Neat outside corners can be attained with your machine 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 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 1 5. Slide the thread off the seam forming tongue of needle plate. 6.
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. 2. Overlock stitch to the inside edge, allowing your cutter to make one cut into the inside corners. 3.
OUTWARD CURVE a curved shape much Your machine will sew y than a sharp corner. dil more efficiently and rea at clean look similar to a ne a in It is simple to atta the following: straight seam by doing ge ine as for a straight ed 1. Set up your mach finish. easy of the machine for 2 Reduce speed handling.
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 tuàked, 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 28 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.
DECORATIVE EDGES to pockets, lapels, gowns, shirts, blouses, etc., can be achieved very easily. 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 available in spool or cone form and it may be necessary to wind this thread onto an empty spool which then can be used on your machine. 2.
DECORATIVE BRAIDS 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, candlewicking and top stitching thread to give you a full-looking braid.
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 machine 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.
FOUR-THREAD OVERLOCK ON KNITTED MATERIAL A tour-thread overlock is a perfect stitch to finish bulk material. It gives you a conventional three-thread overlock, plus the safety stitch through your overlock to “bind and hold your material from raveling, We recommend a yarn, embroidery floss or top stitching thread to be threaded through your loopers and conventional threads through your needles.
DIFFERENTIAL FEED APPLICATIONS (Model with “D’ identification only) 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.
3. CARING FOR YOUR MACHINE REPLACING MOVING 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. cutter 1. Swing open both front and side covers. 2. Remove the old cutter by loosening the screw (A).
CLEANING AND OILING To keep the machine running smoothly, 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. ALWAYS USE A GOOD QUALITY SEWING MACHINE OIL.
4. CHECKING PERFORMANCE PROBLEMS PROBLEM PROBABLE CAUSE Incorrect thread tension(s). Incorrect size needle. Irregular Stitches r Dreatcing Needle Improper threading. Pulling fabric. Loose presser toot. Pulling fabric. Incorrect size needle. Incorrect setting of needle. CORRECTION Reset thread tension(s). Choose correct size needle for thread and fabric. Re-thread machine. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently. Reset presser foot. Do not pull fabric; guide it gently.
5. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE FOR YOUR MACHINE BLIND HEM FOOT Blind hem feet are obtainable as an optional extra and are available in two sizes. Part No. 11685 (0.5) for fine/medium fabrics and Part No.11684 (1 .0) for medium/heavy fabrics. Fit the appropriate foot. Set the stitch length at 4 5. - Now proceed as follows: Turn up the hem to the required depth and press. Fold the hem back against the right’ side of the garment, creating a ‘soft’ fold on the ‘wrong’ side of the fabric see Fig. 1. 2.
ELASTIC FOOT (Part No. 11770) An elastic foot is avaNable as an optional accessory. This foot will guide your elastic and at the same time apply pressure to the elastic with our specially designed tension controlled roller, allowing you to control the elasticity while sewing. 1. Replace regular foot with elastic foot. 2. Set stitch length at about 4. 3.
PIPING FOOT (Part No. 11658) Prepare a piece of ready-made piping (corded bias fold tape). Place piping between seam edges at seam line. The piping feeds smoothly in the groove on the bottom of the foot. 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. PEARL/SEQUIN SEWING FOOT (Part No. 11689) 1. Remove moving cutter. 2. Remove right needle and use narrow/rolled hem needle plate. 3.
OPTIONAL 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. Spanner No. 11449 40 Moving cutter No. 7048 (model with differential feed) No.11481 (model without differential feed) Machine cover No.
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_______________________ HUSKYLOCK SEWING MACHINE Record in space provided below the Serial No. and Model No. of this appliance. The Serial No. is located at the Rea r of machine. The Model No. is located at the Rea r of machine. Serial No. Model No. Retain these numbers for future refe rence. VIKING SEWING MACHINE CO. 11760 Berea Road Cleveland OH 44111 U.S.A.
