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Table of contents Accessory box, contents Blind hem Blind hem elastic Blind stitching Blind stitch, elastic Bobbin case Bobbin winding Bringing up lower thread Button reed Buttons, sewing on Buttonhole knife Buttonholes Buttonholes, reinforced Care of the machine Changing the light bulb Changing the needle Changing the snap-on-presser foot (‘hanging the special presser foot Choice of needle Choice of thread Cleaning Contents of accessory box Connecting the machine to the power outlet Darning foot Edge guid
r [i r I. op thread guide 2. Thread take-up lever pressure 3. Dial foi the presser Foot dial on tens[ d threa er Upp 4. 5. Face plate 6. I hread guide 7. Thread take-up spring 8. Front thread guide 9. Needle bar 10. Presser foot screw II. Presser foot 12. Free arm 13. Bobbin case 14. Shuttle (hook) 4 IS. Door for shuttle thook) 16. Base plate 17. Needle clamp screw 18. Presser bar 19. Needle 20. Feed dog ) 21. Needle plate (throat plate light 22. Fingergrip for lowering 23. light guard 24.
3. 5. 9. 10. 11. 12. 16. 17. Dial for the presser foot pressure Face plate Needle bar Presser foot screw Presser foot sole Free arm Base plate Needle clamp screw 18. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. Presser bar Feed dog Needle plate (throat plate) Fingergrip for lowering the light Light guard Light switch Handle Hand wheel 33. 37. 39. 40. 41. 42. 43. 44. 45.
J. Unpacking the machine Place the machine on the table with the little mark on top of the cover facing you. Pull the locking lips from the handle, lift off the cover and put it aside. Remove the extension plate and the foot control. Lift the accessory box somewhat and slide it to the left from the machine. In order to protect the machine during transport it has undergone an anti-corrosive treatment. There fore wipe the machine clean before you start sewing.
Connection to the wall outlet The machine’s voltage is given on a plate at the back of the machine. See that your wall outlet voltage is the same as that of the machine. Then connect the machine to the proper wall outlet. Husavarna Made in Sweden 0220V SOWnoto 25W Sn,pO L e—c ini Connecting the foot control Remove the lead holder. Place the foot control un der the table. Insert the foot control plug into the socket at the back of the machine.
Power gear or the “low gear” or “gearshift” as it is also called, is a practical feature. If you grasp the little wheel. which is located on the bobbin spindle on the right side of the machine, and pull it outwards, the machine will sew only 1/S as fast as usual, preserving full motor power. This low speed is of advantage if you wish to sew slowly stitch by stitch, for example, when blindstitching.
Extension table When you need a larger working surface, attach the extension table. Lower the support on the underside of the table and pull it out with the index finger of your right hand. Slide the extension table over the free arm so that the catch fits into the hole on the front of the ma chine and the notch is fitted onto the corresponding lip on the back of the machine. Presser bar handle With the presser bar handle on the back of the ma The chine the presser foot can be lifted and lowered. .
Sewing thread English or USA No. Silk thread Synthetic thread 60 Embroidery thread or Darning thread Needle Width No. 60 70 50—60 100/3 40—50 80 40—50 lO0/3 30—SO 90 20 100 40 110 30 120 30 rally numbered. ‘I Synthetic threads are not gene Needle and thread thetic thread Mercerized cotton thread as well as syn roidery is used for all sorts of fabrics. A special emb orative dec for used be or darning thread could also rse cou of is stitching.
Removing the bobbin case Lift or remove the extension table, open the shuttle door. There is a small recess on the free arm to facilitate the opening of the shuttle door. Grasp the bobbin case with the thumb and index finger so that the latch is depressed and draw out the bobbin case. The bobbin will remain in the case as long as the latch is depressed. When you release the catch, the bobbin will be released. Bobbin winding Take an empty bobbin from the accessory box.
1 1 1 l ’Hl flai’ Correct and incorrect bobbin winding in. Fig. I shows a correctly wound bobb ing unevenly as If you notice that the bobbin is wind device clockwise in fig. 2, turn the thread tension iver, until the with the aid of the heavier screwdr winding becomes even. ck to see if the if the winding looks like fig. 3, che spindle, if this is bobbin is properly pressed in onthe device counter correct, turn the thread tension es even.
Threading the lower thread When the bobbin is wound, place it beside its case, with the hole upwards. The thread is then running as shown in the fig. Place the bobbin in its case without turning it around. Slide the thread into the slot on the edge of the bobbin case. Pull the thread in under the tension spring. Check that the bobbin rotates in the direction of the arrow when the thread is pulled.
Threading the upper thread Raise the presser foot. Turn the haiidwheel towards you until the needle is at its highest position. Place the spool of thread on the left-hand spooi pin. Slide the thread into the thread guide I on the rear of the “upper arm” Then draw the thread to the front between the tension discs and down around the thread guide 2. Now continue the threading by draw ing the thread from left-to-right in the slot on the thread take up lever 3.
Bringing up the lower thread Hold the threaded upper thread slack and turn the handwheel towards you until the needle goes down through the needle plate and then up again. When the needle is in its highest position, pull the upper thread and you will get a loop of the lower thread which is easy to catch. You shouldn’t pull the upper thread too hard as this may damage the needle. Pull the threads about 6” (15 cm) towards the rear.
Tension of upper thread The dial which regulates the tension of the upper thread is graduated from 0 to 10. Normal thread tension is obtained by setting the red dot at the indicator point. Your machine has been tested with the thread which accompanies it and with the thread tension dial set at the red dot. The thread tension can be adjusted to suit different materials and thread thicknesses. There is also a special mark on the thread tension dial for the tension that can be used for making buttonholes.
Correct and incorrect thread tension J I - — IJ ] I I I In order to easily understand the importance of cor rect thread tension, you can try different (hi-cad tensions by sewing on a scrap of fabric. Begin by using an excessively loose tension, i.e. you turn the upper thread tension dial upwards as far as it will go. Look at the fabric and you will find the lower thread lies straight and the upper thread is drawn down into the lower side of the fabric.
Zig-zag presser foot Upper side Under side The presser foot (41 11 383-01) which is fitted on the machine at delivery is used for normal straight stitching, zig-zag stitching and other utility stitches. As you can see, it has different notches which can be used as guides when sewing, if you wish to have a seam allowance of about 1/4” (7 mm), let the mate rial run level with the outer edge of the presser foot. (Applies to straight stitching with the needle in the middle position.
Changing the snap-on presser foot The presser feet which accompany the machine are in the form of loose soles which are held in place on the presser foot “ankle” by a spring. If you wish to change the presser foot, turn the hand wheel to wards you until the needle is in the highest position. Remove the presser foot by drawing it towards you while pressing slightly downwards. There is a spring at the bottom of the ankle bracket.
1 Feed dog lowering You lower the feed dog by pressing the drop-feed push-button inwards and downwards at the same time so that the button is held in this position. In order to raise the feed dog again press the button upwards. Lower the feed dog when you sew on buttons, form closing bars (bartacks) and carry out certain darning work, embroidery, etc.
Stitch setting On the right of the machine YOU will find the dials which are necessary for different types of stitching. I. Pattern scale Above the three dials is a pattern scale. It 1 shows the stitches you can sew on the machine. 1 he figure opposite each stitch indicates how to set the stitch selector (see below). I 2. Needle Po,ition Dial 1 he upper left-hand dial is used to set the nee dle at left-hand, middle, or right-hand position. To be used, for example when making button holes. 3.
Straight stitching needle at the Begin by placing the turning the highest position, by and setting handwheel towards you Set the leftthe stitch width dial at 0. ition control, hand dial, the needle pos the stitch to the middle position and ht-hand rig er selector at 1. The upp grad is l, dia dial, the stitch length the to is set uated from 0 to 4, and e Th 2. mally desired stitch length, nor l, width dia lower dial, the stitch straight for 0 should be set at stitching.
Scallop stitching ] ] ] i J j j J Begin by placing the needle at the highest position, by turning the handwheel towards you and setting the stitch width dial at 0. Then set the left-hand dial to the middle position, the stitch selector at 2, the stitch length at 0.3 and the stitch width at 4. Scallop stitching can be used when finishing off edges and as a decorative seam.
Blindstitching ,0• I Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position. Set the stitch width dial at 0. —I Blindstitching presser foot 4114228-01 0.—I Then set the left-hand dial to the middle position, the stitch selector at 4, the stitch length dial at 2—2.5 and the stitch width dial at 2—3. Blindstitching is used for hemming skirts, for example, without the stitches showing on the right side.
ng presser foot You will find the blindstitchi . Attach it in the (41 14 228-01) in the accessory box t. same way as the regular presser foo sketch. Before be Fold the fabric as shown in the engage the power ginning to sew, you might wish to of the fabric fol gear. Make sure that the fold line slit of the presser lows the right-hand side of the foot.
Elastic blindstitch Turn the handwheel towards you until the needle is in its highest position. Set the stitch width dial at 0. Blindstitching presser foot 4114 228-01 Then set the left-hand dial to the middle position, the stitch selector at 5, the stitch length dial at 1—1.5 and the stitch width dial at 2.5—3. The elastic blindstitch has small zig-zag stitches between the larger zig-zag stitches. It is used for hem ming knit and stretch fabrics.
Buttonholes In order to sew buttonholes, you should change over to the buttonhole foot (41 II 650-01). You will find it in the accessory box and it is attached in the same way as the ordinary snap-on presser foot. The but tonhole foot has graduated markings to help you make the buttonholes the same length. Loosen the upper thread tension by turning the thread tension dial to the buttonhole symbol. The buttonhole will look better, if you use a fine thread.
Buttonholes (cont.) You begin by sewing the first column. If the stitches are not sufficiently close, reduce the stitch length slightly. Stop the machine when you have reached the required length of the column. Make sure that the needle is free from the fabric. The next step is to form the first closing bar. Set the stitch width dial at 4 and release the reverse stitching button, by pressing it upwards. Hold back the feeding of the fabric or lower the feed dog and sew three or four stitches.
Buttonhole knife The buttonhole knife (40 15 399-01), which you will find in the accessory box, is equipped with a safety cap which, when taken off, can be pushed onto the back of the knife, providing a good handle. Pierce the fabric at right angles until the curved edge reaches down to the buttonhole. With the knife more or less parallel to the fabric, push forward, taking care not to cut through the end of the buttonhole. The small red bead serves as a guide.
Reinforced buttonholes V ‘ I II ‘p Garments subject to heavy wear or buttons subject to special strain require even stronger buttonholes. Set the stitch selector at 1 and the needle position control at the left-hand symbol. Then set the stitch length dial at 0.4. Press in the reverse stitching but ton and lock it. Turn the stitch width dial to 4 and slide the catch under the dial inwards. Then turn the dial to 2 towards stop.
Set the The next moment is to sew the closing bar. stitching stitch width at 4 and release the reverse holding e whil hes, stitc button. Sew three or four Do not . -dog feed back the fabric or lowering the before c fabri forget to have the needle free from the the next setting. -hand Now turn the needle control dial to the right sew the symbol and the stitch width dial to 2 and second column once more.
V Sewing on buttons For sewing on buttons, set the upper left-hand dial ) for the left-hand starting posi to the symbol ( tion. Lower the feed dog by pressing the drop feed push-button inwards and downwards so that the but ton is held in this position. Remove the presser foot, put the button in place and lower the presser bar.
Zipper foot The zipper foot (41 12 989-01) can be attached so that it comes either to the right or to the left of the needle. This makes it possible to sew on both sides of the zipper without turning the work. Darning foot Set the needle to the highest position and then the darning foot (41 12 897-01) can be attached in the same way as the other snap-on presser feet. i.e. the transverse pin is pressed into the attachment. The action of the presser foot is accomplished by means of a vibrator.
Care of the machine ly, your new sewing In order to serve you satisfactori need not be oiled, machine requires cleaning. It edle plate) should however. The throat plate (ne the teeth of the feed occasionally be removed and ns of the brush dog brushed clean by mea in the box of acces (40 15’555-0l) which you’ll find sories. loosening the screws. Remove the throat plate by upper handle part of The left one is accessible if the er the face plate.
Maintenance hints in most cases poor sewing results are due to a blunt or damaged needle. Therefore always examine the needle first before taking any other action. Unattractive stitches unattractive seani 1. The needle is incorrectly inserted. See page 10. 2. The needle is bent or blunt. Change the needle. 3. The thread tension is not correct. See page 16. 4. The machine is incorrectly threaded. See pages 13-14. 5. The needle, thread and fabric do not correspond. See table, page 10. 6.
t.) Maintenance hints (con ead ught up by the upper thr Lower thread not bro 10. tly inserted. See page The needle is incorrec Fabric lovers not The seam is too loose. held together ck. The adjustment of too sla The thread tension is 17. illustrated on pages 16the thread tension is thread tension or thread quality. This may be due to po Uneven ing Irregular bobbin wind e page ssed in far enough. Se pre t 1. The bobbin is no II. bobbin t correctly threaded for 2. The machine is no winding. See page 11.
Contents of accessory box j______ / with standard accessories. 41 15 655-06 Accessory box, complete 41 11383-01 Zig-zag presser foot mounted on the machine 4! II 650-UI Buttonhole foot 4! 14 228-01 Blind stitch ing presser foot 41 12 897-01 Darning fool. with our without yarn insertion 4! 12989-01 Zipper foot 37 n,vwnr tqsp,.,s- -s:: ‘I. S 55 4—.
x Contents of accessory bo & guide 40 15 420-01 Edge 41 11 399-01 Attachment screw 40 15 555-01 Brush D[j 40 II 770-01 per) nhole knife (seam rip 40 15 399-0 1 Butto Bobbins, six ewdriver 4112 699-01 Large scr e with 40 15 8 19-01 Needle cas H 705 tem sys s, needle screwdriver 41 12 697-01 Small .
Extra accessories S a S S 4111 384-0 1 Straight stitch jointed hemmer, 5/64” (2 mm). 41 II 385-01 Jointed hemmer 3/16” (5 mm), straight and zig-zag stitching. 41 11 386-0 1 Jointed hemmer for scalloping, 1/8” (3 mm), zig-zag and hard tension. Suitable for soft material. 411 I 387-01 Jointed hemmer for rolled seams, 5/64” (2 mm), zig—zag. Suitable for thin material.
Extra accessories for presser foot, I groove, 4111 388-01 jointed withoUt cord. raised seam, with or braiding, foot for attaching 40 93 005-01 PresSer with rough a guide and attached which is inserted braidin g. middle of the a straight stitch in the 40 beattaChment. Insert the cord 40 93 022-01 piping material. tween the layers of the the foot for gathering. Gathers 40 93 019-01 Presser length , the longer the stitch material as you sew, the more the gathering.
______ Extra accessories ‘1/ r c _j 41 Ii 389-0 1 Raised seam presser foot. three grooves, for parallel raised seams. 40 15 427-01 Raised seam cord guide for use with or without cord. 41 13 931-01 Marker stitch foot, which is used for transferring instructions from the paper pattern to the fabric. 41 13 901-01 Roller presser foot. Suitable for coarseknitted material and certain knit and stretch fabrics as well as leather imitations and plastic mate rial.
Extra accessories 4114 244-01 Glide plate, for4l 11650-01 Buttonhole foot. with 5/64’ (2 mm) 4114 235-01 Twin needle No. 80 needle distance. 80 with 1/8” 3 mm) 4114 235-02 Twin needle No. needle distance 80 with 5/32” (4 mm) 4114 235-03 Twin needle No. needle distance. For parallel and raised seams. setting for zig-zag NOTE: Maximum stitch width vely. stitching, 2.5, I .5 and 0 respecti [?j t with anti-friction 4114 532-01 Zig-zag presser foo sole.
Extra accessories JJJ0 40 15 395-01 Presser foot for narrow stitches, zippers, welts or welting. 4093 015-01 Presser foot. extra narrow, for special straight stitching. 41 II 394-01 Presser flot for extra fine straight stitching in thin fabrics. 41 12 988-01 Presser toot for special 41 12 748-01 Roller presser foot. sewing in nylon. tricot etc.
Extra accessories Li used for 8, 10, 12 4111 882-01 Bias binder. Can be s and 22—24 mm and 15 mm wide folded edging s. Seam distance ing / 5/ wide unfolded edg 6 ) ..J (7 I 8 1 l for gathering or 40 93 020-0 1 Ruffler. Can be set every 12th stitch. puckering at every, every 6th or can be varied. circular sewing. 40 15 813-01 Attachment for ery hoop, place a Stretch the fabric over an embroid pivot and attach the thumbtack in the middle as a .
‘1 Extra accessories 40 15 367-01 Hemstitcher. Put the fork between two layers of material, which are sewn together with straight stitching and long stitches. (Note: In parts of the U.S.A. “hemstitching” may have a different meaning). 41 12 683-01 Cutting needle No. 100 for sewing in leather. r —l —j 41 12 685-01. No. 80. 41 12 685-02, No. 90. 41 12 685-03, No. 100. Slotted needles for people with impaired vision. The needle eye is supplied with a slot.
