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MYLOCK 454D
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  • Page 1 INSTRUCTION BOOK MYLOCK 454D Sailing Line...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always be followed, including the following: This Serger/Overlocker/Overlock machine is designed and manufactured for household use only. Read all instructions before using this Serger/Overlocker/Overlock machine. DANGER — To reduce the risk of electric shock: 1.
  • Page 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS ESSENTIAL PARTS ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Names of Parts ..............2 Decorative Overedging ..........37 Standard Accessories ............3 Gathering ............... 37 Pintucking ..............38 GETTING READY TO SEW CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply....4 Before Using Your Machine ..........
  • Page 4 ESSENTIAL PARTS Names of Parts Left needle thread tension dial Right needle thread tension dial Upper looper thread tension dial Lower looper thread tension dial (18) Thread guide bar Thread guide (7) Thread guide post Spool pin Spool holder (10) Spool stand (11) Stitch length dial (10) (12) Differential feed dial...
  • Page 5 Standard Accessories Part Name Part No. Set of needles: (HAx1 SP#11) x 2 784860100 (HAx1 SP#14) x 3 2 Screwdriver (large) 784810002 3 Screwdriver (small) 792030005 4 Tweezers 624801001 5 Instruction manual 779800003 U.S.A. and Canada C-1028 U.K. C-2085-1 6 Foot control* Australia C-2065 Continental Europe...
  • Page 6 GETTING READY TO SEW Connecting the Machine to the Power Supply WARNING While in operation, always keep your eyes on the sewing area, and do not touch any moving parts such as the thread take-up lever, handwheel, knives, loopers or needles. Always turn off the power switch and unplug the machine from the power supply: - when leaving the machine unattended.
  • Page 7 How to Turn the Handwheel Always turn the handwheel toward you (Counterclockwise). (1) Handwheel Opening and Closing the Looper Cover To open:(A) Hold the looper cover with your thumb and slide it to the right as far as it will go, then pull and open the looper cover toward you.
  • Page 8 Setting the Thread Guide Bar Pull the thread guide bar up as far as it will go. Turn the thread guide post so that the thread guides are right above the spool pins. (1) Thread guide bar (2) Thread guide post (3) Thread guide (4) Stoppers (5) Spool pin...
  • Page 9 Changing Needle NOTE: Use an HAx1 SP #14 or #11 needle. An HAx1 SP #14 needle is set on the machine. WARNING: Turn OFF the power switch and unplug the machine before changing the needle. 1. Turn the handwheel toward you to raise the needle to its highest position.
  • Page 10 Presser Foot Lifter The presser foot lifter raises and lowers the presser foot. Raise the presser foot lifter before you thread the machine. You can raise the foot about 1.5 mm (1/16˝) higher than the normal up position by exerting more pressure when lifting the presser foot.
  • Page 11 Adjusting the Presser Foot Pressure It is not necessary to adjust the presser foot pressure for regular sewing. When you sew heavy or lightweight fabrics, turn the adjusting screw: — clockwise for heavyweight fabric (2). — counterclockwise for lightweight fabric (1). For regular sewing, set the adjusting screw so that it sits 1 mm below the top of the machine.
  • Page 12 Adjusting the Stitch Length To adjust the stitch length, turn the stitch length dial. The larger the number, the longer the stitch length. The smaller the number, the shorter the stitch length. (1) Stitch length dial (2) Setting mark The standard stitch length setting for serging stitch is “3” (approximately 3 mm).
  • Page 13 To Deactivate or Activate the Upper Knife CAUTION: • Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the machine before deactivating or activating the upper knife. • Do not cut anything else with the upper knife other than fabric, causing the upper knife to break. To deactivate: Open both the looper cover and side cover.
  • Page 14 Adjusting the Cutting Width CAUTION: Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the machine before adjusting the cutting width. When the cutting width is too narrow or too wide for the seam width, adjust it by turning the cutting width adjusting dial.
  • Page 15 Adjusting the Chaining Finger Switch Knob (Changing to Standard Serging or Rolled Hemming) CAUTION: Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the machine before adjusting the chaining finger switch knob. Open the looper cover and side cover. Set the upper knife to down position. Push the cutting width adjusting dial to the right as far as it will go, then, move the chaining finger switch knob to the guide line of S (for Standard Serging) or R (for Rolled...
  • Page 16 MACHINE THREADING CAUTION: Turn off the power switch before threading the machine. Threading the Machine The left illustration shows the completed threading conditions of four threads. (1) Lower looper thread (2) Upper looper thread (3) Right needle thread (4) Left needle thread (5) Thread guide (6) Top cover thread guide (7) Threading chart...
  • Page 17 Threading the Lower Looper CAUTION: Turn off the power switch before threading the machine. NOTE: • Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. • Open the looper cover and side cover. • Place the spool of thread on the right side spool pin.
  • Page 18 2. Slide the thread under the top cover thread guide as illustrated. (1) Top cover thread guide 3. Hold the thread and tug gently to ensure the thread is correctly inserted between the tension discs (If the presser foot lifter is raised, the thread easily inserts between the tension discs).
  • Page 19 8. Turn the handwheel toward you to move the lower (11) 8.9. looper to the right side. Then lift up the lower looper thread guide (A). When you do this, the lower looper thread guide (B) and (C) are moved to the right for (10) easy threading.
  • Page 20 Threading the Upper Looper CAUTION: Turn off the power switch before threading the machine. NOTE: • Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. • Open the looper cover and side cover. • Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the right.
  • Page 21 3. Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to ensure the thread is correctly inserted between the tension discs (If the presser foot lifter is raised, the thread easily inserts between the tension discs). (3) Thread (4) Tension disk (5) Upper looper thread tension dial 4.
  • Page 22 Threading the Needle on the Right CAUTION: Turn off the power switch before threading the machine. NOTE: • Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. • Open the looper cover and side cover. • Place the spool of thread on the spool pin second from the left.
  • Page 23 2. Slide the thread under the top cover thread guide as illustrated. (2) Top cover thread guide 3. Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to ensure the thread is correctly inserted between the tension discs (If the presser foot lifter is raised, the thread easily inserts between the tension discs).
  • Page 24 Threading the Needle on the Left CAUTION: Turn off the power switch before threading the machine. NOTE: • Raise the presser foot lifter for easier threading. • Open the looper cover and side cover. • Place the spool of thread on the left side spool pin. •...
  • Page 25 2. Slide the thread under the top cover thread guide as illustrated. (2) Top cover thread guide 3. Hold the thread at both ends and tug gently to ensure the thread is correctly inserted between the tension discs (If the presser foot lifter is raised, the thread easily inserts between the tension discs).
  • Page 26 Thread and Needle Chart Type of fabric Type of thread Needle Stitch length Differential feed ratio Organdy, Georgette, Synthetic HAx1 SP Lightweight 2.0-3.0 0.5-1.0 Lawn, Crepe de chine, #80-100 Lining Cotton, Synthetic HAx1 SP Medium weight Linen, Satin, 2.5-3.5 #60-100 #11-14 Ordinary fabric Tweed,...
  • Page 27 TEST STITCHING 1.2.3. Starting Sewing 1. Close the side cover and the looper cover. Turn the power switch ON. 2. Make sure that the upper knife is activated (in the raised position). 3. Lower the presser foot lifter. 4. Draw all of the threads back under the foot. Slowly run the machine and produce a 2˝...
  • Page 28 Securing Ends To avoid unravelling, it is necessary to leave a thread chain about 5 cm (2˝) long at the beginning and at the end of a seam. To secure the beginning and end of a seam choose one of the following methods. At the beginning of a seam A Separate and tie the thread ends together.
  • Page 29 Thread Tension (4 threads) Adjusting the thread tension Set all four thread tension dials to “3”. Sew and check the thread tension. If the tension on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension with the thread tension dial. Adjust in the order of needle thread tension to looper thread tension.
  • Page 30 Adjusting the Setting of the Machine (4 threads) Condition Remedy (A) Lower looper thread tension (B) Upper looper thread tension (C) Right needle thread tension (D) Left needle thread tension Left needle thread tension is too loose Remedy A: Tighten the left needle thread tension (D). (1) Wrong side of fabric (2) Right side of fabric (3) Right needle thread...
  • Page 31 Condition Remedy (A) Lower looper thread tension (B) Upper looper thread tension (C) Right needle thread tension (D) Left needle thread tension Looper thread tension is out of balance (2) Remedy A: Loosen the upper looper thread tension (B). The illustration shows sewing results when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and/or lower looper thread tension is too loose.
  • Page 32 Threading the Machine (3 threads) Using the needle on the right only (for regular three‑thread serging) CAUTION: Turn the power switch OFF and unplug the machine before threading the machine. Remove the needle and the thread on the left. Then retighten the needle clamp screw on the left to prevent losing the screw.
  • Page 33 Thread Tension (3 threads) Adjusting the thread tension Set the three thread tension dials to “3”. Sew and check the thread tension. If the tension on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension with the thread tension dial. Adjust in the order of needle thread tension to looper thread tension.
  • Page 34 Adjusting the Setting of the Machine (3 threads) Condition Remedy (A) Lower looper thread tension (B) Upper looper thread tension (C) Needle thread tension Needle thread tension is too loose Tighten the needle thread tension (C). (1) Wrong side of fabric (2) Right side of fabric (3) Needle thread (4) Upper looper thread...
  • Page 35 Condition Remedy (A) Lower looper thread tension (B) Upper looper thread tension (C) Needle thread tension Looper thread tension is out of balance (2) Remedy A: Loosen the upper looper thread tension (B). The illustration shows a seam sewn when the upper looper thread tension is too tight and/or the lower looper thread tension is too loose.
  • Page 36 ROLLED HEMMING, PICOT EDGING AND NARROW HEMMING Tension Dial and Machine Settings According to the Thread and Fabric The setting of tension dials may vary depending on the type and thickness of fabric and thread being sewn. CAUTION: Make sure to turn the power switch off before changing the needle or setting the chaining finger switch knob.
  • Page 37 Thread Tension For rolled hemming and picot edging Correct tension The illustration to the left shows a seam sewn at the correct tension. Note that you may need to adjust the thread tension depending on the fabric and thread being used. (1) Wrong side of fabric (2) Right side of fabric (3) Right needle thread...
  • Page 38 For Better Results Rolled hemming Gently pull the end of thread chain to the back at the beginning and end of sewing. Gently pull the fabric toward you while sewing. (1) Fabric (2) Thread chain Picot edging Gently pull the fabric to the back while sewing. (1) Fabric For narrow hemming Correct tension...
  • Page 39 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES Decorative Overedging NOTE: • You may need to adjust the thread tension. • Refer to pages 28-29, 32-33 for thread tension balance adjustment. • For best results, gently pull the thread chain to the back at the beginning and end of sewing. CAUTION: Make sure to turn the power switch off before changing the needle, deactivating/activating the upper...
  • Page 40 Pintucking Sew and check the thread tensions. If the tension balance on the test piece is not satisfactory, you can adjust the thread tension with the thread tension dial. NOTE: • Refer to page 34 (Narrow Hemming) for thread tension balance adjustment. CAUTION: Make sure to turn the power switch off before changing the needle, deactivating/activating the upper...
  • Page 41 CARE OF YOUR MACHINE Replacing the Upper Knife CAUTION: Make sure to turn the power switch off and unplug the machine before replacing the upper knife. To remove: 1. Open the looper cover and side cover. 2. Set the upper knife to down position. 3.
  • Page 42 Cleaning the Feed Dog CAUTION: Turn off the power switch and unplug the machine before cleaning. Do not dismantle the machine in any way other than what is explained in this section. 1. Open the looper cover and side cover. 2.
  • Page 43 Oiling the Machine CAUTION: Make sure to turn the power switch off before oiling the machine. NOTE: It is recommended to apply oil once a week for normal use or once every 10 hours for continuous use. Apply a few drops of fine quality Serger/Overlocker/ Overlock machine oil to the parts indicated with arrows.
  • Page 44 Troubleshooting Condition Cause Reference The fabric is not 1. The feed dog is packed with lint. Refer to page 40. being fed smoothly. 2. The presser foot has been raised. Lower the presser foot. 3. Pressure of the foot is too weak. Refer to page 9.
  • Page 45 Optional parts Part Name Description Part No. Use to blind stitch 1 Blind stitch foot 202040004 a cuff or a skirt. Use for sewing tape on a shoulder or armpit line to protect from Taping foot with stretching or to 202033004 tape reel decorate.
  • Page 48 779-800-003 (EN)